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Taproot Theatre Companys Isaac Studio Theatre
212 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
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Va
Review №1

A very cute little theater I visited to see a production of Kims Convenience which was excellent. I dont make it to a lot of theater productions, so dont have much experience in venues, but I did like the theater and our sheets in the balcony had an excellent view of the stage through the glass railings which I though where really neat.My only advice, as they dont have a lot of parking and some of the nearby lots are quite strict, is to come early or be prepared for a little walk. Luckily its a cute neighborhood so thats not terrible, just plan ahead.

Cr
Review №2

This is a small, cozy theater with comfortable seats. We sat in the last row on the balcony and had no visibility issues.

Jo
Review №3

Have always enjoyed Taproot. Always remember their show BEST OF ENEMIES and riviting performance. Most shows are good clean fun like present STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Small theater that can pack a punch or get you singing. Tough to park in neighbor sometimes.

Jo
Review №4

Taproot is a great theatre. Always puts on a strong performance. Cool arrangement with seating on three sides of the stage. They also have a discount program for teens and a pay what you can night for each show.

Da
Review №5

The Taproot is a small, intimate theater. My wife and I agree that there is no bad seat, so even if you can only get one of the cheaper seats, go for it, youll still be able to fully enjoy the show.They get great shows, and provide them at a great price. The size of the stage, and their smaller budget limits the shows they can produce, but they produce the heck out of them. Consider a subscription. Weve seen a number of shows that wouldnt have even popped up on our radar, and there hasnt been a bad one yet.

Be
Review №6

We had one of the best experiences in a local theatre thatnwenhave in a long time. Only feedback I have is the seat are old and very uncomfortable. But the performance was stellar as well as the staff was helpful and knowledgeable

An
Review №7

Ive been here a few times and its always been good. The theater is small so youre very close to the actors. The stage pulls out into the middle of the room so you have the option of true stage right/left or center for seating and theres a small balcony as well.

Ch
Review №8

What a great theater! It’s small and intimate but the plays put on here pack a punch. It is most definitely worth checking out. The ticket prices are very reasonable.

Ra
Review №9

Fun little theater with good actors. Current Christmas radio program play is entertaining. Parking is either on the street or a couple of blocks away.

Je
Review №10

Comfortable but professional, positive environment. Amazing and flawless performance of Bright Star. Even my husband who doesnt like theatre commented several times about how much he enjoyed it. Highlight of our vacation to Seattle. Id in doubt go, youll be glad you did!

Be
Review №11

Great local productions!

Ho
Review №12

We have found all performances well done. Atmosphere intimate. Plays are fun and just heady enough. We started to be subscribers because it is rare to like every play and we have.

Ly
Review №13

Taproot is a family oriented small theater, located in a busy shopping area of Seattle. There is street parking available, and some parking behind the theater. I noticed a beer and wine bar off to the side, as I was leaving - a large area with plenty of wood tables and chairs. The menu sign featured ginger beer, among other items. There are no elevators, so only get balcony tickets if you can climb a set of stairs. I did have a balcony seat, and was able to see everything. I loved seeing Arsenic And Old Lace, in this venue.

Gr
Review №14

The Taproot Theatre is a wonderfully intimate place for great entertainment. The stage is within a few feet of the audience. I highly recommend this place.

Al
Review №15

Small and cute. Perfect for Greenwood. It is a great place and the shows that play here are much more interesting than some of the mainstream plays that are around. Grab a cup of coffee and take in one of the many shows this season. You wont be sad that you did.

Ki
Review №16

Every seat is a good seat. The staff is very friendly. The performance of The Bishops Wife was fantastic.

St
Review №17

Great local theater. What a wonderful presentation of a challenging period piece. I felt like Lincoln was in the room with me telling me all about the war.

Wa
Review №18

Very nice small theater. Good seating in an intimate setting. Reasonable pricing. Nearby restaurents.

Li
Review №19

What an excellent play! I loved the acting, the story, the venue, and the intermission. Please support their cause and bring a little extra donation - they deserve it!

Be
Review №20

Saw the Lincoln and Douglas play. Pretty good! Nice little theater.

Co
Review №21

Always great theatre! The space is intimate, the sets are always amazing, great acting all comes together to delight me with meaningful, thought provoking entertainment. I have been attending for years and appreciate the heart in Taproot.

