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About eclectictheater

Eclectic Theater is a professional theatre company in Seattle, WA., dedicated to producing and presenting original, contemporary and classic works for the stage and screen sustainably. Plays, Improv, Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy and more! Eclectic Theater is powered by Shunpike. Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that fuel innovation in the arts by building productive partnerships, cultivating leadership and providing direct services to arts groups of all kinds. Learn more at www.shunpike.org.

GIVEBIG to Shunpike to Give to Eclectic Theater

Posted on May 9, 2013

Give to Eclectic Theater by donating to Shunpike! When you make a donation to Shunpike below, you will note that the donation is for Eclectic Theater in the comments box. SAVE THE DATE: GIVEBIG ON MAY 15, 2013 GROW YOUR GIFT The Seattle Foundation’s … Continue reading →

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This Week At Eclectic Theater: Othello and Waiting For Jenkins Presents: Origin Story

Posted on May 7, 2013

William Shakespeare’s tragedy of jealousy and revenge. Othello, a celebrated general, yet an outsider, defies social convention and marries Desdemona, a Venetian aristocrat. Enter Othello’s most trusted lieutenant, the “honest” Iago, who nurses a vengeful hate for his commander. As … Continue reading →

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Update: Othello Preview Cancelled for Friday

Posted on April 26, 2013

We’re making good progress, but need just one more night to be ready for an audience, so our first preview is now scheduled for Saturday night at 8pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience if you had planned on attending … Continue reading →

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This Week At Eclectic Theater: Othello Previews Fri-Sun

Posted on April 25, 2013

This show actually Previews Fri-Sun of this weekend. We had to cancel the 1st Preview to get a new dimmer-board. Othello William Shakespeare‘s tragedy of jealousy and revenge. Thu-Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm. April 26-May 26. Othello, a celebrated general, … Continue reading →

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This Week At Eclectic Theater: Final Week for Across A Little Red Marker and Coming Soon!

Posted on April 2, 2013

Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm are the last performances of Across A Little Red Marker.  “…this taut little thriller by Jim Moran has a cinematic quality…” by Brendan Kiley, The Stranger The year is 1988, when George H.W. Bush … Continue reading →

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Also This Week: March Sketchwriting Thunderdome

Posted on March 31, 2013

We’re celebrating Easter in the traditional manner, by meeting up on capitol hill to write sketch comedy. Join us for a fun evening of chocolate eating and sketch-writing! The Sketchwriting Thunderdome is a free, monthly workshop hosted by SketchFest Seattle … Continue reading →

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This Week: Across A Little Red Marker

Posted on March 28, 2013

“Set along the Washington-Canada border in the 1980s, this taut little thriller by Jim Moran has a cinematic quality—tight lighting to illuminate a small corner of the stage at a time, sharp blackouts to punctuate a joke or a threat, … Continue reading →

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THEATER COMMUNITY ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL & PARTY

Posted on March 23, 2013

SHOW US YOUR BEST ONE ACT PLAY. SHARE YOUR WORK. SHOW US WHAT YOU DO AND WHAT YOU CAN DO You can still submit and put your play on stage. If you’ve performed it before, improve it some more and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Across A Little Red Marker is Recommended by The Stranger!

Posted on March 19, 2013

“Set along the Washington-Canada border in the 1980s, this taut little thriller by Jim Moran has a cinematic quality—tight lighting to illuminate a small corner of the stage at a time, sharp blackouts to punctuate a joke or a threat, … Continue reading →

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Today: Tickets Go On Sale For Othello and Across A Little Red Marker Continues Opening Weekend!

Posted on March 16, 2013

Tickets Go On Sale Today at 10am PST for Othello! William Shakespeare’s tragedy of jealousy and revenge. Othello, a celebrated general, yet an outsider, defies social convention and marries Desdemona, a Venetian aristocrat. Enter Othello’s most trusted lieutenant, the honest Iago, … Continue reading →

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