SIS Productions

Who We Are
Founded in 2000, SIS Productions, a 2008-2009 Hugo theater-in-residence, has successfully premiered 16 original episodes of their hit show "Sex in Seattle," playing to sell-out crowds, while always maintaining a positive bottom-line. They also presented the critically-acclaimed Northwest premiere of Michael Golamco's "Cowboy Versus Samurai," a successful production of the Northwest premiere of Julia Cho's "BFE," which was named as one of The Seattle Times' Footlight Award winners for "Best 'Off-Broadway'" production of 2008, and host an annual day-long festival of new works by local Asian American playwrights developed via the SIS Writers Group. SIS continues to stay true to its mission, by giving new directors, new writers, new actors, and new artists the opportunity to develop and showcase their craft, while producing shows that portray the diversity of what it means to be Asian American.

Mission and Vision
SIS Productions strives to create, develop and produce quality works that involve Asian American women, their themes, and issues confronting their community. SIS Productions encourages opportunities and support for Asian American women to be involved in all aspects of the production of artistic endeavors.

SIS Productions was created due to the lack of Asian American representation on television, in film and in pop culture. Something was needed to fill that void. SIS Productions provides more opportunities for local Asian American artists to work and, more importantly, creates the chance for those interested in taking on positions of leadership. By giving them the opportunity to produce, to write, to direct, to design, and to act, SIS hopes to empower more Asian Americans with viable skills in this field, and therefore create greater visibility for all.

SIS Productions' 2009 Season

The Theory of Everything - Northwest Premiere
by award-winning playwright Prince Gomolvilas
February 20 - March 15, 2009
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. Plus, Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m.

"A refreshing look at Asian American issues of race, gender and identity, layered with deeper questions of life and death. Gomolvilas's writing is tight, intelligent and funny. . . likeable characters and sharply written dialogue . . . a play worth seeing for its humor and humanity." - The Business Times, Singapore

Seven Asian Americans gather atop a Las Vegas wedding chapel every week and discover a unique personal bond as they each search for their own life's meaning. This vibrant and insightful comedy won the International Herald Tribune/SRT Playwriting Competition, the Julie Harris Playwright Award and the PEN Center USA West Literary Award for Drama. A funny, moving, brilliantly written play about life and the meaning of existence by America's foremost Thai American writer.

ReAct presents "Rabbit Hole," winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by award-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire
May 1 - 31, 2009
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m.

"Much honesty, accuracy and humor in the details provided by the play . . . The dialogue is blessed with Mr. Lindsay-Abaire's customary grace and wit. " - The New York Times

"Rabbit Hole" is the much acclaimed, sensitively written play about what comes after tragedy. A story of loss, heartbreak and forgiveness told through daily moments and emotional hurdles as a family moves on from the accidental death of their 4-year-old son. After a critically lauded Broadway premiere, "Rabbit Hole" has been hailed as an artistic breakthrough for the highly regarded Lindsay-Abaire. This production is presented by Seattle's multicultural theatre company ReAct, who premiered Lisa Kron's Well (also a Seattle Times Footlight Award Winner for "Bravo Acting") last season.

For more information, please visit www.reacttheatre.org

Sex in Seattle 17 - World Premiere
by award-winning playwright Kathy Hsieh
September 18 - October 17, 2009
Friday and Saturday nights at 8 and 10:30 p.m.

"Sex in Seattle is progressive in its field, not only for producing sexy, witty theatre written with heart about vital issues, but also for showcasing an under-represented part of the population." - The Spectator

The SIS Writers Group

The SIS Writers Group was established in 2005 to encourage and promote Asian American playwrights to develop their work and actively engage in the craft of writing new plays. They produce readings and playwright showcase events annually.

For more information, please visit The SIS Writers Group.