Houston's Alley Theatre has unveiled its 2019�2020 season, the first under the leadership of new artistic director Rob Melrose.
Houston's Alley Theatre has unveiled its 2019�2020 season, the first under the leadership of new artistic director Rob Melrose.
Included in the lineup is the world premiere of Amerikin by Proof of Love playwright Chisa Hutchinson; Octavio Solis' Quixote Nuevo; and Lawrence Wright's political drama Camp David—about the history-making peace accord between Egypt and Israel—directed by The Public Theater's artistic director Oskar Eustis.
“I am excited to continue the artistic legacy of the Alley and turn the page to a new chapter at the Theatre,� said Melrose. “This season, my first as Alley Artistic Director, I drew inspiration from the community I now call home. Infused with the vibrant cultures that exist in Houston and showcasing the incredibly talented Resident Acting Company, the season includes references to the literary world with adaptations of Jane Austen, George Orwell and Miguel de Cervantes alongside new works by acclaimed Texas author Lawrence Wright and playwright Chisa Hutchinson."
Melrose will direct three productions as part of the season: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express adapted by Ken Ludwig; Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale; and Michael Gene Sullivan’s stage adaptation of 1984.
Rounding out the season are Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of the Jane Austen classic Sense and Sensibility, and holiday additions A Christmas Carol and Fully Committed.
Tony winner André De Shields will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award
at the free concert hosted by two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Jon
Michael Hill.
The Purlie Tony winner will be accompanied by a trio led by musical director Darnell White.
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Bente Engelstoft will direct the solo show from the Shrinking writer at the SoHo Playhouse.
The Best Play winner continues its run at the Hayes Theatre.
Ms. Gentili was a trans icon, artist, and activist whose solo shows encouraged fierce honesty in the face of bigoted pressure to stay silent.
Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature 110 nominees from 55 regional awards programs.
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