August Wilson’s Four B’s: The Art that inspired The American Century Cycle
Over the years, August Wilson has acknowledged a multitude of influences from many different disciplines.Continue reading→
Dear Alien, No Exit, and the Existentialist Theatre Tradition
Liz Duffy Adams’ new play Dear Alien is quite unique. It follows an advice columnist, known only as Dear Alien, as he reads incoming letters.Continue reading→
Read more about August Wilson
In the rehearsal room of August Wilson’s Fences, a long table sits against the wall, covered in a colorful array of books. These books help inform our cast and creative team about August Wilson, as well as the art and places that inspired him. Read those books for yourself!Continue reading→
Oscar Wilde Comes to Houston
Oscar Wilde came to America once in 1882, when he was only 28 and his career was just beginning. Continue reading→
Plays to Read During Women’s History Month
For Women’s History Month, we asked Alley Staff Members for their favorite plays by women about women.Continue reading→
Resident Acting Company Reflections on Misery
We asked Resident Acting Company Members Elizabeth Bunch, Chris Hutchison and Christopher Salazar about their upcoming production: Misery. Find out why they’re excited for this chilling thriller.Continue reading→
Plays that feel like Spring
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde This 1895 comedy by the master of wit Oscar Wilde feels as fresh today as it did over a century ago. Though it initially reads like a flowery farce, quickly descends into an ironic skewering of social conventions, identity, and hypocrisy. You Are Cordially Invited to the End…Continue reading→
Alley Theatre Announces Season 80
I have a great feeling of gratitude and delight to announce Alley Theatre’s 80th Season!Continue reading→