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Give the Gift of Theater2024 Gift Guide
Get inspired and treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to the experience of theater, a gift that lasts long after the curtain falls. Here are our recommendations for the theater lovers in your life!
Nov 28, 2024 -
PressPrimary Trust in the Press
Check out what the press is saying about Eboni Booth's Primary Trust, on stage at Seattle Rep from Oct. 24–Nov. 24, 2024.
Nov 04, 2024 -
BEYOND THE STAGEThe Life & Work of Sir Noël Coward
This Coward chronology details the long, incredible life of the iconic English playwright Noël Coward (author of Blithe Spirit).
Oct 30, 2024 -
PRESSThe Skin of Our Teeth in the Press
Check out what the press is saying about The Skin of Our Teeth, on stage at Seattle Rep from Sept. 26–Oct. 20, 2024. This post will be updated with more news as it comes out!
Sep 26, 2024 -
Beyond the StageThe Life & Work of Thornton Niven Wilder
This Wilder chronology, provided by the Wilder family, details the long, incredible life of the acclaimed American playwright and novelist.
Sep 23, 2024 -
NewsCultivating the Next Generation of Theater Fans
Learn more about Seattle Rep's Education Programs for youth this season!
Sep 12, 2024 -
NewsIntroducing Our 2024/25 Apprentices!
For more than 40 years, Seattle Rep's renowned apprenticeships have been preparing theater artists and administrators from around the country for professional careers in theater. Meet this year's class!
Aug 30, 2024 -
NEWSCelebrating a Successful Close to Act I of the Campaign for Seattle Rep
Thanks to the generosity and the collective impact of more than 250 donors and funders, we are proud to announce that we met and exceeded the $20.2M goal for Act I of the Campaign for Seattle Rep!
Aug 15, 2024 -
NEWSSeattle Rep’s New 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
On June 20, our Board of Trustees passed a new strategic plan for the next three years focused on three key pillars: artistic impact, patron loyalty and growth, and team culture.
Jun 28, 2024 -
NEWSAnnouncing a New Collaboration with Seattle Children's Theatre
Beginning in our 2024/25 Season, Seattle Rep and Seattle Children's Theatre will join forces on a shared box office and some administrative services.
Jun 18, 2024 -
Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales in the Press
Check out what the press is saying about Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales, and Together Again, Again!
Apr 29, 2024 -
Islander in the Press
Check out what the press is saying about Islander!
Oct 27, 2023 -
Passengers in the Press
Check out what the press is saying about Passengers!
Sep 29, 2023 -
GET CREATIVEIf 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 -
GET INVOLVEDFood+ 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 -
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 -
ArticleAlternative Energy
Learn about the many forms of energy used in the world today.
Mar 10, 2020 -
ArticleAugust Wilson: Did you know...?
Six facts about Jitney’s legendary playwright August Wilson and his connections to Seattle Rep!
Mar 09, 2020 -
ArticleA Brief History of Jitneys
Learn more about the inspiration behind August Wilson's play.
Mar 03, 2020 -
ArticleRuben 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 WalkCarol R Williams
Learn more about our featured artist for August Wilson's Jitney, Carol R Williams.
Feb 26, 2020 -
ArticleThe 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 -
ArticleAugust Wilson: The American Shakespeare
Feb 24, 2020 -
ArticleAn 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 -
ArticleLocal 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 -
Seattle Public LibraryJitney Reading List
Jan 29, 2020 -
ArticleGoing 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 -
ArticleFamous 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 -
ArticleSam Shepard: "The Existential Cowboy"
Jan 15, 2020 -
Seattle Public Library
The Children Reading List
Jan 10, 2020 -
InterviewHershey Felder Q&A
We asked Hershey Felder about portraying Beethoven and Monsieur Chopin as both a musician and actor.
Dec 20, 2019 -
InterviewAn Interview with Randy Johnson
Shout Sister Shout! director and co-creator Randy Johnson on the making of the musical!
Dec 18, 2019 -
Seattle Public Library
True West Reading List
Dec 12, 2019 -
ArticleSister 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 -
ArticleDeath, The Unknown, and Trying to Talk About It
Nov 05, 2019 -
InterviewA Conversation with Playwright Cheryl L. West
Nov 04, 2019 -
ArticleSeattle Rep’s New Works Program Turns 40
This season, Seattle Rep celebrates the 40th anniversary of our New Works Program.
Nov 04, 2019 -
Seattle Public Library
Shout Sister Shout! Reading List
Oct 22, 2019 -
ARTICLEIndecent and Censorship of American Theater
Oct 11, 2019 -
InterviewAn Interview with Playwright Anna Ziegler
Oct 01, 2019 -
Seattle Public Library
The Great Moment Reading List
Sep 27, 2019 -
InterviewIndecent Playwright Paula Vogel In Convo with Director Sheila Daniels
Sep 26, 2019 -
ArticleSeattle Rep's New Vision: A Civic Call to Action
Sep 26, 2019 -
ArticleIndecent: An Open Letter
Sep 26, 2019 -
Seattle Public Library
Indecent Reading List
Sep 18, 2019 -
Interview
Seattle Rep's New Look and Feel
Sep 16, 2019 -
ArticleIndecent: A Travelogue
Sep 11, 2019 -
ArticleLaurie Woolery and Shaina Taub on As You Like It
Aug 20, 2019 -
SynopsisAs You Like It
Aug 20, 2019 -
Public WorksSeattle Rep's Public Works Luncheon
On January 29, we gathered together to celebrate and honor our Public Works program at our inaugural luncheon.
Aug 17, 2019