Welcome to the official website for the 2009 Live Theatre Week Festival!
Live Theatre Week is your all-access pass to our region’s performing arts! Connect with local theatres at over 30 complimentary special events and 50 free performances.
TRY SOMETHING NEW! In honoring the spirit of Live Theatre Week, which is about exposing new audiences to new theatres, each participating company reserves the right to only honor “free” tickets to individuals that have NOT previously attended their specific theatre.
You will need a SeattlePerforms.com account to reserve tickets. Accounts are free - GET ONE NOW!
Live Theatre Week 2009
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October 12-18, 2009
Come Out and PLAY!
Theatre Puget Sound hosts Live Theatre Week, your official all-access pass to our region’s performing arts! During the week local theatres form a united front and work together to open their doors to you, your family and your friends. Whether you’re looking to just peek behind the scenes, watch an artist at work or actually get on stage and PLAY - we’ve got something to fit your taste – just click on Special Events to the right!
Plus, you can attend complimentary performances during the national Free Night of Theater and bring your whole family out for Target Family Day.
Live Theatre Week is the perfect opportunity to experience the arts, connect with new people and strengthen your community!
Join us during Live Theatre Week and become a part of our story.
Free Night of Theater 2008
On & Around October 15
Attend select performances compliments of participating local theatres! Try something new, or discover Seattle’s extraordinary and diverse theatre community for the first time. Online reservations begin right here on October 5th.
Free Night of Theater is a national program of Theatre Communications Group, presented locally by Theatre Puget Sound.
Target Family Day 2008
October 17th
Participating theatres offer activities and performances that the whole family can enjoy. Share the magic and imagination of live theatre with your children. Sponsored by Target.
Schedule of events
Live Theatre Week is merely a sample of our region's diverse performing arts scene.
Check out even more performances this week and beyond by clicking below:
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Monday, October 15
Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
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Open Rehearsal: JET CITY IMPROV
8:30 pm - 9:30 pmWing-It ProductionsUniversity District,SeattleImprov,Comedy |
Tuesday, October 16
Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
Murderers7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
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Twelfth Night
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
Wednesday, October 17
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
7:30 am - 9:30 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
October: Five Days and a Eulogy
2:30 pm - 3:30 pmWashington Ensemble TheatreUniversity District,SeattleDrama,Performance Art |
October: Five Days and a Eulogy
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmWashington Ensemble TheatreUniversity District,SeattleDrama,Performance Art |
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Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
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Murderers7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
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Twelfth Night
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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Thursday, October 18
Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
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Disney's High School Musical
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
Open Rehearsal--Mamet Schmamet!7:00 pm - 9:00 pmTheater SchmeaterCapitol Hill,SeattleDrama,Festival |
Murderers7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
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Twelfth Night
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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Dracula: a Case Study
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmTheatre Off Jackson & Monkey Wrench Puppet LabsInternational District,SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore & Trial By Jury8:00 pm - 11:00 pmNorthwest Savoyards Musical Theatre SocietyEverettMusical Theatre |
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Sex in Seattle, Episode 15: The Anatomy of Love
8:00 pm - 9:15 pmSIS ProductionsCapitol Hill,SeattleComedy |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow8:00 pm - 11:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersNorthern Cities (of Seattle),EdmondsChildrens Theatre,Comedy |
The Spitfire Grill - A Musical
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmKey City Public TheatrePort TownsendMusical Theatre |
Friday, October 19
Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
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Disney's High School Musical
7:00 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
The Big Friendly Giant
7:00 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleChildrens Theatre |
Murderers7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
Studio East Presents "CINDERELLA"
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStoryBook Theater / Studio EastEastside Cities (of Seattle),KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
Twelfth Night
