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Unfortunately, following the splash of our first production -- WIPEOUT -- we've had to postpone THE COTTAGE due to injury.
We'll bring this hilarious farce to you again soon. Stay tuned for details.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns once again as the perfect family tradition in WNY. And we're bringing the workshop production of the fresh-off-the-presses A KIDMAN CAROL to the cabaret for an off-beat adult holiday treat.
If you're from out of town, haven't been to see a show here in a while, never got off the couch since lockdown ended, or if you're one of our loyal subscribers... I know you're going to love this show and our season.
Stop me and say hi when you're in the lobby! I'd love to meet you.
Chris J Handley
Executive Artistic Director
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Alleyway Instigator Dan Lendzian headlinks February Wonderbrink
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February 2, 2026
Hi there, creative human.
There are a bunch of us here in Buffalo, New York.
What can we make together?
Wonderbrink is a monthly sliver of time to spark imagination, make connections, and charge everyone’s creative batteries by embracing different perspectives.
Each gathering is a retreat in miniature: a pause from routine, a chance to connect, and a stretch into new perspectives. More than just talks, Wonderbrink is community-centered, dedicated to curiosity, fueled by imagination, and built on the belief that creativity isn’t something rare we wait for, but something we all live every day.
Because wonder isn’t occasional. It’s everywhere in everyone, waiting to be discovered.
EVENT -- Dan Lendzian – Buffalo State Library, 8:30AM on February 13, 2026 - Wonderbrink
Daniel Lendzian is an assistant professor at SUNY Fredonia and an Artistic Associate at Alleyway Theatre.
He has performed with Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Irish Classical Theater Company, Starring Buffalo, O’Connell & Company, FESTA in Florence, Italy, Parallel 45, NACL, The ZACH Theater, The Seattle Children’s Theater, The Shakespeare Theater of NJ, The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Interlochen Shakespeare, The Weathervane Repertory Theatre and many others.
At Alleyway Theatre, he directed the world premiere of Black Bear Island, The Folks at Home, and Burst, which was published by Dramatic Play Publishing. His adaptation of A Christmas Carol had its world premiere at Alleyway in 2025.
He is a member of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers, a certified Pilates Instructor, and hosts Buffalo Rising's WNY Soundstage podcast.
Wonderbrink Breakfasts
Breakfast is a full-production morning event built around a curation of creative voices on second Fridays. The program includes a shared meal, a talk, and time for listening and reflection. It’s designed for people who want to start their day with focus and a clear idea to carry with them.
As always, the whole family is welcome. Bring your own mug to reduce event waste. And let us know on the RSVP form how we may better enable your attendance.
