May 31 – June 23, 2024 | Join “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Winner Jinkx Monsoon and musical virtuoso Major Scales for one last extravaganza at the end of the world.
In This Program
- About the Show
- For Our Patrons
- The Artists
- One Last Interview at the End of the World
- Be Part of the Transformation
- Print Edition
- More About Seattle Rep
From the Artistic Director
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the final production of Seattle Rep’s 2023/24 Season! We’re ending this spring on a high note (or maybe several high notes) with the return of two hilarious local legends: Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales. These two multitalented entertainers most recently graced the Seattle Rep stage in 2015, and we are thrilled to welcome them back with Together Again, Again!
You might know Jinkx Monsoon from her sprawling resume, which includes winning “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (twice!), appearing in the latest incarnation of the “Doctor Who” franchise, and record-breaking appearances on Broadway in Chicago and in Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors. Her partner in crime, Major Scales, is also a Seattle icon and musical powerhouse who has been seen on stages around the Sound, all over the country, and across the world. Though this duo has achieved international success, their story starts here in Seattle. Meeting while they were both students at Cornish College of the Arts, Jinkx and Major hit it off and became close collaborators. This artistic partnership, which was nourished by Seattle’s thriving theater and drag scenes, has taken them worldwide (including the U.K., where Together Again, Again! premiered and toured). And now, they’re bringing their signature blend of comedy, music, and pure entertainment back home where it all started, with some new, updated jokes and references for hometown audiences.
Together Again, Again! is an ode to long-term partnership and collaboration. Set over 40 years in the future, the show imagines Jinkx and Major as aging, feuding stars reuniting for one last performance under circumstances I won’t spoil mentioning here. Through song and story, these two washed-up entertainers relive their glory days and remind themselves and us of the simple power of being together again (again). It’s a sneakily profound message for us all to hear, as we wrestle with what it means to be together—in a theater space and in society—following our collective experience of the last four years. And there’s something so right about this show taking over the Bagley Wright stage during Pride Month, celebrating queer expression, history, survival, abundance, and joy. We’re grateful to Jinkx and Major for sharing their talents and their stories with us, and for inviting us to the party.
Like Passengers and Islander earlier this season, Seattle Rep is proud to share a wide range of performance forms with Puget Sound audiences. It’s core to our vision of theater at the heart of public life. With Together Again, Again! we’re thrilled to present cabaret performance and drag at its very best, informed by the rich traditions of queer art in this region, and created by two artists who name this place as one of their homes.
I hope you will join us in celebrating all the excellent artists like Jinkx and Major who have made Seattle Rep what it is by considering an end-of-season donation. Find information about how to give. And now’s the time to subscribe to our 2024/25 Season, featuring even more local talent in shows built right here at Seattle Rep.
Thank you for being here and for supporting theater at the heart of public life. I leave you in the capable and glitzy hands of two of our region’s most seasoned performers. Have an amazing time, and I can’t wait to welcome you back to the theater this fall for a new season!
All my best,
Dámaso Rodríguez
Artistic Director
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Dámaso Rodríguez | MANAGING DIRECTOR Jeffrey Herrmann
Created by Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales
Original music by Major Scales
Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
CONTENT ADVISORY
Strong language
CREATIVE
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Robert J. Aguilar
SOUND DESIGNER
Matt Starritt
STAGE MANAGER
Shay Trusty*
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Jessamyn Bateman-Iino
STARRING
Jinkx Monsoon
and
Major Scales
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
PRODUCING PARTNERS
Sandy McDade
PRODUCTION SPONSOR
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Northbound
SEASON SPONSOR
May 31 – June 23, 2024
For Our Patrons
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Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life.
Values
Artistic Vitality
Sustainability
Generous and Inclusive Practices
Code of Conduct
Seattle Rep is committed to being a racially, culturally, and socially just organization. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work we do, and uphold a safe environment wherein all people are welcome to our space and are treated with respect and dignity. It is our expectation that all patrons and those affiliated with Seattle Rep will align with this code of conduct and we reserve the right to relocate or remove any person from our theater who disregards this expectation.