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
800 Words: The Transmigration of Philip K Dick
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmLive Girls!Ballard,98107Drama,Comedy |
Dracula: a Case Study
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmTheatre Off Jackson & Monkey Wrench Puppet LabsInternational District,SeattleDrama,Comedy |
Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore & Trial By Jury8:00 pm - 10:40 pmNorthwest Savoyards Musical Theatre SocietyEverettMusical Theatre |
Hair8:00 pm - 10:30 pmHistoric Everett Theatre (Formerly the Everett Theatre Group)Musical Theatre |
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Sex in Seattle, Episode 15: The Anatomy of Love
8:00 pm - 9:15 pmSIS ProductionsCapitol Hill,SeattleComedy |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow8:00 pm - 9:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersNorthern Cities (of Seattle),EdmondsChildrens Theatre,Comedy |
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The Spitfire Grill - A Musical
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmKey City Public TheatrePort TownsendMusical Theatre |
The Unexpected Guest
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmRedwood TheatreEastside Cities (of Seattle),RedmonDrama,Comedy |
The Wicked and the Warped
8:00 pm - 10:30 pmWARP (Writers and Actors Reading and Performing)SeattleDrama,Comedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
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Lard & Order: Pork Filled Intent
10:30 pm - 11:45 pmPork Filled PlayersInternational District,SeattleComedy |
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Sex in Seattle, Episode 15: The Anatomy of Love
10:30 pm - 11:45 pmSIS ProductionsCapitol Hill,SeattleComedy |
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Saturday, October 20
Special Tour of A Contemporary Theatre (ACT)
10:00 am - 11:00 amACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,Seattle |
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Road Company at the Greenwood Library
11:00 am - 1:00 pmTaproot Theatre CompanyGreenwoodChildrens Theatre |
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Special Tour of A Contemporary Theatre (ACT)
11:00 am - 12:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,Seattle |
StoryBook Theater Presents CHICKEN LITTLE
11:00 am - 12:00 pmStoryBook Theater / Studio EastNorthern Cities (of Seattle),KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
Family Day Fair: Free Workshop Series
12:00 pm - 3:00 pmTheatre Puget SoundSeattle Center (Queen Anne),Seattle |
Open Rehearsal: A Child's Christmas in Wales
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmStone Soup TheatreWallingford,Seattle |
IMPROV for Everybody: workshop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmValley Center StageEastside Cities (of Seattle),SnoqualmieImprov |
StoryBook Theater Presents CHICKEN LITTLE
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmStoryBook Theater / Studio EastNorthern Cities (of Seattle),KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
Disney's High School Musical
2:00 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
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Murderers2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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Open House & Musical Revue
2:00 pm - 5:00 pmKnutzen Family TheatreSouth Sound,Federal WayMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
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The Big Friendly Giant
2:00 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleChildrens Theatre |
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The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)2:00 pm - 4:00 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)2:00 pm - 4:00 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersNorthern Cities (of Seattle),EdmondsChildrens Theatre,Comedy |
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THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
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Twelfth Night
2:00 pm - 4:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
Studio East Presents "CINDERELLA"
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmStoryBook Theater / Studio EastEastside Cities (of Seattle),KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
Sleepy Hollow Halloween Party
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersNorthern Cities (of Seattle),EdmondsChildrens Theatre,Party |
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800 Words: The Transmigration of Philip K Dick
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmLive Girls!Ballard,98107Drama,Comedy |
Who Stole The Queen of Hearts Tarts
4:00 pm - 5:30 pmLast Leaf ProductionsGreenwood,SeattleChildrens Theatre |
Disney's High School Musical
5:30 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
Disney's High School Musical
5:30 pm - 8:00 pmSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
The Big Friendly Giant
5:30 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleChildrens Theatre |
Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
Murderers7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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Studio East Presents "CINDERELLA"
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStoryBook Theater / Studio EastEastside Cities (of Seattle),KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
The Compleat Wks of Willm Shkspr (Abridged)7:30 pm - 9:30 pmStage Door ProductionsEnumclawComedy |
