The Back Alley

Mark Bedard: A Loco-Motive for Murder Hometown: I was born in Garden Grove, California and I was pretty much trapped in its gravitational pull until I embarked out into the world as a professional actor. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? All comedy is rooted in truth and pain. Was there a play …

With the support of the grant, Alley Theatre aims to develop new methods of artistic collaboration using Virtual and Augmented Reality technology.

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

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

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 …

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.

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.

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

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.

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