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A Multimedia Love Letter to Seattle From Lydia and the Troll

Did you know that Lydia and the Troll has been in the making since 2015? The show features a riveting electronic/pop score and multi-media landscape —go behind the scenes of this love letter to Seattle and its whimsical Pacific Northwest lore.

Jun 02, 2023

Interview

5 Questions with Lydia and the Troll’s Wig/Hair & Makeup Designer Cherelle D. Guyton

Did you know the art form of hair, wig, and makeup design goes back centuries, perhaps even further than ancient Egypt? Join designer Cherelle D. Guyton for an inside scoop on her hair, wig, and makeup vision for Lydia and the Troll, on stage until Jun.

May 12, 2023

Seattle Rep's Apology to August Wilson

Seattle Rep remains proud of our deep history with August Wilson, but we have not always made the right choice in how we supported him and his work.

May 09, 2023

Behind the Scenes

Can you spot 12 American Century Cycle Easter Eggs?

Did you know Seattle Rep is one of the few theaters in the nation to produce August Wilson’s full ten-play American Century Cycle? We’ve been producing his work since 1982! Can you guess what play each Easter egg is from?

May 08, 2023

According to Coyote

The Legacy of John Kauffman

Prolific actor, playwright, and theatermaker John Kauffman (1947 - 1990) was a former company member at Seattle Rep. Learn about John's life and legacy from his niece, Josephine Keefe.

May 03, 2023

Behind the Scenes

Learning about How I Learned What I Learned

Check out this How I Learned What I Learned behind-the-scenes Meet & Greet conversation about what went into the making of How I Learned..., the magic of August Wilson’s writing and poetry, and much more.

May 01, 2023

Seattle Public Library

Lydia and the Troll Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created a list of books and films to enhance your experience of Lydia and the Troll, premiering May 5 at Seattle Rep.

Apr 28, 2023

Seattle Public Library

How I Learned What I Learned Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of How I Learned What I Learned, playing at Seattle Rep April 21 - May 14, 2023.

Apr 14, 2023

Interview

Meet the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Participants 2023

Get to know a few of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Participants before the 2023 regional finals on April 7.

Apr 06, 2023

Beyond the Stage

Comedy as Resistance 

Between Two Knees is a version of comedy that takes back power which has been lost or stolen.

Mar 13, 2023

What Your 1970 Textbook Didn’t Teach You

Explore history that your 1970 textbook didn't teach you. Compiled by Between Two Knees Production Dramaturg Julie Felise Dubiner, with Sebastiàn Eddowes-Vargas.

Feb 28, 2023

Between Two Knees Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of Between Two Knees, playing at Seattle Rep March 3 - 26, 2023.

Feb 25, 2023

A Seriously Scholarly Article about The 1491s

The 1491s are actively countering the Weltschmerz that characterizes the victims of colonial violence by reclaiming the control of the representation.

Feb 01, 2023

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Metamorphoses Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of Metamorphoses.

Jan 19, 2023

Enhance Your Experience

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Resource Guide

Seattle Rep has put together a resource list filled with readings, community resources, and videos to enhance your experience of the West Coast premiere of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Jan 04, 2023

Behind the Scenes

9 Things to Know About I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

This West Coast premiere will come to life next week! Did you know it started out as a novel? We’ll catch you up on I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’s journey from book to stage!

Jan 04, 2023

Seattle Public Library

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Dec 30, 2022

Behind The Scenes

A Visual Guide: Creating the Mural Art and Scenic Design of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

With less than one month until first preview, check out the visual process of scenic designer Efren Delgadillo Jr., who is excited to share their process and the behind-the-scenes magic of Júlia’s world.

Dec 21, 2022

Christmas Carol Adaptations

7 Children's Adaptations of A Christmas Carol

Did you know there are over 135 adaptations of A Christmas Carol? Reminisce on some of your favorite childhood Christmas Carol adaptations!

Dec 09, 2022

Seattle Rep's Holiday Gift Guide

Seattle Rep's annual Holiday Gift Guide is here to help with tips, ideas, and big savings!

