Seattle Experimental Theater is pleased to announce that we are now accepting submissions for our 2016 season. We are seeking submissions from experienced directors for both scripted and improvised productions.

Submission Instructions

All proposals begin with an email submission using this proposal form:
SET Proposal Form [DOC]

Once completed, email the form – along with your theatrical/directorial resume, and the script if relevant – to us at SeattleExperimental@gmail.com.

• Submissions will be accepted until 12:01 AM on June 1, 2015.
• Each submission will be reviewed by Seattle Experimental Theater staff.
• We will contact you if your proposal is selected for further consideration.
• The next step for selected proposals will be an interview in person or by phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the shows be produced? We are still finalizing our bookings for 2016, and expect that some of our choices will be influenced by the results of this search. However, SET has traditionally produced shows in January, May, and September/October, with occasional shows at other points within the year.
2. Where will the shows be produced? One of the benefits of being an independent theatre company is that we have the flexibility to pursue the right venues for each production. While our 2016 schedule is not finalized, our most successful venues have included Theatre Off Jackson, the Ballard Underground, the Jewel Box Theatre, and occasionally the Pocket Theatre.
3. Are directors or writers compensated?SET believes strongly in compensating artists for their work, and to that end each show compensates participants with a percentage of profits, with the percentage varying depending on each show’s number of participants and other factors.

About Seattle Experimental Theater

SET will celebrate the fourth anniversary of our debut production in June 2015. SET has been producing hit improvised plays since their inception, with a broad repetoire including “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, “The Doctor”, “The Wolf and the Witch”, “Wedding Horror Stories”, and “The Journal”. Their shows have appeared at myriad venues in Seattle, including Theatre Off Jackson, The Ballard Underground, The Jewel Box, Eclectic Theater, Redmond Acts Out! and the Emerald City ComicCon. SET has also hosted staged readings including “Two Gentleman of Lebowski” and continues to seek groundbreaking ideas, both improvised and scripted, for future development.