Full Circle is Charles Mee's topsy-turvy near-fairy tale-- a blast from the past, from days full of change and possibility.  Economies crashing, political landscapes imploding, and mothers abandoning their babies-- the turbulent days following the fall of the Berlin Wall set the scene for an uproarious tale that explores a world reimagined even as it crumbles. 

More than fifty students in Seattle Central College's drama department have come together to create this whirlwind of a production for our class, Drama 108. From co-directors Andrew Carroll and Dustin Prestridge; to designers Saoirse Levit, Ella Chang, Molly Edington, Lily McKnight, Grace Stelzer, Steph Guo, and Adrian Silva; to our technical theatre and social justice students; to our cast of (nearly) thousands-- we're all excited to share our vision of a world-turned-upside-down with you. 

Intiman Theatre and Seattle Central College have partnered to offer an Associate Arts degree program, emphasis in Technical Theatre for Social Justice (TTSJ), and applications are now live. Over the course of two years, you will work alongside Union professionals on Intiman’s mainstage productions, while studying equity and social justice at the college. As an associate degree direct transfer agreement (AA-DTA), you will be eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university if you so choose. 

Intiman Theatre has partnered with the Western Washington Theatrical Training Trust and representatives from the International Alliance of Stage Employees (IATSE) local 15, 488, and 887 unions to provide you with training, apprenticeships and skills necessary to apply to join the IATSE Union and begin working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

You will receive training in technical theatre and film elements including costumes and properties fabrication, stage lighting, electrics, projections, audio engineering, and scenic carpentry and painting, while studying topics such as contemporary moral problems, principles of environmental sustainability and applied social and cultural change.

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This partnership between Seattle Central and Intiman Theatre is a direct response to two pressing issues: the need to diversify the crew who staff productions behind the scenes and the need to create an accessible path to the industry, especially for people of color.

Upon completion, students will earn a AA-DTA and can directly apply for IATSE union membership and enter the industry or transfer to a four-year program.

About Intiman Theatre

Intiman Theatre is a professional theater company in Seattle, Washington that was founded in 1972. Intiman won the 2006 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, the 2018 Gregory Award for Outstanding Musical and a 2019 Mayor's Award.

Intiman Theatre produces work that is surprising, relevant and encourages conversation, activism and a personal connection between the theatre and its audiences. Intiman supports diverse voices and unique collaborations that allow audiences to experience worlds that are different from their own, and then make a connection back to themselves through dialogue both at the theatre and in the community. In all of its activities, Intiman remains dedicated to making well-crafted work that speaks to our times. For more information, go to: https://www.intiman.org