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.

Touring Shows for all Grade Levels

Our touring productions transform cafeterias, libraries, community spaces, gyms, and auditoriums into dynamic performance spaces. This season, we’re offering two exciting shows designed especially for young audiences. These professional performances spark imagination, support curriculum goals, and make theatre an unforgettable part of the school day.

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.

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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.

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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
The Alley continues to expand program opportunities through outreach and partnerships like those with Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital.

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