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Braden Abraham previously served as Seattle Rep's Associate Artistic Director. At the Rep, he has directed The K of D, an urban legend by Laura Schellhardt, Opus by Michael Hollinger, Breakin’ Hearts & Takin’ Names by Kevin Kling and Simone Perrin (world premiere), Betrayal by Harold Pinter, and My Name is Rachel Corrie by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner (U.S. regional premiere). Additional directing credits include The Ten Thousand Things by Paul Mullin (world premiere, Washington Ensemble Theatre); Kuwait by Vincent Delaney (world premiere, Theatre Schmeater); True West, The Underpants (Spokane Interplayers); Prometheus Bound (The Lincoln Center Directors Lab); and Vacation by Ki Gottberg as part of Postcard Plays (The Empty Space). Co-artistic director of Assemblage, a unique collective dedicated to new experiments incorporating media and performance. Assemblage’s ongoing project Way Stations, a series of interactive walking tours in urban landscapes, was featured at the ’08 Northwest New Works Festival (On the Boards) and at Bumbershoot ’09. Guest artist at UW, Gonzaga, the University of Idaho, and Seattle University.

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RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season. The five-play season is marked by four productions never seen before in Chicago and two add-on special engagements.  
Writers Theatre Presents Irish Drama TRANSLATIONS, Directed By Artistic Director Braden Abraham
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with Brian Friel’s touching Irish drama Translations directed by Braden Abraham. Translations will run April 3 – May 4, 2025 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. 
TRANSLATIONS by Brian Friel to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with Brian Friel’s touching Irish drama Translations directed by Braden Abraham. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FRIDA... A SELF PORTRAIT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Writers Theatre to continu 2024/25 Season with Frida…A Self Portrait, starring acclaimed writer and performer Vanessa Severo as both herself and legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Learn how to purchase tickets.
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. 
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Writers Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Jul 2, 2024

Writers Theatre’s latest production is an impressive commitment to craft and community that invites audiences to reflect on questions of masculinity, race, and responsibility that stimulate the brain while tickling the funny bone.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner THE HOT WING KING To Begin At Writers Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOT WING KING will debut at Writers Theatre on June 20.
Writers Theatre Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

The Writers Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Writers Theatre Adds Performances For THE BAND'S VISIT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Writers Theatre has announced an additional week of performances to the run of The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin.
Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, and More Receive 2023 Heartstrings Awards, Honoring Meaningful Chicago Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2023

The Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year in Chicago. They are bestowed by Life and Times, under the direction of chief theatre critic Rikki Lee Travolta. Learn more about this year's winners here!
Photos: First Look At THE BAND'S VISIT At Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2023/24 Season with The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin. See photos from the production. 
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.
Writers Theatre Presents Filament Theatre's Immersive FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, has introduced FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure, Filament Theatre’s hit immersive play experience for families. FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure will be presented October 19-November 26, 2023 in the Gillian Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.
EURYDICE Comes to Writers Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023

 Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, kicks off its 2023/24 Season with Eurydice. Eurydice is written by Wilmette native and acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl and marks the directorial debut of Braden Abraham at Writers Theatre. 
Dámaso Rodríguez Named as Seattle Rep's New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Discover the latest news from Seattle Repertory Theatre as they announce the appointment of Dámaso Rodríguez as their new Artistic Director. Learn more about the theater's future under Rodríguez's leadership and what this means for the Seattle arts scene.
THE BAND'S VISIT, THE HOT WING KING & More Set for Writers Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

Writers Theatre has announced its 2023-24 programming. See how to purchase tickets!
Cast Set for A DISTINCT SOCIETY Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Writers Theatre will concludes its 2022/23 Season with the Midwest Premiere A Distinct Society, a timely story—needed more now than ever—about finding each other across borders, both physical and emotional.
Video: Saheem Ali, Ron OJ Parson & More Receive SDCF Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023

Watch the SDCF Awards hosted by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation!
A West Coast Premiere, Student Matinees & More at Seattle Rep This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

Welcome to 2023! Seattle Rep is dedicated to putting theater at the heart of public life. This year, look forward to five more plays as part of the 2022/23 season, starting with the best-selling-novel-turned-stage-adaptation, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter opening with previews on January 13, 2023.

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