What it takes for a local theater company to survive 50 years

For decades, the Seattle Children’s Theatre has introduced young people from all over King County to the joy and wonder of live theater.

You can take your little ones to their first play or musical like “Cat Kid Comic Club,” or maybe an interactive dance performance.

There’s a lot going on there each year. It’s part of what makes the Children’s Theatre such a beloved institution. The theater is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall.

Soundside talked with Managing Director Kevin Malgesini about what SCT has coming up this season, along with the steps they've taken to keep the theater strong for years to come.

Host Diana Opong also chats with Karan Hannan, Executive Director of the WA State Arts Commission, about the overall health of Seattle's theater ecosystem.

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GUESTS:

• Kevin Malgesini - Managing Director of Seattle Children's Theater
• Karen Hanan - Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Commission

RELATED LINKS:

• Seattle Children's Theatre
• ArtsWA
• Washington- National Endowment for the Arts