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    ACT - A Contemporary Theatre

    700 Union Street
    Seattle , WA 98101
    2062927660  |  Fax: 2062927670

    Website: acttheatre.org


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    ACT FACTS

    Since its founding (as A Contemporary Theatre) in 1965 by Dr. Gregory A. Falls, ACT Theatre has been unwavering in its commitment to present the best in contemporary theatre, from Tom Stoppard to Alan Ayckbourn, and Sam Shepard to Athol Fugard. In addition to creating a home for modern classics and established playwrights, ACT has commissioned dozens of new plays and has presented nearly 30 world premieres. Seattle's...

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    ACT FACTS

    Since its founding (as A Contemporary Theatre) in 1965 by Dr. Gregory A. Falls, ACT Theatre has been unwavering in its commitment to present the best in contemporary theatre, from Tom Stoppard to Alan Ayckbourn, and Sam Shepard to Athol Fugard. In addition to creating a home for modern classics and established playwrights, ACT has commissioned dozens of new plays and has presented nearly 30 world premieres. Seattle's second oldest theatre company, ACT has grown steadily from its original base of just 300 subscribers in its inaugural season to its present stature as a nationally recognized theatre that serves up to 10,000 subscribers annually. For 40 years ACT has maintained its reputation for combining artistic boldness with fiscal responsibility.

    ACT, originally housed in the historic Queen Anne Hall in the lower Queen Anne neighborhood, is now located at Kreielsheimer Place in the heart of downtown Seattle. Formerly the national headquarters for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and underwent a $35.4 million renovation by ACT and its partner, Housing Resources Group. The grand opening of Kreielsheimer Place was in September of 1996. ACT's facilities include two main theatres - The Gregory A. Falls Theatre, a 381-seat thrust stage named for ACT's Founding Director, and The Allen Theatre, a 387-seat arena stage (theatre-in-the-round) named in honor of a $2 million gift from The Allen Foundation for the Arts, one of four charitable foundations started by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. In addition, The Bullitt at ACT, named for the late civic leader and broadcasting pioneer Dorothy Stimson Bullitt, is a flexible performance space that houses a variety of special productions, programs and workshops. Buster's, named in honor of long-time board member Dr. Ellsworth C. "Buster" Alvord, Jr., is another multi-purpose space, used for meetings and receptions, and was the home of the long-running hit Late Nite Catechism for over a decade. The building is named in honor of a $3 million gift from the Seattle-based Kreielsheimer Foundation, and earned the 1997 Urban Land Institute's Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation.


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    Grey Gardens

    Presented by ACT - A Contemporary Theatre and 5th Avenue Theatre at ACT Theatre

    March 16-May 26, 2013

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