Rob Melrose is an American theater director and the current Artistic Director of Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, starting in 2019. He is the former Artistic Director and co-founder of the Cutting Ball Theater. He is a playwright, adaptor, translator, and director. His work has been seen across the United States and in Europe.
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.The theatre will also increase internal collaboration and continue new play development. +ShowTheatreYearWorld PremiereDirectorAdaptorTranslatorA Christmas CarolAlley Theatre2022YesYesYesA Servant of Two MastersAlley Theatre2023YesYesYesYesBorn With TeethAlley Theatre2022YesYesAgatha Christie's Murder on the Orient ExpressAlley Theatre2019NoYesThe Winter's TaleAlley Theatre2019NoYesPictures from HomeAlley Theatre2024NoYesThornton Wilder's The EmporiumAlley Theatre2024YesYesThe JaneiadAlley Theatre2024YesYesThe Glass MenagerieAlley Theatre2025NoYesThe Da Vinci CodeAlley Theatre2025NoYesThornton Wilder's The EmporiumClassic Stage Company (Off-Broadway)2026NoYesThe Importance of Being EarnestAlley Theatre2026NoYes
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.
Personal life Melrose currently resides in Houston, Texas. He is married to fellow theatre artist Paige Rogers with two kids.
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