By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

The West Coast premiere of The Motherboard Suite brings to life a suite of music by musician, poet, actor Saul Williams. Directed by Bill T. Jones, this non-linear work is performed by Saul and his musical collaborators, and features seven choreographers — Maria Bauman, Kayla Farrish, Marjani Forté-Saunders, d. Sabela grimes, Jasmine Hearn, Shamel Pitts | TRIBE, and Seattle choreographer Jade Solomon Curtis. Each choreographer is invited into the world of Williams’ exploration at the intersection of technology and race, exploitation and mystical anarchy, where hackers are artists and activists.

Following the performance, join us for a conversation from the Meany stage, moderated by artist, curator and writer Berette S Macaulay, with Saul Williams and Bill T. Jones.

Tickets ($34) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Lamar Legend
Directed by S Franco

King Henry IV’s reign has been rife with conflict from the very beginning, which is not surprising given that he usurped the throne from Richard II. Now, even friends have become enemies as conflict between the King and his former supporters grows. To make matters worse, the King’s son seems disinclined to rule, frequenting the taverns and brothels of London with his friend Sir John Falstaff. Family drama and political intrigue intertwine to make way for a new ruler, and as unrest grows and conflict bubbles, England dares to ask: who has the right to wear the crown?An all-BIPOC company gathers for this epic tale of a polarized nation, a combined adaptation of both parts of Henry IV in a follow up to Drum and Colours from winter 2022.

Furthering the work of previous projects like the Shakespeare Equity Engagement program (SEE) and the Holding Space project, Drum and Colours aims to meet the community’s needs with an all-BIPOC company with 360-degree representation, including actors, directors, and production team. It explores BIPOC company members’ personal connections to the classics and sheds new light on familiar works. SSC believes that art that is open — to adaptation, interpretation, and the recognition of the wonderful vastness of the human experience — is stronger and more long-lasting than art which ignores that complexity.

Previews 3/14-16, opens 3/17

Tickets ($45-$62, depending on day) here.

$10 rush tickets (if tickets remain) available for all performances; see Groundling tickets info here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

As the 2018 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting, Dominique Morriseau tells the story of an inner-city public school teacher who is committed to her students but desperate to rescue her son from a system she knows isn’t meant for him to thrive. Meanwhile, the shadows of mismanaged relationships are hard to miss and impossible to ignore. 90 minutes of heart-pounding art reflecting life, this production tells the story of a family’s desperate crusade to escape systems designed to break them down while calling on the power of love to build them back up again.

Tickets ($33) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

Angela has arrived to congratulate her twin sister on her new baby but, instead finds Eve “cohabitating” with a Filipino vampire with an infamous hunger for all things fetus. Does Angela believe Eve’s claim that all is well with her new relationship?

Nanay incorporates Filipino mythology and tradition to compare Eastern and Western approaches to sisterhood, trauma, and healing. Written by Molly Olis Krost, directed by Anamaria Guerzon.

Location: West of Lenin (203 N 36th St)

Festival info:

The Macha Distillery series is a celebration of emerging theater and an opportunity for playwrights to gain valuable feedback on new work. Each play in the series receives a live reading by a cast of professional actors, allowing it to live and breathe off the page. The readings conclude with a discussion of the play with the playwright, giving writers the chance to receive feedback from Seattle audiences and providing a platform for audiences to help shape new works in process.