Co
Review №22

Always a fabulous evening at Taproot Theater! A stellar cast, well directed, creatively staged, and as usual a vehicle that is thoughtful and original. Taproot always manages to exceed expectation!

Ca
Review №23

Fun and enjoyable night for the family! Merry Christmas to all!

Mi
Review №24

Neighborhood theater company performing quality shows, but not trying to sell out a giant hall. Expect smaller sets and casts in an intimate comfortable human-sized space, focused on heart and community. Enjoyable, thoughtful productions.

Ka
Review №25

Seats are comfy and it has a warm atmosphere. They better balcony seating than other theaters Ive been too - you arent sitting half a mile away from the stage. The stage is a bit small but all of the space is used productively. Overall pretty impressed! It was a great way to spend the evening.

Ma
Review №26

Been going for years, always a great mix of fun and thought-provoking performances!

Cr
Review №27

Small modern theater located in the heart of Greenwood. Producing a hand full of plays each year, the production and acting quality is fantastic. Well worth getting an annual subscription.The attached coffee shop provides a wonderful location for intermission.

Be
Review №28

Saw Bright Star and it was amazingly outstanding! The main character had a beautiful voice and smile and played her character fantastically!

Pa
Review №29

I love this theater! The quality of the productions are incredible! The actors are mind-blowingly good, the costumes and sets are so perfect, and the sound quality is excellent! It is very small, so every seat is a good one, even on the sides.Come check it out, you will not be disappointed!

Av
Review №30

Beautiful space. RIP Taproot but love the newer version. The lobby is artistic and inviting. Cafe a bit expensive and the studio we are in is a perfect size

Ka
Review №31

Isaac Studio Theatre is a a nice space for small scale productions. General admission for a little over 100 patrons, steep rake so all seats with good view, comfortable seats, wheelchair accessible area available. I saw Last 5 Years here which was excellent with the characters doubling as the pianist for their counterpart. Looking forward to seeing Always, Patsy Cline in a few weeks.

Ra
Review №32

I love Taproot so much, we saw Miss Bennett - my sister and I laughed throughout, but also cried several times! Amazing acting and a wonderful tribute to Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice while maintaining its own originality of characters and plot. I have never been disappointed by Taproot!!

Ty
Review №33

I really love this neighborhood theater. They do good stuff, and they do it well. Variety of straight theater and musicals, and theyve made great decisions re: titles and casting, representation- and equity-wise. Join us!

Vi
Review №34

Kims Convenience is a great play. Really good casting, well acted, very funny and a happy ending. Loved it.

Bo
Review №35

Excellent acting, intimate setting and well managed variety of plays Gene genera.

Le
Review №36

I saw a play called Crowns(amazing); the place is small, but its kind of cozy

Ka
Review №37

I want to be clear: the play (Arsenic and Old Lace) was wonderful. Wonderful!But the theater itself was found lacking. There isnt much available for disabled seating. My mother carries a large oxygen tank and it was a hassle to get down the steps and then troublesome to get it down the aisle to our seats. It would have been great to have a ramp available, and (maybe this part isnt possible) more space in the aisles.They also have the gaul to sell you snacks during the 12 minute intermission, but wont allow you to eat them in the theater. We were reminded no less than three times by separate theater employees that we couldnt eat our pastries from the cafe. The cafe is in the lobby, mind you. In the theater. We didnt sneak them in from somewhere else.I understand not wanting audience members eating during the performance. But just tell us that beforehand. Post a sign or something. It took ten minutes just to wait in line and order coffee, then wait for the coffee to be made. There wasnt time to do all that AND eat my pastry. I wouldnt have bought something to eat if I was going to be chastised by the employees and then couldnt even eat it until the play was over.In the past Ive always considered this a fantastic theater. I came here a few times during my childhood and later as an adult. The plays are usually pretty good but I feel that things offstage could be run a little more smoothly.

Ma
Review №38

Such a fun experience. Actors go all out in their performances and I felt they definitely earned my money. Small but cool theater. Attached coffee shop was a great surprise!

Pa
Review №39

Almost every aspect of our evening was marvelous. Thanking God for such a lovely wife to accompany to watch this theater group. Acting was superb, venue intimate, the cafe attached to theater is both convenient and comfortable.

