Lakewood Playhouse

Mission Statement:

Lakewood Playhouse, the cultural heart of our diverse community, creates engaging and entertaining theatre celebrating the human experience through the stories [that] we tell.

History:

Lakewood Playhouse was founded in 1938. They currently have a 180-seat theatre in the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, at the Lakewood Towne Center.

As the Lakewood Playhouse approaches its 75th Season (2013-2014) it is about to present its 74th Season of Plays which includes: Sherlock's Last Case, William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, the Youth Theatre Department's Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Children's Hour, The Woman In Black, The Rainmaker and The Importance Of Being Earnest.

The Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse was Marcus Walker (2001-2011) and is currently John Munn. Our Administrative Staff Includes: Business Director Karen Christensen, Education Director Jefri Peters, Community Development Coordinator James Venturini, Technical Director Larry Hagerman, Master Electrician Alex Smith, Box Office Manager Wendy Huber and Production Manager Hally Phillips.