In-Person Classes Are Back at Alleyway Theatre

In-person classes are back and better than ever at Alleyway Theatre on Buffalo’s Main Street.
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This summer, Juilliard graduate Tracie Lane Thomason was hired by Executive Artistic Director Chris J. Handley and Managing Director Robyn Horn to expand Alleyway Education, the theatre’s wing for professional theatre training and audience outreach.
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It’s an incredibly exciting time to be at the Alleyway. They’re under new artistic leadership, emerging boldly from the COVID-19 pandemic, and actively reimagining their role in the community. The doors are finally open.
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Alleyway Theatre has been a mainstay of the Buffalo theatre community for 40 years, and education is integral to its ever-evolving mission. The team at Alleyway believes that a commitment to the growth and development of artists and audiences is essential for excellence and innovation in the arts.
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“My work is to create a space where artists of all ages and experience levels look forward to coming together to play and to sharpen their skills, or to develop entirely new skills—all are welcome!" said Thomason. Fall classes in acting, improvisation, playwriting, scene study, audition preparation, and more are available for teens and adults and begin September 21st.
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If you’re new to the Alleyway and looking for a place to begin, check out Don Gervasi’s improv class where you’ll connect with others, think on your feet, and have serious fun. Or if you’re ready, dive right into Thomason’s scene study class where you’ll analyze scenes from contemporary plays, put those scenes up on their feet, and ultimately activate them in rehearsal and performance.
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The team at Alleyway Theatre firmly believes that theatre training can and should be for everyone.So take the leap and sign up for class! Or if you want to investigate further, meet the teaching artists at two FREE open houses happening on Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 AM and Monday, September 13th at 7:00 PM.
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Alleyway Theatre
1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202 | 716-852-2600
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