Adrienne Shearer is the founder and creative force behind Alliance Theatre and its educational branch, Better Together Productions. Since 2019, she has written, directed, and produced original works featuring a neurodiverse ensemble of resident actors, creating inclusive performances that foster connection and understanding.

A passionate advocate for accessibility in the arts, Adrienne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and is pursuing her MFA in Directing and Choreography at Wilson College. Her teaching career includes work with Theatre Under the Stars, Main Street Theater, and The A.D. Players, where she developed adaptive methods to empower performers of all abilities. Through Better Together Productions, she has brought to life acclaimed original works such as Mad Tea Party and Out of the Depths, giving voice to neurodiverse artists and reshaping how Houston audiences experience theatre.