Dean Gladden

Industry Pro Newsletter: Theater Educators Face Growing Censorship Challenges, Says EdTA

Highlights include the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 'Next On Stage' competition, offering young talent an online platform, and insights from the National Endowment for the Arts on how arts participation fosters social connectedness. ew studies reveal trends in censorship for educational theater, while new regulations challenge UK theaters.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Austin Arts Struggle Under Shifting Grant Policies, Broadway Cares Offers Hurricane Relief

Leadership changes are shaping Ensemble Studio Theatre and Amphibian Stage, while festivals like Breaking the Binary spotlight marginalized voices. Regional and international updates explore funding challenges, with new grant structures in Austin and evolving arts funding models in the UK.

Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Report Reveals State Arts Trends, Toronto Plans Major Investments

From Toronto’s ambitious 10-year investment plan to the Garden Theatre’s abrupt closure in Florida, communities are focusing on accessibility and resilience. The NEA’s latest report sheds light on U.S. arts participation trends, while major honors like the National Medal of Arts celebrate individual contributions.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundraising for BTU

Broadway Cares welcomes new trustees, while Black Theatre United raises significant funds for new initiatives. On the international front, the RSC appoints new writers in residence, and Stuttgart Opera's Sancta Susanna provokes strong audience reactions. The closure of California Shakespeare Theater underscores financial struggles in the industry.

Managing Director Dean R. Gladden Will Retire From the Alley Theatre

 Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after nearly two decades of visionary leadership, Dean R. Gladden will retire as Managing Director of Alley Theatre at the close of its fiscal year on June 30, 2025.

Alley Theatre Unveils Spanish Simultaneous Translation Performances for 2024-25 Season

Alley Theatre has revealed the Spanish Simultaneous Translation performances for the 2024-25 Season.

David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre This Holiday Season

Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Alley Theatre to Kick Off The Holiday Season With Houston's Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL A Christmas Carol

Alley Theatre kicks off the holiday season with Houston's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. Artistic Director Rob Melrose's adaptation combines magic, music, and Dickens. The Tony Award-winning production features the Alley's Resident Acting Company and David Rainey as Ebenezer Scrooge. Experience the timeless tradition of Dickens' beloved tale with colorful costumes, lively dancing, and stunning sets.

Photos: Inside Alley Theatre's 2023 Alley Theatre Award Ceremony

See photos from inside Alley Theatre's 2023 Alley Theatre Award for Lifetime Achievement: a Tony Award-winning Evening, which was presented on October 9, 2023. 

Alley Theatre Cancels Performances of THE ODYSSEY

The Alley Theatre in Houston has cancelled all performances of THE ODYSSEY. The production was set to open this week and run through April 23.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of COWBOY BOB at Alley Theatre

See photos from opening night of Cowboy Bob at Alley Theatre!

Houston's Alley Theatre and Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre Square Off in World Series Bet

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre Managing Director Dean Gladden has bet President & Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre that Houston will win the World Series.

Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre Challenges Houston's Alley Theatre to a World Series Bet

The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia challenged Houston's Alley Theatre to a friendly World Series bet!

Alley Theatre to Kick Off the Holiday Season with a New Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Alley Theatre has announced the cast of Alley’s holiday tradition, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This brand-new adaptation by Artistic Director Rob Melrose is now coming to life on stage under his direction. Performances of A Christmas Carol begin Friday, November 18 and run through Friday, December 30 in the Hubbard Theatre.

CARES Act Assists Alley Theatre With Rehiring Temporarily Laid Off Employees

Last month, the Alley Theatre had to cancel the remainder of its 2019-20 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. The effects of the virus on the Alley's financial stability forced the Alley to temporarily layoff 75% of the staff to mitigate additional losses. All temporarily laid off staff members were offered fully paid 100% of their health benefits and full deductible through June 30, 2020. h

Alley Theatre Cancels Remainder Of Its 2019-20 Season

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Deborah Lackey Named Director Of Development At Alley Theatre

The Alley Theatre and Managing Director Dean Gladden announced today the appointment of Deborah Lackey as the new Director of Development. Lackey most recently served as the Chief Advancement Officer for the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising management with cultural, healthcare, education, and social service organizations. She assumes one of two leadership positions at the Alley along with the recent appointment of Artistic Director Rob Melrose.

Cleveland Play House's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE to Benefit Texas Theatre Devastated by Hurricane Harvey

Cleveland Play House (CPH) and Cleveland State University (CSU) will host an Arts Industry Night 6:30PM performance September 10th of Shakespeare in Love, with a portion of the proceeds to the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas. Funds will be allocated to the Alley Employee Flood Assistance Fund to directly help the employees of the theatre affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. 

Alley Theatre Begins Recovery Following Hurricane Harvey

The Alley Theatre is currently in recovery mode working to restore administrative and artistic facilities and provide assistance to our artists and staff who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey Update- How You Can Help Houston-Area Theatres

Hurricane Harvey has battered Texas, and the damage is immense. Flooding in the Houston area has left many theatres underwater, with enormous recovery projects already underway.