Rob Melrose is an American theater director and the current Artistic Director of Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, starting in 2019.[1] He is the former Artistic Director and co-founder of the Cutting Ball Theater.[2] He is a playwright, adaptor, translator, and director. His work has been seen across the United States and in Europe.[3]

Career

When selected for the position of Alley Theatre artistic director, Melrose shared,

I've always thought of the Alley as the home to great artists, and I am thrilled to lead the theatre into this new chapter. The Alley has an exceptional history with high artistic standards and an appetite for risk and innovation. I am looking forward to pushing that path forward by strengthening and broadening the resident company, encouraging artistic collaboration, growing a culture where artists and staff are at ease, and most importantly creating productions and cultivating an audience that are as diverse and vibrant as the city of Houston.[1]

Under Melrose's leadership, Alley Theatre thrives to grow and strengthen the Alley Resident Company.[2] The theatre will also increase internal collaboration and continue new play development.[4]

Show Theatre Year World Premiere Director Adaptor Translator
A Christmas Carol Alley Theatre 2022 Yes Yes Yes
A Servant of Two Masters Alley Theatre 2023 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Born With Teeth Alley Theatre 2022 Yes Yes
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express Alley Theatre 2019 No Yes
The Winter's Tale Alley Theatre 2019 No Yes
Pictures from Home Alley Theatre 2024 No Yes

Education

He graduated from Princeton University with a BA in English and Theater. He received his MFA in directing from the Yale School of Drama.[2]

Personal life

Melrose currently resides in Houston, Texas. He is married to fellow theatre artist Paige Rogers with two kids.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Alley Theatre Names Rob Melrose Artistic Director". American Theatre. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  2. 1 2 3 Agresta, Michael (2019-08-20). "At Houston's Embattled Alley Theatre, a Breath of Fresh Air". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  3. ↑ "Leadership". Alley Theatre. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  4. ↑ Chen, Wei-Huan (2018-11-01). "Alley Theatre hires Rob Melrose as new artistic director". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
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