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INTERVIEW
An Interview with Laughs in Spanish Playwright Alexis Scheer

We sat down to chat with playwright Alexis Scheer about all things Laughs in Spanish.
Mar 31, 2025
Engage Further
Mother Russia Reading & Media List

Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, music, and films to enhance your experience of Mother Russia, playing at Seattle Rep March 6 – April 13, 2025.
Mar 14, 2025
Meet Seattle Rep's 2025 Next Narrative Monologue Competition Regional Finalists

Get to know the talented high school youth who will be performing in the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Seattle Regional Finals on March 14!
Mar 04, 2025
Setting the Scene
How'd We End Up Here? A Brief Timeline of American Companies in Russia

Learn more about Mother Russia's setting in St. Petersburg, Russia in autumn 1992 (almost a year after the dissolution of the Soviet Union) with this timeline of key moments in the U.S. and Russia’s trade relationship.
Mar 03, 2025
Interview
A Snapshot of St. Petersburg in Transition

We sat down with Scenic & Costume Designer Misha Kachman, who was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, to explore how his designs for Mother Russia draw on his personal experience.
Mar 03, 2025
Beyond the Stage
Jazz Age Style

In conjunction with Blues for an Alabama Sky, step back in time with a display of costumes from past shows that evoke the grit and glamour of the 1920s and '30s.
Jan 31, 2025
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Blues for an Alabama Sky: From the Artistic Director

"Set in 1930 during a period of cultural renaissance and economic struggle, Blues for an Alabama Sky feels particularly relevant today as we navigate a world still grappling with inequality, dreams deferred, and the enduring need for hope and connection."
Jan 29, 2025
Setting the Scene
A Society on the Brink of Change

Learn about the setting of Blues for an Alabama Sky and get to know people, places, and things from the era that are mentioned in the play.
Jan 28, 2025
Interview
The Power of Community

We sat down with director Valerie Curtis-Newton to talk about Blues for an Alabama Sky, playwright Pearl Cleage, and the importance of creating theater that builds community.
Jan 24, 2025
Behind the Scenes
The World of Primary Trust

Get an inside look at how the artistic inspiration for An-lin Dauber's scenic design for Primary Trust.
Oct 25, 2024