Nov 23, 2022

Behind The Scenes

The Magic of Mr. Dickens and His Carol Costume Design

Hoop skirts, cage crinolines, and wigs fill the costume shop as drapers, wig builders, stitchers, and more gather and alter materials for the world premiere of Mr. Dickens and His Carol, costume designed by Catherine Meacham Hunt.

Nov 23, 2022

Timeline of Dicken's Works

A Brief Rundown of Dickens' Works

Charles Dickens is regarded as the grandfather of Christmas – did you know he wrote other novels outside of the beloved Christmas classic? Learn more about one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era.

Nov 21, 2022

Seattle Public Library

Mr. Dickens and His Carol Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of Mr. Dickens and His Carol.

Nov 18, 2022

Behind the Scenes

A Sneak Peek into Mr. Dickens and His Carol Scenic Design

The scene shop is astir and abuzz with excitement as Seattle Rep’s incredible artisans weld, paint, and carve Scenic Designer Scott Bradley’s designs for Mr. Dickens and His Carol.

Nov 08, 2022

A Mini Holiday Glossary

7 Dickensian Words You Should Know

Get to know Charles Dickens—one of the most well-regarded novelists of the Victorian era—by checking out 7 Dickensian words you should know from Mr. Dickens and His Carol.

Oct 27, 2022

WATCH

Abortion Rights and Healthcare: Panel Discussion with Local Artists and Advocates

On Tuesday, October 4, we hosted a post-show discussion with a cross-section of powerhouse abortion rights advocates as they deconstructed the themes of What the Constitution Means to Me and the role of storytelling in activism.

Oct 26, 2022

WATCH

Interview with Cassie Beck

Actor Cassie Beck discusses playing Heidi Schreck in What the Constitution Means to Me, the local teen debaters involved in the play, and more in a series of video interviews.

Oct 21, 2022

Did you know?

Tidbits and Trivia About Our 2022/23 Season

We can't wait to share a new season with you, featuring Seattle Rep commissions and world premieres, stunning adaptations, and bold original works. Read on for fun facts about each play!

Oct 13, 2022

Seattle Rep News

A New Chapter for Seattle Rep and Braden Abraham

After 20 years with the company, Artistic Director Braden Abraham will depart Seattle Rep this winter to join Writers Theatre in Chicago as their new Artistic Director. 

Oct 13, 2022

Open a Bottle, Start a Conversation

Take part in powerful conversations during What the Constitution Means to Me with Teneral Cellars' Ruthless Collection.

Oct 05, 2022

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

What the Constitution Means to Me Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of What the Constitution Means to Me.

Sep 27, 2022

Playwright Heidi Schreck and actor Cassie Beck. Photo by Joan Marcus.

INTERVIEW

Urgency, Creativity, and Heart: An Interview with Playwright Heidi Schreck and Actor Cassie Beck

Read on for an interview with What the Constitution Means to Me playwright Heidi Schreck and actor Cassie Beck.

Sep 24, 2022

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Where We Belong Resource Guide

Folger Shakespeare Library and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company compiled this list of further reading, podcast episodes, recordings, and more to enhance your experience of Where We Belong.

Sep 07, 2022

Remembering Nick Garrison

Artistic Director Braden Abraham and Associate Artistic Producer Kaitlyn McIntyre remember beloved performer Nick Garrison.

Aug 18, 2022

Interview

Meet the Youth Works Festival Participants

Get to know a few of the young actors participating in our first Youth Works Festival on June 25 and 26!

Jun 24, 2022

Inside Scoop

Who's Who in Bruce

In Bruce, we meet many real-life figures in the film industry. Who are they? What were their roles on the film and in the greater filmmaking industry? We’ve put together a “who’s who” of a few folks you’ll get to know in Bruce.

Jun 22, 2022

Elizabeth Ralston smiling in front of a tall green hedge, dressed in a blue denim collared shirt.

