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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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.’

Friday, September 20, 2024

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.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Meet The Cast & Creative Team of Noises Off

To celebrate 30 years of Summer Chills, we chatted with the Resident Acting Company performing in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE about what this Houston and Alley staple means to them. Here's what they had to say!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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?