Lakewood Playhouse

Mission

Building community through theatre. In our small theatre, we imagine, empathize, engage, and educate.

HISTORY

Lakewood Playhouse was founded in 1938.  We currently have a 180 seat theatre that performs shows in the round in the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area in the Lakewood Towne Center. The Lakewood Playhouse building where all Lakewood Playhouse productions are performed is almost 60 years old.

Description

"One of the things that drew me to Lakewood Playhouse was its mission to build community through theatre.  As I was thinking about titles for the 2024/25 Season, and learning more about the organization and its position in our community, it seemed essential to place that mission at the heart of our plans as we move forward into the next phase of our development. The five plays of our upcoming season all center the theme of building community in stories of belonging, understanding, acceptance and hope.  These plays will engage directly with our community and inspire conversation.  Being one of the only theatres in the round in the region, our unique set-up inspires us to think outside the box and offer audiences the chance to experience and engage with these works face to face.  We are planning talkbacks and events that will complement each of the titles and offer further space for conversation and community building, both inside and outside the Playhouse walls.  We invite you to be part of the conversation and join us as we continue to live our mission of Building Community Through Theatre!"

Joseph C. Walsh

Recognition

We recognize our Board of Directors and other community resources who have helped bolster us during the past years, we honor the amazing community of local artists and talent who are the main force behind the high-quality productions we have come to be known for, and we thank the patrons and donors who support us and live theatre in its many shapes and forms.