On the Boards

Performing ArtsWashington, United States11-50 Employees

On the Boards is a performing arts organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to presenting and developing contemporary performance. The nonprofit operates an annual season featuring experimental works by artists from the Northwest and beyond, while offering a range of supportive programs that include technical residencies, rehearsal space, development guidance, and dramaturgical feedback to selected creators. Its activities extend to the Northwest New Works Festival and Open Studio, which showcase works-in-progress and local short pieces, as well as OntheBoards.tv, a digital platform that provides HD contemporary performance films to global audiences and academic institutions.

The organization also emphasizes audience engagement and education through in-person programs such as Studio Suppers, post-show events, and Q&A sessions, along with online contextual tools like artist interviews, essays, and reviews. Its Ambassador Project connects people across King County’s creative communities, enabling dialogue between arts and industry professionals. On the Boards is positioned within the performing arts landscape as a venue and resource that supports risk-taking work and broad access to contemporary performance, rooted in its Seattle base with an expanding national and international reach.

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