Ghost Light Theatricals

Ghost Light Theatricals is a Seattle based Theater Company. The group was formed in 2003 by the Current Artistic Director Beth Raas.

Ghost Light Theatricals’ mission is to create theatrically bold and imaginative stories that are inspired by classical texts and resonate with a modern world.

Ghost Light Theatricals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company based in Seattle. Ghost Light is dedicated to producing classical and classically-influenced plays in theatrical ways.

Company Members

Artistic Director | Beth Raas

Marketing Director | Chelsie Hanner

Audience Development Director | Daniela Melgar

Company Member | Patrick Allcorn

Company Member | Rob Bergquist

Company Member | Louise Butler

Company Member | Becky Chong

Company Member | Erin Fortier

Company Member | Erika Godwin

Company Member | Matt Lyman

Company Member | Jen McCreery

Company Member | Jessica Stepka

Past Productions

2007-2008The Beaux Stratagem - April, 2008Battle of the Bards - February 2008Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead - November 2007

2006-2007Tartuffe - March/April 2007Battle of the Bard - February 2007The Phaedra Project - November 2006

2005-2006King Henry - May 2006Fool for Love - February 2006The Rover - October 2005

2004-2005How I Learned to Drive - May/June 2005Twelfth Night - February/March 2005Trojan Women - October 2004

2003-2004Blue.Heart.Oxygen - June 2004Macbeth - February/March 2004Lady from the Sea - October 2003

Current Season

2008-2009MEASURE FOR MEASURE by William ShakespeareDirected by Beth RaasDates: October 3-19, 2008Description: Shakespeare’s dark comedy about sex, power, and hypocrisy.

BATTLE OF THE BARDSDates: January 16 & 17, 2009Description: Ghost Light’s FUN-draiser, where three plays compete for a spot in next season’s lineup.

THE MISANTHROPE by Molière, translated and adapted by Lauren Goldman Marshall - based on a concept by Alan DiBonaDirected by Jessica StepkaDates: January 23 – February 8, 2009Description: Brutally honest Alceste pours on the scorn in the Seattle of the ‘90s.

A DREAM PLAY by August StrindbergDirected by Rob BergquistDates: April 3-19, 2009Description: Agnes descends to earth to witness human life, love, and suffering in this expressionistic play. [http://www.ghostlighttheatricals.org Ghost Light Theatricals Web Site]