Union Arts Center

ACT Contemporary Theatre (ACT) and Seattle Shakespeare Company (SSC) Boards of Trustees approved our historic merger with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

This landmark decision comes after an extensive deliberation and planning process that included incorporating valuable input throughout from staff, donors, community members, and working committees. Under the terms of the agreement, the two organizations will merge under the legal name of “Union Arts Center.” The merged organization, whose public-facing name will be determined at a later date, will present plays and programs representing both the ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare artistic brands.

ACT Contemporary Theatre (ACT) and Seattle Shakespeare Company (SSC) Boards of Trustees approved our historic merger with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

This landmark decision comes after an extensive deliberation and planning process that included incorporating valuable input throughout from staff, donors, community members, and working committees. Under the terms of the agreement, the two organizations will merge under the legal name of “Union Arts Center.” The merged organization, whose public-facing name will be determined at a later date, will present plays and programs representing both the ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare artistic brands.

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