The Ensemble Blog

Stuck on Jessica Hatlo

Miski — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:06:58 +0000

Let’s face it, everyone gets stuck from time to time – whether it be your typical writers block, during a daily double on Jeopardy, or even your sweet early 80’s manual BMW breaking down on a road trip – it is a universal trial humans are obligated to endure. But in some cases, getting

Mark Siano in the WHITE HOT seat

kelsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:55:35 +0000

Longtime friend of the Ensemble and Crooner-extraordinaire Mark Siano, is branching out.

This time he’s putting down the microphone, hiding the piano and snazzy jazz outfits, and producing a chilling new drama by playwright Tommy Smith.

I sat down with Mark earlier this week to talk about his new

Jaimie Healy as Gallery Artist~Reception January 14th

kelsey — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:09:30 +0000

Washington Ensemble Theatre is excited to announce that Jaimie Healy will be the third artist featured in The Little Theatre lobby gallery.

Her magical-meat inspired watercolors will be hung in conjunction with The Callers and Urban Tanuki Samurai from Friday, January 13th through Monday, February 6th.

We invite you to join us for the

Gallery Opening

kelsey — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:27:50 +0000

It’s Season 8 and we’re all Home Grown.

This year, in correspondence with every show opening, the walls of Washington Ensemble Theatre will come alive with local art work.

Next up: Stacey Rozich

Stacey’s mischievous mythological monsters will populate the lobby for the duration of Mormon Bird Play. This

Grandma’s little secret: MilkMilk Lemonade

misty weaver — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:24:45 +0000

Could it be that the sage and sometimes surly Nana from MilkMilkLemonade has a secret past? Who is this Carlotta we find on the Internets, making rice krispie treats and talkin’ fashion? Why does she look so much like our own Nana? It seems that in her youth, she was much

In the director’s chair: Montana von Fliss

misty weaver — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:54:14 +0000

Back to work is back to play at Washington Ensemble theatre. While I had a lovely summer in Scandinavia, I’m happy to resume stalking…I mean, blogging about one of my favorite local theatres and its artists. The Ensemble season opens this week with

New show, new art: Our homegrown season kicks off

misty weaver — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:09:23 +0000

Awkward moments, empty spaces, and mundane magic pervade the work of Allison Spurlock, the first artist to be installed in Washington Ensemble Theatre’s lobby gallery. Curated by Ella Dorband this new space will feature a rotating selection of work by up and coming local artists.

Join us

Real in your neighborhood: Queer Teens share the pride and process of storytelling

misty weaver — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:42:13 +0000

“This is real. It’s in your neighborhood,” Shireen Nori said about this year’s production “I’VE NEVER…OR: THE RIDE OF LADY GAGA’S UNICORN” from the Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre (QTET). Students are proving this to

Seattle Pride – Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre Performs!

misty weaver — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:04:53 +0000

Have you ever dyed your hair? Have you ever fallen in love? Have you ever taken a ride on a magical unicorn? QTET 2011 turns up the Gaga and plays a game of I’VE NEVER, an original play created by an ensemble of queer youth artists, and

Bring on your bling – Annual Season Party!

misty weaver — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:50:41 +0000

Want to rub shoulders with the Ensemble and posse? Here’s a teaser video for our upcoming Epic Spring event.

Spring Bling, our season closing party/2011-2012 season announcement is June 17th beginning at 9:00pm at the Satori Loft located at 619 Western Avenue in Pioneer Square.

Our springtime party