That Backwoods Spirit
White lightning, mountain dew, hooch,Tennessee white whiskey. We’re talking Moonshine. Yeah, it was made famous by Snuffy Smith comic strips as well as countless stereotypes of hillbillies, but did you...
View ArticleFinding A Way to Give Back
Ray Gonzalez made his professional acting debut in Seattle Shakespeare Company’s 1997 production of “Richard III,” and later went on to appear in more than 20 Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O...
View ArticleFinding Richard…
Even though he’s playing the title character in “Richard II,” it was the role of Bolingbroke that George Mount coveted. Now that he’s deeper into the part, George sees that Richard is closer to...
View ArticleNo Damsel in Distress: An Interview with Brenda Joyner
Although she’s played enough of them on our stage, Brenda Joyner is no damsel in distress. She’s a huge Seattle Sounders fan and admits to eating popcorn almost every day. Growing up in Anchorage,...
View ArticleBright Spots of 2013
At Seattle Shakespeare Company, we start our staff meetings by sharing Bright Spots that have happened to us in the week. These are triumphant moments, both big and small, that acknowledge the positive...
View ArticleSeattle Shakespeare Company to Transfer Productions to Walla Walla
Starting with our production of “Richard II” and continuing on with our Spring production of “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Seattle Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare Walla Walla are embarking on...
View ArticleGeneral Auditions for Wooden O 2014 Productions
Seattle Shakespeare Company will hold general auditions on Saturday March 1 from 11AM to 6PM for its two Wooden O summer 2014 productions directed by David Quicksall and Vanessa Miller. Please email...
View ArticleSeeking Wooden O Site Manager
Seattle Shakespeare Company is currently accepting applications for a site manager for the theatre’s summer 2014 Wooden O outdoor productions. This 5-week part-time, temporary position involves...
View ArticleFirst Rehearsal for “Earnest”
Only one other writer could compete with Shakespeare for the title of the most quoted playwright, and that is Oscar Wilde. Seattle Shakespeare Company produces their first production of a Wilde...
View ArticleLeading Us Into Temptation – Artistic Director George Mount on the 2014-2015...
I think the season coming up has some amazing play titles associated with and some amazing directors associated with each of those shows. And again, it’s also coming in as one of those seasons where...
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