The Distillery: Aviatrix
Determined to make something of herself, a girl from rural Texas dreams of flying. But it’s 1917 and flight schools don’t accept women, much less one who is Black and Native. Refusing to take no for answer, Bessie Coleman charts a most unique path, making her legacy — aviation legend.
The Distillery: La Tormenta
In La Tormenta, Zaire and her daughter Estrella travel to Castañer, Puerto Rico, to celebrate Abuela’s 93rd birthday. Estrella resents her older sister Maria for abandoning the family, so when Maria unexpectedly arrives during a hurricane and power outage, the already tense family gathering spirals into a much more corrosive storm of emotions.
The Distillery: wild, mysterious forces
Stuck in an elevator—or is it a spaceship?—a Woman and a Man struggle to figure out if they’ve met before, if they’re strangers, if they will meet in the future, and who this Other Woman is who keeps showing up. Swapping places with every blackout, the characters continue conversing as if nothing unusual has occurred. As the three grow agitated by the intimacy of the space, they find themselves caught in a duel of philosophy, sexuality, and power. But when an Alien breaks in, they're forced to confront their purpose in this strange little world—and what it is that has tied them all together.
The Distillery: i never asked for a gofundme
Millie is back home in Mobile, AL for a prestigious fellowship she couldn’t pass up. Her east coast born and raised Puerto Rican partner, Avery, is recovering from gender affirming top surgery. When quasi-aunt to Millie and righteous woman of God Teresa overhears Millie talking to the pharmacist at CVS, she assumes Avery has breast cancer and puts events in motion that turn everyone’s lives upside down: cue the casseroles, care packages, and checkbooks – a gofundme to SAVE AVERY! "I never asked for a gofundme" is a new queer comedy about gender, family, and religion that asks what it means to be worthy of care.
The Distillery: The Last Rites of Uncle Manny
After years of estrangement, Claudia Dalog's brother shows back up in her and her daughter, Molly's, lives... in a coma. In the chaotic process of coordinating his healthcare, it is up to Claudia, Molly, and the comatose Uncle Manny to carve their respective autonomies out of hand-me-down American Dreams, Catholic Guilt, and a recipe for real Pinoy fried rice.
The Distillery: God's Favorite
When Mary realizes she is pregnant, panic sets in. What is a 14-year-old in Nazareth to do? With limited options, Mary and her cousin, Elizabeth hatch a plan; call it a miracle. Say Mary is a pregnant virgin. Mary goes on a wild journey as her lie spirals out of her control and becomes the basis for a new religion. As the play goes on, Mary seeks her revenge on God and ultimately confronts her rapist in the kingdom of heaven. This dark comedy explores the heartbreak of girlhood in a deliciously dark way.
The Distillery : Two Catchers
A plus-size, conspicuously queer high school softball player seeking an elite athletic scholarship enlists the equally queer altar boy at the local brother school to teach her how to play catcher. As they work on her game, a complicated and ecstatic relationship unexpectedly blossoms, and they find themselves dealing with complications much more serious than sports.
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
The World Looks Different Sitting Down
From the dark alleyways of Hollywood to surprising celebrity engagements, the life of a working actor is filled with highs and lows. Add a wheelchair into that mix, and you enter the world of Teal Sherer, an actor, mom and disability advocate living a normal, extraordinary life as a wheelchair user. The World Looks Different Sitting Down is a tale of confronting the world at crotch level to bust open misconceptions and limitations. Whether it's falling in love while learning to surf or navigating mommy groups who were all about pushing strollers, Teal tells her story with humor, candidness, and vulnerability. Audiences will leave the show with an expanded view of disability in the world as they witness a fight to not be inspirational but simply to be seen.
Free to the public, a workshop with a post-play discussion. The writer/producer/performer is seeking feedback. Donations gladly accepted.
Runtime: 75 minutes, no intermission.
The World Looks Different Sitting Down
From the dark alleyways of Hollywood to surprising celebrity engagements, the life of a working actor is filled with highs and lows. Add a wheelchair into that mix, and you enter the world of Teal Sherer, an actor, mom and disability advocate living a normal, extraordinary life as a wheelchair user. The World Looks Different Sitting Down is a tale of confronting the world at crotch level to bust open misconceptions and limitations. Whether it's falling in love while learning to surf or navigating mommy groups who were all about pushing strollers, Teal tells her story with humor, candidness, and vulnerability. Audiences will leave the show with an expanded view of disability in the world as they witness a fight to not be inspirational but simply to be seen.
