Aug 26 - Sep 1 2024 - All show times have $15 and under options

"Lucky Chance," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

From Expand the Canon: "If you’re looking to gamble on love with this multi-generational comedy featuring headstrong heroines and aging Romeos… consider this raunchy Restoration Comedy about sex, marriage, and consent. The ripened, spry, and sometimes lecherous Sir Cautious Fulbank and Sir Feeble Fainwou’d used their money and status to land young wives. But both wives had young suitors they already loved… who are trying to win them back! While the old men gamble, bribe, and swindle, the young suitors assume double identities, dance with a Devil(!), and put their livelihoods on the line –– with plenty of help from their crafty ladies. Delight in this unapologetic critique of capitalism and patriarchy while asking: are our motives in love and partnership ever truly altruistic?"

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Tickets can be reserved at the following link:

Click for dates and showtimes

"King Lear," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

King Lear takes center stage in a world where power, patriarchy, and privilege collide with the pursuit of justice and equity. As Lear's kingdom unravels, his daughters challenge societal expectations, each seeking their own empowerment. Amidst political turmoil, the production delves into the complexities of mental health, offering a poignant reflection on the importance of compassion and empathy in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss this thought-provoking production, that seeks to resonate with contemporary audiences and spark conversations about the enduring relevance of its themes.

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Tickets can be reserved at the following link:

Click for dates and showtimes

"Pop-Up Performances," Whim W'Him, Various locations in Seattle

Witness the magic of dance under Seattle’s summer sun. 

Whim W’Him announces a new series of Pop-Ups, which will be performed throughout Seattle public parks and at the city of Seattle’s Bumbershoot in the months of August and September.

Free performances will take place at several parks throughout Seattle including Ballard Commons Park, West Queen Anne Playground, Martha Washington Park in Rainier Valley, and Jefferson Park in Beacon Hill. 

Click the link for showtimes and locations

"Titanish," The Habit, Seattle Public Theater at Greenlake Park, Greenlake

From the creators of the sell-out super hit "A Very Die Hard Christmas" comes a comedy so colossal it can only be called "Titanish". Crashing onto the shores of Green Lake this August, this musical parody (that lampoons the epic film) will showcase the wit and creativity that The Habit Comedy writers are acclaimed for. Winner of the 2022 Broadway World Critic's Choice Award for best new musical.

Age Restrictions: Younger children not recommended, adult humor and language.

Twelve $10  "Art is for Everyone" tickets available per performance.  Click for tickets and more info

"Cowboys with Questions," Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET), 12th Ave Arts Building, Capitol Hill

Cowboys with Questions follows an isolated community that is led by George, a charismatic leader with an uncanny ability to skirt death. Their day-to-day activities and secret rituals are disrupted by the arrival of a cowboy.

Inspired by Euripedes’ The Bacchae and modern-day cults, this play is a thought-provoking exploration of human behavior, inviting audiences to question their own desires for community and the boundaries they are willing to cross in its pursuit.

Content warnings:

Flashing lights and haze, depictions of cults, anti-Latine racism, misogyny, emotional manipulation, mention of suicide.

Two Sunday performances are PWYC;  additional performances have $15 "Industry" tickets available.  Click the link for tickets and more info

"Erin Jorgensen Festival," Multiple Musical Artists, 18th and Union, Central District

The Erin Jorgensen Festival is a small, pay-what-you-want, music festival with alot of experimental classical options.  Highlights include "Bach and Pancakes," multiple marimba performances, a workshop on Indian classical music, and much much more!   Click for the schedule and slate of performers 

Aug 19 - 25 2024 - All show times have $15 and under options

"Lucky Chance," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

From Expand the Canon: "If you’re looking to gamble on love with this multi-generational comedy featuring headstrong heroines and aging Romeos… consider this raunchy Restoration Comedy about sex, marriage, and consent. The ripened, spry, and sometimes lecherous Sir Cautious Fulbank and Sir Feeble Fainwou’d used their money and status to land young wives. But both wives had young suitors they already loved… who are trying to win them back! While the old men gamble, bribe, and swindle, the young suitors assume double identities, dance with a Devil(!), and put their livelihoods on the line –– with plenty of help from their crafty ladies. Delight in this unapologetic critique of capitalism and patriarchy while asking: are our motives in love and partnership ever truly altruistic?"

