Performance Venues

Our Theatres

The Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre. On the Historic Register, the Penthouse was the first Theatre in the Round (arena) built in the United States.  This 160 seat theatre was completely renovated in 1991 when it was moved from its original south campus location.  It also houses a rehearsal hall, faculty offices and prop storage and is located near Hutchinson Hall.

The Penthouse Theatre is located on campus near the north entrance at NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE. The closest parking lot is N-5 with overflow parking nearby.

Campus Map of Penthouse

The Playhouse Theatre Originally a storehouse and remodeled into a theatre in 1930, the Playhouse Theatre (originally called the Seattle Repertory Playhouse), was the very first state sponsored theatre in nation, and was home to WPA projects and the Negro Federal Theatre Projects.  It has a thrust stage and seats 210.

Located at 4045 University Way NE.  This theatre is closed for renovation until spring 2009.

Campus Map of Playhouse Theatre

Meany Studio Theatre Located on the lower level of Meany Hall for the Performing Arts on the UW Campus, the Studio Theatre is an end stage theatre and seats 250.  The larger performance hall seats 1200 and has a proscenium stage.  

The Meany Hall Studio Theatre:  Located on campus in lower Meany Hall. From the brick-paved Central Plaza (Red Square), take the stairs at the NE corner of Meany Hall to the sunken courtyard.  If parking in the Central Plaza Garage, (at 15th Ave. NE & NE 41st St), park on Level C1.

Campus Map of Meany Studio Theatre

Hutchinson Hall The home of the School of Drama on campus, the building contains 3 black box performance spaces open to the public.  Room 201 houses the Studio 201 Series and can seat up to 75.   The Cabaret is the undergradate stage and Studio 218 is primarily used for directing projects. 

Hutchinson Hall is on the campus's main street. Parking is located in N-5 with overflow parking nearby.

Campus Map of Hutchinson Hall

Ethnic Cultural Center Located at 3940 Brooklyn Ave NE, one block west of University Ave NE.

 

 

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