Seattle Rep

We are deeply grateful to the Holocaust Center for Humanity for partnering with us on a powerful event in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day during Here There Are Blueberries last Sunday evening. From the thoughtful lobby materials that engaged audiences before the performance, to a moving post-show conversation with speaker Carl Roer, who spoke about his late father, a Holocaust survivor, this collaboration created space for remembrance, learning, and reflection. Thank you to the Holocaust Center for Humanity for your partnership, and to everyone who joined us for this meaningful day and special Pay What You Choose performance. We are honored to share this deeply important and timely story with our community. You can learn more about this organization and their vital work here. - -> https://lnkd.in/gkRyddAK

Seattle Rep’s Winky Hussey Professional Arts Training Program (WHPATP) was recently featured in The Seattle Times—spotlighting a major milestone for our organization. After more than 40 years of training the next generation of theater artists and leaders, WHPATP has officially earned approval from the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, making Seattle Rep the first professional theater company and arts organization in the state to receive this recognition. This approval affirms that WHPATP meets rigorous state standards for both education and on-the-job training, and underscores how rare truly paid apprenticeships with benefits (including PTO and sick time) are in the arts sector. As Rachel McAloon of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries shared, this recognition “lifts [the program] to that next level,” ensuring apprentices gain the knowledge and experience needed to thrive as professionals in the theater arts industry. Read the full article below and learn more about WHPATP—paid apprenticeship applications are now open through February 28. - -> https://lnkd.in/gMCfrQBZ

The work of audience growth often begins after the first visit. For Seattle Rep, that meant rethinking the patron experience. Not to sell more, but to connect better. A dedicated Patron Relations team replaced a traditional box office model, with one clear aim: make first-time attendees feel known, and wanted, right away. That showed up in simple, intentional follow-up: 📝 Handwritten welcome cards waiting at seats, with a reason to return 📞 Listening-first phone calls within days of attendance ❤️ Thoughtful thank-you emails and a short survey. No hard sell The impact was measurable: ✅ 1,270 new multi-buyers with no prior season history ✅ $17,027 in return revenue from first-time follow-up ✅ Lower new-to-file share, but driven by stronger repeat behavior This wasn't just a short-term tactic for Seattle Rep, but a deliberate decision to embed retention discipline into their organizational culture.

We’re thrilled to announce that Seattle Rep and Seattle Children's Theatre have been awarded a significant new grant from Allen Family Philanthropies! This support will fuel the next phase of our growing collaboration, including a new yearly co-production model creating bold, relevant work for teen audiences. As Seattle Rep Managing Director Jeffrey Herrmann shares: “This incredible gift from the Allen Family Philanthropies to Seattle Rep and our partners at Seattle Children’s Theatre will enable both organizations to work closely together to program for a teenage audience that neither of us could effectively or authentically serve on our own. This will contribute greatly to the vitality, health, and character of the Seattle Center campus we call home and will allow Seattle Rep and SCT to continue and deepen our successful, preexisting partnerships. We are excited and humbled by this gift and can’t wait to get started.” Thank you to Allen Family Philanthropies for making this work possible. Read more about the grant’s impact on our work with Seattle Children's Theatre, meet our fellow SEATTLE CENTER nonprofit grantees—including KEXP, Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), Pacific Northwest Ballet, and TeenTix—on #InsideSeattleRep. - -> https://lnkd.in/gWvkRvX6

So happy to share the news about our latest investment in Seattle's arts and culture sector - nearly $7M to some amazing orgs at Seattle Center in support of youth programs. The campus is where many young people across the region make their first connection to the arts as well as being our state's largest gathering place. Investing in the next generation of creators and audiences helps the community thrive! KEXP Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) Pacific Northwest Ballet Pacific Science Center Seattle Rep Seattle Children's Theatre TeenTix The Vera Project https://lnkd.in/g5dCEf-U

We’ve loved partnering with Eighth Generation for Fancy Dancer! A tremendous thank-you to Eighth Generation for being such incredible collaborators and for joining us for two community pop-ups—the final one happening this Sunday, October 12, in our lobby! Interested in learning more about this Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe? Visit their website to explore this Native-owned organization’s mission and shop their beautiful blankets, candles, and more. - -> https://lnkd.in/g8yC2aUr Plus, when you support Eighth Generation, you’re not just buying beautiful items, you’re investing in a future where Native artists thrive.

Playwright and performer Larissa FastHorse, currently starring in her world premiere Fancy Dancer at Seattle Rep, has just been awarded the Brandeis Creative Arts Award—one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for artists. She now joins a legendary list of past recipients that includes August Wilson, Stephen Sondheim, Tennessee Williams, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Alvin Ailey—among many others. Please join us in celebrating Larissa and read more about how she continues to shape the future of American theater and storytelling on #InsideSeattleRep. https://lnkd.in/gyQse7b5

“This season represents the heart of what Seattle Rep does best — entertaining, inspiring, and creating meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to experience live theater. We're building on our legacy while looking boldly toward the future.” — Seattle Rep Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez ICYMI: Earlier this week, we announced our fall Seattle Rep Studios classes for adults and youth, casting for The Play That Goes Wrong and Fancy Dancer, and the world premiere musical Freak the Mighty, coming in our 2026/27 Season. Read the full release via BroadwayWorld.com.