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So far ACT Theatre has created 36 blog entries.

An Interview with Keiko Green

ACT and Trial and Error Productions have partnered on ACTLocal, a series of workshops and play readings spotlighting eight local playwrights and the development of new, contemporary work. ACT launches ACT@Home on Thursday, August 20 with the ACTLocal Playwright Series, conversations with these playwrights. First up: Core Company members Keiko Green and Kirsten Potter. Keiko Green is no stranger to ACT's stage. She appeared in Stupid F%@$ing Bird and Dangerous Liasons in 2016. Later [...]

By |2020-08-20T10:22:45-07:00August 18th, 2020|ACTFocus|Comments Off on An Interview with Keiko Green

Q&A with Goldie and Don Silverman

We asked ACT Board of Trustees member Goldie Silverman and her husband Don to share their ACT Theatre story. We hope you enjoy it! I started out 1965 feeling sorry for myself. While I was reading national magazines that were making lots of noise about exciting contemporary plays opening in New York that were breaking the rules of traditional play-writing, like Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You In the Closet and I’m feeling [...]

By |2020-08-06T16:48:11-07:00August 6th, 2020|ACTFocus|Comments Off on Q&A with Goldie and Don Silverman

ACTNews July 30, 2020

Welcome! Missing the theatre? We certainly are. Nothing compares to the excitement and anticipation of being in the audience when the house lights dim and act one begins. We can't wait to bring you live theatre on our stages. Our goal is to bring ACT to you in brand new ways throughout the rest of the year. Introducing ACT@Home, exclusive digital programming you can enjoy from the comfort of home, on any screen. First [...]

By |2020-07-29T13:31:09-07:00July 29th, 2020|News and Updates|Comments Off on ACTNews July 30, 2020

ACTNews July 15, 2020

Welcome! Welcome to the latest edition of ACTNews! Are you missing ACT on stage? We’ve got some news for you! Earlier this year, ACT and Trial and Error Productions created a new platform for local playwrights and new, contemporary works called ACT Local. We will be sharing some of this work with you – including at least one World Premiere – as part of our upcoming digital season. Stay tuned right here to an [...]

By |2020-07-15T12:47:28-07:00July 14th, 2020|News and Updates|Comments Off on ACTNews July 15, 2020

ACTNow! Podcast Episode 4: John Langs – Part 2

To listen visit Goal 17 Media and like and follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Join ACT Theatre Artistic Director John Langs and Goal 17 Co-Founder Greg Mollner for part two of their in-depth conversation about what it takes to bring a play from page to stage. John goes inside some of his biggest successes like Romeo and Juliet and Pass Over, as well as some ambitious undertakings that came up just short. The duo discuss [...]

By |2020-05-29T17:37:53-07:00May 29th, 2020|ACTNow! Podcast|Comments Off on ACTNow! Podcast Episode 4: John Langs – Part 2

ACTNews May 27, 2020

We know that the future is bright. In this time of uncertainty, art continues to provide a much needed connection for all of us. ACT has been here in Seattle delivering dynamic, engaging and thought-provoking world-class programming to our stage for 55 seasons. People are going out of their way to support our theatre, and we are truly appreciative. And please stay-tuned right here - we’ll make some exciting announcements soon about brand new [...]

By |2020-05-26T13:58:07-07:00May 26th, 2020|News and Updates|Comments Off on ACTNews May 27, 2020

ACTShorts: Keiko Green

A ray of sunshine. And a ukulele. ACT Core Company member Keiko Green sends us her ACTShorts video from Southern California where she is pursuing her MFA in Playwriting from UCSD. What is she missing most about the theatre? “I miss that what we do is exactly what we’re not supposed to do right now, which is share space with people, breathe the same air, sit a little too close… the power [...]

By |2020-05-26T12:07:34-07:00May 26th, 2020|ACTShorts|Comments Off on ACTShorts: Keiko Green

ACTNow! Podcast Episode Three: John Langs – Part 1

To listen visit Goal 17 Media and like and follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Podcast Show Notes ACT Artistic Director John Langs returns to the ACTNow mic — this time as a guest! Go inside the mind of a director. Join John as he shares his career journey and how he takes a play from page to stage. Catching up with John Langs A Work from Home Q&A What [...]

By |2020-05-29T17:31:37-07:00May 22nd, 2020|ACTNow! Podcast|Comments Off on ACTNow! Podcast Episode Three: John Langs – Part 1

ACTNews May 13, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of ACTNews! The power of human connection has never been more important. We are grateful for your continued support during this unique time. Thank you to the 180 donors who made a difference during our GiveBig campaign. It means the world to us. ACT will continue to provide entertaining and engaging content online as we find new and creative ways to connect artists and audiences. This week, check in [...]

By |2020-05-12T15:29:35-07:00May 12th, 2020|News and Updates|Comments Off on ACTNews May 13, 2020

ACTFocus: Amanda Mueller

Meet Amanda Mueller, Costume Shop Manager at ACT Theatre. You see her work when the lights go down at every performance on our stage. Amanda works closely with each show's designer to realize their vision while staying on budget and managing the dressing process from soup to nuts. She also coordinates the look, costuming, make up and hair with the marketing department on photo shoots for campaigns which can be shot months in advance [...]

By |2020-05-13T22:34:31-07:00May 12th, 2020|ACTFocus|Comments Off on ACTFocus: Amanda Mueller