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Hotter Than Egypt by Yussef El Guindi

The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath

Sweat by Lynn Nottage

On Stage Now

January 28 – February 20

Seattle playwright Yussef El Guindi’s new dramedy set in the heat of Cairo. Dreams and relationships are put to the test when old connections lead to new temptations.

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Hotter Than Egypt by Yussef El Guindi

Coming Up Next

March 18 – April 10

Will you believe your eyes?

This mesmerizing new play by Obie Award-winner Lucas Hnath takes you to the thin place, the fragile boundary between our world and the next. Perhaps it’s merely a cunning illusion that awakens our deepest desires, but then again so is this spine-tingling show.

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The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath

A Spirited Interview: Chip Sherman on this year’s production of A Christmas Carol

Cast and Crew Interviews

A Spirited Interview: Chip Sherman on this year’s production of A Christmas Carol

By Gail Benzler|2021-11-24T11:35:19-08:00November 23rd, 2021|Cast and Crew Interviews|

Mary Cadera has joined ACT as Interim Managing Director

News and Updates

Mary Cadera has joined ACT as Interim Managing Director

By ACT Theatre|2021-07-06T16:48:19-07:00July 6th, 2021|News and Updates|

Becky Witmer Announces She will be Departing from Her Role as ACT Managing Director June 30

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Becky Witmer Announces She will be Departing from Her Role as ACT Managing Director June 30

By ACT Theatre|2021-06-10T14:09:06-07:00June 10th, 2021|Uncategorized|

History of Theatre Artists Roundtable Benefitting The Hansberry Project

By ACT Theatre|2021-05-26T14:06:03-07:00May 26th, 2021|Cast and Crew Interviews|

Reginald André Jackson: Writing Tomorrow’s History, Today

ACTFocus, Cast and Crew Interviews

Reginald André Jackson: Writing Tomorrow’s History, Today

By Christopher Bronke|2021-05-24T10:51:58-07:00May 24th, 2021|ACTFocus, Cast and Crew Interviews|

ACTLocal Playwright Series with Rebecca Tourino Collinsworth and Kelly Kitchens

By ACT Theatre|2021-05-19T13:28:47-07:00May 19th, 2021|ACTLocal|

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ACT, in alignment with many local arts and culture

ACT, in alignment with many local arts and culture organizations, will continue to require the wearing of masks and proof of vaccination or a negative test through the end of our 2022 season. Children 5-11 are not required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test result. However, vaccination or a negative PCR test is strongly encouraged.

All patrons regardless of vaccination status or age must be masked (mask covering the nose, mouth, and chin) at all times while in the theatre or building.

Please visit our site for the most up-to-date details on our current COVID-19 policies.

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Witness this mesmerizing new play by Obie Award-wi

Witness this mesmerizing new play by Obie Award-winner Lucas Hnath that takes you to the thin place, the fragile boundary between our world and the next. Tickets are available now for The Thin Place on acttheatre.org. Follow the link tree in our bio

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Don't miss your chance to watch the World Premiere

Don't miss your chance to watch the World Premiere of Hotter Than Egypt right at home! Follow the link in our bio to grab your ticket to stream our Production before it's gone this Sunday March 6th.

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If you didn’t get the chance to catch the world

If you didn’t get the chance to catch the world premiere of Hotter Than Egypt last month, we’ve got you covered! Follow the link in our bio to grab your tickets to the streamed performance that was filmed in front of a live audience and bring the theatre to you! Streaming ends Sunday March 6th.

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Get more ACT for less $$$! ACT offers two new fl

Get more ACT for less $$$!

ACT offers two new flex pass options so you can enjoy the shows you want with the flexibility you need at subscription pricing.

Our Take2 pass offers a show stopping deal! Buy 2 tickets for the last two shows of our Welcome Home season and get them at subscriber pricing.

If you are looking for even more flexibility check out our Mix+Match pass: buy 4 show vouchers, good for any show (or shows), any time!

Head on over to the link in bio to learn more about these packages and don't miss a chance to buy now!

Will you believe your eyes? Find out at the link i

Will you believe your eyes? Find out at the link in our bio.

Not too far! You asked for it and now, it’s here

Not too far! You asked for it and now, it’s here! Just push play and watch Hotter Than Egypt, the World Premiere play by Yussef El Guindi.

Filmed in front of a live audience, this production is available for your home screen. But don’t wait - Hotter Than Egypt is available for at-home viewing until March 6.
Pay What You Choose is available for this streaming show.
Your entire household can watch for one price.

See it when you want from the convenience of your home,
at a time that works best for you.

Link to tickets in bio

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That’s a wrap on Hotter Than Egypt at ACT. We’

That’s a wrap on Hotter Than Egypt at ACT. We’re so proud of this work and can’t wait to share our filming of the production for folks to enjoy at home. Link in bio for tickets and streaming details.

Next stop: Marin Theatre Company March 31 - April 24.

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