Land Acknowledgment
Seattle Rep acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the Coast Salish people. We honor with gratitude the land itself and its innumerable stewards, past and present. We recognize Washington’s tribal nations, all of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott, and the urban Native communities who continue to live and thrive in this space. This acknowledgment does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, but serves as a first step in honoring the land we are on and the people and cultures it has nurtured.
COVID Safety
Seattle Rep’s COVID protocols will continue to evolve to best serve the needs of our community. View full safety protocols.
Emergencies
In an evacuation, wait for an announcement for further instructions. Ushers will be available for assistance. Familiarize yourself with the exit route nearest your seat.
Firearms & Smoking
Firearms are not allowed in any part of the building. Smoking is not allowed in the building or within 25 feet of any entrance.
Accessibility
Seattle Rep is committed to accessibility for all and will work with patrons to accommodate requests. We offer a variety of options to help make our performances accessible.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES: We offer select English and Spanish Open Captioned, Audio Described, ASL-Interpreted, Sensory-Friendly, and mask-required performances. Find dates here or contact the Patron Services Office for more information.
HEARING LOOP: Seattle Rep is equipped with hearing loops that transmit sound directly to t-coil enabled hearing devices. There are also receivers and headphones available to borrow at Coat Check. Look for the Hearing Loop signs which indicate coverage at performances, ticket windows, concierge, and concessions.
WHEELCHAIR SPACES, WIDER SEATS (BAGLEY), TRANSFER SEATS, AND ADDITIONAL SEATING OPTIONS: Please see an Usher or House Manager to see what accessible seating options are available for your performance.
SENSORY GUIDES & KITS: Scene-by-scene guides of the sensory impact of this show and kits containing headphones, fidgets, sunglasses, and communication cards are available at Coat Check.
LARGE PRINT & BRAILLE PROGRAMS: Available at Coat Check.
ALL GENDER RESTROOMS are located on the second floor of the Leo K. Theater and a single-stall restroom is located near the Bagley Wright Theater restrooms on the first floor.
WELLNESS ROOM is located near the Bagley Wright Theater restrooms on the first floor.
Contact Us
PATRON SERVICES OFFICE
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ADMINISTRATIVE
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ADDRESS
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The Artists
Jinkx Monsoon
Co-Creator, Performer
Jinkx Monsoon is a two-time “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner, award-winning actor, and recording artist who got her start in the Seattle drag and theater scenes. She made her highly anticipated Broadway debut in 2023 as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago, breaking box office records during an extended 10-week run. In Spring 2024, she was cast as Audrey in the hit Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors opposite Corbin Bleu. She’s made her “Doctor Who” debut as the powerful musical villain Maestro (streaming on Disney+) and is set to make her Carnegie Hall debut in 2025 with her own headlining concert spectacular. Jinkx has toured the world performing original cabaret shows with Major Scales, including the hit Off-Broadway sensation The Vaudevillians. Her accolades include a Gregory Award for her portrayal of Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a MAC Award for her original show The Ginger Snapped, and most recently the Best Live Theater Award for The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at the 2024 Queerties.
