The 90s at ACT saw three different artistic directors (from Steitzer to Shannon to Edelstein) and two
different theatre spaces. The theatre moved into the heart of downtown in the middle of this decade,
making the 90s a period of resettling and reimagining the possibilities for Seattle’s contemporary
theatre.
productions
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1996
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Queen Anne
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Arcadia (1996)
On an elegant English country estate, two modern-day scholars compete to uncover the scandal that occurred there in 1809. A dazzling mystery of wit and romance.
Avenue X (1996)
An a capella doo-wop musical set on the streets of Brooklyn. It's 1963, and an amateur singing group recruits a young African American to sing with them. Together, they learn whether music can bridge the gulf of prejudice.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor (1996)
Neil Simon lovingly recollects his favorite year as a writer for the famed Sid Caesar TV show. The legendary backstage lunacy that included Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart and Woody Allen is recreated in all its manic, inspired glory.