ACT — A Contemporary Theatre Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, ACT has been dedicated to producing bold, contemporary work by world-class playwrights and local performing artists and creatives since 1965. We are... * A destination for contemporary theatre and arts in downtown Seattle * A cultural engine producing plays and programs that resonate with our Mainstage season as well as through new and diverse works by local artists * An interactive community where artists and the public witness, contemplate and engage in dialogue on today's thought-provoking issues, ideas and art, presented with intelligence, insight and humor * Dedicated to the advancement and preservation of today's contemporary work for future generations Mission: ACT is a contemporary theatre where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. Vision: ACT envisions a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. ACT fulfills our mission by putting bold, contemporary work on the stage, drawing from diverse voices, engaging audiences, developing new works and keeping the art accessible for all audiences. Through the programs on our Mainstage, ACTLab, Young Playwrights Program (YPP), Core Company and our new works initiatives, we fulfill our mission and engage audiences while keeping the art accessible. Did you know that Martin Luther King, Jr., The Rolling Stones, The Doors and many others have all appeared on ACT's performance spaces?