Audiences are enchanted by A Christmas Carol
“It’s the best!” Audiences are enchanted by A Christmas Carol. Here’s what people are saying!Continue reading→
Experience the Magic
A Christmas Carol at Alley Theatre is the heartwarming holiday tradition you don’t want to miss! From the ghostly chills to the joyous cheers, experience the magic of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation like never before. Reserve your seats today and make this holiday season unforgettable.Continue reading→
Reflections on A Christmas Carol by Remount Director and Resident Artist Amber D. Gray
I would like to start off with a confession. When I interviewed with Alley Artistic Director Rob Melrose to work on this show a couple of years ago, he had no idea he was talking to someone who starts watching the Hallmark Channel on September 1st…not even October 1st, I am looking for those fall movie selections starting the first day of the “er” months.Continue reading→
Creating Victorian London with Scenic Designer Michael Locher
One of the great joys – and challenges! – of designing for theatre is the occasional opportunity to tackle a story, setting, or play that feels iconic. Designers are often tasked with introducing audiences to places they’ve never seen before, but sometimes, we’re invited to conjure the eminently familiar. Few settings and stories feel more familiar than Victorian London and A Christmas Carol.Continue reading→
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→
Why I’m Excited About the 8th Annual Alley All New Festival
We asked the Alley’s artistic staff why they’re excited for this year’s plays. Here’s what they had to say! Continue reading→
Artistic Director Rob Melrose’s Reflections on the Alley All New Festival
I’m excited to let you know about the triumphant return of the Alley All New Festival. Continue reading→
Penelope’s Journey
The Janeiad is an everyday epic of a modern woman who is guided by Penelope, a central character from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey.Continue reading→
