About Us

Based in Issaquah, WA, with operations in Everett, WA, Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest. Producing entertaining, quality productions since 1979, Village Theatre has grown into one of the region’s best-attended theatres. Through its Village Originals program, Village Theatre is nationally recognized for its contribution to the development of new musicals, having supported the creation of over 180 new works to date. Village Theatre also takes pride in nurturing tomorrow’s audiences through its Youth Education programs.

Our Mission

To be a regionally recognized and nationally influential center of excellence in family theatre:

       To promote a season of top quality productions

       To commission and produce new musicals that achieve national exposure

       To train young people in theatre skills for career opportunities and enriched lives

       To develop a broad-based appreciation for live theatre

       To promote positive values through art

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that we are on the Indigenous Land of Coast Salish peoples who have reserved treaty rights to this land, in Issaquah specifically the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (sdukʷalbixʷ) and in Everett including the Stillaguamish (stuləgʷabš), Snohomish (sduhubš), Tulalip Tribes (dxʷlilap) and Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (sdukʷalbixʷ). We thank these caretakers of this land who have lived, and continue to live, here since time immemorial.

Why we participate in this practice:

Dating back centuries, a land acknowledgement is a traditional practice among many Indigenous nations and communities where community leaders acknowledge the land they are occupying. Village Theatre has chosen to include this practice as part of our events, gatherings, rehearsals, and performances as an expression of respect, gratitude, and appreciation to those on whose traditional territory we reside. Acknowledgment is a simple first step towards resisting the erasure of Indigenous histories. As an organization, we seek to build mindfulness of our present participation in ongoing colonialism. The more we know of each other’s stories, the more we will understand and learn. In sharing this acknowledgement with our audiences, we hope to offer an opportunity to reflect on our region’s history and provide a point of access for those who wish to support or get involved with local Indigenous groups.

Indigenous Groups Whose Land We Occupy:

• Snoqualmie Tribes – https://snoqualmietribe.us/
• Stillaguamish Tribes – https://www.stillaguamish.com/
• Tulalip Tribes – https://www.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/
• Snohomish Tribes – https://snohomishtribe.org/

Find the tribal land that you inhabit at www.native-land.ca or www.washingtontribes.org.
To learn more, take action, or donate, these are just some of the organizations doing important work that you can support:

• Washington State Tribal Directory – https://goia.wa.gov/tribal-directory
• Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement https://snoqualmietribe.us/snoqualmie-tribe-ancestral-lands-movement/
• United Indians of All Tribes Foundation – https://www.unitedindians.org/
• Hibulb Cultural Center – https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/
• Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theatre – https://www.redeaglesoaring.org/
• Potlatch Fund – https://www.potlatchfund.org/
• Real Rent Duwamish – https://www.realrentduwamish.org/