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Thank you for being here!
About Us
Our Mission
You + Seattle Theater 4EVER
Breaking news! Despite the headlines (yes, we've read them - and they're scary!) theater isn't dead. It's alive, it's awesome, and it's in your backyard. The only thing missing is you! So let's get on that. Welcome to the show. We're so excited you're here!
But why should I go see a play?
You can see our “fancy answer" below, but the real answer is this. Seeing a play is something that you do, live in a room, with other people. That’s special. Each performance only happens once, which means you are seeing a once-in-a-lifetime experience every time! Plays are connected to the people who make them - they are often about personal experiences, real-world events, or entertaining in a way that your body can feel. Movies and TV are great , , . but they're doing something different. You still need theater. We promise.
In short:
Are you lonely? Go see a play.
Are you sad? Go see a play.
Are you angry? Go see a play.
Are you happy? Go see a play.
Are you alive? Go see a play.
Are you worried about dying? Go see a play.
FANCY ANSWER: Theater imbues our lives with meaning. Stories shape how we think of the world, and ourselves. Don't you want those stories to be crafted with care? Don't you want them to affirm the value of your wild and precious life? Don't you want to have fun?
Local Shows at a Glance
No need to search overwhelming event calendars or stay up to date with individual organizations. See it all at a glance in our city-wide calendar!
Unexpected Selections
Fringe theater defies boundaries, bringing audiences into new worlds with every performance. Even if you don't like "traditional" theater, there's something you're sure to love here!
Searchable Tags
Filter shows by tags such as genre, price, length, and more to find exactly what you're looking for.
Support the Arts
Audiences are the most important ingredient for good art - artists need you. Come see a show, and find what art can offer you in return!
Our Story
Seattle Audiences sprung from a simple idea. Seattle is a cool city, with a lot of cool art. But in our bustling home, many people still feel lonely, or like their lives are missing some kind of meaning, and most local arts institutions are under-attended, with audience sizes getting smaller. We think these problems might be related. Seattle Audiences dreams of a world where going to see a play is a fundamental part of each person's life, bringing them connection, meaning, and pleasure - and some wonderful stories!
So how can this happen? We think the first step is connecting audiences to the art happening all around us. Event calendars can be difficult to navigate, and staying up-to-date with the goings-on at every fringe theater in Seattle can feel impossible. That's where we come in! Our site allows you to see all the theater happening in the city at a glance, regardless of the scale of the producing organization. You can sort between these options however you'd like, opening up a whole new world of options. We can't wait to meet you!