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Friday, July 19, 2024

Reflections on Summer Chills – Q&A with Alley Theatre’s Resident Acting Company

To celebrate 30 years of Summer Chills, we chatted with the Resident Acting Company performing in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE about what this Houston and Alley staple means to them. Here's what they had to say!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

And Then There Were None: A Mystery without a Detective 

Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is the highest-selling crime novel of all time, with over 100 million copies sold since it was published in 1939. (In fact, It’s one of the ten highest-selling novels ever). Its publication cemented Agatha Christie’s spot as one of the world’s most successful novelists. Nevertheless, And Then There Were None deviates from Christie’s iconic formula: the central detective character is absent.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Meet The Alley’s Summer Interns: Part Two

We are delighted to introduce the intern cohort to The Alley community. Get to know Eden, Mackenzie, Maddy, and Noel!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

And Then There Were None: A Note from Agatha Christie

I had written this book because it was so difficult to do, and that idea fascinated me. Ten people had to die without it becoming ridiculous or the murderer being obvious.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Island Intrigue: The Isolated Setting of And Then There Were None and its Impact on Whodunits

Agatha Christie's iconic whodunit, And Then There Were None, throws ten strangers onto the desolate Soldier Island. This isolated location isn't just a picturesque backdrop. It's a chosen element that fuels the suspense and drives the narrative.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Rob’s Reflections

I’m so excited that for the 30th anniversary of Alley Theatre’s Summer Chills series, we are returning to one of Agatha Christie’s best-loved plays: And Then There Were None.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Behind the Scenes with Christie DeBacker

reparations for Summer Chills are in full swing! The Alley's Assistant Charge Scenic Artist, Christie, DeBacker, gives an exclusive first look at the set and designs for And Then There Were None.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Meet The Alley’s Summer Interns: Part One

We are delighted to introduce the intern cohort to The Alley community. Get to know Ashley, Madison, Milo, and Taylor!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Uplifting Powerful Voices

Explore compelling stories that celebrate the African American experience written by some of America’s most influential playwrights.

Monday, June 17, 2024

The Alley Celebrates Tony Winners

Last night, the theater world watched in eager anticipation as the Tony Awards unfolded in a spectacular celebration of artistry. The winners of the 2024 Tony Awards have captured the hearts and minds of audiences with their exceptional contributions to Broadway this year. Congratulations are in order for members of our Alley family!