For Schools

Applied Theatre at the Alley is a national driving force for innovative arts education. We pioneer arts integration, cultivate the next generation of theatre artists, and foster community discourse.

Pre-K & Elementary

This innovative program ignites learning by pairing core subjects with theatrical tools.

Elementary

Launching The Brainstormers & Their Cosmic Mission, a brand-new touring show that brings STEM learning and space exploration straight to your school!

Middle & High School

Alley Theatre offers an array of exciting and impactful workshops and residencies to middle and high schools that are designed for in-person or online learning.

Get ready for captivating stories, brilliant performances, and unforgettable experiences with Alley Theatre’s 79th season! With thrillers, comedies, and theatre classics, we are pulling out all the stops to make this an incredible season.

Whether you’re in Houston or anywhere across the USA, Houston’s Tony Award®-winning theatre can bring impactful and innovative educational programs to schools and organizations across the country.

Other Programs:

Alley Theatre’s Education and Community Engagement department offers private tours for schools and various groups. Costs are based on group size and availability. Contact us for more information.

While at the Alley, add on uniquely tailored workshops including Shakespeare, Playwriting, First Draft, Improvisation and Slam Poetry. Customized Workshops are available at an additional fee and great for groups of all ages.

Questions?

For Educators

Are you interested in learning innovative ways to grow your practice?
Need help building a stronger ensemble within your teaching team?
Want new tools to help with classroom management and scaffolding?

Alley Theatre offers customizable professional development sessions that can help you achieve your goals. Our highly trained Teaching Artists have years of experience as both classroom teachers and artists, and their nationally recognized techniques can maximize results without sacrificing valuable instruction time. Reach out to schedule a unique and effective PD session today!

For Business Professionals

Whether it’s for public speaking or daily interactions, Alley Articulated is an innovative program that is tailor-made to fit the needs of business professionals. Learn more.

Questions?

Partner Schools
What does it mean to be a partner school?

Partner Schools work with Alley Theatre to provide at least five touch points over the course of the current school year. These engagements may include one or more of the following:

  • Residencies
  • Performances – including student matinees and evening/weekend shows, or an Alley Transported performance at your school (as well as associated workshops)
  • Facility tours
  • Professional Development
Benefits

Partner Schools receive some great perks, including:

  • Discounted pricing for all programs
  • Priority booking for shows and residencies
  • First dibs on free programs and special resources
  • One-of-a-kind experiences for students and teachers
  • Unparalleled access to internationally renowned theatre artists
  • Bragging rights: Alley promotes its partners and the partnership, gaining clout with administrators and parents
Current Partners

The Briarwood School
Heights High School
Herrera Elementary
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Kleb Intermediate School
Lamar High School
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success
St. Francis Episcopal School
Sharpstown High School
YES Prep – East End
Stevenson Middle School

Interested in being a partner?

Education News
Alley Theatre and Houston Grand Opera Partner to Elevate Opera Performance
Alley Theatre and Houston Grand Opera’s Butler Studio, one of the nation’s premier training programs for early-career opera performers, have come together this season in a groundbreaking collaboration.

BY Elena Valladolid-Rivera

Blending Movement and Mind: Fusing Arts Integration with the Reggio Emilia Approach 
Alley Theatre’s Staging STEM (+) is transforming learning through a groundbreaking partnership with The WIDE School, blending the inquiry-based, student-led approach of Reggio Emilia with the dynamic arts integration of Staging STEM (+) in extended 10-week residencies in four age groups.

BY Elena Valladolid-Rivera

Alley Articulated
Alley Articulated Updates: Expanding Our Reach Through Arts and Medicine

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