Major Scales
Co-Creator, Original Music, Performer
Major Scales is a musician, writer, and performer based in Seattle who has written everything from award-winning shows on the East Coast to music for amateur adult films on the West. He created his long-touring musical comedy The Vaudevillians with stage partner Jinkx Monsoon, with whom he continues to regularly tour original cabaret work. He has written original music for The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, in both its yearly touring version and the Hulu television special. Major just finished touring the U.S. and Canada with Jinkx in their concert show Everything at Stake. He helped create the radio play/podcast WQUR: Queer Quarantine Radio along with Peaches Christ and BenDeLaCreme; those episodes, as well as his albums released with Jinkx, can currently be found streaming online. He also performs locally in the annual holiday show, Scott Shoemaker’s War On Christmas at Theatre Off Jackson. Major thanks his mom, Mike, Pat and Dennis, and Eric for helping him get to where he is today. @themajorscales
Creative
Robert J. Aguilar
Lighting Designer
Designs for Seattle Rep: Fat Ham, Lydia and the Troll, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, Indecent, In the Heights, MAC BETH, I Am My Own Wife, Lizard Boy, and others. Regional credits include Portland Center Stage, ACT, The 5th Avenue Theatre, The Old Globe, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Intiman Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Milwaukee Rep, and Village Theatre. Film: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special, Potato Dreams of America. Robert is the Lighting Director at Seattle Rep and a member of USA829. robertjaguilar.com
Matt Starritt
Sound Designer
Matt (he/him) is a Seattle-based freelance sound designer for theater and dance. In Seattle, he has designed for ACT, Seattle Rep, Intiman Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, ArtsWest, Cherdonna Shinatra, Kitten N' Lou, and Intiman Theatre. Nationally, he has designed for Alley Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theater, The Old Globe, South Coast Repertory, Preston Singletary, and the Under the Radar Festival at The Public Theater. He is the sound supervisor for the University of Washington’s Meany Center for the Performing Arts and was a founding member of Washington Ensemble Theatre.
Shay Trusty
Stage Manager
Shay Trusty (they/them) is excited to be back at Seattle Rep! Select stage management credits include Little Women, The Tempest, How I Learned What I Learned, As You Like It, Tiny Beautiful Things, A Doll’s House Part 2, and In the Heights (Seattle Rep); Romeo and Juliet (Seattle Shakespeare Company); Sense and Sensibility, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, and The Book Club Play (Village Theatre); The Dina Martina Christmas Show and A Christmas Carol (ACT Theatre). Shay was also the Production Stage Manager for BenDaLaCreme's Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor. Much love to Ben and LC!
Jessamyn Bateman-Iino
Production Assistant
Jessamyn Bateman-Iino (they/them) is a Seattle-area props designer and stage manager. Past favorite shows include Cabaret (Reboot Theatre Company) and Blood Countess (MAP Theatre). They also make cute and creepy crafts, which can be found at mutinyhall.com.
Additional Staff
Casey Price
Lighting Programmer
Special Thanks
Dina Martina
ACT Theatre
For Seattle Rep
Dámaso Rodríguez
Artistic Director
Dámaso Rodríguez is a director of new and classic plays with over 100 credits at theaters across the country. Most recently, he concluded a nine-year tenure as Artistic Director of Artists Rep in Portland, Oregon. In prior years, he co-founded L.A.’s Furious Theatre and served as Associate Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse. He is a recipient of awards from LA Drama Critics Circle, Back Stage, and the NAACP. Dámaso serves on the Directors Council of the Drama League and the Latinx Theatre Commons Steering Committee, and is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
Jeffrey Herrmann
Managing Director
In May 2014, Jeffrey Herrmann was appointed as the fifth Managing Director in Seattle Rep’s history. Prior to his arrival in Seattle, Jeff served as Managing Director of Washington D.C.’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Producing Director at Perseverance Theatre in Juneau, AK. Jeff started his career in arts administration with the Albany Berkshire Ballet in Pittsfield, MA. Born in upstate NY and raised in West Hartford, CT, Jeff received his B.A. in English at Vassar College and his M.F.A. in Theatre Management at the Yale School of Drama.
Seattle Rep
Seattle Rep puts theater at the heart of public life. Founded in 1963 and winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep is currently led by Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez and Managing Director Jeffrey Herrmann. Over a season and throughout the year, Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of the Pacific Northwest.
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One Last Interview at the End of the World
with Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales
Editor’s Note: While we spoke to both Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales for this interview, the two are currently not on speaking terms, so questions were asked separately and melded together to create this piece. We at Seattle Rep sincerely hope the reunion performance you are about to see acts as a bridge between these two incredibly talented yet estranged artists.
We are almost halfway through the year 2065. What have been your greatest accomplishments this year so far? What do you hope may happen before this year is up?
