Village Theatre
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The Village Theatre is a501c3 non-profit professional producing musical theatre company founded in 1979. The Village Theatre is based out of the Pacific Northwest, in Washington State, around the Seattle and Puget Sound area. It has many programs with in the company including, KIDSTAGE, Mainstage, Village Originals and Pied Piper.
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[edit] Facilities
[edit] First Stage
When the company was founded, in 1979, the Village Theatre owned one theatre in Issaquah, called First Stage, which was actually built in 1913. It was the Village Theatres only and main theatre for a long time where they ran numerous professional shows. First Stage is very small, old and constricting so in 1994 they built another Theatre in Issaquah. This one was called the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre. Between 2002-2003 First Stage was under review from the Fire Marshal, who dictated that much of it was unsafe and a major Fire Hazard. This meant that much of the building couldn't be accessed, including the downstairs dressing room, or used to store any flammable material. Because of this the Village Theatre decided that they would rebuild First Stage in the near future. (Exact date yet to be decided) Right now, First Stage is used for many Village Theatre purposes including, KIDSTAGE and Village Original shows.
[edit] Main Stage / Francis J. Gaudette Theatre
The Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, better known as Main Stage, is the main theatre of the company. It was built in 1994 right down the street from First Stage. Main Stage, during Fall-Spring, puts on a season of five (5) shows, which is the leading income for the Village Theatre. Over 16,500 people subscribe for all five (5) shows and over 16,500 patrons visit, which provides 80% of the Village Theatre's budget. But not only a theatre it provides home for many other people and activities. It is the home of KIDSTAGE production office and rehearsals rooms for KIDSTAGE classes, administration offices for the yearlong and part time staff, and an annual fundraising Gala.
[edit] Everett Performing Arts Center / EPAC
The Everett Performing Arts Center is the newest theatre coming out of the Village Theatre. The City of Everett owns the building but contracted it out to the Village Theatre since 1998. The most up-to-date theatres of the bunch, EPAC is used as a secondary theatre. The Main Stage shows, after completing their performances in Issaquah, move up to Everett in 4-5 days and play there. EPAC is also home to KIDSTAGE, Pied Piper and an annual Gala also.
[edit] Mainstage Performances
Mainstage is the name used for the five (5) annual shows that the Village Theatre puts on. (Main Stage is used also for a name for the Franis J. Gaudette Theatre) These performances have been put on sense 1994. After completing a round with the Issaquah Theatre, a great move is made and all the set, mics, and actors are moved up to Everett for another round of performances. These annual shows are the main source of Income for the Village Theatre. Out of the 6.5 million dollars of budget ticket and subscriptions pay for 5.2 million of it (80%). During this time the Village Theatre employs more then 380 union/equity actors, directors, designers, technicians, and other theatre professionals.
[edit] KIDSTAGE
KIDSTAGE has been around for 19 years and is one of the leading kids theatric arts programs in Puget Sound, Washington. They have classes for kids and teens ages 3-20, in Stanwood, Issaquah and Everett. Not only that, but the KIDSTAGE runs about 8 kid performances annually. Their mission statement is as follows,
To provide a personal development program for young people that uses theatre arts to teach creativity and responsibility; to encourage teamwork and personal integrity; and to foster self-esteem and appreciation for live theatre.
[edit] Productions
KIDSTAGE brings numerous amounts of Children performances both at EPAC, Main Stage and First Stage. Most performances are Directed, Choreographed, Sound, Light, and Set designed, and Stage Managed by adults. (Excluding Summer Rep)
[edit] SummerStock
Both Everett and Issaquah have a SummerStock performance. They are usually large plays with a cast ranging from 30-50 each. They are the largest KIDSTAGE shows for that reason. They are for ages 8 or 9 through 20. Everett uses EPAC and Issaquah uses Main Stage. Performances take place during early August.
[edit] Productions, Issaquah
- Les Miserable (2006)
- Joseph and the Amazing Techno-Colored Dream Coat(2005)
- Anything Goes (2004)
[edit] Productions, Everett
- Beauty and The Beast (2006)
[edit] Summer Rep
Only Issaquah has this program, where kids 16-24 can join. This is the only show that is Directed, Designed, and Stage-Managed by Young Adults (21-26ish). Performances take place during late July.
[edit] Productions
- Pippin (2006)
- Little Shop of Horrors (2005)
[edit] KIDSTAGE Company
Another Issaquah only program where teens in 9th grade or above perform plays that were written by the students with help of 1 or more professionals. Performances take place during mid March on First Stage.
[edit] Productions
- trust me (2006)
- Last Exit (2005)
[edit] KIDSTAGE Ensemble
Both Everett and Issaquah have an Ensemble program. These plays are geared for younger kids in the 3rd/4th through 6/7th grade. Performances are on the First Stage.
[edit] Productions, Issaquah
- The Jungle Book (2006-7)
- Honk Jr. (2005-6)
- The Vevleteen Rabbit (2004-5)
- We're Having a Ball (2003-4)
[edit] Productions, Everett
- Honk Jr. (2006)
