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ACT Theatre
LORT C; LORT B;
USA 829; SSDC; IATSE;
1965
2062927660
2062927676
2062927670
act@acttheatre.org
www.acttheatre.org
700 Union Street
Seattle, WA   98101
700 Union Street
Seattle, WA   98101
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004; 2003; 2002; 2001; 2000; 1999; 1998;
ACT Theatre, LORT C; LORT B;, Seattle Theatre, Founded in 1965, Artistic Director: Kurt Beattie, Theatre Puget Sound Member

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CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
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Fathers and Sons by Michael Bradford

1st Event: 4/25/08
Opening Night: 5/1/08
Closes: 5/25/08

Central Heating Lab: Black & Tan - A Juke Joint

Opening Night: 5/3/08
Closes: 5/24/08

Central Heating Lab: Comedy Cornucopia

Opening Night: 5/4/08
Closes: 5/25/08

A Marvelous Party: The Noel Coward Celebration

1st Event: 6/13/08
Opening Night: 6/19/08
Closes: 7/13/08

Central Heating Lab: PINKABOO! Closeted Songbook

Opening Night: 6/20/08
Closes: 7/12/08

Intimate Exchanges by Alan Ayckbourn

1st Event: 8/15/08
Opening Night: 8/21/08
Closes: 9/14/08

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

1st Event: 9/5/08
Opening Night: 9/11/08
Closes: 10/5/08

Central Heating Lab: Seattle Dance Project

Opening Night: 9/13/08
Closes: 10/4/08

Becky's New Car by Steven Dietz

1st Event: 10/17/08
Opening Night: 10/23/08
Closes: 11/16/08

Central Heating Lab: The 'Awesome' Cycle

Opening Night: 10/24/08
Closes: 11/15/08

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Opening Night: 11/28/08
Closes: 12/27/08
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MISSION STATEMENT
ACT's mission is to build a nationally recognized contemporary theatre, rooted in downtown Seattle that sets the highest standard for consistent quality, breadth of programming, and audience loyalty. ACT is passionately committed to theatre deeply rooted in our community, which is recognized nationally for its high standards of production of contemporary theatre. This standard is evident in the quality of artists, the variety of work, the electricity between audience and performer, the overall experience of our audience, our relationship with young, talented new artists, the quality of our staff, and most particularly in the loyalty of our audience. We are committed to enriching the cultural life of downtown and the surrounding region.
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ACT FACTS

Since its founding (as A Contemporary Theatre) in 1965 by Dr. Gregory A. Falls, ACT Theatre has been unwavering in its commitment to present the best in contemporary theatre, from Tom Stoppard to Alan Ayckbourn, and Sam Shepard to Athol Fugard. In addition to creating a home for modern classics and established playwrights, ACT has commissioned 29 new plays and has presented 27 world premieres. Seattle's second oldest theatre company, ACT has grown steadily from its original base of just 300 subscribers in its inaugural season to its present stature as a nationally recognized theatre that serves up to 10,000 subscribers annually. For 40 years ACT has maintained its reputation for combining artistic boldness with fiscal responsibility.



ACT, originally housed in the historic Queen Anne Hall in the lower Queen Anne neighborhood, is now located at Kreielsheimer Place in the heart of downtown Seattle. Formerly the national headquarters for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and underwent a $35.4 million renovation by ACT and its partner, Housing Resources Group. The grand opening of Kreielsheimer Place was in September of 1996. ACT's facilities include two main theatres – The Gregory A. Falls Theatre, a 381-seat thrust stage named for ACT's Founding Director, and The Allen Theatre, a 387-seat arena stage (theatre-in-the-round) named in honor of a $2 million gift from The Allen Foundation for the Arts, one of four charitable foundations started by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. In addition, The Bullitt at ACT, named for the late civic leader and broadcasting pioneer Dorothy Stimson Bullitt, is a flexible performance space that houses a variety of special productions, programs and workshops. Buster’s named in honor of long-time board member Dr. Ellsworth C. “Buster” Alvord, Jr., is another multi-purpose space, used for meetings and receptions, and is the home of the long-running hit Late Nite Catechism. The building is named in honor of a $3 million gift from the Seattle-based Kreielsheimer Foundation, and earned the 1997 Urban Land Institute’s Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation.



ACT's artistic director is Kurt Beattie. Kurt joined ACT in 2001 as associate artistic director and was appointed artistic director in April 2003. His recent director credits for ACT include A Moon for the Misbegotten in 2003, Fuddy Meers, Fully Committed and A Christmas Carol in 2002, and Via Dolorosa during ACT's 2000 Bullitt season. As an actor he has appeared locally in leading and major roles at ACT, the Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Empty Space, and Intiman. Also a playwright, Kurt is currently working on a commission for the Seattle Children’s Theatre.



ACT’s managing director is Susan Trapnell. Susan was appointed managing director, for the second time, in April of 2003. She served in the same position from 1982 to 2000. In the intervening 3 years, Susan spent two years as Executive Director of the Seattle Arts Commission (now the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs) and Managing Director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.






STAFF
Artistic Director Kurt Beattie
Managing Director Kevin Hughes
Casting Director Margaret Layne
Production Manager Joan Toggenberger, Prod. Dir.
Marketing Director Karen Bystrom
Artistic Manager Nicole Boyer Cochran
Education and Outreach Director Anita Montgomery
General Questions
Artistic Questions
Service Questions
Casting Director Margaret Layne
Technical Production Assistant Beth Hamrick
Hansberry Project Director Valerie Curtis-Newton

PERFORMANCE SPACES
Allen Theatre
Bullitt Cabaret
Busters Cabaret
Falls Theatre

TICKET DISCOUNT FOR TPS MEMBERS
ACT Theatre offers a special industry discount to TPS members -- $15 tickets for any ACT Theatre production performance other than Saturday night. (Subject to availability - Discount may not apply to co-productions)
 

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