Our Story

Taproot Theatre Company was founded in 1976 by six friends, five of them graduates from Seattle Pacific University. From its humble beginnings as a touring group, the company has now become one of Seattle’s largest mid-size theatre companies. Today, Taproot Theatre serves over 150,000 people annually throughout the Pacific Northwest with a full Mainstage season, touring programs and Acting Studio.

Mission Statement
Taproot Theatre exists to create theatre that explores the beauty and questions of life while providing hope to our search for meaning.

Values Statements

• We value faith.
• We respect people.
• We celebrate theatre.