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. He is a playwright, adaptor, translator, and director. His work has been seen across the United States and in Europe.[2]
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.[3]
| 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 |
He graduated from Princeton University with a BA in English and Theater. He received his MFA in directing from the Yale School of Drama.[4]
Melrose currently resides in Houston, Texas. He is married to fellow theatre artist Paige Rogers with two kids.