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Click for dates and showtimes

"King Lear," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

King Lear takes center stage in a world where power, patriarchy, and privilege collide with the pursuit of justice and equity. As Lear's kingdom unravels, his daughters challenge societal expectations, each seeking their own empowerment. Amidst political turmoil, the production delves into the complexities of mental health, offering a poignant reflection on the importance of compassion and empathy in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss this thought-provoking production, that seeks to resonate with contemporary audiences and spark conversations about the enduring relevance of its themes.

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Click for links and showtimes

"Vietgone," Pork-Filled Productions, Theater Off Jackson, International District

It's 1975 and two young survivors (who may or may not be the playwright's parents) meet in a Vietnamese refugee camp in Arkansas shortly after the fall of Saigon. Will this strange new land of burritos, hippies and pot allow them to fall in love? Qui Nguyen (Raya and the Last Dragon, She Kills Monsters) irreverently flips stereotypes on their head, remixes history and pop culture and cooks up a sexy, funny and energetic romp that may be his own secret origin story.

All tickets available online with a $10 "Access" rate  https://pork-filled.ticketleap.com/vietgone/

"Through the Windons & Into the Cabin," The Shattered Glass Project, MLK FAME Center

Through the Windows (&Into the Cabin) features two short plays by Carolynne Wilcox and Miriam Tobin that bring together themes of family and the end of the world. 

Summer at the Window in the Cabin by the Lake in the Woods by Miriam Tobin

Further Unexpected Events by Carolynne Wilcox

There are only three performances of these wacky experiments with space, time, family history, and a bunch of windows! The audience sits outside and we perform in the liminal spaces between inside, outside and the window sill. This annual site-specific event (it’s annual after two years, right?) gives us a chance to share our space with you and to challenge some of our favorite playwrights to write new theatre pieces on a specific theme. Come to any performance and be welcome to the closing night reception and Friendraiser on the evening of Sunday, August 25th!

Tickets are PWYC, though all suggested amounts are under $6.   Click the link for tickets and showtimes

"Pop-Up Performances," Whim W'Him, Various locations in Seattle

Witness the magic of dance under Seattle’s summer sun. 

Whim W’Him announces a new series of Pop-Ups, which will be performed throughout Seattle public parks and at the city of Seattle’s Bumbershoot in the months of August and September.

Free performances will take place at several parks throughout Seattle including Ballard Commons Park, West Queen Anne Playground, Martha Washington Park in Rainier Valley, and Jefferson Park in Beacon Hill. 

Click the link for showtimes and locations

"Titanish," The Habit, Seattle Public Theater at Greenlake Park, Greenlake

From the creators of the sell-out super hit "A Very Die Hard Christmas" comes a comedy so colossal it can only be called "Titanish". Crashing onto the shores of Green Lake this August, this musical parody (that lampoons the epic film) will showcase the wit and creativity that The Habit Comedy writers are acclaimed for. Winner of the 2022 Broadway World Critic's Choice Award for best new musical.

Age Restrictions: Younger children not recommended, adult humor and language.

Twelve $10  "Art is for Everyone" tickets available per performance.  Click for tickets and more info

"Cowboys with Questions," Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET), 12th Ave Arts Building, Capitol Hill

Cowboys with Questions follows an isolated community that is led by George, a charismatic leader with an uncanny ability to skirt death. Their day-to-day activities and secret rituals are disrupted by the arrival of a cowboy.

Inspired by Euripedes’ The Bacchae and modern-day cults, this play is a thought-provoking exploration of human behavior, inviting audiences to question their own desires for community and the boundaries they are willing to cross in its pursuit.

Content warnings:

Flashing lights and haze, depictions of cults, anti-Latine racism, misogyny, emotional manipulation, mention of suicide.

Two Sunday performances are PWYC;  additional performances have $15 "Industry" tickets available.  Click the link for tickets and more info

"Shakespeare Festival," The Original Theatre Black Dog, Spots around Issaquah, Issaquah

The Original Black Dog Theatre will provide multiple performances over the weekend of a collection of Shakespeare scenes (no full plays) at the Issaquah Train Depot and Confluence Park.  All tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish.

