Be in the room while this new play takes shape.
A staged reading • May 16–17 • Contemporary Arts Center
Includes a post-show talkback with playwright Megan Benjamin Bennett.
Recent & Upcoming
Full Script Reading · May 16-17, 2026
About the Show: Clos(in)g centers on a community of neighbors facing skyrocketing rent and the fear of displacement—and what it means to stand together when home is on the line.
World Premiere · April 10-26, 2026
Thank you for an incredible run.
Introducing the Student Theatre Festival
ALT’s first-ever Student Theatre Festival brings together young artists from across the region to create, collaborate, and take the stage.
Join us this May as student voices lead the way in a day of original performances and bold storytelling.
Impact You Can Measure
From classrooms to community stages, ALT reached thousands this year—sparking empathy, dialogue, and change through original theatre.
Explore our Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report for the testimonials and data that show what “empowering voices for equity” really means.
Theatre That Shows Up Everywhere
While many theatres highlight the classics, ALT is dedicated to something different: building empathy and belonging through theatre.
Developing new works through our Playwrights for Change residency.
Bringing theatre into classrooms and neighborhoods, where it can have the most impact.
Building productions with the community, not just for them.
Our Values
Invite
We encourage a safe space for expression, belonging, and creativity in order to strengthen self-esteem.
Innovate
We generate reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.
Invigorate
We empower communities toward positive change by being a part of something bigger than themselves.
Our Generous Supporters Include:
