Want

Written by Barbara Lindsay
Directed by Maureen Hawkins

August 4-August 14, 2022
Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday @ 2 p.m.

Center Theatre @ The Armory Building, Seattle Center
305 Harrison St., Seattle WA 98109


When love is like a flame, what could possibly put it out?

The world premiere of a stirring play about the impact that poverty and jealousy can have on love.

Middle-aged couple Ruby and Early are happy in their new marriage (for starters, the sex is amazing!) Sure, they’re struggling with unemployment and numbingly dull manual labor, but they have each other and they’ve just moved into a new apartment. Then the next-door neighbor pays them a call…

content warning:

This show is recommended for ages 16 & up and includes adult language and explicit sexual imagery as well as depictions of violence and use of a knife.

Audience notes

  • Seating is general admission, and you may have fellow audience members seated close to you.

  • All patrons must be Fully Vaccinated and Wear a Mask in the theatre space at all times. ID's and Proof of Vaccinations will be checked at the door before entry.

  • All single ticket sales are final. Exchanges may be made for any date that has not sold out or for streaming performances which will be made available at the end of the run.

Cast Members

Ruby - Kathy Hsieh

Earl - Ronnie Hill

Janelle - Jennifer Faulkner

Creative Team

Scenic Design - Bella Rivera

Lighting Design - Carolina Johnson

Costume Design - Eliane Rodriguez

Sound Design - Alison Kozar

Properties Design - Britta Baer-Simon

Scenic Design and Carpentry Intern - Kevyn Jordan-McKind

Producer/COVID Safety Officer - Rebecca O’Neil

Playwright - Barbara Lindsay

Director - Maureen Hawkins

Intimacy Direction - Jess K. Smith

Fight Choreography - Morgan Grody

Stage Manager - Alison Kozar

Assistant Stage Manager - Britta Baer-Simon

Photography - Kirk Hostetter


Cast

Creative Team

Rehearsal and Performance Photos - 2021 Zoom Reading