ACT Contemporary Theatre

ACT Contemporary Theatre: where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite.

For nearly 60 years, ACT Contemporary Theatre has proudly produced joyful, adventurous plays that shine the spotlight on incredible local talent and resonate with the heartbeat of our Puget Sound region. We envision a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. 

When you give to ACT, you are a powerful partner in our commitment to... 

• Produce ground-breaking New Works. We bring scintillating stories from Pacific Northwest playwrights from page to stage through workshops, readings, mentorship, and commissions. At a time when many theatres are restricting programming, ACT is investing in local artists and pushing the boundaries of American theatre.
• Nurture the young theatre-makers of tomorrow. Whether it’s through fun, interactive student programming or real-world skills building for future theatre professionals, our education initiatives are made possible through your support.
• Keep live theatre accessible for all. We are committed to offering Pay-What-You-Choose options for every performance and Education & Engagement program, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to experiencing the life-changing power of storytelling. 

About ACT

Steadfast in its dedication to producing work that sparks an authentic curiosity about the human condition, ACT produces bold, audacious works of contemporary theatre from its home in Seattle. Over the last 59 years, ACT remains the voice of contemporary theatre in the Pacific Northwest, presenting necessary and relevant works on current themes and producing more than 300 plays and musicals, including 49 world premieres. Currently led by Interim Producing Artistic Director Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland, ACT nurtures theatre-makers of the next generation, with a mission to be a contemporary theatre where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite.  ACT is here to challenge how stories are told. For more information on ACT Contemporary Theatre please visit acttheatre.org.

Earlier this year, ACT and Seattle Shakespeare Company announced a historic merger, starting July 1st, 2025. To learn more about the 2025/26 Season and the merger, visit acttheatre.org/actsscmerger .