Click this link for tickets and more info

Aug 12 - 18 2024- All show times have $15 and under options

"Lucky Chance," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

From Expand the Canon: "If you’re looking to gamble on love with this multi-generational comedy featuring headstrong heroines and aging Romeos… consider this raunchy Restoration Comedy about sex, marriage, and consent. The ripened, spry, and sometimes lecherous Sir Cautious Fulbank and Sir Feeble Fainwou’d used their money and status to land young wives. But both wives had young suitors they already loved… who are trying to win them back! While the old men gamble, bribe, and swindle, the young suitors assume double identities, dance with a Devil(!), and put their livelihoods on the line –– with plenty of help from their crafty ladies. Delight in this unapologetic critique of capitalism and patriarchy while asking: are our motives in love and partnership ever truly altruistic?"

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Click the link for dates, showtimes, and reservations

"King Lear," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

King Lear takes center stage in a world where power, patriarchy, and privilege collide with the pursuit of justice and equity. As Lear's kingdom unravels, his daughters challenge societal expectations, each seeking their own empowerment. Amidst political turmoil, the production delves into the complexities of mental health, offering a poignant reflection on the importance of compassion and empathy in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss this thought-provoking production, that seeks to resonate with contemporary audiences and spark conversations about the enduring relevance of its themes.

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Click the link for dates, showtimes, and reservations

"Twelfth Night," GreenStage, Various Dates and Locations

Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, presumed to be lost at sea, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to navigate the foreign land of Illyria. Caught in a love triangle, Viola (as Cesario) finds herself inadvertently wooing the countess Olivia on behalf of Duke Orsino, while Olivia herself falls for the disguised Viola. As the tangled web of romance unravels, the play culminates in a riotous finale of revelations, reunions, and uproarious laughter, showcasing Shakespeare’s timeless wit and exploration of the complexities of love.

GreenStage is taking this show to multiple parks all around the Seattle area. All performances are free. 

Click the link for dates, showtimes, and locations

"Henry VI," GreenStage, Various Dates and Locations

A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.

GreenStage is taking this show to multiple parks all around the Seattle area. All performances are free. 

Click the link for dates, locations, and showtimes

"All's Well that Ends Well" and "Julius Caesar" (abridged), GreenStage, Various Dates and Locations

Backyard Bard presents two stripped-down productions of Shakespeare’s plays, each one hour long, and both performed by a small ensemble of versatile actors.

Backyard Bard was born out of a desire to bring Shakespeare to smaller parks and new audiences in underserved neighborhoods. But we don’t just perform in the parks – Backyard Bard is also available for private parties. If you are interested in hosting a performance, contact us at greenstage@greenstage.org.

GreenStage is taking this show to multiple parks all around the Seattle area. All performances are free. 

Click the link for dates, locations, and showtimes

"Vietgone," Pork-Filled Productions, Theater Off Jackson, International District

It's 1975 and two young survivors (who may or may not be the playwright's parents) meet in a Vietnamese refugee camp in Arkansas shortly after the fall of Saigon. Will this strange new land of burritos, hippies and pot allow them to fall in love? Qui Nguyen (Raya and the Last Dragon, She Kills Monsters) irreverently flips stereotypes on their head, remixes history and pop culture and cooks up a sexy, funny and energetic romp that may be his own secret origin story.

All tickets available online with a $10 "Access" rate.  Click the link for dates, showtimes, and tickets.

 

"Fallen Angels," Burien Actor's Theatre, Various locations in South King County

Fallen Angels a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted by Rachel Rene

When the love grows but the passion fizzles in Jane and Julia’s respective marriages, the two best friends freak over a sudden visit from the far-out Frenchman they both had flings with before marriage. Can these hilarious, chaos-causing chicks mellow out and get real? A family-friendly, totally ‘70s adaptation of the 1925 classic.

Admission is free, but bring a chair or blanket to sit on.   Click here for dates, times, and locations.

Aug 5 - 11 2024 - All show times have $15 and under options

"Lucky Chance," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

From Expand the Canon: "If you’re looking to gamble on love with this multi-generational comedy featuring headstrong heroines and aging Romeos… consider this raunchy Restoration Comedy about sex, marriage, and consent. The ripened, spry, and sometimes lecherous Sir Cautious Fulbank and Sir Feeble Fainwou’d used their money and status to land young wives. But both wives had young suitors they already loved… who are trying to win them back! While the old men gamble, bribe, and swindle, the young suitors assume double identities, dance with a Devil(!), and put their livelihoods on the line –– with plenty of help from their crafty ladies. Delight in this unapologetic critique of capitalism and patriarchy while asking: are our motives in love and partnership ever truly altruistic?"

