MISSION:​

MAP Theatre distills stories to their root humanity, striving to generate greater empathy in the world.
 

VISION:

MAP relishes the creative journey from process to product, finding strength and satisfaction in a collaborative environment in which all team members are inspired equally to serve the story and nourish each other's growth.

BELIEFS:
MAP Theatre believes in

• Quality over quantity

• Elevating the work of local artists

• The power of shared experiences

• Building relationships with our current and potential audiences

• Transparency with the artists we work with

PHILOSOPHY:

• MAP favors comedy with consequences: because life is hard but also hopeful.

• We want MAP shows to the be start of the conversation, not the end.

• Anyone who wants to should be able to access live theatre. Therefore, MAP champions a Choose-Your-Own-Price ticketing model.

• Our fundraising model is relational rather than transactional. We foster personal connections with those who support us.

 

CORE COMPANY:

 

Brandon Ryan (Artistic Director) was previously the co-founder and artistic director of the award winning fringe theatre company, Absurd Reality Theatre (NW Source “Best Local Fringe Theatre Company” in 2006 and 2007). Their production of Guardians was recognized by The Sunbreak as “one of the most unforgettable plays of the year” of 2008. Ryan is also a prolific and talented actor (Members’ Voice choice as nominee for “Outstanding Actor” for the inaugural Gregory Awards in 2009 produced by Theatre Puget Sound; 2009 Seattle Times Footlight Awards for “Bravura Acting”), and has recently performed with such highly visible Seattle groups like Shakespeare Company, Theater Schmeater, and Secondstory Rep.

 

Peggy Gannon (Producing Director: Business, Production and Company Management) has been a Seattle theatre artist for 20 years as an actor, director, and producer. She co-founded and was the Managing Director of the popular and critically acclaimed sketch group Bald Faced Lie (BFL) from 1995-2005, recognized nationally and internationally. From 2003-2009, Gannon was on the producing steering committee of 14/48: The World’s Quickest Theatre Festival (now in its 12th year). She is a 14/48 Mazen Award recipient, rewarded to veteran participants of 14/48 for their contribution to the spirit of risk taking and camaraderie. Around town, Gannon has recently worked at the Seattle Rep, ArtsWest and Theater Schmeater, among others.

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Zenaida Smith (Producing Director: Creative Development and Community Outreach) is an artist of diverse disciplines, passionate about community building and elevating underrepresented voices and talents. She is also the Casting Associate and Assistant Production Manager for Book-It Repertory Theatre. Previous she was a Casting Associate and Producing Director at Theater Schmeater and a company member of Annex Theatre. She has freelanced behind the scenes for productions at Taproot Theatre, Seattle Public Theatre, and Athena Theatre Project; though she has worked primarily as an actor for such notable companies as The 14/48 Projects, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Seattle Public Theatre, Annex Theatre and others.