Theatre Enthusiasts

The Alley uncovered! Gain an insider’s view of the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre. Meet everyone from actors to costumers; from directors to light and sound technicians; from casting directors to stage managers. Learn about the beloved Alley theatre from a “Rubik's Cube” of viewpoints.

Aug 27, 20203 min

Watch Your Favorite Alley Actors Go Wild About Costumes

What does this DIY costume challenge have to do with bats, bedspreads, and newspapers? Watch and find out...(click to continue)

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Aug 20, 20203 min

Take a Dive Into Directing

Are you the one who’s always watching with a bird’s-eye view? Maybe you are a director-in-the-making...(click to continue)

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Jul 23, 20201 min

Set Design: Creating a New World

Who dreams up the detailed sets you see onstage? We do!...(click to continue)

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Jul 16, 20201 min

Stage Management: Making Magic Behind the Scenes

Get a unique peek at some behind-the-scenes action with a professional Stage Manager - the unsung hero of the theatre!...(click to continue)

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Jul 9, 20201 min

Unlock the Power of Stillness

Connection, Truth, and Intention. How does an actor do that? By embracing the energy of stillness…(click to continue)

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Jul 1, 20201 min

The Unexpected Journey from Actor to Director

Alley Producer drops some knowledge on his path from kiddo Munchkin to Acting BFA to Director & lifelong learner...(click to continue)

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Jun 25, 20201 min

Exploring Specificity in Acting with Todd Waite

Todd brings the Actor’s script to life as he digs up hints to bring a character from page to stage!...(click to continue)

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Jun 18, 20201 min

The Art of Concentration

How does an actor build their performances? Explore the unbreakable links in an actor’s chain of concentration...(click to continue)

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Jun 5, 20201 min

What I Learned the Hard Way!

Alley Resident Acting Company member Dylan Godwin talks about his process for lifting a character from the script...(click to continue)

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May 28, 20201 min

Auditioning 101

Alley Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner outlines the key elements for auditions and where to find them...(click to continue)

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May 21, 20201 min

Behind-the-Scenes: Ask an Actor!

How do actors get their start? Alley Resident Acting Company member Chris Hutchison talks about his life as an actor...(click to continue)

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May 7, 20201 min

Shakespeare's Sonnet 29

One rainy night, Alley Resident Acting Company member Todd Waite tackles William Shakespeare’s famous Sonnet 29...(click to continue)

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