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Alley Theatre is no stranger to breathing new life into classic literature. From the heartwarming A Christmas Carol to the chilling whodunit of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, the Alley has a rich history of transforming beloved stories from the page to the stage. Our latest production, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, exemplifies this love. But why revisit these well-worn tales? Can't we simply pick up the book and delve into the world Brontë crafted?

We spoke with The World Is Not Silent‘s Projection Designer and Alley Theatre's Director of Video Production, Victoria Beauray Sagady, about designing the projections for this world premiere play. Here’s what she had to say!

Live theatre is an exciting, immersive experience, offering a unique connection to the story unfolding before you.  Unlike the controlled environment of a movie theater, live theatre has its own set of etiquette and expectations. To ensure an enjoyable evening for yourself and your fellow audience members, here's a guide to what you can expect during the show.

Did you know Alley Theatre’s Food & Beverage Manager, Travis Matthews, develops a new specialty cocktail for every production? If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for The World Is Not Silent, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.

Watch Playwright Don. X Nguyen talk about his inspiration for the world premiere of The World Is Not Silent with our latest video.

Get a sneak peek of the world premiere of The World Is Not Silent with our latest video.

The World Is Not Silent's Dramaturg Khanthida Mounivong sat down with actor Long Nguyen to discuss what being in this show means to him. Here's what he had to say!

Theatre offers a window into another world, allowing the audience to act as witnesses to otherwise inaccessible stories. But some plays welcome us not just as passive viewers, but as participants in the subjective experience of a particular character. This unique genre of theatre is known as the memory play.

In the enchanting world of literature, few works are as profound as Charlotte Brontë's classic, Jane Eyre. While the novel's narrative brilliance and compelling characters have captivated readers for generations, a closer look at Brontë's personal life will reveal how her own experiences impacted Jane's story.

Performed in English, Vietnamese, American Sign Language (ASL), and Vietnamese Sign Language (VSL), The World is Not Silent is a multilingual play that explores how language simultaneously divides and unites us.