Twelfth Night
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
800 Words: The Transmigration of Philip K Dick
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmLive Girls!Ballard,98107Drama,Comedy |
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Dracula: a Case Study
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmTheatre Off Jackson & Monkey Wrench Puppet LabsInternational District,SeattleDrama,Comedy |
Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore & Trial By Jury8:00 pm - 10:40 pmNorthwest Savoyards Musical Theatre SocietyEverettMusical Theatre |
Hair8:00 pm - 10:30 pmHistoric Everett Theatre (Formerly the Everett Theatre Group)Musical Theatre |
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Sex in Seattle, Episode 15: The Anatomy of Love
8:00 pm - 9:15 pmSIS ProductionsCapitol Hill,SeattleComedy |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow8:00 pm - 9:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersNorthern Cities (of Seattle),EdmondsChildrens Theatre,Comedy |
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The Spitfire Grill - A Musical
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmKey City Public TheatrePort TownsendMusical Theatre |
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The Unexpected Guest
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmRedwood TheatreEastside Cities (of Seattle),RedmonDrama,Comedy |
The Wicked and the Warped
8:00 pm - 10:30 pmWARP (Writers and Actors Reading and Performing)SeattleDrama,Comedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
Little Red Studio - The Black Show
9:00 pm - 1:00 amLittle Red StudioCascade (South Lake Union),SeattleMusic,Performance Art |
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Lard & Order: Pork Filled Intent
10:30 pm - 11:45 pmPork Filled PlayersInternational District,SeattleComedy |
Sex in Seattle, Episode 15: The Anatomy of Love
10:30 pm - 10:45 pmSIS ProductionsCapitol Hill,SeattleComedy |
Sunday, October 21
Disney's High School Musical
2:00 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
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Hair2:00 pm - 4:30 pmHistoric Everett Theatre (Formerly the Everett Theatre Group)Musical Theatre |
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Murderers2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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The Big Friendly Giant
2:00 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleChildrens Theatre |
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersNorthern Cities (of Seattle),EdmondsChildrens Theatre,Comedy |
The Unexpected Guest
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmRedwood TheatreEastside Cities (of Seattle),RedmonDrama,Comedy |
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THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore & Trial By Jury2:30 pm - 5:10 pmNorthwest Savoyards Musical Theatre SocietyEverettMusical Theatre |
Studio East Presents "CINDERELLA"
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmStoryBook Theater / Studio EastEastside Cities (of Seattle),KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
The Spitfire Grill - A Musical
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmKey City Public TheatrePort TownsendMusical Theatre |
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Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmBroadway Center for the Performing ArtsTacomaMusical Theatre |
Longenpalooza II--a Longenbaugh Sampler.4:00 pm - 6:00 pmAbsurd Reality TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleStaged Reading |
Disney's High School Musical
5:30 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleMusical Theatre,Childrens Theatre |
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The Big Friendly Giant
5:30 pm - 12:00 amSeattle Children`s TheatreQueen Anne,SeattleChildrens Theatre |
Feed Your Mind: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS, WEEK #49
6:30 pm - 7:45 pmMirror StageDowntown,SeattleFestival,Staged Reading |
Family Theatresports KIDS FREE
7:00 pm - 8:15 pmUnexpected ProductionsDowntown,SeattleChildrens Theatre,Improv |
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Murderers7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Center (Queen Anne),SeattleDrama,Comedy |
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THE WOMEN by Clare Boothe Luce
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmACT - A Contemporary TheatreDowntown,SeattleComedy |
Live Theatre Week 2009
Monday, October 12
Free Tour of 5th Avenue Theatre
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm5th Avenue Theatre1308 5th Ave., Seattle(206) 625-1900Enjoy a free, guided tour and learn more about The 5th Avenue Theatre's ornate architecture and intriguing history. Meet under the marquee just before 12:00pm, as the tour will begin promptly at noon. Duration: approximately 20 minutes with Q&A to follow. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Macbeth - Open Rehearsal
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmEclectic Theater Company1214 10th Ave, SeattleOdd Duck Studio206.679.3271DramaEclectic Theater Company invites you to an open rehearsal of our version of William Shakespeare's Macbeth on Monday, October 12. Get an inside look at the process of mounting this terrifying and cursed play! LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Page to Stage Showcase of New Plays
