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]
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]
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 | ||
| Thornton Wilder's The Emporium | Alley Theatre | 2024 | Yes | Yes | ||
| The Janeiad | Alley Theatre | 2024 | Yes | Yes | ||
| The Glass Menagerie | Alley Theatre | 2025 | No | Yes | ||
| The Da Vinci Code | Alley Theatre | 2025 | No | Yes | ||
| Thornton Wilder's The Emporium | Classic Stage Company (Off-Broadway) | 2026 | No | Yes | ||
| The Importance of Being Earnest | Alley Theatre | 2026 | No | Yes |
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]
Melrose currently resides in Houston, Texas. He is married to fellow theatre artist Paige Rogers with two kids. [1]