I have to say that I was already a fan of the storytelling prowess of local director Russ Banham especially since his recent production of "Superior Donuts". Which is why I was all the more optimistic when I heard he was taking on Seattle Shakespeare Company's new translation of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House". And I'm happy to report, dear readers, that I was not in the slightest disappointed by Banham's crisp and engaging production. Once again he has assembled a stellar cast and crew and molded the story into a rock solid evening of theater.
Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount stages his first mainstage production-As You Like It-since being appointed to lead the organization last December. Shakespeare's romantic comedy of wandering and wooing in the woods features 15 actors with original music by Sarah McGuinn, playing now through June 24. Check out photos from the production below!
Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount stages his first mainstage production-As You Like It-since being appointed to lead the organization last December. Shakespeare's romantic comedy of wandering and wooing in the woods features 15 actors with original music by Sarah McGuinn, playing May 30-June 24.
Seattle Shakespeare Company's new Artistic Director George Mount announced the company's programming plans for 2012-2013 that includes an indoor revival of a popular Wooden O production and the return of some favorite artists both on and offstage.
Seattle Shakespeare Company Board Chairman Phil Miller today announced the Board of Directors has found an "an outstanding artist and great leader" in George Mount, saying Mount's leadership within the Seattle arts community, demonstrated experience as a producer, and passion for Shakespeare and the classics make him the ideal candidate to lead Seattle Shakespeare Company to a new horizon.
Seattle Shakespeare Company announced plans to produce half its season at Intiman Playhouse and half its season at Center House Theatre for 2011-2012. A Midsummer Night's Dream and Pygmalion will be performed at Intiman Playhouse, while Coriolanus and As You Like It will be performed at Center House Theatre. Also, the previously announced performance dates for As You Like It have changed to May 30 through June 24.
Coming off of a record-setting anniversary season, where more patrons attended the Company's indoor shows than in any other year, Seattle Shakespeare Company announces plans for the Theatre's 2011-2012 season.
At a special meeting to approve a management plan for the Company, Seattle Shakespeare Company's Board of Directors adopted a motion to allow John Bradshaw to withdraw his resignation, re-instating him as Managing Director.
ACT's annual Young Playwrights Festival returns March 10-12 for its ninth year, featuring an inspired mix of dramatic and comedic new works from talented student writers ages 13 to 18.
Mysticism and mirth pair up this summer for Seattle Shakespeare Company's free Wooden O outdoor productions of Macbeth and The Comedy of Errors. Both productions, which feature elements of the supernatural (one dark and foreboding, the other lampooned), will be performed in parks throughout Puget Sound starting on July 7. Wooden O's Artistic Director George Mount will stage a vaudeville-inspired production of The Comedy of Errors while Tim Hyland helms Macbeth, Shakespeare's eerie tale of ambition. All performances are free and open to the public with donations encouraged at the site.
Greenstage presented Seattle's Outdoor Theater Festival in Capitol Hill's Volunteer Park over the weekend of July 10th and 11th to kick off the many Summer park shows around the Puget Sound area. The festival encompassed 11 shows from eight different companies and while they mostly followed a Shakespearean bent there were also a few decidedly non-Shakespearean shows but all good fun for all ages and it's all FREE.
Coming off of a remarkable year that saw a 15% growth in subscription ticket sales and where each production exceeded single ticket goals, Seattle Shakespeare Company announces plans for the theatre's 20th anniversary season.
Seattle Shakespeare Company has added two performances of its new touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to the company's season schedule of plays. Directed by George Mount, Director of Outdoor and Touring Productions, A Midsummer Night's Dream will play Sunday, March 21 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, March 27 at 10:30 AM at the Center House Theatre.
Seattle Shakespeare Company is gearing up for a summer of Shakespeare with its Wooden O free, outdoor plays - Much Ado About Nothing and Othello - which will run July 8 through August 1.
Seattle Shakespeare Company announced that it has added Sophocles' Electra to the 2009-2010 indoor season. Sheila Daniels, who staged the company's production of Pericles and is Artistic Associate at Intiman, will direct Frank McGuinness' adaptation. Electra replaces the previously announced production of Hamlet.
