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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

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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

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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

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Alternative Energy

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

Mar 10, 2020

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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

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A Brief History of Jitneys

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

Mar 03, 2020

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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

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August Wilson: The American Shakespeare

Feb 24, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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Days of Heaven Post-Screening Panel Discussion

Jan 17, 2020

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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

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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

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

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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

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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