At Seattle Rep, we are eager to welcome the next generation of theatergoers! Check out our show-by-show age recommendations and subscription or single-ticket options for caregivers interested in bringing young people to the theater.
Parents know their children best! If you have questions about any of these productions and whether the content is suitable for your child, please do not hesitate to contact our Box Office online or at 206.443.2222.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
It’s opening night of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s murder mystery play, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. Read more »
Age Recommendation: 8+
Content Advisory: This family-friendly show contains mild language, light sexual references, and the sound of gunshots.
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Fancy Dancer
SEPTEMBER 18 – NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Growing up half Lakota and half white, Lara lives as an outsider until she discovers the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and is compelled to become a dancer. Read more »
Age Recommendation: 8+, though this show is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive. We do not have a minimum age limit for this production—babies and toddlers are welcome. Contact the Seattle Rep Box Office for recommended family seating options and more to help plan your trip to the Theater.
Content Advisory: This family-friendly show features an easy-to-follow storyline and contains no profanity, and includes themes of bullying and mature topics (such as body image issues and AIDS) dealt with in age-appropriate ways.
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Come From Away
NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 28, 2025
When a tragic attack shuts down the skies on September 11, 2001, a small Newfoundland town finds itself hosting thousands of stranded air travelers from around the globe. Read more »
Age Recommendation: 10+
Content advisory: This show is generally family-friendly with some mild language, brief adult moments, and mature topics, including discussion of the events surrounding 9/11. The longer runtime (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission) may be less suitable for younger audiences.
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The Heart Sellers
JANUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Alone on Thanksgiving in 1973, young immigrants Luna and Jane meet as strangers over the frozen turkeys at the grocery store and decide to celebrate this unfamiliar new holiday together. Read more »
Age Recommendation: 13+
Content Advisory: Mild language and mature themes related to immigration and politics, as well as a reference to an adult film. Some content may be too complex for younger viewers.
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Here There Are Blueberries
JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 15, 2026
In this riveting docudrama, when a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, curators must unravel the shocking truth behind the historical images inside. Read more »
Age Recommendation: 12+
Content Advisory: Mild language and mature, historically significant themes related to the Holocaust.
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Mary Jane
MARCH 19 – APRIL 19, 2026
While navigating her young son’s chronic illness, Mary Jane meets and builds community with women from all walks of life, experiencing joy and connection amidst the distress and heartbreak. Read more »
Content Advisory: Strong language and heavy, mature themes, including chronic illness and mortality. The compact runtime (approximately 90 minutes with no intermission) may benefit viewers with shorter attention spans, but younger audiences may struggle to engage with the emotional weight of the material.
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Appropriate
APRIL 9 – MAY 10, 2026
When the Lafayettes descend upon their late father’s crumbling plantation home for an estate sale, they unearth an appalling secret and wrestle with a destructive inheritance as they consider the legacy they want to leave for the next generation. Read more »
Age Recommendation: 16+
Content Advisory: Strong language, including profanity and racial slurs, and directly confronts the legacy of racism in America. This play explores complex family dynamics, including grief, addiction, abuse, mental health, and the impact of generational trauma. The characters’ confrontations are emotionally charged and may be unsettling for younger viewers. There are references to sexual situations and adult relationships, though no graphic depictions occur on stage.
Youth & Teen Ticket Options
- Seattle Rep offers $5 tickets to shows in our mainstage subscription season for teens (ages 13-19) through our partnership with TeenTix.
- For Youth or Teen subscription options, please contact our Box Office online or at 206.443.2222.
- Single tickets for our Fall 2025 productions (The Play That Goes Wrong, Fancy Dancer, Come From Away) are on sale now!
- Interested in bringing a group of 10 or more young people? Contact Group Sales online or at 206.443.2224 for special pricing.
- If you are an educator interested in bringing a class, please check out our Student Matinee options!
Discounts may not apply to special season engagements.
2025/26 Season
With six of seven productions #BuiltBySeattleRep in our backstage shops, we showcase Seattle’s immense pool of artistic talent, featuring local actors, directors, designers, and artisans producing extraordinary art as only Seattle Rep can.