This year Macha’s Distillery readings are held in festival form: 7 plays, 3 days, 1 New Works Reading Festival. Full schedule:

Friday, April 14, 2023
7pm: This Time, It Will Be Just For You by Maggie Lee
9pm: Panel discussion with all Festival writers and directors

Saturday, April 15, 2023
12pm: I will miss you when you’re gone by Jessica Moss
3pm: Bloomer Girls by Emily Brauer Rogers
7pm: Nanay by Molly Olis Krost

Sunday, April 16, 2023
12pm: Gumiho by Nina Ki
3pm: What to Expect When You’re Simulating by Nabra Nelson
7pm: Finding Neil Patrick Harris by Donna Hoke

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

In this world premiere one-act play, Arjun and Rhiannon find themselves in a hotel room in Victoria, BC, excited to start a new chapter in their lives. As we watch them navigate their present moment — with a little help from Doctor Who — we learn about the struggles of their past and the uncertainty of the future that still awaits them. Written by Jim Moran, directed by David Hsieh, and performed by two different sets of actors throughout the run of the show. (See cast dates on ticketing page.)

Location Taproot studio theatre (212 N 85th St)

Tickets ($15-$30, sliding scale for all) here.

In the year 2080, the new normal involves taboos on pregnancy, car ownership, red meat, and suburban homes. It involves travel restrictions, a mixed-race majority, and ongoing climate disasters. But other than that, everything is the old normal. Except for Hoda’s experimental pregnancy. As she waits for her husband Ahmed to adopt a child to round out their family, she starts getting pains that her doctor can’t explain, and she meets an intriguing new friend named JeeYoung. The clock ticks as the Big One approaches to wash away Hoda’s plans, but she is determined to fly away in time. Written by Nabra Nelson, directed by Lia Fakhouri.

Location: West of Lenin (203 N 36th St)

Festival info:

The Macha Distillery series is a celebration of emerging theater and an opportunity for playwrights to gain valuable feedback on new work. Each play in the series receives a live reading by a cast of professional actors, allowing it to live and breathe off the page. The readings conclude with a discussion of the play with the playwright, giving writers the chance to receive feedback from Seattle audiences and providing a platform for audiences to help shape new works in process.

This year Macha’s Distillery readings are held in festival form: 7 plays, 3 days, 1 New Works Reading Festival. Full schedule:

Friday, April 14, 2023
7pm: This Time, It Will Be Just For You by Maggie Lee
9pm: Panel discussion with all Festival writers and directors

Saturday, April 15, 2023
12pm: I will miss you when you’re gone by Jessica Moss
3pm: Bloomer Girls by Emily Brauer Rogers
7pm: Nanay by Molly Olis Krost

Sunday, April 16, 2023
12pm: Gumiho by Nina Ki
3pm: What to Expect When You’re Simulating by Nabra Nelson
7pm: Finding Neil Patrick Harris by Donna Hoke

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Join us for Firelight at Cafe Racer. For these shows,

Firelight invites artists from dance, storytelling, music and performance backgrounds together to collaborate and co-imagine a performance evening, hosted by Velocity’s Curating Artist in Residence, Alyza DelPan-Monley.

It is an opportunity for artists to share their work and to perhaps stretch into less familiar forms and style collaborations. We begin the process by asking the group of artists what they’re interested in and what they care about and what they’d like to make art about, and then from there they create a performance.

This is a social gathering and intentionally low stakes and meant to be fun and caring and we invite you to show up, grab a drink, bring friends, socialize and see what these artists have created.
Presented in partnership with Cafe Racer.

Current schedule: 3rd Wednesday, every other month

Tickets $15. Artist lineup and show info here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

The acclaimed Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping — a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument. The company presents its latest work, Drumfolk, a powerful piece inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739. Step Afrika! blends songs, storytelling and dance to explore a little-known event in American history that led to some of our country’s most distinct performance traditions. New percussive forms took root when the beats found their way into the body of the people, the Drumfolk, in a way that would forever transform African American life and culture. Co-commissioned by Meany Center.

Tickets ($59-$71) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

The acclaimed Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping — a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument. The company presents its latest work, Drumfolk, a powerful piece inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739. Step Afrika! blends songs, storytelling and dance to explore a little-known event in American history that led to some of our country’s most distinct performance traditions. New percussive forms took root when the beats found their way into the body of the people, the Drumfolk, in a way that would forever transform African American life and culture. Co-commissioned by Meany Center.

