Seattle Rep

Arts for Life: The Magic Happens Together ✨

“The magic happens together and happens in community,” says artist Mariana DeFazio.

Theater may start with solo practice, but growth, connection, and creativity thrive when we come together. 💛

Through classes, adults at every stage of their artistic journey can continue learning, building confidence, and finding their creative community.

Arts education doesn’t end with school—it’s a lifelong practice.

🔗 Read the full article, "Arts Education is a Lifelong Practice" to hear about how this program is impacting artists in Seattle --> https://bit.ly/seattle-arts

Participants in Seattle Rep’s Rep Pro program. Photo by Sayed Alamy.

Enjoy these bright smiles from ! Meet & Greet. ❤️🎄

One of our largest gatherings yet brought together artists, parents, students, staff, creative teams, and apprentices to celebrate the magic of theater and the holiday season. ✨

This winter production intensive marks our third-ever all-youth show, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this special experience with our incredible community!

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share more about these talented young performers! ❄️

First Row, Left to Right: Josh Valdez (Sound Designer), Darby Sherwood (Education & Community Programs Coordinator / Company Manager), Deanna Martinez (Director), Vivienne Schwiet(h)ale (Mrs. Clark), Florence "Flossie" Anderson (Mother/Grace), Everest Bond (Reverend Hopkins), Mia Drew (Mrs. Clausing/Firefighter), Bella Rose (Mrs. Armstrong), Samantha McIntosh (Mrs. Slocum), Lexie Tromly (Mrs. Wendelken/Firefighter), Anton Mooney (Father/Bob), and Farida Ragab (Mrs. McCarthy).

Second Row, Left to Right: Joel Alaniz Ayala (Lighting Designer), Jazlynne Aldama (Junior Director), Charlie Axelrad (Leroy/Wiseman), Kai Crow (Ralph/Joseph), Morgan Kenway (Imogene/Mary), Anika Walker (Doris/Choir), Channing Gistarb (Greg/Choir/Claude u/s), Callum Haddock (Claude/Wiseman), Maya SenGupta (Beverly/Choir), Anders Susanto (David/Shepherd), Erica Manzano (Costume Designer), and Jack Hagen (Set Decorator).

Third Row, Left to Right: Amelia Rose Estrada (Associate Director), Clio Knight (Ollie/Wiseman), Abi Golden (Gladys/Angel of the Lord), Luna Li (Baby Angel Juanita), Cora Suh (Baby Angel Shirley), Ruby Owens (Baby Angel Roberta), Alex Yang (Baby Angel Janet), Blaise Gistarb (Elmer/Shepherd), Lawford Burnett (Hobie/Shepherd), and Elizabeth Cruz (Production Manager).

Fourth Row, Left to Right: Elise Andrew (Assistant Stage Manager), Zola Northup (Alice/Choir), Terin Jesty (Charlie/Shepherd), Cate Eyler (Maxine/Choir), Farah June Halverson (Beth/Choir), and Liana Carrasco (Stage Manager).

Photo by Sayed Alamy.

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Get ready for this season! Our meet and greet yesterday morning was filled with laughter and energy as we anticipate the gloriously escalating catastrophe of missed cues, malfunctioning scenery, and high-flying mishaps this winter. 🧚 ☠️ 🧜‍♀️

📸 First row, left to right: Nath Vanamour (Stage Management Apprentice), Shay Trusty (Stage Manager), Ian Bond (Jonathan), and Ashley Song (Sandra).

📸 Second row, left to right: Melanie Taylor Burgess (Costume Designer), Chip Sherman (Trevor), Lily Davis (Swing: Lucy, Sandra, Annie), Chris Murray (Max), Rodolfo Ortega (Sound Designer), Phillip Ray Guevara (Gill; U/S Robert, Francis, Jonathan), Jeb Berrier (Swing: Chris, Dennis, Gill), P. Alyda Sorm (Production Assistant), Darragh Kennan (Dennis), and Setareki (Robert).

📸 Third row, left to right: Pearl Mei Lam (Lucy), Joshua Weinstein (Swing: Jonathan, Trevor, Max), Joel Alaniz Ayala (Lighting Apprentice), Kate Drummond (Intimacy Coordinator), Lily McLeod (Lighting Associate), Charlie Johnson (Choreographer), Thomas Buderwitz (Scenic Designer), Connie Yun (Lighting Designer), Dámaso Rodríguez (Director), Ashley Lanyon (Annie), and Darius Pierce (Chris).

📸 Fourth row, left to right: Anne Allgood (Francis), Ren Langer (UW MFA Directing Fellow), and Isabella Little-Marziello (Assistant Stage Manager).

Not pictured: Brian Danner (Fight Choreographer), Paul Rubin (Aerial Choreographer), Troy Trinkle (Flying Director), and Molly Tynes (Assistant Flying Choreographer).

Photo by Sayed Alamy.