Interview

It Takes a Collective Voice

We recently sat down with Accessibility Consultant and Founder of Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium (SCAC), Elizabeth Ralston to discuss accessibility in the arts, SCAC, and much more.

Jun 02, 2022

Watch

Selling Kabul Student Talkback

On Thursday, May 19 the cast of Selling Kabul spoke with students from across the Pacific Northwest about their experience working on the play, the timely themes in Selling Kabul, and much more during a student matinee.

May 22, 2022

Watch

Selling Kabul Panel Discussion: Afghan Reflections

On May 18, we hosted a post-show conversation and reflection with local Afghan refugees and community leaders following a performance of Selling Kabul.

May 21, 2022

Behind the Scenes

3 Fun Facts about Bruce

Sink your teeth into these behind-the-scenes photos from our world premiere musical Bruce!

May 20, 2022

Remembering John Aylward (1942-2022)

We reflect on local actor John Aylward's lasting legacy at Seattle Rep and his impact on the theater community in "Remembering John Aylward."

May 19, 2022

Seattle Public Library

Bruce Reading & Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films and music to enhance your experience of this jaw-dropping show.

May 17, 2022

WATCH

Interview with the Cast of Ghosts

We recently sat down with the entire cast of Ghosts to dive into Paul Walsh's exciting new translation, their characters, Henrik Ibsen, and much more.

Apr 28, 2022

Watch

Ghosts Talkback: Trolls, Ghosts, Us: The Supernatural in Ibsen

Recently, Dr. Olivia Gunn gave an illuminating lecture entitled: "Trolls, Ghosts, Us: The Supernatural in Ibsen" following a performance of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts.

Apr 19, 2022

A stack of book bindings sitting upright.

Seattle Public Library

Selling Kabul Reading & Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and films to enhance your experience of Selling Kabul.

Apr 11, 2022

Watch

A Festival of Personal Stories

On March 19 and 20, Seattle Rep’s Public Works and Macha Theatre Works partnered on A Festival of Personal Stories. During this two-day event, 10 Public Works Participants performed heartfelt, hilarious, and uplifting stories.

Mar 28, 2022

Interview

Prescient for Our Own Time

We sat down with Ghosts translator Paul Walsh and director Carey Perloff to hear about this new translation of Ibsen's classic masterpiece.

Mar 22, 2022

A vertical stack of books with a variety of beige, orange, and white pages.

Seattle Public Library

Ghosts Reading & Media List

Enhance your haunting experience of Ghosts with a comprehensive list of Reading & Media materials compiled by librarians at Seattle Public Library.

Mar 18, 2022

Interview

Meet the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Participants

Get to know a few of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Participants before this year's regional finals on March 18.

Mar 11, 2022

INTERVIEW

The Joys Of Connecting With A Live Audience

Freestyle Love Supreme Co-Creator Anthony Veneziale ("Two Touch") discusses the joys of connecting with a live audience.

Mar 07, 2022

Seattle Public Library

Teenage Dick Reading & Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and films to enhance your experience of Teenage Dick.

Mar 01, 2022

Interview

Freestyle Love Supreme Took Broadway By Storm and Now The Rest of The Country On A National Tour

The cast and creative team of Freestyle Love Supreme discuss performing on Broadway, the FLS academy, and more in a brand-new interview.

Feb 24, 2022

Watch

Fannie Panel Discussion: The Audacity of Black Wombs

On February 12, we hosted a panel discussion that explored the history and present-day atrocities around the experimentation and sterilization of Black women's wombs.

Feb 16, 2022

Seattle Public Library

Freestyle Love Supreme Reading & Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of Freestyle Love Supreme.

Feb 15, 2022

Teacher Appreciation Care Package

We love teachers! Seattle Rep has partnered with a variety of local arts & culture organizations to provide discounts, free tickets, and more to educators across our region throughout the month of February.

Feb 14, 2022

Listen

Battle Fatigue Podcast: Fannie Lou and the Crew II: Return of the Hamer — Part 1 & 2

Seattle Rep recently partnered with the Battle Fatigue podcast and members of the cast and creative team of Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer to create two episodes centered around the production.