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Click for dates, showtimes, and reservations

"King Lear," Island Shakespeare Festival, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260, Whidbey Island

King Lear takes center stage in a world where power, patriarchy, and privilege collide with the pursuit of justice and equity. As Lear's kingdom unravels, his daughters challenge societal expectations, each seeking their own empowerment. Amidst political turmoil, the production delves into the complexities of mental health, offering a poignant reflection on the importance of compassion and empathy in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss this thought-provoking production, that seeks to resonate with contemporary audiences and spark conversations about the enduring relevance of its themes.

Tickets available in advance on sliding scale, starting at $15, or Pay What You Will after the show.  40% of tickets are held to be available day of the performance.

Click for dates, showtimes and reservations

"Twelfth Night," GreenStage, Various Dates and Locations

Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, presumed to be lost at sea, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to navigate the foreign land of Illyria. Caught in a love triangle, Viola (as Cesario) finds herself inadvertently wooing the countess Olivia on behalf of Duke Orsino, while Olivia herself falls for the disguised Viola. As the tangled web of romance unravels, the play culminates in a riotous finale of revelations, reunions, and uproarious laughter, showcasing Shakespeare’s timeless wit and exploration of the complexities of love.

GreenStage is taking this show to multiple parks all around the Seattle area. All performances are free. 

Click for dates and showtimes and locations

'Henry VI," GreenStage, Various Dates and Locations

A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.

GreenStage is taking this show to multiple parks all around the Seattle area. All performances are free. 

Click for dates, showtimes, and locations

"All's Well that Ends Well" and "Julius Caesar" (abridged), GreenStage, Various Dates and Locations

Backyard Bard presents two stripped-down productions of Shakespeare’s plays, each one hour long, and both performed by a small ensemble of versatile actors.

Backyard Bard was born out of a desire to bring Shakespeare to smaller parks and new audiences in underserved neighborhoods. But we don’t just perform in the parks – Backyard Bard is also available for private parties. If you are interested in hosting a performance, contact us at greenstage@greenstage.org.

GreenStage is taking this show to multiple parks all around the Seattle area. All performances are free. 

Click for dates, showtimes, and locations

 

"Vietgone," Pork-Filled Productions, Theater Off Jackson, International District

It's 1975 and two young survivors (who may or may not be the playwright's parents) meet in a Vietnamese refugee camp in Arkansas shortly after the fall of Saigon. Will this strange new land of burritos, hippies and pot allow them to fall in love? Qui Nguyen (Raya and the Last Dragon, She Kills Monsters) irreverently flips stereotypes on their head, remixes history and pop culture and cooks up a sexy, funny and energetic romp that may be his own secret origin story.

All tickets available online with a $10 "Access" rate  

Click for tickets and showtimes

"A Midsummer Dice Dream," Dacha Theatre, Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre, University District

A playful twist on Shakespeare’s magical comedy, with a roaming audience, a fairy hive-mind, and enchanting live underscoring!

Dacha performs improvisational riffs on well known literary and theatrical works.  PWYC tickets for all performances start at $1.

Click the link for tickets and showtimes

"Inside Voices: The Musical," Jet City Improv, West of Lenin, Fremont

Every person is made up of parts: parts we love, parts we rely on, parts we're afraid of, parts we're ashamed of, and more. Inside Voices is an improvised musical comedy that explores the relationship between ourselves and our parts, and how showing up for ourselves (or not) affects the way we show up in our real-life relationships. We follow a character and their personified inner voices as a situation in their everyday life suddenly thrusts them on the weird and messy journey towards self-love.

PWYC Tickets available starting at $1 on Thursdays, or "SINGTOME" for $1 tickets to all non-Thursday shows.

Click the link for tickets and show times

"Fallen Angels," Burien Actor's Theatre, Various locations in South King County

Fallen Angels a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted by Rachel Rene

When the love grows but the passion fizzles in Jane and Julia’s respective marriages, the two best friends freak over a sudden visit from the far-out Frenchman they both had flings with before marriage. Can these hilarious, chaos-causing chicks mellow out and get real? A family-friendly, totally ‘70s adaptation of the 1925 classic.

Admission is free, but bring a chair or blanket to sit on.   Click here for dates, times, and locations.