Jinkx Monsoon: Well, I’m busy as always, darling. As you no doubt know, I just finished my latest gripping dramatic work for the screen: a series of commercials for Glo-Plait, the radiation-based weight-loss yogurt of the future. At my age, the biggest accomplishments are whatever keep my blood and various other fluids working through my veins for another day. How I do that, however, is between me and my doctor.
Major Scales: This year I wrote a jingle for a cutting-edge brand of cat food; is it food for cats, or food made of cats? You'll have to listen to the jingle to know! Otherwise, I’ve just been doing what I can to earn enough NFTs to pay the rent. Why? Do you need any work done? Anything…?
You have been estranged from your musical writing and performance partner for years now. What do you see as the biggest challenge coming back together for one last reunion show?
Major: Oh, what could go wrong? I love Jinkx. The audience loves Jinkx. And Jinkx loves Jinkx. Between the three of us, it should be a ball. But if she goes out of key on a single song, I swear I'll take that warbling little peacock by her waddle and... [Editor's Note: Mr. Scales trailed off incoherently for several minutes following this response.]
Jinkx: Oh, there will be no challenges on my end, I assure you. I’ve remained the consummate talented, beautiful, humble professional. I can only hope that that one [referring to Mr. Scales] still knows how to keep his wormy fingers working that electric piano, or so help me I’ll grab that twiggy little balding so-and-so by his tuning fork and… [Editor’s Note: Ms. Monsoon fell asleep immediately after these words.]
We last saw you on stage at Seattle Rep in 2015. With it now being 2065, what do you see as the biggest changes that have occurred in the world over the past 50 years?
Jinkx: Well, I didn’t see the Pacific Northwest seceding from the United States and becoming the Republic of Portlandia, so that was a big one. Also, it looks like the Theater got new seats, so that’s nice, isn’t it?
Major: What I’d like to know is, when did everyone these days get so woke? And by that, I mean how do they stay awake? Because for the life of me, I’ve been having trouble lately.
Is there anything you hope to accomplish before the encroaching and inevitable end of the world?
Jinkx: I'm hoping to finally get an Egot. That’s a Venusian mink which is incredibly rare but makes a lovely fur coat.
Major: I’d like to make my mark on the universe, to at long last create a work of art or produce an accomplishment which I can go to the grave knowing was meaningful, or provided some amount of grace, above eking out this miserable existence of just “getting by.” Also, I owe money to some pretty bad people. I should get on that.
Is there anything else you would like our audiences to know?
Major: I'm only appearing onstage with this harridan once again through financial hardship and contractual obligation. That being said, enjoy the show!
Jinkx: I’d like my audience to know that I love them. I see them, I hear them, I smell them… Thank you for recognizing talent when it smacks you in the face, which is what I plan to do to all of you during the show. Amuse-toi bien!
Disclaimer: This interview is intended to be tongue in cheek. Jinkx and Major’s relationship is totally fine, and Seattle Rep does not claim to know the future.
Major Scales and Jinkx Monsoon in Unwrapped (2015). Photo by Nate Watters.
Be Part of the Transformation
ACT I of the Campaign for Seattle Rep
You may have noticed some changes at Seattle Rep over the past five years. Through Act I of the Campaign for Seattle Rep, we’re nearing our goal of investing $20.2M in programming and facility updates to better serve and welcome our entire community.
Now the end of this massive effort is in sight as Seattle Rep caps off the transformation of our Nancy Delaney Alvord Lobby in Summer 2024. We will replace our grand staircase with a streamlined design that opens up our space while adding more lobby seating to encourage comfort and conversation—essential to any vibrant artistic hub. But to bring this vision to life, we need your help!
Now through June 30, all donations to our Act I Campaign will be matched three-to-one thanks to the generosity of the Behnen/Hornsby Family! Make a contribution in any amount and quadruple your impact.
Help Seattle Rep complete our transformation by getting your Act I Campaign gift matched three-to-one today!
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