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Mental Health Resources

Seattle Rep is committed to supporting the emotional, psychological, and social well being of our community by expanding our resource lists to now include mental health. Check out this growing list of local, national, and online resources.

Apr 20, 2021

Remembering Biff McGuire

Former Artistic Director Dan Sullivan and Associate Artistic Director Doug Hughes remember the great actor Biff McGuire.

Apr 01, 2021

CONGRATS!

Congratulations to Seattle Rep's AWMC Regional Winners

Join us in congratulating Seattle Rep's 2021 AWMC Regional Winners!

Mar 26, 2021

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

AWMC Regional Finals Watch Guide

Get ready for the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals on March 25 with articles and videos about the legendary playwright, Seattle Rep's history with the American Century Cycle, and more.

Mar 25, 2021

Meet the August Wilson Monologue Competition Finalists, Part 2

Check out our second "Meet the August Wilson Monologue Finalists" interview! Hear from Carly Jo Leonhardt, Kennedy Dawson, Francesca Corso, Lala Smith, and ZuZu Kandilige.

Mar 24, 2021

Meet the August Wilson Monologue Competition Finalists, Part 1

Get to know Sonia Johnson, Lauren Kirkpatrick, Malia Silva, Natalia Ortiz, and Alice Miller in our first Meet the August Wilson Monologue Competition Finalists Interview.

Mar 24, 2021

Remembering G.W. "Skip" Mercier

Seattle Rep Artistic Director Braden Abraham remembers the incredible designer G.W. "Skip" Mercier.

Mar 19, 2021

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Plays in Process: Hamlet Reading List

A curated list of books and other media to accompany Plays in Process: Hamlet, taking place on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Mar 18, 2021

RESOURCE LIST

AAPI Racial Justice Resources

Seattle Rep stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Support and get involved with our growing resource list of action items, organizations, and educational materials.

Mar 12, 2021

Resources

Black History Month Events

From opera to our own August Wilson Reading Challenge, we've compiled a list of events in Seattle and around the country that celebrate and honor Black History Month.

Feb 12, 2021

Seattle Public Library

August Wilson Reading Challenge Book List

A curated list of books and other media to accompany our August Wilson Reading Challenge taking place this February in honor of Black History Month.

Feb 05, 2021

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Plays in Process: Fannie Reading List

A curated list of books and other media to accompany our first installment of Plays in Process, FANNIE by Cheryl L. West, taking place on January 28 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Jan 27, 2021

Resources

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

From virtual poetry readings to rallies, we've compiled a list of events in Seattle and around the country inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and his teachings.

Jan 15, 2021

Watch

Behind the Scenes: Virtual Other Season Workshop of HANG TIME

Get a sneak peek at our online workshop of Zora Howard’s new play HANG TIME.

Jan 05, 2021

Watch

Flashback Friday: In the Heights Trailer

We've got a holiday treat for you - a never-before-seen In the Heights trailer!

Dec 18, 2020

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Twelfth Night Watch Guide

Find our local restaurant recommendations for takeout, cozy recipes from the cast to make at home, a Shakespeare emoji quiz, apps to help you watch the show virtually with others, and much more.

Dec 10, 2020

Interview

Meet the Cast of Twelfth Night, Part 2

Check out our second Meet the Cast of Twelfth Night interview! Hear from cast members Misty Doty, Rebecca Cort, and Dolores Maria Rossman about their experience working on Public Works Twelfth Night.

Dec 09, 2020

WATCH

Twelfth Night Teaser Trailer

Get ready for Public Works Twelfth Night with our brand-new trailer!

Dec 07, 2020

Interview

Meet the Cast of Twelfth Night, Part 1

Get to know Neysa Peterson, Cynthia Linet, and Nina Williams-Teramachi in our first Meet the Cast of Twelfth Night interview!

Dec 04, 2020

Seattle Public Library

(Re)Imagine Accessible Theater Reading List

A curated list of books and other media to accompany our virtual (Re)Imagine Accessible Theater panel, taking place on December 17 at 5 p.m. PT.

Dec 02, 2020

WATCH

An Interview with the Twelfth Night Creative Team

From rehearsing a musical over Zoom to creating a theatrical experience online, get the inside scoop from the creative team behind Seattle Rep's Public Works Twelfth Night.

Nov 25, 2020

Seattle Public Library

(Re)Imagine Indigenous Theater Reading List

A curated list of books and other media to accompany our virtual (Re)Imagine Indigenous Theater panel, taking place on November 19 at 5 p.m. PT.

Nov 12, 2020

Interview

Going to Court with Playwright Holly Arsenault

Hear from playwright Holly Arsenault about her recent virtual Other Season workshop of Court, in conversation with Director of Casting & New Play Development Kaytlin McIntyre.

Oct 28, 2020

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

(Re)Imagine Civic Theater Reading List

A curated list of books and other media to accompany our virtual (Re)Imagine Civic Theater panel, taking place on October 29 at 5 p.m. PT.

Oct 23, 2020

WATCH

Behind the Scenes: Virtual Other Season Workshop of Here Are Our Monsters

Get a sneak peek into A. Rey Pamatmat's new play, featuring excerpts from the workshop plus interviews with both Pamatmat and director May Adrales.

Oct 08, 2020

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Kilroys Club Further Reading List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created a curated list of books and other media to accompany the readings from Kilroys Club, our monthly play reading group featuring discussions of new, unpublished plays from the Kilroys List.

Oct 06, 2020

BE A HOST

What the Constitution Means to Me Watch Party Guide

We’ve put together a Watch Party Guide to help you set up your own virtual gathering for Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me, available soon on Amazon Prime.

Oct 06, 2020

WATCH

The Seed Project Mural Reveal

Throughout this past month, our Public Works team collected creative community submissions to a shared prompt. Using these as inspiration, local scenic artist Ruth Gilmore painted a stunning mural in our building. Watch how this new work came together.

Oct 05, 2020

ADVICE

Dear Julie: So Much Love.

In the final (for now) Dear Julie letter, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on how to stay positive in these trying times.

Sep 16, 2020

WATCH

Behind the Scenes: Virtual Other Season Workshop of Court

Our New Works program continues in the virtual world! Get a glimpse into this online creative process with the Other Season workshop of Holly Arsenault's Court.

Sep 16, 2020

ADVICE

Dear Julie: Fairy Tale Dinner

In our latest Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on how to woo your fairytale partner.

Aug 19, 2020

INTERVIEW

The Challenges and Joys of Virtual Teaching

We sat down (well, virtually!) with Youth Engagement Manager Alex Lee Reed to talk about the experience of learning to teach theater online.

Aug 13, 2020

WORKSHOP

Processing Current Events Through Theater

In this one-day participatory workshop, you will have an opportunity to process current events of your choosing through Augusto Boal’s Theater of the Oppressed techniques.

Jul 30, 2020

GET CREATIVE

Public Works' The Seed Project

Our Seattle Rep's Public Works team will be collecting responses to a prompt and commissioning an artist to create a mural in our building as a part of a Public Works National collaborative project. You're invited to contribute a submission!

Jul 30, 2020

ADVICE

Dear Julie: VOTE VOTE VOTE!

In the latest Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on how to have difficult conversations with your loved ones regarding racial justice and the current movement towards equality.

Jul 23, 2020

INTERVIEW

What Does a Director Do?

We wanted to know more about different directing processes, so we asked a few directors on staff and beyond about what being a director means to them. We even got to know their favorite rehearsal snacks.

Jul 16, 2020

GET INVOLVED

Food & Mask Drive with WashMasks

From July 29–August 1, Seattle Rep is holding a Food and Mask Drive in partnership with WashMasks Mutual Aid. Learn more about how to donate and sign up to volunteer.

Jul 13, 2020

INTERVIEW

Responding to the Present Moment

Check out an interview with our Director of Casting and New Play Development Kaytlin McIntyre about why it’s important to keep creating new plays while theaters are dark.

Jul 11, 2020

ADVICE

Dear Julie: Premade Meals

In the newest Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on whether or not to reveal your homemade meals are crafted from love or a premade package.

Jul 08, 2020

PHOTO FLASH

U.S. History On Stage

Take a look through the last century, as seen on the stages of Seattle Rep.

Jul 02, 2020

Get Involved

Bloodworks Northwest Pop-Up Donor Center

Seattle Rep is hosting a Pop-Up Donor Center with Bloodworks Northwest throughout the month of August.

Jul 01, 2020

ADVICE

Dear Julie: Share the Love

In our latest Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on how to handle having intimate dreams about someone other than your partner.

Jun 24, 2020

RESOURCES

Pride Month Events & Resources

In this compiled events and resource listing, find just a few of the many ways to engage with Pride this month and support the LGBTQ+ community year-round.

Jun 19, 2020

ARTICLE

Queer Narratives On Stage

In our 2019/20 season, we saw queer relationships and history on stage in our productions of Indecent, Shout Sister Shout!, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Take a deeper look at the representation of Queer lives on stage this past season.

Jun 18, 2020

EVENTS

Juneteenth Events

Explore a selection of Juneteenth events and celebrations taking place in Seattle and across the country, including play readings, dance and music performances, panel discussions, and more.

Jun 17, 2020

Engagement Event

An Evening With Earnest

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. for a live virtual benefit reading of The Importance of Being Earnest on Zoom.

Jun 15, 2020

Creative Space

Creative Space for BIPOC

Seattle Rep is offering free use of our space through July for anyone who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. There are no project requirements – the space can be used for solitary activities of creation or healing, or small gatherings.

Jun 11, 2020

Advice

Dear Julie: Being in the Moment

In our third Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on living in the moment and taking action in your community.

Jun 11, 2020

RESOURCES

Racial Justice Resources

With anguish and deep sorrow, we mourn the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Tony McDade. Access our growing list of racial justice resources and organizations that are actively engaged in helping to end these acts of violence.

Jun 01, 2020

Watch

Intermission Edition: Theater Magic Moments

From creating fake vomit to a beheading, we're sharing some of our most memorable theater magic moments in this week's Intermission Edition.

May 29, 2020

Advice

Dear Julie: Kissing Dilemma

In our second Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on how to cope with a noisy stomach when kissing.

May 29, 2020

WATCH

Intermission Edition: Share Your Light Stories

We asked artists, staff, and our patrons to #ShareYourLight with us while our stages are dark. Hear just a few of the stories and favorite memories that came our way from artists, staff members, and friends of Seattle Rep.

May 22, 2020

ONLINE CLASS

Collective Playwriting

Join us on Zoom for a brand-new online teen class: Collective Playwriting with Alex Lee Reed.

May 22, 2020

Advice

Dear Julie: Loud Chewing & Cookies

In our first Dear Julie column, local actor Julie Briskman gives advice on eating what you want and how to deal with incredibly loud chewing during quarantine.

May 22, 2020

Interview

Intermission Edition: Seattle Rep’s History with Musicals

In this week's Intermission Edtion, we chat with our Producing Director Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland and Artistic Associate Hattie Andres about Seattle Rep’s history with musicals.

May 15, 2020

GET CREATIVE

If Your Life Were a Musical...

Get some inspiration from classic American musical structure and styles and come up with your own proposal for a new musical about you!

May 15, 2020

Advice

Dear Julie

Need some advice? Local actor Julie Briskman (Tiny Beautiful Things) answers anonymous questions in our newest blog series, Dear Julie.

May 12, 2020

Test Your Knowledge

Seattle Rep Trivia

How well do you know Seattle Rep's history? Find out by taking our famous faces quiz and playing a little trivia.

May 08, 2020

WATCH

Intermission Edition: Staff Favorite Spots Video Tour

Get a glimpse at some of our staff’s favorite places within our building with a behind-the-scenes video tour.

May 08, 2020

Online Class

Unpacking Emotion

Join us on Zoom for a brand-new online teen class: Unpacking Emotion with Alex Lee Reed.

May 08, 2020

WATCH

Meet August Wilson Monologue Finalist Cassidy Huff

Hear what one of our 2020 August Wilson Monologue finalists, Cassidy Huff, has to say about her experience with the AWMC in a brand-new interview.

May 01, 2020

WATCH

Intermission Edition: Meet Youth Engagement Manager Alex Lee Reed

Learn more about our youth engagement programming from Youth Engagement Manager Alex Lee Reed on this week's Intermission Edition.

May 01, 2020

ARTICLE

Speaking Wilson’s Words: The August Wilson Monologue Competition Reaches 10 Years

Hear from past and present August Wilson Monologue Competition finalists about the program's impact on their lives and future goals.

Apr 30, 2020

GET INVOLVED

Food+ Drive for Seattle Rep's Public Works Partners

Learn how you can contribute to Seattle Rep's Food+ Drive to benefit our Public Works partner organizations.

Apr 29, 2020

WATCH & READ

Access, Connect, Amplify: Seattle Rep's Arts Engagement

Hear from Nabra Nelson, Director of Arts Engagement, about the philosophy, mission, and impact behind Seattle Rep's arts engagement programming.

Apr 24, 2020

Workshops

Staff Sessions

From casting to painting techniques, learn about a variety of theater topics from our amazing staff on Zoom.

Apr 24, 2020

WATCH

Lydia and the Troll Concert

Check out our Lydia and the Troll concert with creator Justin Huertas!

Apr 24, 2020

WATCH

The Importance of Being Earnest: #HappyNotOpening

The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest shares some of their favorite quotes from the play on what would have been their Opening Night.

Apr 22, 2020

Article

Intermission Edition: How Seattle Rep Staff Stay Centered

From baking to meditation, our amazing staff shares their tips for staying centered during #stayathome.

Apr 17, 2020

Quarantine Kitchen

Show-Inspired Recipes

Looking for something new to cook this week? Check out these Seattle Rep show-inspired recipes for some inspiration.

Apr 17, 2020

Gallery

Public Works Virtual Art Walk

Check out some of the incredible artwork our Public Works community has been creating during #stayathome.

Apr 10, 2020

Interview

Intermission Edition: Behind the Camera with Derek Edamura

Seattle Rep's Public Works videographer Derek Edamura discusses his passion for Public Works and storytelling in a brand-new interview.

Apr 10, 2020

Online Class

Who I Am Meets Who I’ll Be: Building Character Through Self-Discovery

Calling all teens! Join us for a beginning acting class on zoom!

Apr 10, 2020

Resources

Seattle Artist COVID-19 Resource List

A curated list of grants, emergency assistance programs, and more for artists and freelancers.

Apr 06, 2020

Watch

Intermission Edition: New Works

Learn more about our New Works Program and next season's world premieres from members of our artistic team.

Apr 03, 2020

Engagement Event

Emma Book Club

Dive into this beloved classic with us every Friday through May 1!

Apr 02, 2020

WATCH

2020/21 Season Preview Event

Hear songs, excerpts, and more from some of the amazing artists involved in our new season.

Apr 01, 2020

WATCH

Intermission Edition: It's #WorldTheaterDay

Celebrate #WorldTheaterDay with a look back at one of our most ambitious productions: Here Lies Love!

Mar 27, 2020

WATCH

Intermission Edition: A Spotlight on Our Patrons

Hear some Seattle Rep memories and learn more about #shareyourlight.

Mar 20, 2020

Article

“Public Works Feels Like Coming Home”

Through Seattle Rep’s Public Works partnership with Compass Housing Alliance at the Renton Veterans Center, participants Neysa and Jessica Peterson are rediscovering a sense of “home” and building a stronger community through theater.

Mar 18, 2020

Listen

KUOW: Drawing the Line on Progress, for Certain Citizens

Local Seattle leaders discuss redlining and gentrification as part of a joint panel discussion with KUOW and Seattle Rep for August Wilson's Jitney.

Mar 16, 2020

Listen

Denying Death: How We Accept, Deny, and Wrestle with Death

Join us as we bravely and necessarily talk about death and how it influences culture.

Mar 11, 2020

Article

Alternative Energy

Learn about the many forms of energy used in the world today.

Mar 10, 2020

Article

August Wilson: Did you know...?

Six facts about Jitney’s legendary playwright August Wilson and his connections to Seattle Rep!

Mar 09, 2020

Interview

Interview with Jeanne Paulsen

Check out our interview with The Children's Jeanne Paulsen!

Mar 04, 2020

Article

A Brief History of Jitneys

Learn more about the inspiration behind August Wilson's play.

Mar 03, 2020

Article

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Wilsonian Warrior

Jitney director Ruben Santiago-Hudson has been described as one of the “master interpreters” of August Wilson’s works.

Feb 28, 2020

Seattle Rep Art Walk

Carol R Williams

Learn more about our featured artist for August Wilson's Jitney, Carol R Williams.

Feb 26, 2020

Article

The American Century Cycle

Seattle Rep was an artistic home for Wilson, and over the last few decades, Seattle Rep has become one of the few theaters in the nation to produce his full ten-play American Century Cycle.

Feb 24, 2020

Article

August Wilson: The American Shakespeare

Feb 24, 2020

Listen

Privilege in Times of Crisis

How does the meaning and power of privilege shift in times of community crisis and how should we harness our privilege at those times?

Feb 21, 2020

Article

An Accidental Disaster

Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children imagines nuclear physicists grappling with the effects of a fictional environmental disaster, similar to that of the real nuclear accident that took place in Fukushima, Japan.

Feb 14, 2020

Interview

True West Interview

Check out our brand-new True West interview!

Feb 12, 2020

Article

Local Environmental Justice

Seattle Rep is partnering with a few of the many organizations leading the charge on climate change in the region. Get involved and learn how you can support these organizations!

Feb 11, 2020

Interview

Interview with Zachary Ray Sherman

Actor Zachary Ray Sherman discusses True West in a brand-new interview!

Feb 04, 2020

Interview

Confronting Our Eco-Legacy: A Conversation with Director Tim Bond

Feb 03, 2020

Listen

Warring Brothers: Toxic Masculinity and Art

Join local thought leaders in a panel discussion on True West, the male self, and toxic masculinity.

Jan 31, 2020

Seattle Public Library

Jitney Reading List

Jan 29, 2020

Article

Going West: The Evolution of Sam Shepard

The style of Shepard’s plays evolved throughout his career, often mirroring his own experiences. Take a deeper look at some of his most notable plays to trace this evolution.

Jan 24, 2020

Seattle Rep Art Walk

Miles Schlagel

Learn about our featured artist for True West, Miles Schlagel!

Jan 22, 2020

Listen

Days of Heaven Post-Screening Panel Discussion

Jan 17, 2020

Article

Famous Sibling Rivalries

True West explores the intricacies of sibling rivalry between two brothers. Explore a few examples of famous sibling rivalries throughout history!

Jan 16, 2020

Article

Sam Shepard: "The Existential Cowboy"

Jan 15, 2020

Seattle Public Library

The Children Reading List

Jan 10, 2020

Interview

Interview with Carrie Compere

Check out our interview with Shout Sister Shout! lead Carrie Compere!

Dec 26, 2019

Seattle Rep Art Walk

Rae Akino

Dec 25, 2019

Interview

Hershey Felder Q&A

We asked Hershey Felder about portraying Beethoven and Monsieur Chopin as both a musician and actor.

Dec 20, 2019

Interview

An Interview with Randy Johnson

Shout Sister Shout! director and co-creator Randy Johnson on the making of the musical!

Dec 18, 2019

The Making of

Shout Sister Shout!: Choreography

Dec 14, 2019

Listen

Art and Adversity: A Panel Discussion with Local Artists

Hear from local artists about how they connect to Sister Rosetta Tharpe and what propels their work in the face of external pressures and oppressions.

Dec 13, 2019

Seattle Public Library

True West Reading List

Dec 12, 2019

Article

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: A Legacy

While Sister Rosetta Tharpe is known for being the “Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll,” the scope of her influence across the entire landscape of American— and international—music is largely unknown.

Dec 12, 2019

Shout Sister Shout! Press

Dec 03, 2019

Hot Minute

Hot Minute with Carol Dennis

It's a Hot Minute with Shout Sister Shout! actor Carol Dennis!

Nov 27, 2019

The Making of

Shout Sister Shout!: Costumes

An inside look at the making of the costumes for Shout Sister Shout!

Nov 22, 2019

Listen

An Evening with the Creators

Join Gayle F. Wald (Biographer) and Cheryl L. West (Co-Creator and Playwright) for a special post-show discussion.

Nov 20, 2019

Seattle Rep’s New Works Program Turns 40

This season, Seattle Rep celebrates the 40th anniversary of our New Works Program.

Nov 04, 2019

Listen

Language as Culture

As a multi-lingual play, Indecent highlights the importance of language in culture and religion. Yiddish, Hebrew, and Ladino have an especially unique history and significance that we will explore in this in-depth discussion.

Oct 24, 2019

Seattle Public Library