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Playwrights` Collective17517-C 15th Ave NE, ShorelineDo North Theatre206.605.1128DramaThe 1st Annual Page to Stage Showcase of 10 Minute Plays. Come see staged readings of 8 short scripts by local playwrights John C. Davenport, Lyn Coffin, Miryam Gordon, Katherine Luck, Daniel Tarker, Sherry Narens, Elena Naskova, & Cheryl Carvajal. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSeattle Repertory Theatre155 Mercer St, SeattleBagley Wright Theatre206.443.2210Staged ReadingThis free staged reading is an 80minute epilogue to The Laramie Project, the groundbreaking 1998 play about the murder of 21year old gay man Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The play focuses on the lasting effects of Shepards murder on the town. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Jet City Improv: OPEN REHEARSAL
8:30 pm - 10:00 pmWing-It ProductionsHistoric University Theatre - 5510 University Way NE, Seattle206.352.8291ImprovSee the inner workings of JET CITY IMPROV, Seattle's best comedy, as they rehearse new games, work on skills and practice together. This weekly rehearsal is what creates the tight ensemble work audiences have come to expect from JET CITY IMPROV. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Tuesday, October 13
Rock 'n' Roll - Behind the Scenes
6:00 pm - 7:00 pmACT - A Contemporary Theatre700 Union Street, Seattle206.292.7676MeetingKING FM's Sean MacLean interviews Artistic Director Kurt Beattie and members of ACT's artistic team about what it takes to make that night's magic. Seeing the show another night? You can still come for the chat! Food & drink provided. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Durang7: Open Rehearsal7:00 pm - 9:00 pmStone Soup Theatre4029 Stone Way N., Seattle206.633.1883ComedyAttend a rehearsal and peer into the world behind the scenes of Seattle's only oneact theater Co. Take some time to talk to the actors and director with questions and go away with a halfprice ticket to seven oneacts by Christopher Durang. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
READING: A Strange Disappearance of Bees, Hartwell
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmNorthwest Playwrights Alliance & Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Repertory Theatre's Poncho Forum - 155 Mercer St, Seattle425-891-8847Staged ReadingStaged Reading of a new play by Elena Hartwell, directed byJohn Vreeke. The third play in a trilogy exploring human experience against a backdrop of our impact on the environment. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Wednesday, October 14
Puss 'n Boots
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmLast Leaf ProductionsMukilteo Library - 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo360.805.9379Childrens TheatreLast Leaf will be presenting a special performance of its adaptation of "Puss 'n Boots" based on the French fairy tale about a clever, magical cat and the young man who inherits it. The performance is approximately 45 minutes in length and is designed for children ages 3 - 12 and their families. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Performance Ensemble Training Workshop
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Satori GroupCenter House Theatre Black Box - 305 Harrison St - 1st Floor, Seattle206.909.1725Ever dreamed of participating in a performance ensemble? Here's your chance to get your feet wet! Come join the Satori Group and other Seattle artists as we explore a variety of approaches to developing both performance and performer. All levels of participation are welcome and encouraged. Please come ready to move. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Improv Playground Workshop
7:00 pm - 8:00 pmUnexpected Productions1428 Post Alley, SeattleMarket Theatre206.587.2414ImprovCome and learn basic techniques of improvisation then apply them on a stage! You will be involved in improv scenes and games with others just like you! It's done in a fun, friendly, and safe environment with experienced instructors. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Puss 'n Boots
7:00 pm - 8:45 pmLast Leaf ProductionsEdmonds Public Library: 650 Main St, Edmonds360.805.9379Childrens TheatreLast Leaf will be presenting a special performance of its adaptation of "Puss 'n Boots" based on the French fairy tale about a clever, magical cat and the young man who inherits it. The performance is approximately 45 minutes in length and is designed for children ages 3 - 12 and their families. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Page to Stage - Showcase of New Plays
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSeattle Playwrights` CollectiveOdd Duck Studio: 1214 10th Ave, Seattle206-605-1128Staged ReadingThe 1st Annual Page to Stage Showcase of 10 Minute Plays. Come see staged readings of 8 short scripts by local playwrights John C. Davenport, Lyn Coffin, Miryam Gordon, Katherine Luck, Daniel Tarker, Sherry Narens, Elena Naskova, & Cheryl Carvajal. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
A Piece of My Heart: STAGED READING8:00 pm - 10:00 pmCenterstage Theatre3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal WayKnutzen Family Theatre253.661.1444Staged ReadingCome see how a production gets on its feet with a live reading of A Piece of My Heart directed by Date Myre of Cornish College of the Arts. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Thursday, October 15
Open Rehearsal & Talkback - Nancy, Frank and Joe
7:00 pm - 7:00 pmMacha Monkey ProductionsSeattle Center House, 4th Floor, Seattle206.323.7499Drama,Staged ReadingOpen rehearsal & talkback with the Macha Monkeys. Nancy, Frank and Joe is a fast paced journey through the female led juvenile fiction empire that brought Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to generations of young readers. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Just the Ticket: STAGED READING8:00 pm - 10:00 pmCenterstage Theatre3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal WayKnutzen Family Theatre253.661.1444Staged Reading'Just the Ticket', Directed by Cynthia White, will be its first public performance of any kind by the writer of 'Glorious', Peter Quilter on Oct. 15th. Come see how a production gets on its feet with this live reading. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Relatively Speaking: Einstein Speaks Out8:00 pm - 9:00 pmEdmonds Driftwood PlayersWade James Theatre: 950 Main St, Edmonds425.774.9600MeetingAlbert Einstein explains the special and general theories of Relativity in a fun and engaging way. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Friday, October 16
Highlight Night of Eastside Theatre
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSecondStory Repertory & Bellevue CollegeCarlson Theatre: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue425.881.6777Improv,CabaretBCC and SSR team up for an exciting event of dance, improvisation and scenes, free for participating viewers! The evening starts with a dance workshop where participants will learn Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance. At 8pm, stick around for a selection of performances by the actors of SecondStory Rep and the talented students at Bellevue College. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Artifacts of Consequence: Workshop Performance
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe Satori Group1500 Summit Ave, SeattleTheater Schmeater206.909.1725Drama,ComedyPlease join us on October 16th for a special workshop showing of ARTIFACTS OF CONSEQUENCE performed at Theater Schmeater. The Satori Group develops each production in its Laboratory, a space where works are researched, rehearsed, designed, taken apart, put back together, and exhibited for small audiences. Come and be a part of this exciting process! LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Saturday, October 17.
For more events click Target Family Day above
Reading/Preview of August: Osage County
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmSeattle Theatre Group911 Pine Street, SeattleParamount Theatre206.467.5510Staged ReadingDON'T MISS this special reading and discussion on the concept/issues addressed in The Pulitzer Prize winning play, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Cornish College theatre faculty will perform readings of scenes and discuss the issues and character development of the play. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Sunday, October 18
READING: Trick or Treat by Louis Broome
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmNew Century Theatre CompanyBullitt Cabaret at ACT Theatre: 700 Union St, Seattle206.292.7676Staged ReadingSeveral of the fearless ensemble members of New Century Theatre Company are sure to spook and delight with their first reading from local playwright Louis Broom's newest work, A Trick or Treat. Think Halloween meets Orpheus in the Inferno. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Free Night of Theater offers
Patron Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Theatre Week?
In 2005 the Seattle City Council unanimously passed Resolution 30765 which established one week each year to be known and celebrated as "Live Theatre Week" in Seattle. This proclamation was passed in hopes of showcasing a diverse range of programming, promoting and increasing live theatre attendance, generating excitement, and demonstrating the cultural and political relevance of live theatre.
Theatre Puget Sound capitalized on this proclamation and began producing an annual Live Theatre Week festival in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Live Theatre Week is an open invitation to the public, welcoming them into our theatrical homes for free performances and special events geared towards building community and providing access to the arts. The festival also includes Free Night of Theater, a national audience development initiative originally launched by Theatre Communications Group.
Live Theatre Week takes place the third week in October. Free Night of Theater occurs on the third Thursday of October. This year,
Live Theatre Week will run from October 12-18, with Free Night on and around October 15th and the new Target Family Day on October 17th. For information on Live Theatre Week Special Events, please scroll to the bottom of this FAQ.
What is Free Night of Theater?
Free Night of Theater is a stunningly audacious and captivatingly simple program: to introduce new audiences to live theatre in the Puget Sound, by opening the theatre doors for free. We encourage anyone who does not go to the theatre to give it a try, while asking current theatre goers to experience a theatre they’ve never been to before.
How do I know what shows will be free?
Go to SeattlePerforms.com/ltw and click on the Free Night of Theater link to view specific Free Night show offers by date.
Can anyone participate in Free Night of Theater?
Anyone may reserve free tickets through SeattlePerforms.com beginning Oct. 5 or in person on Oct 4, 12:00 – 3:00pm at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion. The goal of Free Night of Theater is to introduce new audiences to the theatres in the Puget Sound, so we encourage you to choose a theatre company you have never attended in the past.
