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With the one-year mark since the October 23 arson approaching, Taproot Theatre Company's leadership, board and staff renew their commitment to the neighborhood and commemorate those affected and devastated by the fires.

One year after the arson that severely damaged-and threatened to destroy-Taproot Theatre Company's Greenwood playhouse, the theatre hosts Taproot Uncorked, a fundraising event celebrating its extraordinary post-fire year and looking ahead to the future. On October 22, Taproot Theatre and Greenwood's Vineyard Wine Shop team up at The Upper Crust's Greenwood Square for a night of pairing heroic wines and Taproot's heroic year.

What happens when you get a whole bunch of children and parents in the room with some actors and drama teachers? A whole lot of fun along with learning and bonding. Taproot Theatre Company hosts two free events at the Greenwood Library this October as part of Arts Crush, the month-long festival highlighting various forms of art across the region. Mark your calendars for October 19 for an engaging and dynamic drama class for toddlers and their parents or caregivers, and October 23 for a free performance of Treasure Ally by Taproot Theatre's Road Company.

With the one-year mark since the October 23 arson approaching, Taproot Theatre Company's leadership, board and staff renew their commitment to the neighborhood and commemorate those affected and devastated by the fires.

Greenwood-Phinney made international headlines last year with Cooper, its neighborhood cat-turned-photographer, but that's just the beginning of the creativity abounding here. With murals and galleries, a dance studio, a writing center and its own professional theatre, Greenwood-Phinney is one of Seattle's hottest arts neighborhoods. This month it showcases all the artistry with a series of events for Arts Crush, the month-long regional arts festival.

Greenwood-Phinney made international headlines last year with Cooper, its neighborhood cat-turned-photographer, but that's just the beginning of the creativity abounding here. With murals and galleries, a dance studio, a writing center and its own professional theatre, Greenwood-Phinney is one of Seattle's hottest arts neighborhoods. This month it showcases all the artistry with a series of events for Arts Crush, the month-long regional arts festival.

Taproot Theatre announces the highly-anticipated world premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol, coming to its stage this November and December. Taproot's 2009 production of the play by Seattle writer John Longenbaugh was brought to a halt just four days after the first rehearsal when an arsonist set fire to the building adjacent to the theatre on October 23.

One year after the arson that severely damaged-and threatened to destroy-Taproot Theatre Company's Greenwood playhouse, the theatre hosts Taproot Uncorked, a fundraising event celebrating its extraordinary post-fire year and looking ahead to the future. On October 22, Taproot Theatre and Greenwood's Vineyard Wine Shop team up at The Upper Crust's Greenwood Square for a night of pairing heroic wines and Taproot's heroic year.

Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio introduces the brand-new Professional Actor Conservatory class, Going Deeper with the Basics, this fall.

As students are abuzz with back-to-school excitement, for some autumn is a time of anxiety. Bullying directly affects as many as one in four students, studies show, and technologies such as e-mail, social networking sites, blogs and text messaging have extended the potential for bullying from the playground into cyberspace. Using the power of storytelling to help combat the issue, Taproot Theatre's Road Company launches a new season of touring educational plays to schools with the world premiere of Don't Tell Jessica... on Friday, September 10, at Vashon Island's McMurray Middle School (a private performance for the school).

What happens when you get a whole bunch of children and parents in the room with some actors and drama teachers? A whole lot of fun along with learning and bonding. Taproot Theatre Company hosts two free events at the Greenwood Library this October as part of Arts Crush, the month-long festival highlighting various forms of art across the region. Mark your calendars for October 19 for an engaging and dynamic drama class for toddlers and their parents or caregivers, and October 23 for a free performance of Treasure Ally by Taproot Theatre's Road Company.

As the tan fades and the summer nights get shorter, kick off a new season-and a new school year-with classes at Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio. Featuring the popular Drama with Your Mama for toddlers and their caregivers, a number of opportunities for kids and teens, and the brand-new Professional Actor Conservatory for adults, there's something for all ages this fall quarter.

As students are abuzz with back-to-school excitement, for some autumn is a time of anxiety. Bullying directly affects as many as one in four students, studies show, and technologies such as e-mail, social networking sites, blogs and text messaging have extended the potential for bullying from the playground into cyberspace. Using the power of storytelling to help combat the issue, Taproot Theatre's Road Company launches a new season of touring educational plays to schools with the world premiere of Don't Tell Jessica... on Friday, September 10, at Vashon Island's McMurray Middle School (a private performance for the school).

Learn how to audition like a pro in Audition!, a brand-new summer camp from Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio. Taking place August 23-27, this camp will prepare aspiring actors from 5th through 12th grade for one of the toughest parts of acting: the audition. Taproot's team will lead them through the process of auditioning from start to finish. Students will leave the class with a professional resume, headshot and memorized monologue. During the week, students will get the chance to interact with some of the best and brightest artists and Taproot professionals who know what it takes to excel in this industry.

Due to the popularity of its new theatre class for toddlers and their caregivers, Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio now offers Drama with Your Mama this July and August. Launched this past spring, Drama with Your Mama provides parents or caregivers a fun and enriching way to bond with their little ones while encouraging social- and self-awareness in the toddlers.

As the tan fades and the summer nights get shorter, kick off a new season-and a new school year-with classes at Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio. Featuring the popular Drama with Your Mama for toddlers and their caregivers, a number of opportunities for kids and teens, and the brand-new Professional Actor Conservatory for adults, there's something for all ages this fall quarter.

When the late summer sun goes down, the fun is just ramping up as Late Night at Taproot brings Comedy Improv to the stage. On Friday nights when the curtain closes on Man of La Mancha, Taproot's most talented comedy improvisers come out and take over the Mainstage with one goal in mind: to make audiences laugh harder than they can remember laughing before. Taproot Comedy Improv hits the stage July 16, 23 and 30 and August 6, at approximately 10:30 p.m., or shortly after the performance of Man of La Mancha ends.

'35 is a very attractive age,' according to Oscar Wilde, and Taproot Theatre Company agrees. Taproot Theatre Company celebrates its 35th Anniversary Season in 2011 with a year-long party featuring Wilde and his dandies, a myriad of mythological characters, and countless Taproot Theatre patrons and friends. Taproot Theatre Company's 2011 Season runs from January through October. The resubscription period is currently underway, with subscriptions opening to the general public on September 28.

When the late summer sun goes down, the fun is just ramping up as Late Night at Taproot brings Comedy Improv to the stage. On Friday nights when the curtain closes on Man of La Mancha, Taproot's most talented comedy improvisers come out and take over the Mainstage with one goal in mind: to make audiences laugh harder than they can remember laughing before. Taproot Comedy Improv hits the stage July 16, 23 and 30 and August 6, at approximately 10:30 p.m., or shortly after the performance of Man of La Mancha ends.

Learn how to audition like a pro in Audition!, a brand-new summer camp from Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio. Taking place August 23-27, this camp will prepare aspiring actors from 5th through 12th grade for one of the toughest parts of acting: the audition. Taproot's team will lead them through the process of auditioning from start to finish. Students will leave the class with a professional resume, headshot and memorized monologue. During the week, students will get the chance to interact with some of the best and brightest artists and Taproot professionals who know what it takes to excel in this industry.