Free to the public, a workshop with a post-play discussion. The writer/producer/performer is seeking feedback. Donations gladly accepted.
Runtime: 75 minutes, no intermission.
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy + Post Show Talkback
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy + Show Night for Teens
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
House of Joy
In an Imperial Harem in a place like India in a time like 1666, in a land far away and, yet, somewhat familiar, the women of the court live on an idyllic estate - House of Joy - protected by an all-female guard. Men cannot physically enter the House of Joy and the women cannot leave. Witness a story of loyalty and betrayal, oppression and justice, politics and romance, told in a way you've never seen before!
Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including an intermission)
Here and Their : The Musical
Samantha O’Malley, 100% female human woman, is living happily in Butte, Montana when a carefully guarded family secret is unearthed. Not only does Sam have an estranged aunt no one has ever mentioned, but it turns out she's lesbian punk rock icon Vikki Vektor!
A "feel good identity crisis," Here and Their is a funny and joyful rock musical about coming out "late" in life, intergenerational queerness, and family - both blood and chosen. It's a show for trans people and the people who love them.
Runtime: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
HOUSE PARTY: Season 36 Announcement Party
Come Party With Us! It's Casual and Classy.
Come hear about our new season, the new things happening at Seattle Public Theater, and celebrate with artists and arts lovers!
SQUEEZE
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
Fuselage - Workshop Production
Actor and playwright, Annie Lareau along with two other actors, explore her time surrounding the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Instead of being on the flight with 35 of her classmates and close friends from Syracuse University as she intended, she was left behind in London.
With a mixture of humor and compassion, Annie's narrative of the budding lives of young artists is intertwined with voices from those in Lockerbie who tended to the crash, set against the ticking clock of prophetic nightmares and a terrorist plot. Her narrative is a love story to cherishing relationships in this fragile and unpredictable world, deeply connecting us to her journey through the bombing, the lonely debilitating grief, her brushes with overwhelming international media attention, and the self-punishment she battled in the aftermath.
Runtime: 70 minutes with no intermission
Fuselage - Workshop Production
Actor and playwright, Annie Lareau along with two other actors, explore her time surrounding the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Instead of being on the flight with 35 of her classmates and close friends from Syracuse University as she intended, she was left behind in London.
With a mixture of humor and compassion, Annie's narrative of the budding lives of young artists is intertwined with voices from those in Lockerbie who tended to the crash, set against the ticking clock of prophetic nightmares and a terrorist plot. Her narrative is a love story to cherishing relationships in this fragile and unpredictable world, deeply connecting us to her journey through the bombing, the lonely debilitating grief, her brushes with overwhelming international media attention, and the self-punishment she battled in the aftermath.
Runtime: 70 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE - Opening Night
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
SQUEEZE - Preview
Inspired by the clowning of Buster Keaton and the existential absurdism of Samuel Beckett. The ensemble and acclaimed playwright Trista Baldwin explore five clowns being shut out, in need, desperate to connect and vying for control of territory. Three simple platforms and a series of ladders connect or obstruct them all. Two stunning acrobats magically weave between personal vignettes that explore the issues of today's world.
Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission
YOUTH VOICES
Join our Teen participants as they share their journey through the process of making a personal story into a theatrical piece and develop an original work.
Runtime: 60 minutes with no intermission
Letters From Max
Letters From Max follows the friendship between Sarah, a college professor, and her former student Max, during his battle with terminal illness. With humor, lyricism and candor, this play tests poetry’s capacity to put to words what otherwise feels ineffable.
“It’s a theatrical act of remembrance and a sacrament of grief, but it’s also a comedy…” - The New York Times
Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Letters From Max
Letters From Max follows the friendship between Sarah, a college professor, and her former student Max, during his battle with terminal illness. With humor, lyricism and candor, this play tests poetry’s capacity to put to words what otherwise feels ineffable.
“It’s a theatrical act of remembrance and a sacrament of grief, but it’s also a comedy…” - The New York Times
Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission