Early Draft Preview

NEUHAUS THEATRE

Get to know Afsaneh Aayani, Iranian-born, Houston-based scenic designer, puppet maker, and theater maker as she gives a window into the unique creative process behind The Painter and the Wild Swans. And meet writer/director Mark Shanahan and get a taste of what’s coming to the Alley next: Mark’s new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, which was voted the “Best Crime Novel of all Time” by the British Crime Writers’ Association.

RUN TIME
Early Draft Preview is approximately 90 minutes long.

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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading.
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ALLEY ALL NEW FESTIVAL
New plays in development from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary theatre. All readings and workshop performances are free and open to the public.
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MEET THE PLAYWRIGHTS
Read more about the Alley All New Festival Playwrights.
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WHY I’M EXCITED ABOUT THE ALLEY ALL NEW FESTIVAL
Alley Theatre’s Artistic Staff reflects on what excites them personally about the Festival workshop performances and readings.
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