When can I make ticket reservations for Free Night of Theater?
Starting Monday, October 5, you may reserve your free tickets online at SeattlePerforms.com/ltw. Get a jump on the competition and reserve your free tickets in person at the Live Theatre Week Kick-off Fair at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion on October 4, 12 – 3pm.
Can I call the theatres directly to reserve my free tickets?
NO, free tickets cannot be booked through participating theatres. All reservations will go through Theatre Puget Sound.
Can I book more than one show for Free Night of Theater?
Only one show per patron, please. Reservations to multiple performances will be deleted.
What should I do if the free tickets for the show I want are gone?
Choose another Free Night of Theater performance and try something new! Remember that shows which have “sold-out” their free tickets may well have full-price tickets for sale. Contact individual theatres for availability.
What if I cannot attend the show I reserved?
Pass along your tickets to a friend! Simply forward your email confirmation to someone you know who would like to see the show. Or contact the participating theatre directly to cancel your Free Night of Theater reservation.
How do I pick up my tickets?
Free Night of Theater tickets will be held at “Will Call” at the participating theatre. Pick up your tickets starting one hour before show time on the day of the Free Night performance. Tickets not claimed 30 minutes before show time will be released to stand-by patrons.
Who has access to my information when I sign up for free tickets?
The goal of this program is to connect people to theatres they’ve never been to before. To help us stay in touch, patron contact information collected for Free Night of Theater will be shared only by the host theatre and Theatre Puget Sound. This information will not be sold.
What is a Live Theatre Week Special Event?
Live Theatre Week Special Events are not mainstage performances. They are community-driven, informal events hosted by specific theatre companies. They can be anything from open rehearsals to tours to receptions to workshops to parties to play readings, you name it!
Live Theatre Week Special Events are free, open to the public and, unlike Free Night of Theater events, do not require reservations. Go to SeattlePerforms.com/ltw and click on the “Live Theatre Week Special Events” link to view specific events by date.
Who do I contact with questions about Live Theatre Week?
Please contact the office of Theatre Puget Sound at 206.770.0370 or tps@tpsonline.org.
Target Family Day Offers
Thriller Dance Workshop
10:00 am - 11:00 amSecondStory RepertoryRedmond Senior Center - 8703 160th Avenue NE, Redmond425-881-6777DanceJoin dance instructor Teresa Osborn and the rest of the World to learn Michael Jackson's Thriller dance for world records and to benefit SecondStory Repertory Theatre. After learning the dance, join us at Redmond Town Center on October 24 for a party and the worldwide simultaneous dance for a good cause! Please RSVP at RedmondZombies.com. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Pinata Party!11:00 am - 3:00 pmSIS Productions112 5th Ave N, 2nd Floor, SeattlePrima Vera Arts Center206-323-9443MeetingEnjoy snacks, meet the SIS staff and help make props for SIS Productions' 2010 opening show! Have fun discovering your creative side as you learn how to make a festive pinata that will be showcased in SIS Productions' Northwest premiere of Ching Chong Chinaman by Lauren Yee. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Puss 'n Boots
11:00 am - 12:00 pmLast Leaf ProductionsStanwood Library: 9701 - 271st Street NW, Stanwood360-805-9379Childrens TheatreLast Leaf will be presenting a special performance of its adaptation of "Puss 'n Boots" based on the French fairy tale about a clever, magical cat and the young man who inherits it. The performance is approximately 45 minutes in length and is designed for children ages 3 - 12 and their families. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Special Performance of Super School
11:00 am - 12:00 pmTaproot Theatre CompanyGreenwood Library - 8016 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle(206)781-9707Childrens TheatreTaproot Theatre's Road Company will host a free performance of Super School by Bethany Wallace, at the Greenwood Library. This play, which the Road Company performs at schools throughout the Pacific NW, teaches kids about bullying prevention, emotional management, problem solving and more. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Behind the Magic: A Free Tour of SCT
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSeattle Children`s Theatre201 Thomas St, Seattle(206) 441-3322Childrens TheatreYour family can peek behind the scenes of one of our country's most acclaimed children's theatres! For Family Day, Seattle Children's Theatre will offer a free guided tour that includes a sneak peek at the set for Peter Pan as well as an exploration of both theatres, the costume and scene shops and backstage! LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Playwrighting Workshop
