Theatre Of, By, And For The People
Public Works Seattle collaborates with an incredible group of community participants guided by the values of equity, imagination, and joy with an eye toward making this program truly with, by, and for the people of Seattle.
So far, we’ve produced an awe-inspiring show on the Bagley stage, hosted and attended hundreds of workshops around town, saw dozens of shows, and shared countless meals together. Now we do it all again, further deepening and expanding the Rep’s commitment to offer theatre that inspires community and in turn, invites our community to inspire the theatre.
Angie Kamel, Public Works Director
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Auditions
Auditions for As You Like It will be held in May of 2019. Stay tuned for more details or sign up for our newsletter to get the word as soon as it’s out.
How It Works
Public Works Seattle invites a stunning diversity of people to participate in workshops and classes, to attend performances, and to join in the creation of ambitious works of participatory theatre.
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Classes
Communities participate in acting classes ranging from improv to spoken word to musical theatre and Shakespeare.
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Conversation
Together we attend plays, discussions, and social events to deepen our connections.
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Collaboration
In the summer, we all come together to create a large-scale production that puts our city center stage.
Public Works Seattle uses the methodology of the Public Works program of The Public Theater in NYC, conceived by Lear DeBessonet under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham.
Photo gallery from the 2017 production of The Odyssey, featuring over 100 citizens from across Seattle on the Bagley Wright Theatre stage.
Partners and workshops
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Visit WebsiteEnabling young people to reach their full potential by emphasizing academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
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Path with Art
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Jubilee Women’s Center
Visit WebsiteCenter supports women experiencing poverty by helping them to build stable and fulfilling futures, one extraordinary woman at a time.
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Byrd Barr Place
Visit WebsiteProviding older adults and adults with disabilities with vital resources to help them thrive.
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Seattle Central College
Visit WebsiteAdvocates for social change, both on campus and in broader movements, offering short- and long-term certificates, associate and bachelor degrees.
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Compass Housing Alliance
Visit WebsiteBuilds and provides supportive affordable housing and emergency services to people who are homeless or low-income from Southcenter to Shoreline.
Valued Support
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National Endowment for the Arts
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The Norcliffe Foundation
Theatre Forward’s Advancing Strong Theatre Program, made possible with leadership gifts by James S. and Lynne P. Turley, Citi, The Schloss Family Foundation, Stephanie Scott, Bank of America, the Board of Directors of Theatre Forward, and other supporters.
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Fales Foundation Trust
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The Morgan Fund at Seattle Foundation
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation
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Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation
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Home Street Bank