NW New Works returns by popular demand to showcase the most daring, cutting-edge performances in our region once again!
Since 1983, this festival has been a touchstone for contemporary artists across performance disciplines, providing a vital platform for experimentation and cross-pollination and celebrating the dynamic arts community of the Pacific Northwest.
Studio Theater
Laura Luna Castillo (Seattle, WA)
Sonam Tshedzom Tingkhye (Seattle, WA)
BLUE SCREEN (Seattle, WA)
Soeine Bac (Vancouver, BC)
Merrill Wright Theater
Akoiya Harris (Seattle, WA)
maximiliano (Portland, OR) *
ILVS STRAUSS (Seattle, WA)
Amaya Zhané (Seattle, WA)
Curated by Kemi Adeyemi, Roya Amirsoleymani, and Fox Whitney, these eight artists were selected from more than 85 highly competitive proposals we received in Fall 2024. The curators focused on artists with compelling visions and innovative creative practices that enrich the fabric of Northwest performance. We owe them immense gratitude for their time, vision, and dedication to this process.
The return of NWNW is made possible through generous support by the Raynier Foundation, John C. Robinson, and Norie Sato & Ralph Berry.
*maximiliano is unable to join us at the festival due to personal reasons. We encourage everyone to follow their work on Instagram or their website, and we hope to welcome them to our stage in the future.
In the Press
“A bold and beloved Seattle performance festival returns” by Brangien Davis for Cascade PBS | June 12, 2025
“Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle“ by Sarah Stackhouse for Seattle Magazine | June 12, 2025
“5 can’t-miss Seattle theater shows and festivals in June“ by Gemma Wilson for the Seattle Times | June 9, 2025
“Pleasure, Power, Disobedience, and Ritual” by Megan Kiskaddon for Public Display Art | April 10, 2025
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