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Stage Left Theater
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Spokane's premiere progressive nonprofit theater.

We tell stories, build community, and pursue equity through the production of new and existing theatrical works.

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What are we THANKFUL for? Show Sponsorship by Kalispel Tribe of Indians! We are thrilled to have their support of The Thanksgiving Play, by Larissa Fasthorse!

We are proud to feature it on our stage November 7-23rd.

Interested in auditioning or want to know more about the show?
July 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Join us in welcoming Shaune Gardner as Lincoln and Matt Slater as Booth. This Pulitzer Prize–winning drama is a gripping tale of family, identity, and survival you won’t want to miss

You can get tickets for this show and any others on our website: stagelefttheater.org
Topdog/underdog poster. Two actors Shaune Gardner as Lincoln and Matt Slater as Booth.
May 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Join us on May 14 at Hamilton Studios as we roll out the red carpet for Stage Left Theater’s Season 13 Announcement Gala!

Tickets are going fast!
$75 General Admission | $100 VIP

Reserve yours now: www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-l...
May 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Hoppy Easter! We’re egg-cited for spring—and for one last look at Boxes before it hops away after today!

Up next:

Don’t Cry for Them by Joy Simmons
🗓️April 25–27

Tiny Musical by Misty Shipman
🗓️May 2–4

Get your tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-l...
April 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Auditions: April 26 | 11am–2pm

Roles: Lincoln (the Topdog, a Black man late 30s–40s) and Booth (the Underdog, a Black man 30s)

Directed by Malcolm Pelles

For more info, contact us at [email protected] or (509) 838-9727.
Flyer updating everyone on auditions for Topdog/Underdog. Written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Malcolm Pelles at Srage Left theater. Date for audition is April 26th.
April 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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For $600, your sponsorship includes a VIP table for 4, swag bags, advertising opportunities, and more!

Want to support local theater and get your name out there? Contact us at [email protected] or 509-838-9727.
April 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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In a future shaped by science and hope, one man must speak for an entire generation. Don’t Cry for Them is a tender, time-bending exploration of love, memory, and what it means to say goodbye.

Tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-l...
Poster for Don’t Cry For Them. Written by Joy Simmons and directed by Kearney Jordan Olson. April 25, 26, and 27
April 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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In a future shaped by science and hope, one man must speak for an entire generation. Don’t Cry for Them is a tender, time-bending exploration of love, memory, and what it means to say goodbye.

Tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-l...
Stage Left Theater Association Presents: Boxes
Tickets are available now! Dates: Apr 18 - Apr 20 2025
www.onthestage.tickets
April 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Our Season 13 Announcement Gala lands May 14 at Hamilton Studios! Join us for a night of entertainment, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, and a first look at the bold, fresh season ahead.

$75 general / $100 VIP
Get your tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-l...
Stage Left Theater Association Presents: Stage Left Season Announcement Gala
Tickets are available now! Dates: Wed. May 14th 2025, 5:30 pm
www.onthestage.tickets
April 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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When major revelations collide during an unexpected late-night visit to the Shea home, cracks in the family foundation are exposed. Will the family hold together or collapse under the weight of the truth?

tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/stage-l...
Boxes poster with text “What do we hold onto when memory fades?” Written by Pam Kingsley, Directed by Susan Hardie. Dates: April 18th, 19th, 20th
April 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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We are delighted to share that Kearney Jordan Olson has joined our team as the new Managing Director!
April 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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On behalf of the Board of Directors at Stage Left, we would like to thank Alana Shepherd for her time and dedication to our community theater as she nears the completion of her Interim Managing | Artistic Director term!
Photo of Alana Shepherd with thank you written at the top.
March 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came out to see Ride the Cyclone! We had an absolute blast sharing this wild, weird, and wonderful ride with you.

If you missed it—what a bummer! But don’t worry, there’s more magic ahead. Follow us so you don’t miss out on future shows. You won’t want to miss what’s next!
March 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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***TICKET ALERT***
One ticket has opened up for today's 2:00pm closing performance. This is your last chance to see this incredible production. Don't miss it!
our.show/ridethecyclo...
Constance Blackwood (red hair, white blouse, fuschia, skirt) struggles to hang on to her roller coaster car in freefall. Mischa Bachinski (green hair, fuschia vest, white shirt), in the seat behind hers, looks moderately surprised to be sailing through space.
March 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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It’s closing weekend for Ride the Cyclone—and we are sold out!

Buckle up… we’ve got more thrills coming your way soon!

Photography: Ashlyn Wiker
5 actors from Ride the Cyclone in a line holding hands. 5 actors in Ride the Cyclone creating a rollercoatser ride with their positions. All of their arms in the air and smiling.
March 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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***RIDE THE CYCLONE IS SOLD OUT***
All tickets for our extended run of RIDE THE CYCLONE are gone! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this very special production so successful!
The poster for Stage Left's production of Ride the Cyclone is obscured by three large stickers laid over top of one another the one furthest beneath (obscured)READS "SOLD OUT" in red letters against a yellow background; covering it: "EXTENDED" in white letters on a red background. The top one is another "SOLD OUT" sticker, exactly like the one beneath it, but rotated slightly.
March 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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***CAST ANNOUNCEMENT***
Congratulations to the casts of our three new works!

Get your 3-show passes here: onthestage.tickets/show/stage-left-theater-association/6643ff7b13eeee1fe3a33c0e/subscriptions#/subscriptions
CAST LIST BOXES Rooney Shea - Maeve Griffith Brigid "Beep" Shea - Jean Hardie Megan "Megs" Shea - Bridget Pretz Mike Reiser - Preston Loomer Dexter - Henry Olson DON'T CRY FOR THEM Walter - Tom Sanderson Hannah - Emma Woodward-Hendricks Speaker R - Grace Nall Science Officer J - Jackson McMurray Leader P - Julie Knight Leader K - Katie Preston TINY MUSICAL Tony - Jaz Vega Paul - Jack Rodewald Darlene - Lily Savage Scott - Scott Larson Bill - Tom Sanderson Marigold - Deborah Brooks Izzy - Pearl Wollenhaupt Brian - Kolya Gonzalez-Wiler Maddie - Amanda Sullender Claire - Maile Quisano Good Day Spokane Reporter - Amanda Sullender
March 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Step right up—Ride the Cyclone is back in action tonight! 🎢 Tickets are vanishing faster than a carnival goldfish, so grab yours before the ride leaves the station!

✨ Performance Dates ✨
Feb 28th – Mar 23rd

Get your tickets 👇
our.show/ridethecyclo...
The poster for Stage Left's production of Ride the Cyclone is obscured by two large stickers laid over top of one another the one beneath (obscured)READS "SOLD OUT" in red letters against a yellow background; covering it: "EXTENDED" in white letters on a red background.
March 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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The entire run of Ride the Cyclone s0|d 0ut in the first weekend. Don't fret though, we have added four more performances: March 20, 21, 22 at 7:00pm, and March 23 at 2:00pm! If you thought you missed out, now's your chance. Get 'em while the gettin's good!
our.show/ridethecycloneatstageleft
The poster for Stage Left's production of Ride the Cyclone is obscured by two large stickers laid over top of one another the one beneath (obscured)READS "SOLD OUT" in red letters against a yellow background; covering it: "EXTENDED" in white letters on a red background.
March 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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For more info, send an email to [email protected]
jbstagedoor.bsky.social Jess Loomer @jbstagedoor.bsky.social · Mar 3
Want to make a difference in our community? Have a heart for story-telling and prompting questions of worldview? Love helping make local non-profits thrive?
Consider joining our board! We welcome diverse voices and experiences to help us grow in our next chapter!
March 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Want to make a difference in our community? Have a heart for story-telling and prompting questions of worldview? Love helping make local non-profits thrive?
Consider joining our board! We welcome diverse voices and experiences to help us grow in our next chapter!
March 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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*** AUDITION REMINDER ***
Auditions for BOXES, by Pam Kingsley, will be held TOMORROW March 3, 6p-9:30p, at Stage Left Theater.

More info: stagelefttheater.org/auditions
A black and white notice with the following header text: NEW WORKS SHOWCASE 2025 3 WEEKS. 3 NEW PLAYS. 3 CASTS. 3 LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS. Below that, three line drawings, arranged left to right. On the left, a box with an open lid. Below it, it reads: BOXES, by Pam Kingsley, April 18 19 20. In the center, a clock reading 12:15, with the minute hand extended beyond the clock face, ending in a "double-arrow" fast-forward symbol. The text below it reads: DON'T CRY FOR THEM, by Joy Simmons, April 25 26 27. On the right, two interlocking tied eighth notes. Below that, it reads: TINY MUSICAL, by Misty Shipman, May 2 3 4.
March 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The word is out and the orders are rolling in. RIDE THE CYCLONE is a bonafide hit! There are only a few tickets left. Get 'em before they're gone! #stagelefttheater #ridethecyclone
March 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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The Spokesman-Review just featured Ride the Cyclone! Don’t wait in line—tickets are almost sold out.

✨ Performance Dates ✨
Feb 28th – Mar 16th

Get your tickets 👇
our.show/ridethecyclo...

www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Stage Left Theater's 'Ride the Cyclone' takes viewers on quite the emotional, humorous ride, with perished teen choir singing for their (new) lives
Social media has a way of making things that could be considered old, or at least older, new again. Songs, for example, can re-enter the charts after someone choreographs a popular dance to them. Or f...
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February 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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I now possess a shirt with my own art on it - also go see ride the cyclone @stagelefttheater.org and get the shirt with my art on it
Pic of me at the theater wearing the snazzy ride the cyclone shirt frumpilly
February 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM