NW New Works Festival 2018
June 8–17, 2018
Since 1983, the NW New Works Festival (NWNW) has been a platform for artists from all performance disciplines and a space to celebrate the dynamic arts community of the Pacific NW.
Season
17/18 Season
Past Events
Nw New Works Festival 2018
Weekend 1
June 8–10, 2018
Welcome to Weekend 1 of the 2018 NW New Works Festival! Since 1983, NWNW has celebrated the dynamic arts community of the Pacific NW and served as a platform for new art from a wide range of performance disciplines.
Spectacle Spectacular 13: NEW AGE
May 24, 2018
Spectacle Spectacular features a thematic cocktail reception, 3-course dinner and entertainment, and a paddle-raise to support OtB's programming, facility or infrastructure.
Kaneza Schaal & Cornell Alston
Jack &
May 11–13, 2018
THEATER | NEW YORK Thu, May 10–Fri, May 11 at 8 pm Sat, May 12–Sun, May 13 at 5 pm
Dani Tirrell
Black Bois
April 28–29, 2018
DANCE | SEATTLE Thu, Apr 26–Sat, Apr 28 at 8 pm Sun, Apr 29 at 5 pm
Frank Boyd & Libby King
Patti & The Kid
April 14–15, 2018
THEATER | SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE Thu, Apr 12–Sat, Apr 14 at 8 pm Sun, Apr 15 at 5 pm
Alice Gosti
Material Deviance in Contemporary American Culture
March 31 – April 1, 2018
DANCE | SEATTLE Thu, Mar 29–Sat, Mar 31 at 8 pm Sun, Apr 1 at 5 pm
Alice Gosti
Community Ritual
March 25, 2018
Be part of the show: a community ritual release of emotionally entangled objects Mar 25, 2-5 pm FREE and open to the public
Open Studio #38
March 24, 2018
Please note: Seating in the Studio Theater is limited; please RSVP here (for free) to reserve a seat. Any unclaimed reservations will be opened to the general public starting at 3:20 pm. Suggested donation at the door: $5
Bebe Miller Company
In a Rhythm
March 17–18, 2018
DANCE | OHIO Thu, Mar 15–Sat, Mar 17 at 8 pm Sun, Mar 18 at 5 pm
Open Studio #37
March 10, 2018
Sierra Hendrix & Fenja Frances (movement) Elizabeth Schiffler and Erin Lynch (poetry/puppetry) CarliAnn Forthun (dance) Sassy Fras (music)
Evan Flory-Barnes
On Loving the Muse and Family
March 3–4, 2018
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE/MUSIC | SEATTLE Thu, Mar 1–Sat, Mar 3 at 8 pm Sun, Mar 4 at 5 pm
Open Studio #36
February 24, 2018
Mayme O’Toole (Performance) Taryn McGovern (Dance) Kristina Dillard (Dance) Janine Renee Cunningham (Performance)
Before Tim Smith-Stewart | Jeffrey Azvedo
STUDIO SUPPER | Ba Culbert of Tilikum Place Café
February 23, 2018
Join us on the opening night of Tim Smith-Stewart | Jeffrey Azevedo's Awaiting Oblivion – Temporary Solutions for surviving the dystopian future we find ourselves within at present for a meal created by chef Ba Culbert of Tilikum Place Café
Open Studio #35
February 10, 2018
Syniva Whitney (Performance) Sara Parker (Dance | Portland) Megan Ess (Dance)
Tamara Saulwick
Endings
February 3–4, 2018
THEATER/MUSIC | AUSTRALIA Thu, Feb 1–Sat, Feb 3 at 8 pm Sun, Feb 4 at 5 pm
Forced Entertainment
Real Magic
January 18–20, 2018
Running time: 85 minutes Named one of the Top 10 performances in theater for 2017 by The Guardian.
Open Studio #34
January 13, 2018
Liz Houlton (Dance) Vanessa Goodman/Action at a Distance (Dance | Vancouver, BC) Marissa Niederhauser (Performance | Seattle/Berlin)
Before Tiago Rodrigues | Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
STUDIO SUPPER | Michal Gola of Gola's Kitchen, Madres Kitchen
January 12, 2018
Join us on the opening night of Tiago Rodrigues | Teatro Nacional D. Maria II's By Heart for a meal created by chef Michal Gola of Gola's Kitchen and Madres Kitchen.
Open Studio #33
December 16, 2017
Sadiqua Iman (Spoken word/Movement) Noelle Chun (Dance) Eli Steffen (Performance) Tatiana Pavela & Taigé Lauren (Performance)
Kate Wallich + The YC
Dream Dances
December 9–10, 2017
DANCE | SEATTLE Thu, Dec 7–Sat, Dec 9 at 8 pm Sun, Dec 10 at 5 pm
Suite No. 2
Records, Pancakes & Bach
December 4, 2017
Brighen up your Sundays with a little help from JS Bach. Marimbist Erin Jorgensen plays all six of the famous cello suites, followed by a pancake breakfast/listening party in the OtB lobby. Proceeds will be split with the artist and OtB.
Phil Kline's
Unsilent Night
December 2, 2017
“Over the course of 45 minutes, chiming and chants bounce off walls and windows transforming the coldest urban area with the warmth of musical fellowship.” — NPR
Graham Reynolds + Shawn Sides + Lagartijas Tiradas Al Sol
Pancho Villa From A Safe Distance
November 16–19, 2017
THEATER / OPERA / MUSIC | TEXAS / MEXICO RUN TIME: 1 hr. 15 min. Sung in Spanish and English with supertitles for both
Open Studio #27
October 29, 2017
Lobby and seating opens half hour before showtime. More about Open Studio | Apply for Open Studio
Open Studio #32
October 21, 2017
Warren Woo (Dance) Allie Hankins (Performance | Portland) Rainbow Fletcher (Dance) Jake Simonds (Theater | Portland) Smitty Buckler (Performance Art)
Before zoe | juniper
STUDIO SUPPER | Monica Dimas of Neon Taco, Sunset Fried Chicken
October 20, 2017
Join us on the opening night of zoe | juniper's Clear and Sweet for a meal created by chef Monica Dimas of Neon Taco and Sunset Fried Chicken.
Jody Kuehner/Cherdonna Shinatra
Kissing Like Babies: Part III of one great, bright, brittle alltogetherness
October 12–15, 2017
Explore the infantilization of the feminine. Embroil in the conundrum of being. Gape at the amazing circumstances within which we exist.
Belarus Free Theatre
Burning Doors
September 28 – October 1, 2017
Where do you belong when your government suppresses your basic right to expression? What do you do when the state imprisons you for making art? How would you survive one of the most brutal prison systems in the world?
Before Verdensteatret
STUDIO SUPPER | Derek Bugge of 99 Park
September 22, 2017
Join us on the opening night of Verdensteatret's Bridge Over Mud for a meal created by chef Derek Bugge of 99 Park.
17/18 Season Celebration with Aesop Capitol Hill
July 18, 2017
Join us Tuesday, July 18, from 6-8 pm, at Aesop Capitol Hill (map it) to celebrate our new season! Learn about the artists in the 17/18 line-up and get to know more about our ongoing community programs.
Kate Wallich
Dance Church
July 11, 2017
Dance Church is an all-abilities movement class that offers a fun, nonexclusive approach to dancing.