about us
Mission Statement
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community by creating high quality theatre featuring diverse voices and stories that inspire our audience.
Who We Are
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre was founded in 1998 by the late Peg Phillips, best known as Ruth-Ann Miller on the TV series “Northern Exposure.” Peg’s dream was to bring quality live theatre that would appeal to audiences from across the Puget Sound region.
The theatre’s first production was “I Hate Hamlet.” Since then, we have performed such shows as Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Robert Harley’s “Steel Magnolias,” Beth Henley’s “Crimes of the Heart,” Joe DiPietro’s “The Last Romance,” and Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor.” During the pandemic, we produced three online shows, including Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Who We Are
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre was founded in 1998 by the late Peg Phillips, best known as Ruth-Ann Miller on the TV series “Northern Exposure.” Peg’s dream was to bring quality live theatre that would appeal to audiences from across the Puget Sound region.
The theatre’s first production was “I Hate Hamlet.” Since then, we have performed such shows as Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Robert Harley’s “Steel Magnolias,” Beth Henley’s “Crimes of the Heart,” Joe DiPietro’s “The Last Romance,” and Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor.” During the pandemic, we produced three online shows, including Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Antiracism Statement
At Woodinville Repertory Theatre, we believe that racism and all forms of discrimination have no place in our society. We recognize that systemic racism has permeated every aspect of our culture and has caused deep harm to communities of color. We are committed to actively challenging and dismantling racism in all its forms, both within our organization and in the broader community.
As a theater company, we recognize that storytelling is a powerful tool for promoting empathy, understanding, and social change. We strive to use our platform to amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists, and to actively seek out and produce works that reflect diverse experiences and perspectives.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or ability. We will actively work to build a community that celebrates diversity, fosters understanding, and promotes justice.
We recognize that this work is ongoing and that we must continually educate ourselves and our audience on issues of racial justice. We invite open and honest dialogue and commit to actively listening to and learning from the experiences of BIPOC individuals and communities.
Together, we can build a more equitable and just society that celebrates the richness of human diversity.
Board of Directors
Charley Blaine
Chair
Charley Blaine joined the Woodinville Repertory Theatre board in 2010 and has been board chair since 2021. During that time, he has worked on building and painting sets, taking tickets, concessions, marketing and publicity. The last includes editing the Rep’s programs. He also has been trying to uncrack the gordian knot of helping the Rep find a permanent home. He has lived in Woodinville since 2000. A journalist by trade, he has worked on USA Today, MSN Money, Investing.com and newspapers in Buffalo, N.Y., Ashland, Ore., and Boise, Id.
Amanda Beckwith
Vice Chair
Amanda has been part of the filming industry since 2007.
She has experience as a camera operator, production assistant, script supervisor, location manager, casting associate, assistant director, and assistant producer on a feature film. Amanda was the producer, assistant director and co-screenplay writer of a short film that won a first place Platinum Remi award at Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival. Amanda has joined the Woodinville Repertory Theatre as a board member and is excited to use her filming experience in the theatre.
Juli Bacon
Managing Director / Treasurer
Juli Bacon, Treasurer, joined the board in 2019 and is excited to get back to her theatre roots. Bacon majored in theatre with an emphasis on acting and directing and worked in theatre in the Puget Sound area but took a break to build her businesses and raise two kids. Juli is the sole owner of JB Consulting Systems, LLC and Bacon Building and Maintenance, LLC, is a partner in her joint venture, JJ BizWorks and a minority owner in Routec Industries, LLC.
Driven by a competitive nature and a desire to affect change, Bacon works to achieve results and has a passion for helping small businesses succeed. Bacon leveraged her theatre skills to become a nationally recognized speaker. Bacon’s team assists their clients in overcoming the challenges of workforce development, human resources and business. Juli is excited to blend her love of theatre and business to work with WRT.
Melanie Workhoven
Board Member
Melanie is honored to be a founding member of the Woodinville Repertory Theatre. She performed in our very first production, “I Hate Hamlet,” and has been a regular on Woodinville Rep’s stage ever since. Melanie also directed a few of our productions and served as the theatre’s Artistic Director for several years. A long-time board member, Melanie has been involved in advertising, promotion, sponsorships and building our subscription base. In addition to performing theatre across the country, Melanie has major motion picture and television credits. Melanie is a published author and an experienced advertising and marketing professional credited with numerous award-winning radio and television campaigns. She is grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many talented and dedicated artists who have continued to keep Peg Phillip’s vision of bringing live, quality theatre to the Woodinville area alive. Melanie believes that theatre plays a vital role in reminding us all of our commonality with insight, hope and inspiration.
Chris Curino
Board Member
Chris worked for 15 years as a fashion designer of apparel and accessories for the global market. Their work in fashion led them back to their true passion: theatre. Since 2017 when Chris joined Woodinville Repertory Theatre, they have been an active board member as well as the costume designer and set designer for the theatre.
We acknowledge that Woodinville Repertory Theatre operates on the ancestral land of the Duwamish People, who have lived and cared for this land since time immemorial. We honor their ongoing connection to this land and recognize their leadership in the ongoing struggle for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Learn more at Duwamish Tribe
Address
Woodinville Repertory Theatre, P.O. Box 2003, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Follow
Thank you to 4Culture for their support of WRT!