Tricks, treats, and laughs: We have Halloween performances and comedies to balance out the spooky week
We’ve got a lineup of Halloween performances, an interview from “Primary Trust” director, and videos to dive deeper into this week’s theatre.
In an exclusive interview, director Kaytlin McIntyre shares her insights on Primary Trust, a heartfelt and unexpectedly humorous play that’s capturing the attention of audiences nationwide. From its exploration of loneliness and resilience to the subtle magic in Eboni Booth’s writing, McIntyre dives into why this story feels so timely and relatable—and what she hopes it will inspire in those who experience it at Seattle Rep...
Seattle Rep: Primary Trust is on its way to becoming one of the most popular plays of the year at regional theaters across the country. Why do you think the play and its themes resonate so deeply with audiences right now?
Kaytlin McIntyre: Primary Trust is about a man who must face his fears and embrace change, even when the future seems uncertain. While Eboni Booth started writing this play before COVID, it touches on so many emotions that we recognize from a global pandemic—isolation, anxiety, and the coping mechanisms we develop to just get through the day. So, I think audiences connect with it because it feels recognizable and deals with big, complicated themes but in a subtle, surprising, and humorous way. I often describe it as a “comedy about loneliness.”
On the Stage
If your pumpkins have already been carved, your decorations are placed, and your costumes are ready, then we’ve got your next Halloween activity all set. From dance to theatre to cabaret, this week it’s all about spooky season.
Primary Trust
Theatre | Seattle Rep
Now – November 24 | Tickets
Kenneth has lived his entire life in the same small town. Every day he works at the bookstore, then shares happy hour Mai Tais with his best friend. And so what if his best friend is imaginary? Every day is the same, just the way Kenneth likes it—until he is laid off and his world is turned upside down.
More Events
- Hotel Gatsby — A BeautyBoiz Macabre Creation | Intiman Theatre | October 31 – November 2
- Haunted Theatre | Tacoma City Ballet | Now – October 27
- This is Halloween | Can Can at the Triple Door | Now – November 2
- Dracula | Tacoma Arts Live | Now – November 3
Next Line
We’ve gathered an exciting selection of behind-the-scenes videos to give you an insider’s look at the performances lighting up Seattle’s stages.
- The Round Table hits the news: Harter Clingman, who plays Arthur in Village Theatre’s Camelot, performs “How to Handle a Woman” on New Day Northwest.
- Step into the world of Tennessee Rising as playwright and actor Jacob Storms pulls back the curtain on his one-man show. In this exclusive interview, Storms offers an intimate glimpse into the early life of Tennessee Williams, setting the stage for a captivating performance at Intiman Theatre’s Cabaret.
- Mrs. Loman is really and truly leaving. It’s the last weekend for you to catch Mrs. Loman is Leaving at ACT Theatre. Get a sense of this backstage comedy with the new trailer.
