Unexpected Productions Is Using Improv Skills To Combat Zoom Fatigue
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2020
Businesses are starting to struggle with Zoom fatigue. Unexpected Productions, which has been teaching improv skills team building classes for over 30 years has pivoted to assisting teams in creating productive, but entertaining meetings on Zoom, Google Hangouts and Microsoft's Teams.
Tacoma Art Museum Receives BENAROYA COLLECTION
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 14, 2016
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) announced today that Becky Benaroya has bequeathed the collection that she and her late husband Jack Benaroya carefully assembled during their 70 years of marriage. The collection of 225 works includes Northwestern and international studio art glass along with important paintings and sculptures by renowned regional artists. The gift, announced on Mrs. Benaroya's 93rd birthday, includes a contribution for the construction of a new 7,390 square-foot gallery addition in which to present the collection, an endowment fund for its care, and funds for a dedicated curator. The contribution to support the gift totals nearly $14 million. TAM's expanding collection further establishes the Pacific Northwest as the nation's art glass epicenter.
Seattle Rep Sets June 2nd Memorial for Artistic Director Jerry Manning
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2014
A memorial service has been set to celebrate the life of Seattle Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Jerry Manning, who died at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on Apr. 30 due to complications from surgery for a congenital heart defect. An all-around theatre practitioner, Jerry was a beloved leader, director, producer, mentor and friend. Well-regarded by his peers, he was known for his biting sense of humor, irascible spirit, and sharp mind. He was 58.
NPP and Expedia Partnership Set for Take Off
by Robert Diamond - Aug 27, 2013
SEATTLE, WA - National Purchasing Partners (NPP) and Expedia, Inc.'s namesake brand, Expedia.com, agreed to a partnership that offers members exclusive savings over and above Expedia's industry leading prices. The new partnership pairs the nation's top online travel company with the country's fastest growing group purchasing organization (GPO).
Unexpected Productions Hosts 30 HOUR IMPROVATHON FOR 30 YEARS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013
30 HOUR IMPROVATHON FOR 30 YEARS! From 6pm Today to midnight Saturday, Unexpected Productions hosts an improv mega-show! Come celebrate 30 years by laughing. We will have 30 hours of improv. See different styles and show all created by your suggestions.