At West of Lenin
A Festival of Personal Stories
March 19 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; March 20 at 2 p.m.
In response to our community’s interest in writing and performing their own stories, Seattle Rep’s Public Works partnered with Macha Theatre Works and their 17 Minute Stories process. Macha Theatre Works artists led six months of workshop culminating in A Festival of Personal Stories at West of Lenin. Participants perform their 10-minute heartfelt, hilarious, and uplifting stories of resilience, reflection, and growth.
Three Performances
March 19 at 2 p.m., featuring: Cynthia Linet, Ann Marie Yoder, Dragonsong, Roslyn Schley, Lynn Hautala
March 19 at 7:30 p.m., featuring: Aarti Tiwari, Diane Ste. Marie, Jenjen Douglas, Patricia Dehart, Dolores Maria Rossman
March 20 at 2 p.m., featuring all performers
MACHA THEATRE WORKS
Macha Theatre Works is a fearless female non-profit arts organization showcasing exceptional artists, delivering innovative education programs, and staging new theatrical works that feature strong female characters. Macha Theatre Works envisions a world where fearless female voices thrive.
Meet the Cast
Festival Artists
Lia Sima Fakhouri
Director
Lisa Finkral
Sound Design
Amy Poisson
Director
Dani Norberg
Lighting Designer
Laney Harrison
Stage Manager
Team Macha
Amy Poisson
Producing Artistic Director
Lia Sima Fakhouri
Associate Artistic Director
Lisa Every
Artistic Associate
Maggie Lee
Resident Playwright
Jenn Ruzumna
Artistic Associate
Public Works Team
Inji Kamel
Director of Public Works
Lia Sima Fakhouri
Public Works Manager
Donovan Olsen
Public Works Apprentice
Watch The Performances
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WatchExperience these heartfelt, hilarious, and uplifting stories of resilience, reflection, and growth.
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