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ACT Theatre |
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LORT C; LORT B; |
| Other Unions |
USA 829; SSDC; IATSE; |
| Founded |
1965
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| Admin |
2062927660 |
| Tickets |
2062927676 |
| Fax |
2062927670 |
| Main email |
act@acttheatre.org
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| Website |
www.acttheatre.org
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| Mailing
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700 Union Street
Seattle,
WA
98101
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| Street |
700 Union Street
Seattle,
WA
98101
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Member In |
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004; 2003; 2002; 2001; 2000; 1999; 1998; |
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MISSION STATEMENT
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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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MORE ABOUT THEATRE
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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.
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| STAFF |
| Artistic Director |
Kurt Beattie
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| Managing Director |
Kevin Hughes
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| Casting Director |
Margaret Layne
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| Production Manager |
Joan Toggenberger, Prod. Dir. |
| Marketing Director |
Karen Bystrom |
| Artistic Manager |
Nicole Boyer Cochran
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| Education and Outreach Director |
Anita Montgomery
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General Questions |
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Artistic Questions |
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Service Questions |
| Casting Director |
Margaret Layne |
| Technical Production Assistant |
Beth Hamrick |
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| Hansberry Project Director |
Valerie Curtis-Newton |
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| 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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Support Theatre
Support Theatre Puget Sound.
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-Pay What You Can
-Sign Language Interpreted 
-Audio Described