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmACT - A Contemporary Theatre700 Union Street, Seattle206-292-7660Start off your Family Day with some quick, fun lessons on how to write a play! A professional playwright/teaching artist from ACT's Young Playwrights Program will lead a few games and exercises introducing kids (and parents!) to the art of character creation, dialogue and telling unique stories that jump off the page. RSVP REQUIRED. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Anansi and the Sleeping Stone
Oct 17, 09, 1:00 PMThe Moonpaper Tent918 NE 64th Street, SeattleChildrens TheatreAnansi is at it again! Join him on another wonderful tale of trickery and lesson learning as he attempts to misguide his animal friends for his benefit! LOG IN at the top of this page to view available tickets |
Honk! OPEN REHEARSAL
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSeattle Musical Theatre presented by Civic Light Opera7400 Sand Point Way NE, SeattleMagnuson Park Recreation/Theatre206.363.4807Childrens TheatreOpen rehearsal for Honk! A charming retelling of The Ugly Duckling. That afternoon we will be rehearsing musical numbers that can be enjoyed by those from 2 to 92. Stay as long or short as you like. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Stone Soup Youth Programs: Open House!1:00 pm - 2:00 pmStone Soup Theatre4029 Stone Way N., Seattle206.633.1883MeetingGet to know Stone Soup Theatre Youth programs from conservatory theatre training,break camps and awesome summer camps! LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
AS YOU LOVE IT workshop
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmHarlequin Productions202 4th Ave E, Olympia360.786.0151Drama,MeetingAS YOU LOVE IT: Harlequin actors perform some of Shakespeare's funniest love scenes and talk about acting like you're in love. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Once on this Island
Oct 17, 09, 2:30 PMStoryBook Theater / Studio East402 Sixth St. S, KirklandMusical Theatre,Childrens TheatreThis Caribbean adaptation of The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ti Moune, an island peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. LOG IN at the top of this page to view available tickets |
Anansi and the Sleeping Stone
Oct 17, 09, 3:00 PMThe Moonpaper Tent918 NE 64th Street, SeattleChildrens TheatreAnansi is at it again! Join him on another wonderful tale of trickery and lesson learning as he attempts to misguide his animal friends for his benefit! LOG IN at the top of this page to view available tickets |
Puss 'n Boots
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmLast Leaf ProductionsArlington Library: 135 N. Washington Ave, Arlington360-805-9379Childrens TheatreLast Leaf will be presenting a special performance of its adaptation of "Puss 'n Boots" based on the French fairy tale about a clever, magical cat and the young man who inherits it. The performance is approximately 45 minutes in length and is designed for children ages 3 - 12 and their families. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Jet City Improv: WORKSHOP
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmWing-It Productions & Jet City ImprovHistoric University Theatre - 5510 University Way NE, Seattle206.352.8291MeetingCome learn improv with the stars of Seattle improvisational theatre: Jet City Improv! A free one-hour workshop appropriate for all ages. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Right off the Pages
4:00 pm - 5:30 pmUmbrella Theatre15 Roy St, SeattleSt. Paul Episcopal Church206.282.2952Staged ReadingA staged reading of Washington Irving's story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, followed by an informal workshop/discussion on sound effects, puppetry, costuming and makeup used in the 30-45 minute performance. LOG IN at the top of this page to RSVP |
Gum Wall Rally
Oct 17, 09, 7:00 PMUnexpected Productions1428 Post Alley, SeattleMarket TheatreImprovGumwall Rally is a sampler of several styles of improv, all packed into one show, with all content based on audience suggestion! LOG IN at the top of this page to view available tickets |
Harvey
Oct 17, 09, 8:00 PMSecondStory Repertory16587 NE 74th St, RedmondSecondStory Repertory MainstageDrama,ComedyEveryone's favorite six-foot-tall invisible rabbit is back! Elwood P. Dowd is driving his sister and niece to distraction by introducing everyone he meets to his dear friend Harvey. Is Mr. Dowd really unbalanced, or is he just trying to embarrass his family? The finale in the sanitarium may answer the question! LOG IN at the top of this page to view available tickets |