Welcome to the Alley for this production of English. With themes of community and resilience, we are honored to bring Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play to our stage.
At its heart, English is a profoundly human story about the power of language, exploring how words do more than communicate—they shape who we are. Set in a classroom in Iran, the play follows four adults striving to learn a new tongue, revealing the humor, frustration, and vulnerability that come with trying to be truly understood.
In a city as beautifully diverse as Houston, where a variety of languages create the soundtrack of our daily lives, this story carries a special resonance. It reminds us that while words can sometimes divide or fail us, the universal desire for connection remains a bridge we all seek to cross. We are thrilled to share this intimate, funny, and deeply moving journey with you.
Jennifer Bielstein, Managing Director
