Founded in 1991, Seattle Shakespeare Company presents classical theater year round. In its indoor venue at the Center House Theatre in the Seattle Center, the company annually offers a full season of plays by Shakespeare and other classics. During the summer months, its free, outdoor “Wooden O” productions tour to parks in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. In addition, the company presents 90-minute condensed versions of Shakespeare’s works in schools and other venues, and its education programs include school residencies, workshops, classes, and camps during school breaks. (MP)
Seattle Shakespeare Company Information
- Venues: Performances are held at the Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center (305 Harrison Street). Wooden O, who merged with Seattle Shakespeare Company in 2008, presents some of the best, free, outdoor Shakespeare in the Park at numerous parks in the Seattle area
- Public Transportation: Good for Center House Theatre (easily accessible by King County Metro buses 3, 4, 16, 30, and 82 at 5th Avenue North/Broad Street and buses 8, 19, 24, 30, and 33 at Denny Way/3rd Avenue). Other venues vary by location
- Handicapped Accessibility: Good
- Performances/Programs: 4-5 shows per year with multiple performances of each
- Ticket Prices: Tickets range from $20–$40. (Discounts for under age 25 and over 60)
- Group Discounts: Group rates are available (10–19 at $20-$23 each; 20+ at $15-$18 each)
- Subscriptions: Subscription packages range from $45 – $144 (Discounts for under age 25 and over 60).
