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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Why I’m Excited About the Alley All New Festival

Alley Theatre’s Artistic Staff reflects on what excites them personally about the Festival readings.

Friday, October 3, 2025

Specialty Cocktail: The Body Snatcher

If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail at The Body Snatcher, here's how you can make it at home.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Plays that feel like Fall

December: a love years in the making By Marisela Treviño Orta Does Fall make you want to curl up by the fireside with a good book? That's the feeling of December: a love years in the makingby Marisela Treviño Orta, a cozy story of two soul mates connecting over a shared love of poetry. Becky …

Friday, August 29, 2025

The In Between: Strike at Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre produces 11 shows every season, each running from three to eight weeks at a time. This means there is constantly work to be done in the theatres. As soon as one play closes, it has to be taken down to make room for the next to begin moving in. This tearing-down process is called Strike.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Victorian Horror Meets Haunting Love: The Body Snatcher Premieres at Alley Theatre

This fall, step into a chilling world where Victorian Gothic horror collides with an unforgettable love story. The world premiere of The Body Snatcher runs October 3–26, 2025.

Friday, August 22, 2025

Alley Theatre Announces Jennifer Bielstein as New Managing Director

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre announces Jennifer Bielstein as its new Managing Director, effective October 20, 2025.

Friday, August 22, 2025

25th Season Reflection with David Rainey

Celebrating his 25th season as a Resident Acting Company member, David Rainey has become a staple in both the Alley Theatre and Houston Theatre communities.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

31 Years of Summer Chills: A Reflection

Resident Acting Company member Chris Hutchison reflects on the Alley's 31 years of Summer Chills and his significant part of it.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

What it Means to be a Resident Acting Company at Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre's Resident Acting Company is a cornerstone of the Alley's artistic identity.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

First Season Reflection as a Resident Acting Company Member with Michelle Elaine

Michelle Elaine reflects on her first season as a member of the Alley’s Resident Acting Company.