Accessibility
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 Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performance |
Tuesday, October 1, 7:30 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
 Captioned Performance |
Sunday, October 6, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O |
 Audio Described Performance |
Sunday, October 6, 7:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
 ASL Interpreted Performance |
Wednesday, October 23, 7:30 PM
Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org. |
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Noises Off’s shenanigans result in some language, reference to sexual situations, and slapstick violence. |
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The run time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission. |
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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Catharsis in the Theatre
Why does theatre continue to endure as a popular art form, millennia after its inception? Is it because of theatre’s ability to educate? To inform? To entertain? Or is there a more powerful, more intrinsic, more emotional component at play? Greek philosopher Aristotle identified the emotional response of the audience as an essential component of drama. He referred to this emotional process as ‘catharsis.’ Continue reading→
The Farcical Frenzy of Noises Off: A Look at the History of a Farce
Farce is a theatre style that can be traced all the way to ancient Greece. At the time, the new style of comedy (aptly called New Comedy) was created by Greek playwright Menander. His work was so influential, that it continues reverberating through our modern understanding of comedic writing.Continue reading→
Artistic Director Rob Melrose’s Reflections
I’m so excited that for the 30th anniversary of Alley Theatre’s Summer Chills series, we are returning to one of Agatha Christie’s best-loved plays: And Then There Were None.Continue reading→
Meet The Cast & Creative Team of Noises Off
Introducing the cast & creative team of Noises Off! The cast includes the entire Resident Acting Company…Continue reading→
Michelle Elaine Joins Alley’s Resident Acting Company
What better way to kick off our subscription season than welcoming Michelle Elaine, the newest member of our Resident Acting Company? Continue reading→
And Then There Were None: A Note from Agatha Christie
I had written this book because it was so difficult to do, and that idea fascinated me. Ten people had to die without it becoming ridiculous or the murderer being obvious. Continue reading→
Island Intrigue: And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie’s iconic whodunit, And Then There Were None, throws ten strangers onto the desolate Soldier Island. This isolated location isn’t just a picturesque backdrop. It’s a chosen element that fuels the suspense and drives the narrative.Continue reading→
Behind the Scenes with Christie DeBacker
Preparations for Summer Chills are in full swing! The Alley’s Assistant Charge Scenic Artist, Christie, DeBacker, gives an exclusive first look at the set and designs for And Then There Were None.Continue reading→
Who was Agatha Christie: A Woman of Mystery
When you hear the name Agatha Christie, you immediately think of whodunnits. Christie has become a legend in the genre for her captivating plots, iconic characters, and just enough clues to make the audience think they have solved the mystery right before serving an unforgettable plot twist.Continue reading→
Reflections on Summer Chills– Q&A with Elizabeth Bunch
We spoke with Resident Acting Company member Elizabeth Bunch to reflect on her time at the Alley Theatre, specifically her journey throughout our Summer Chills productions.Continue reading→