Feb 10, 2022

WATCH

Truth to Power

Common Power's AJ Musewe reflects on her hero, Fannie Lou Hamer and the countless other Black women who were instrumental in the fight for Civil Rights.

Feb 08, 2022

WATCH

Bob Zellner Talkback

Hear about Fannie Lou Hamer’s lasting impact in this unique and impactful talkback with Civil Rights Leader Bob Zellner and Common Power’s David Domke and Larcy Douglas.

Feb 01, 2022

E. Faye Butler, as Fannie Lou Hamer, smiling with a sign that reads: "To hope is to vote!"

WATCH

Actor talk with E. Faye Butler and Shaunyce Omar

Hear from actors E. Faye Butler and Shaunyce Omar about their work on Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer in this insightful actor talk.

Jan 14, 2022

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Fannie Reading & Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and music to enhance your experience of Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer.

Dec 29, 2021

Interview

Public Works and Seattle Central College: Spreading Joy, One Student at a Time

Seattle Central College (SCC) has been one of a handful of Public Works partner organizations able to maintain ongoing virtual classes during the pandemic. We talked with SCC drama instructor Shelley Douma about her students’ experiences with Public Works

Dec 16, 2021

A baby, colored in blue, wearing a bright yellow crown in front of a purple background, surrounded in the title, The Winter's Tale.

WATCH

Behind the Scenes: Public Works' The Winter's Tale

Hear from the community and creative team members behind the hybrid film and theater production.

Dec 16, 2021

Seattle Public Library

The Winter's Tale Reading List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library curated a list of media to accompany our Public Works production of The Winter's Tale. Get ready for this hybrid film and live theatrical experience with these related books, music, and films.

Dec 11, 2021

Seattle Rep Gift Guide

From supporting local businesses to Seattle Rep-themed gifts, we’ve got you covered this holiday season with our Seattle Rep Gift Guide. Find something for everyone on your list this December!

Dec 03, 2021

Actors Rinabeth Apostol and Denmo Ibrahim on stage.

WATCH

Excerpts from A Thousand Splendid Suns

Artists from the stage adaptation of "A Thousand Splendid Suns" have come together to present three short readings from the novel, followed by responses from two women who have been at the front lines of American and Canadian Afghan action and awareness.

Nov 19, 2021

Letter to Seattle Rep

From Christopher Ashley, Director of Come From Away

"As we approach the 20th Anniversary of September 11, and after the trauma of the last 18 months, I believe that the message of Come From Away resonates more deeply than ever."

Sep 03, 2021

Inside Scoop

2021/22 Season Fun Facts

Get excited about our new line-up of plays with our version of 2021/22 season "Spark Notes."

Aug 06, 2021

Interview

How do you plan a season?

We sat down virtually with staff members in our Season Planning group to get inside info about the 2021/22 season selection process, what they’re most excited for, and more.

Aug 06, 2021

EVENTS

Juneteenth Events

Explore a selection of Juneteenth events and celebrations taking place in Seattle and across the country, including meditations, celebrations, music festival, classes, and more.

Jun 18, 2021

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Plays in Process: A Ritchie Valens Musical Reading List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library curated a list of books, music, and films to accompany our virtual Plays in Process event, A Ritchie Valens Musical, premiering June 24 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Jun 17, 2021

Sneak Peek

Bagley Renovations

We're excited to announce the first part of a three-year plan to remodel the Bagley Wright Theater to create a more welcoming and accessible theater experience for all.

Jun 09, 2021

Interview

Meet the AWMC Regional Winners

We asked our 2021 August Wilson Monologue Competition regional winners to answer a series of questions about the competition, share their plans for the future, and more as they prepare to attend AWMC Nationals.

Apr 29, 2021

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Plays in Process: Ghosts Reading List

A curated selection of books, films, and music created by the librarians at SPL to accompany Plays in Process: Ghosts, taking place on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Apr 28, 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

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

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

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

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

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