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About Greenstage
GreenStage's mission is to inspire our audiences to engage in live theatre as part of their recreation. We wish to instill and foster in our community an appreciation for live theater, with a strong belief that theater can be enjoyed in the same spirit as a picnic or a ballgame. We make high-quality theatrical productions of Shakespeare's plays freely accessible to all residents and visitors to Seattle and King County.
Our productions are free, fun, and family oriented, focusing on the text and story of the play. The talent of our artists, the beauty of the natural park spaces, and the imagination and participation of our audiences creates inspiring productions that allow everyone involved to experience live theatre, and Shakespeare in particular, in new ways. Shakespeare's characters and words come to life in eye-opening ways when heard in these intimate, outdoor performances, and GreenStage's patrons, fans, and participants, all join together to help keep theatre freely accessible to all.
Admission to our shows is always free, and when the hat is passed, we are grateful for the freely given and generous donations. Each summer our shows reach more than 11,000 people with the shared interest of seeing Shakespeare performed outdoors in a straightforward, uncluttered and FREE performance!
As Seattle's Shakespeare in the Park Company, and Seattle's longest-running Shakespeare company, GreenStage is committed to presenting quality productions of classical theater in a manner that is available to all – performing for free in order to reach the largest audience possible. We rely on voluntary donations from contributors and the of generous support of park departments, arts organizations, and businesses.
Recent News
The Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival Returns!
The Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival returns to Volunteer Park July 13th & 14th! This year participants include GreenStage, Seattle Shakespeare Company's Wooden O, Dacha Theatre, Red Eagle Soaring, Last Leaf Productions, Penguin Productions,…
Read More »GreenStage News - April 30, 2024
Summer Cast Announcement Auditions are done and we are thrilled to announce that casting has been complete for our FREE Shakespeare in the Park acting company this summer! It's a mix of GreenStage veterans you'll recognize and new faces coming to…
Read More »2024 Shakespeare in the Park Season Announcement
2024 Shakespeare in the Park Season Announcement It might still be in the middle of winter but we here at GreenStage are dreaming about the warmth of summer Shakespeare in the Park. It’s our 36th season this summer and we’re ready to…
Read More »GreenStage News - November 20, 2023
Keep GreenStage strong by contributing on Giving Tuesday! Thanks to the support of audiences, sponsors, and donors, GreenStage’s 35th Season brought 60 performances to over 20 public parks in and around Seattle. Shows were free to attend and…
Read More »GreenStage News - August 9, 2023
It's about that time to say good-bye. Our summer season ends this Saturday with an all day GreenStage festival at Lower Woodland Park Shelter #6. You've only got a few chances left to see some FREE Shakespeare in the Park before we close for the…
Read More »GreenStage News - August 2, 2023
This summer is flying by. You have only 2 more weekends to catch FREE Shakespeare in the Park before it's gone for the summer. We've been having a blast. Audiences and critics alike are raving about our season this year. Check out this review of…
Read More »GreenStage News - July 25, 2023
We are officially at the half way point of the season! You have only 3 more weekends to catch some Shakespeare in the Park before it's gone for the summer! This week we'll be in Lynnwood, Burien, Magnuson Park, Volunteer Park, Cowen Park, and View…
Read More »GreenStage News - July 11, 2023
What a wonderful opening weekend of FREE Shakespeare in the Park! We want to thank each and every one of you who came out for sharing in the magic with us. We're thrilled to be back. Check out this wonderful review for Romeo & Juliet. We can't…
Read More »GreenStage News - Shakespeare in the Park Opens in One Week!
We officially kick off the summer season in ONE MORE WEEK! Friday, July 7th Romeo & Juliet will open at the Seward Park Amphitheater, Henry VI - Part One will open at Volunteer Park, and Backyard Bard opens Comedy of Errors at High Points…
Read More »Make Your Summer Plans at GreenStage
Our casts are in the thick of rehearsal and hard at work, summer is almost here and that means FREE Shakespeare in the Park is right around the corner. Live and in person! Our schedule is now set so have a look and get us on your calendar. Our first…
Read More »GiveBIG to Help Shakespeare in the Park This Summer!
GiveBIG is here! Our region's annual community philanthropy event begins today and ends midnight tomorrow. We set ourselves a goal of $6,000. Thanks to everyone who has already helped us raise over $1,900 during early giving. This is a very…
Read More »GreenStage - Summer Cast Announced!
Spring has sprung and we're working hard to bring FREE Shakespeare in the Park to you this summer. We're very excited to announce that we've just completed casting for the 2023 summer company. It's a mix of veteran GreenStage actors you'll recognize…
Read More »GreenStage: Our 35th Anniversary Season Announcement!
We here at GreenStage are getting through the cold darkness of winter by dreaming about the warm merriment of Shakespeare in the Park. It's our 35th anniversary season this summer! Can you believe it's been that long? All the way back in 1989 we did…
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