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| Vanessa Severo as Frida Kahlo at UAC (Michael Henninger) |
Get out yer calendars for some
fresh festival offerings and fun musicals.
Annex Theatre, www.annextheatre.org
Neurotic newcomer Lois attends the legendary sapphic kink retreat known as the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic—where she is absolutely, definitely not supposed to sleuth around. But when a picnicker goes missing on the ski slopes, Lois can’t resist the call of mystery. A sexy, spooky, screwball comedy that would leave Nancy Drew asking, “Who hid the flashlight?”
Dream, Carl, Dream!
6/5-27/26 (at 12th Avenue Arts)
Dacha Theatre, www.dachatheatre.com
It's five minutes 'till Sleepytime and the latest set of rewrites are even worse than the last. The Director of Dreaming is considering pulling the plug and putting up another rerun of "Teeth Fall Out (School Assembly Version)" but the truth is, everyone knows that the stakes are too high for that. In their waking life, Carl seems to be holding it together, but in the depths of their subconscious, Carl knows they could be – want to be – so much more. In fact, Carl’s dreams might just be the only connection they still have to their deepest self. That's where you come in. In this immersive, interactive piece, you will assist the beleaguered neurons of the Dream Department in programming each night's dreams. Work alongside your mental colleagues during the day, and then sit back, relax, and watch the show once the dreams start to play.
Pony World Theatre’s New Play
Roundup
6/6-7/26 (at West of Lenin)
www.ponyworldtheatre.org
Welcome to Betty’s Diner by Marcus Gorman 6/6 2PM
Frida...A Self-Portrait
6/6-28/26
Union Arts Center, www.unionartscenter.org
The singular Frida Kahlo comes to life through the spirit of playwright and performer Vanessa Severo’s one-woman show. Severo explores the parallels between their two lives as she embodies the many facets of this complex artist. With music and movement, Frida’s evocative art, multilayered love life, and distinctive philosophy are sketched out in a visual dynamo of a piece that encourages us all to realize we are not alone.
Border:Home and The End of Lear: Four Kings
Baker Theater Workshop, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-new-plays-from-baker-theater-workshop-tickets-1990139829804
Wish You Were Here
6/11/26-7/5/26
ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble, www.artswest.org
With tenderness, ferocity, and wit, five best friends lean on each other in the face of uncertainty.
Spanning 13 years of friendship, a tight-knit group of five women have their bonds tested as political unrest spreads through Iran. With humor and urgency, the play captures the fierce resilience of connection when everything else is slipping away.
The Play That Goes Wrong
6/11-28/26
Seattle Rep, www.seattlerep.org
It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioning scenery to unexpected understudies, the show must go on. But will the theater still be standing at the end of the performance? Mounted in 2025, it’s proven so popular, Seattle Rep has brought it back for a fun summer treat.
The Distillery New Works Festival
6/11-14/26
Seattle Public Theater, www.seattlepublictheater.org
Blood/Sucker by Anamaria Guerzon 6/11 7PM
Million Dollar Quartet
6/19/26-7/19/26
Harlequin Productions, www.harlequinproductions.org
December 4, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart, history, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire,” this electrifying celebration of talent, fame, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever.
15th Annual Festival of Shorts
6/25-26/25
Edmonds Driftwood Players, www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org
Act 1/Show #1: Poll Tax for Sista Blu by Clarence Holmes, Jr (Katy, TX)
Act 2/Show #5: First Time by Dana Schwartz (Los Angeles, CA)
Emojiland: The Musical
6/26/26-7/19/26
SecondStory Repertory, www.secondstoryrep.org
When a software update threatens their existence, a diverse community of emojis must learn to navigate their differences and unite to save their home. This wildly original and contemporary musical is a witty commentary on modern communication, identity, and finding connection in a world of pixels, all set to an infectious, pop-infused score.
Annex Theatre, www.annextheatre.org
Neurotic newcomer Lois attends the legendary sapphic kink retreat known as the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic—where she is absolutely, definitely not supposed to sleuth around. But when a picnicker goes missing on the ski slopes, Lois can’t resist the call of mystery. A sexy, spooky, screwball comedy that would leave Nancy Drew asking, “Who hid the flashlight?”
6/5-27/26 (at 12th Avenue Arts)
Dacha Theatre, www.dachatheatre.com
It's five minutes 'till Sleepytime and the latest set of rewrites are even worse than the last. The Director of Dreaming is considering pulling the plug and putting up another rerun of "Teeth Fall Out (School Assembly Version)" but the truth is, everyone knows that the stakes are too high for that. In their waking life, Carl seems to be holding it together, but in the depths of their subconscious, Carl knows they could be – want to be – so much more. In fact, Carl’s dreams might just be the only connection they still have to their deepest self. That's where you come in. In this immersive, interactive piece, you will assist the beleaguered neurons of the Dream Department in programming each night's dreams. Work alongside your mental colleagues during the day, and then sit back, relax, and watch the show once the dreams start to play.
6/6-7/26 (at West of Lenin)
www.ponyworldtheatre.org
Welcome to Betty’s Diner by Marcus Gorman 6/6 2PM
6/6-28/26
Union Arts Center, www.unionartscenter.org
The singular Frida Kahlo comes to life through the spirit of playwright and performer Vanessa Severo’s one-woman show. Severo explores the parallels between their two lives as she embodies the many facets of this complex artist. With music and movement, Frida’s evocative art, multilayered love life, and distinctive philosophy are sketched out in a visual dynamo of a piece that encourages us all to realize we are not alone.
Baker Theater Workshop, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-new-plays-from-baker-theater-workshop-tickets-1990139829804
6/11/26-7/5/26
ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble, www.artswest.org
With tenderness, ferocity, and wit, five best friends lean on each other in the face of uncertainty.
Spanning 13 years of friendship, a tight-knit group of five women have their bonds tested as political unrest spreads through Iran. With humor and urgency, the play captures the fierce resilience of connection when everything else is slipping away.
6/11-28/26
Seattle Rep, www.seattlerep.org
It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioning scenery to unexpected understudies, the show must go on. But will the theater still be standing at the end of the performance? Mounted in 2025, it’s proven so popular, Seattle Rep has brought it back for a fun summer treat.
6/11-14/26
Seattle Public Theater, www.seattlepublictheater.org
Blood/Sucker by Anamaria Guerzon 6/11 7PM
6/19/26-7/19/26
Harlequin Productions, www.harlequinproductions.org
December 4, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart, history, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire,” this electrifying celebration of talent, fame, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever.
6/25-26/25
Edmonds Driftwood Players, www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org
Act 1/Show #1: Poll Tax for Sista Blu by Clarence Holmes, Jr (Katy, TX)
Act 2/Show #5: First Time by Dana Schwartz (Los Angeles, CA)
6/26/26-7/19/26
SecondStory Repertory, www.secondstoryrep.org
When a software update threatens their existence, a diverse community of emojis must learn to navigate their differences and unite to save their home. This wildly original and contemporary musical is a witty commentary on modern communication, identity, and finding connection in a world of pixels, all set to an infectious, pop-infused score.
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