[SML] Alley Theatre today...

Stephen Rees Stephen.Rees at fredonia.edu
Fri Sep 1 13:11:11 UTC 2017


Thanks for this update on conditions there with people and infrastructure.
We hope to provide some relief to you and yours.
Strength, friend.
Steve

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On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 10:37 PM, Will Leonard via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Friends,
>
> As many of have heard, we were severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey at
> the Alley Theatre.
> Here is a news report from today:
> http://abc13.com/alley-theatre-severely-damaged-in-flood/2362446/
>
> Here is a letter from our Managing Director, Dean Gladden:
> Dear Alley friends,
>
> Our thoughts are with everyone in this city so greatly impacted by
> Hurricane Harvey.
>
> The Alley staff are all safe and dry, however some have lost possessions,
> automobiles, and homes due to flooding. Some are without power, have
> evacuated to other areas of the state, or have helped family members
> evacuate. We’re all still evaluating the personal impact of the storm.
>
> The Alley Theatre building was devastated by flooding. The Neuhaus
> Theatre, adjacent Mitchell Lobby, prop storage and basement dressing rooms
> filled with water that reached the ceiling, past the high-water mark of
> 2001's Tropical Storm Allison. The Theatre’s electrical systems that
> provide power to the administrative offices, the Production Center, and
> both stages are under water and are offline. The Theatre’s Long Lobby and
> Hubbard Theatre did not receive any water damage.
>
> We have cancelled this final weekend’s performances of Alfred Hitchcock’s
> The 39 Steps. Patrons with tickets have been contacted about how to
> exchange or donate tickets.
>
> Our next production, the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Describe the
> Night, will be moved to the Quintero Theatre at 3351 Cullen Boulevard on
> the University of Houston campus. The Alley’s second world premiere of the
> season, Lawrence Wright’s Cleo, is proceeding with rehearsals and a
> location for performances is currently being determined.
>
> We are grateful for the outpouring of kind words and thoughts from you,
> our loyal patrons. Some have asked what they can do to help.
>
> We need your help to rebuild the Theatre and continue producing the work
> you love.
>
> To support our efforts, click here or text ALLEY to 41444.
>
> We have also set up a tax-deductible Alley Theatre Employee Flood
> Assistance Fund for those staff members most in need. Please consider
> making a gift to support these individuals who have dedicated their lives
> to bringing great theatre to you, Houston, and the nation. Click here to
> donate or text ALLEYSTAFF to 41444.
>
> We thank you for all that you do for Houston and the Alley Theatre. We
> look forward to an A-Plus season and are eager to be back at 615 Texas
> Avenue.
>
> Loyally,
> Dean R. Gladden
> Managing Director
>
> We will survive this & be stronger. We truly appreciate everyone's
> contacting us & checking in with us. It means the world to us to be part of
> such a tight & supportive community.
>
> -Will Leonard
> Associate Technical Director
> Alley Theatre
> O: 713-315-5449 <(713)%20315-5449>
> C: 713-252-9809 <(713)%20252-9809>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
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