"The Best Damn Thing," Dacha Theatre, 12th Ave Arts Building, Capitol Hill
In 2002 the Lord sent us a prophet: A Canadian Queen who waged war against the status quo one loose necktie at a time. A rebel with a soft side. A Pop Punk Princess with an army of disciples who believed in earnest that ordinariness was death and that a red “X” on the sleeve of their leather jacket was life.
We refused to listen to her, and look where we are now.
Enter: Ellie, a lonely teenager growing up in Missouri, who knows with all her heart that Avril Lavigne's message must be heard. So, for her savior, she has written what just might be the best jukebox musical ever conceived.
She’s ready to share it with the world, starting with her former best friend Rachel, their theatre teacher’s favorite, who she thinks can help her pitch it for their school’s spring musical.
The Best Damn Thing is a boldly theatrical exploration of young women’s genius and power in the face of a society hellbent on holding them back.
Pay What You Can Tickets available starting at $0. Click here for tickets and more info.
"Wife of Headless Man Investigates Her Own Disappearance," Annex Theatre, Capitol Hill
A reporter experiences a chunk of missing time after interviewing a tech billionaire who hasn’t taken kindly to her negative articles about him. Was she drugged during the meal? How did she end up in a hotel room after meeting him in a restaurant? And if she was drugged, is that why, when she returns home, her husband appears as fully alive and functioning and headless?
Sliding scale tickets available for all performances starting at $5. Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.
"Hurricane Diane," Seattle Public Theater, Green Lake
Meet Diane, a permaculture gardener dripping with butch charm. She's got supernatural abilities owing to her true identity—the Greek god Dionysus—and she's returned to the modern world to gather mortal followers and restore the Earth to its natural state.
"Art is for Everyone" tickets available starting at $10. Click here for tickets and more info.
"Man of La Mancha," Reboot Theatre, Theatre Off Jackson, International District
Through a feminist lens, this reimagining of the classic tale shows continued control of women by patriarchal systems—and their resurgence in America today. Performed by an all-women/TGNC ensemble, each character represents a person from the diverse legacy of women’s history, from Alice Paul and Dorothy Pittman Hughes to Cecilia Chung and everyone fighting in their own way today. Each character is drawn from key decades in the ongoing fight for women's rights including the pivotal battles of the 21st century. Both urgent and hopeful, the production asks: what does it mean to dream the impossible dream when your voice, your rights, and your choices are at risk.
Limited number of Free tickets, plus $10 Access tickets, available online for all shows.
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"Walden," ArtsWest, West Seattle
An intimate family drama that asks big questions about how we take care of the world we share.
Set in the near future where society is divided between those who want to leave Earth behind and those who want to save the planet, this intimate play centers twin sisters, both NASA scientists, as they grapple with their future and their past.
$10 Tickets available for Saturday and Sunday performances online using promo code "INCLUSION." Click here for tickets and more info.
"Springshot: Bloom," Seattle Open Arts Place, Central District
A micro-festival of bold, short performance over three weekends — expect the intimate, the absurd, and the audacious. Each weekend, a new bouquet of performers bloom through pieces lasting 18 minutes or less.
Choose Your Own Price (CYOP) tickets available starting at $10 for all performances. Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.
"NW Vila Fest," Shoreline Community College Theatre, Shoreline
NW Vila Fest is a weekend long belly dancing festival. Daytime performances are free. Ticket for purchase for workshops and evening showcases.
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"Hotel Gatsby," Intiman Cabaret, Erickson Theatre, Capitol Hill
Your presence is requested as Hotel Gatsby reopens its doors for an unforgettable masquerade. Featuring the electrifying Purple Lemonade Collective alongside some of Seattle’s hottest acts, this immersive cabaret invites you to slip behind a mask and step into a world of glamour, temptation, and intrigue. Lose yourself in the fantasy where transformation reigns and nothing is ever quite as it seems…
10 Free for Everyone tickets available in-person, distributed 30mins before the show. Click here for more info.
