The Alley Theatre in Houston, TX is a theatre company that was started over 60 years ago with the purpose of providing their guests with high quality performances in the theatre. Their diverse attractions consist of classic and new plays, musicals and performances that are rarely shown in theatres. They put special emphasis on the newer works with an American twist. They have performances that are poignant, funny or provocative; depending on what you enjoy watching.
Unlike many other American theatres, the Alley Theatre supports a wide range of designers, actors and craftspeople during the entire year. You will never get bored watching their performance or worry about seeing the same style of performers repeatedly. The Alley Theatre Center for Theatre Production is where their performances are rehearsed and created. The Alley Theatre Center is known for being one of the largest and fullest theatre facilities in the world. The state-of-the-art equipment in this 75,000 square foot building help to make it the excellent theatre site it is.
They have two stages to work with, which helps them to continue to earn the reputation they have internationally for their achievements in the world of the arts. The Hubbard Stage has room to seat 824 people and the Heuhaus Stage seats 310. With the two stages available, they are able to present eleven productions every theatre season. The Alley Theatre has already earned a Tony award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, which is testimony to their paramount success in the theatrical world.
Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director and Dean Gladden, their Managing Director are responsible for building their theatre to the highest level by constantly welcoming new and talented artists into their world of the arts. Just a few of their performances have been 'Not About Nightengales' by Tennessee Williams, 'The Play About The Baby' by Edward Albee (a Pulitzer prize winner).
