Sandbox Radio has questions about this whole 'new and improved' thing The Sandbox Radio troupe brings radio theatre to life with their always original, often surprising work. Our presentation of their “New And Improved?”... John O'Brien
Why a Seattle artist had to channel her inner dragon lady When Seattle theater artist Sara Porkalob was a kid, her family didn’t have much money. But they did have unconditional love for the little girl who... Marcie Sillman
Stories of racism in Seattle told on stage In September 2014, Patrisse Khan-Cullors was still bowled over by the recent police shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown's death... Marcie Sillman
She’s a theater legend. But still often the only black person in the room Growing up, Valerie Curtis-Newton knew how it felt to be the only African-American in the room. “There’s a picture of a club in high school. It’s me and... Marcie Sillman
Old-time radio theatre alive and well in Seattle via Sandbox Radio It’s Sandbox Radio time again on Speakers Forum, with special guest Nancy Pearl. Here’s our presentation of their latest work "The Words and the Bees." John O'Brien
Seattle Children's Theater Chief Reflects On A Lifetime Of Comedy And Tragedy Linda Hartzell’s office at the Seattle Children’s Theater is packed with memorabilia. Photos of colleagues, friends and family clamor for space on the... Marcie Sillman
Playwright Ayad Akhtar In Search Of The Modern Muslim Ayad Akhtar is one of those guys you'd hate if he wasn't so likeable. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright is an award-winning screenwriter, a... Marcie Sillman
Farewell To Kurt Beattie, A Seattle Theater Icon Any way you slice it, a half century is a milestone to celebrate. And that’s exactly what Seattle’s ACT Theatre plans to do this 50th anniversary year.... Marcie Sillman
Artist Jennifer Zeyl Thinks Seattle Is The Place To Be Jennifer Zeyl cheerfully confesses that she knows her own mind. She's got a strong vision and she doesn't hesitate to make that vision a reality. "I... Marcie Sillman
How A Doomed French Chateau Inspired A Seattle Play The tail end of the 20th century was a heyday for Seattle. The city's music scene was making international headlines. Microsoft had spun off a new... Marcie Sillman