Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A Longstanding Tradition of Thrills & Chills
Alley Theatre is renowned for its captivating productions, but lately, the spotlight has been on a chilling genre – murder mysteries. From classic whodunits to contemporary thrillers, the Alley is offering audiences a chance to become armchair detectives, unraveling cunning plots and deciphering hidden clues.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Behind the Scenic Design of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD with Klara Zieglerova
Hear from Scenic Designer Klara Zieglerova about the set of Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
Monday, August 14, 2023
Murder By The Book Discussion with Mark Shanahan
Mark Shanahan, adaptor and director of Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, discussed this new adaptation and his love of Agatha Christie at Houston's Murder By The Book bookstore. Here are some of the insights he shared.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD Sneak Peek Video
Dive deeper into the world of mystery with Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD with our captivating video!
Friday, August 4, 2023
The Man Behind Hercule Poirot
It's truly a privilege as an actor to have the opportunity to play the iconic character Hercule Poirot here at the Alley.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
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.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Art of Mystery: Set Design and Atmosphere in Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Q&A with Scenic Designer
We chatted with Klara Zieglerova, our scenic designer for our upcoming Summer Chills production of, Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Artistry of Backdrops: A Scenic Artist’s Perspective on the Spectacular Backdrop in Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
This is an exciting time for backdrops at Alley Theatre. The last three shows, including Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, have all included hand-painted backdrops.
Friday, July 14, 2023
PAPERBACK READER: On The Joys Of A Christie Paperback
It’s true you can’t judge a book by its cover, but the cover of an Agatha Christie novel is often the perfect invitation to all that awaits you on the pages inside.
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Murder, Suspense, and Intrigue: What Makes The Murder of Roger Ackroyd a Timeless Thriller
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd put Agatha Christie on the map as one of the world's greatest mystery writers...