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I Am My Own Wife at Intiman Theatre

Dates: 11/4/2026 - 11/22/2026

📍 Theatre: Intiman Theatre


1524 Harvard Ave
SEATTLE, WA 98118


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By Doug Wright – Directed by Wesley Frugé Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Run time: 2hrs, including one intermission Based on a true story, I Am My Own Wife tells the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German trans woman who managed to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the repressive East German Communist regime, and the playwright who becomes obsessed with her story. In a stunning tour de force performance, one actor brings nearly 40 characters to life for a riveting look at memory, truth, and what it takes to survive.

I Am My Own Wife at Intiman Theatre Schedule

I Am My Own Wife
By Doug Wright
Directed by Wesley Frugé
Featuring Dani Davis
Dates November 4–22, 2026
Venue Erickson Theatre

Cast and Creative Team for I Am My Own Wife at Intiman Theatre

Cast

Dani Davis
Charlotte Von Malsdorf | All roles
Dani Davis (she/her) makes her Intiman Theatre debut with I Am My Own Wife. Her Seattle credits include Dracula, The Vibrator Play, and Macbeth: A Rock Musical. She is honored to bring Charlotte von Mahlsdorf to life and dedicates this performance to trans and genderqueer people fighting to have their stories told, and to those denied the right to tell their own.

Creative Team

Wesley Frugé
Wesley Frugé
Director

Wesley (he/him) is Managing Director at Tony Award-winning Intiman Theatre in Seattle. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Forward Flux Productions and Co-founder & Executive Director of BeautyBoiz Queer Collective. His directing credits include No More Sad Things, The Wedding Gift, and The Summer House. A Seattle arts leader and producer, Wesley holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University.

Doug Wright
Doug Wright
Playwright

Doug Wright (he/him) is a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright best known for I Am My Own Wife, which earned both awards. He first gained acclaim with the Obie Award-winning Quills, later adapting it into the acclaimed 2000 film. His musical theatre credits include Grey Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Hands on a Hard Body, and War Paint.

News About I Am My Own Wife at Intiman Theatre

LENI'S LAST LAMENT and I AM MY OWN WIFE to Open Intiman Theatre Season
LENI'S LAST LAMENT and I AM MY OWN WIFE to Open Intiman Theatre Season
August 05, 2026 Intiman Theatre will launch its 54th season with two plays examining history and identity, starring Jodie Markell and Dani Davis under the theme Truth, Resistance, Reinvention.

About the Theatre

Intiman Theatre

1524 Harvard Ave
SEATTLE, WA 98118

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Intiman Theatre
1524 Harvard Ave, SEATTLE, WA

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Intiman Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

What shows are coming up next at Intiman Theatre?

Leni's Last Lament (10/09/26-10/18/26)
Black Nativity (12/09/26-12/27/26)
The Naughty List (12/18/26-12/23/26)
Galileo (01/13/27-01/30/27)
Every Castle, Ranked (03/25/27-07/28/26)
The Velvet Tropicana (04/01/27-04/04/27)
Beowulf (04/04/27-04/11/27)
Scott Shoemaker's: :PROBED! (04/14/27-04/17/27)

Where is Intiman Theatre located?

The Intiman Theatre Box Office is open in person on performance days only, beginning 60mins before show time for mainstage productions, and 30mins before show time for the Intiman Cabaret. Remote Box Office hours are Monday-Friday from 1pm-3pm via phone 206-315-5838 or email: boxoffice@intiman.org. We typically respond within 24hrs. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the theatre location where the show is playing. Please double check the theatre before arriving – Intiman presents in both Broadway Performance Hall and the Erickson Theatre on the campus of Seattle Central College. The theatres are across the street from each other. Erickson Theatre and Intiman Cabaret 1524 Harvard Ave (between Pike and Pine) Seattle, WA 98122 Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway (at the corner of Pine) Seattle, WA 98122

What shows have played recently at Intiman Theatre?

The Fainting Spells (04/23/26-04/26/26)
The Orca Show (04/16/26-04/19/26)
Hotel Gatsby - Masquerade (04/09/26-04/12/26)
Mother Nature, The Farewell Tour (04/02/26-04/05/26)
Mother Nature: The Farewell Tour (04/02/26-04/05/26)
Mother Nature, The Farewell Tour (04/02/26-04/05/26)
Arnaldo! & Friends (03/26/26-03/29/26)
SheSaid (01/14/26-02/01/26)

What is the running time?

Run time: 2hrs, including one intermission

What ages is this show appropriate for?

Traditional Theater Seats (all ages) ADA and no-stairs options available. Cocktail Lounge (21+) ID required. Order drinks right to your seat!

Is the theatre accessible?

Both the Erickson Theatre and Broadway Performance Hall are fully ADA accessible with select ADA seats: www.intiman.org/accessibility/

What is the late seating policy?

We ask that all ticket holders arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before show time. Late seating is not guaranteed and is subject to the House Manager’s discretion. Performances at the Intiman Cabaret and certain mainstage shows do not allow late seating. If late seating can be accommodated, you may not be able to sit in your reserved seat depending on the location. Once a show begins, we cannot guarantee late seating. Late seating disrupts the other audience members and is distracting to the actors – please arrive to the theatre at least 15 minutes early to guarantee entry to the show. There is no refund for late arrivals.

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