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October 2025 by Tyler Buckham
Incredible regional theater with a staff that cares deeply about putting on quality productions that broaden horizons. I've seen nearly ten plays here as of 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed each and every one.
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October 2025 by Erik Jensen
The play I saw was great! Awkward land acknowledgement before the show. Like…why even do it? It looks ridiculous. You’re not gonna give the land back LOL.
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August 2025 by N M
The best small theater in Seattle area imo. Proves you don’t need a fancy stage or a big cast to deliver a moving story. My best friend introduced me to them and we’ve been going to their plays several times a year.
The Effect was the best thing I’ve seen from ArtsWest. Athena was also fantastic!!!
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July 2025 by Gail Anderson
Love the intimacy of the small theater. My only complaint is that if you are sitting on the side it is hard to hear the actors, especially when they are situated on the opposite side of the stage or when their backs are to you. I wish they would invest in sound equipment.
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July 2024 by Alison Smith
Such a great community theater! I saw "Matt & Ben," and was so impressed with the playful staging and killer performances. Went back for "Clyde's" and had an equally amazing time. I love that they showcase more offbeat and contemporary shows here.
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July 2024 by Gerry MacCamy
Not theater related but the staff helped me immeasurably. I biked to the Junction to catch a bus downtown for an important appointment. But I’d forgotten my bike lock key. Where to store my bike?! The staff let me put in the back lobby. Above and beyond the call—what great neighbors to bail me out in a tough spot.
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January 2024 by Haleh Nekoorad Long
Best place to buy gifts!
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January 2024 by Dean Wiley
There isn't a bad seat in the house!
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December 2023 by Mike F
Loved "Snowed In".
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October 2023 by Jacques I.
I had so much fun checking out a play here at ArtsWest and it reminded me how much we need the arts! I wanted to specifically see the Matt and Ben show and saw on a poster that it was being performed at ArtsWest, a venue I had never been to before. But what a treasure this was! Located in the Junction neighborhood in West Seattle, it's on the main drag where many of the businesses are, so street parking is your jam here. We came to see a show here on a Sunday afternoon and were told that when we came 15 minutes early, we could hang out or just show up right when the show is to start. It's nice to know that you don't have to be here early like at most places. It's not a huge space for performing arts, as it's on the smaller size. But that really just adds to its charm. I imagine that many people who visit here are frequent flyers, making this place much more of a gem. They do have a refreshments area right when you enter the building, where they serve alcohol, snacks and coffee and tea. The play was a lot of fun, lots of laughs from the crowd and even the actors, and since it's an intimate space, even if you sit furthest away from the stage, you'll easily be able to see the performance. I'd recommend getting tickets ahead of time for a show. When we came, every seat was taken. For the play we saw on a Sunday afternoon, in the front row in the center section, it was about $45, which you can purchase online. I'd be interested to see what future shows they have here as I'm so glad to have discovered this treasured community space.
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October 2023 by Sarah George
We saw Matt & Ben and the performance was stellar! In this 2 actor show, they had such a great rapport with each other, it was obvious they were enjoying themselves. I was talking and telling others about the show for days. The set was fun and it felt like the perfect size venue for this show.
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October 2023 by Sam Nortz
Wonderful little black-box theater.
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October 2023 by Whitney Moore
Had a phenomenal evening attending a production of “Matt & Ben” last week! We are so lucky to have such a consistently wonderful theater in West Seattle!
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October 2023 by Martin Shain
A wonderful community theater. West Seattle and nearby areas are incredibly fortunate to have ArtsWest. Go see a play. Perhaps 2. Perhaps 3. Or subscribe for the season. Please enjoy some drama (as if we haven’t enough in our lives…:-). You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll enjoy the immersive experience. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor… Build a memory. 5 Stars!
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October 2023 by Bob M.
We drove from Edmonds with a couple of friends to see Matt and Ben at ArtsWest-- and it was a worthwhile journey. I have never been to any of their productions before, but this was an absolute gem. The theater is intimate and even though we were in the top row left, we never missed any of the action on stage. The choice of plays was excellent as this Mindy Kaling script was as funny as you would expect from her. The actors did an outstanding job of bringing it to life. I'm looking forward to returning for a couple of offerings later this season. A great find.
