Alley Theatre is producing this world premiere musical in March of 2023, but the show has been six years in the making and is the creation of three dynamic women.
Meet the Creators
Molly Beach Murphy, Annie Tippe, and Jeanna Phillips formed their collaborative trio in 2016, united by a desire to make musical theatre that carves out space for more dynamic female-identifying characters.
Sneak Peak of the Music
You can't set a musical in Texas without some influence from country music. But Cowboy Bob's score is rich and defies a certain class of music. Take a look at these early recordings from the show. What other styles do you hear?
The Musical:
American Invention
Did you know that...music and performance have gone hand and hand since the beginning of recorded time. But the musical, as we know it, is a truly American invention. Check out this fascinating history by the Kennedy Center.
This show features an impressive team of designers from all over the country. Here you can see a gallery of the work of two members of the design team.
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the full creative team and cast
Scenic Design
by Diggle
Costume Design
by Haydee Zelideth
Theatre by the Numbers
Cowboy Bob was created by three female, multi-talented theatre artists. It may seem surprising for 2023, but the theatre industry is still lacking when it comes to female-created work. Take a look at some of the info below. What stands out to you?
Have you heard of a Drama Therapist? It’s a great career that utilizes theatre techniques to help achieve therapeutic goals.
Alley Theatre hired Houston Based therapist Nina Garcia to help facilitate difficult questions in the rehearsal room.
Have you heard of a Drama Therapist? It’s a great career that utilizes theatre techniques to help achieve therapeutic goals.
Alley Theatre hired Houston Based therapist Nina Garcia to help facilitate difficult questions in the rehearsal room.
Nina Garcia
Peggy R. Garrett
Peggy Jo's mom, Jerry, became visually impaired later in life - and Peggy Jo cared closely for her. The actress playing Jerry (Susan Koozin) is not visually impaired, so Peggy R. Garrett, a Social Worker and Advocate, is working with the team to ensure that the play depicts Jerry's disability in a way that is accurate and respectful.
Ms. Garrett lost her sight in her 40s, and has been a powerful voice for vision loss with organizations such as the VISTAS Center.
Food for thought: When creating a play or movie, when is it best to bring in a consultant? Can you think of some examples?
Believe it or not, you are one of the most important members of this team. Watch this video to see why.
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