Tickets ($59-$71) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

The acclaimed Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping — a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument. The company presents its latest work, Drumfolk, a powerful piece inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739. Step Afrika! blends songs, storytelling and dance to explore a little-known event in American history that led to some of our country’s most distinct performance traditions. New percussive forms took root when the beats found their way into the body of the people, the Drumfolk, in a way that would forever transform African American life and culture. Co-commissioned by Meany Center.

Tickets ($59-$71) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Redd is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired and set within Spanish-Colonial Philippines. Rue, a mysterious orphan, a trapped Princess betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Accompanied by a spirit guide, Rin, they journey to Grandmother’s house. What follows is a fantastical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance for liberation of her people.

Redd celebrates the Philippines’ rich culture, female empowerment, and the diverse community of KCPT resident artists in this World Premiere commissioned play.

Tickets (sliding-scale available to all) here.

Join us for Firelight at Cafe Racer. For these shows,

Firelight invites artists from dance, storytelling, music and performance backgrounds together to collaborate and co-imagine a performance evening, hosted by Velocity’s Curating Artist in Residence, Alyza DelPan-Monley.

It is an opportunity for artists to share their work and to perhaps stretch into less familiar forms and style collaborations. We begin the process by asking the group of artists what they’re interested in and what they care about and what they’d like to make art about, and then from there they create a performance.

This is a social gathering and intentionally low stakes and meant to be fun and caring and we invite you to show up, grab a drink, bring friends, socialize and see what these artists have created.
Presented in partnership with Cafe Racer.

Current schedule: 3rd Wednesday, every other month

Tickets $15. Artist lineup and show info here.

Join us for Firelight at Cafe Racer. For these shows,

Firelight invites artists from dance, storytelling, music and performance backgrounds together to collaborate and co-imagine a performance evening, hosted by Velocity’s Curating Artist in Residence, Alyza DelPan-Monley.

It is an opportunity for artists to share their work and to perhaps stretch into less familiar forms and style collaborations. We begin the process by asking the group of artists what they’re interested in and what they care about and what they’d like to make art about, and then from there they create a performance.

This is a social gathering and intentionally low stakes and meant to be fun and caring and we invite you to show up, grab a drink, bring friends, socialize and see what these artists have created.
Presented in partnership with Cafe Racer.

Current schedule: 3rd Wednesday, every other month

Tickets $15. Artist lineup and show info here.

Join us for Firelight at Cafe Racer. For these shows,

Firelight invites artists from dance, storytelling, music and performance backgrounds together to collaborate and co-imagine a performance evening, hosted by Velocity’s Curating Artist in Residence, Alyza DelPan-Monley.

It is an opportunity for artists to share their work and to perhaps stretch into less familiar forms and style collaborations. We begin the process by asking the group of artists what they’re interested in and what they care about and what they’d like to make art about, and then from there they create a performance.

This is a social gathering and intentionally low stakes and meant to be fun and caring and we invite you to show up, grab a drink, bring friends, socialize and see what these artists have created.
Presented in partnership with Cafe Racer.

Current schedule: 3rd Wednesday, every other month

Tickets $15. Artist lineup and show info here.

Join us for Firelight at Cafe Racer. For these shows,

Firelight invites artists from dance, storytelling, music and performance backgrounds together to collaborate and co-imagine a performance evening, hosted by Velocity’s Curating Artist in Residence, Alyza DelPan-Monley.

It is an opportunity for artists to share their work and to perhaps stretch into less familiar forms and style collaborations. We begin the process by asking the group of artists what they’re interested in and what they care about and what they’d like to make art about, and then from there they create a performance.

This is a social gathering and intentionally low stakes and meant to be fun and caring and we invite you to show up, grab a drink, bring friends, socialize and see what these artists have created.
Presented in partnership with Cafe Racer.

Current schedule: 3rd Wednesday, every other month

Tickets $15. Artist lineup and show info here.