Ke
Review №40

The worst theatre experience of my life. I couldn’t enjoy the play after intermission and dealing with the employees.A woman with very tight curly hair (and ironically a name tag that said “Hospitality”) would shriek how much time was left before Act 2 every few minutes. I spent the entire intermission in line waiting to order something to drink from the adjoining cafe (a partner for 3 years, said the Manager). While we were next in line, Ms. Hospitality said she’d be locking the doors and we wouldn’t be allowed to enter. There were several upset people waiting for their drinks and several others paying, and we all said we’d be okay entering the play late, and couldn’t understand being locked out while waiting for service. Annoyed, with a sour look, she left one door open. When it was our turn in line, we were told we couldn’t be served. “Theater Rules”. Not once did they say we wouldn’t be served, and they allowed us to continue waiting without warning.The Theatre Manager standing outside the door said that wasn’t true, they could absolutely serve us. This went back and forth and finally he said the cafe knows how long intermission is and need to staff better. The Theatre did make the determination to not let patrons be served after waiting in line for 15 minutes.Frustrated, thirsty and with no resolution, we returned to our seats and waited an extra 5+ minutes for the play to start when the transaction would have taken 60 seconds max.Save your money for a more professional establishment.

Ro
Review №41

A great show. Every seat in the house feels close to the actors. Definitely a community show, but I wouldnt trade the environment for anything.

Dr
Review №42

I hadnt seen a play in quite a while. The small stage was strikingly personable and far more interactive than I expected. An enjoyable and very polish novelty in the world of mass production media. Some times you just need a break and I highly recommend getting the best seats you can.

Jo
Review №43

Taproot is a great local community theater that puts on consistently great plays. I also really enjoy their stage design, it is always very well done. It is a small space, so I recommend getting there early if you want to get good seats on the nights it is open seating. I try to get in line by 6:15 for a 7:30 showing.

Si
Review №44

The show must go on! Thank you Taproot for a rewarding evening of live theater, especially since a near blackout threatened to ruin your performance! Like the determined immigrants, Inge and Olaf, you carried on, and we all waited out the storm.Everything is bigger, better, and faster in the USA! Sweet Land was, like the Minnesota landscape, tremendously HUGE last night!

Ch
Review №45

Every seat in this theater is a good one

El
Review №46

This theater has an intimate setting and a very high bar for its performances and actors. The performances are thought-provoking, funny, heart-wrenching, and very profound. I love this theater!

Ma
Review №47

Jims Convenience is profoundly funny...and had me in tears as well. Very fine, but then Ive never been disappointed with Taproots offerings.

Ri
Review №48

Wonderful performances. Great plays.

Ma
Review №49

Wonderful Play...The Bishops Wife!!!

Ri
Review №50

An amazing venue for live theatre!

Ry
Review №51

Great little theatre with a small coffee/beer and wine area. Only negative is the limited parking and junkies in the area.

Li
Review №52

The actors are fabulous alwayscomic and dramatic. They are clever I saw a production with only 5 actors and over 30 changes of clothes most on stage. They changed characters. We laughed. I have always been delighted with the plays.

Ka
Review №53

While this isnt a large theater, it is full of talent and the seating is comfortable and well placed. Tonight marked the first show I attended here but Ill be sure it wont be the last!

Jo
Review №54

This place is great! Ive gone to see two plays here and both of them were great fun. The plays are well written and performed and the small theatre is a great setting. You feel right there in with the actors and it brings you right into the play. I would definitely recommend attending!

Mi
Review №55

We have been here twice and are in love with this theater! Planning many more trips here in the future.

Ka
Review №56

This is a small but lovely theater.

Je
Review №57

We LOVE Taproot Theatre! Great shows and WONDERFUL people. :-)

Ja
Review №58

An amazing company in a cordial space attached to a nice cafe. The theater is a cozy arrangement around a thrust stage with a balcony. There are no truly bad seats in the House.

An
Review №59

Taproot Theater always produces top flight shows. Weve been attending for over a decade and never been disappointed. The atmosphere is much more intimate than The 5th Ave or The Paramount, so dont expect a big theatre space. The production quality of the shows is always excellent. We will continue being season subscribers for the foreseeable future. Highly recommended!

Fr
Review №60

Great local theater. Ive been to a dozen or so plays here and they are always great. Its pretty tight and the restaurant is nice though limited. The plays and actors are top notch.

Sc
Review №61

Their plays are always fantastic -- wholesome, entertaining and thought provoking. Dont miss the Dramaturgs wall upstairs.

Al
Review №62

Spectacular theatre. I always enjoy the shows here, and they have a coffee shop in the lobby.

Su
Review №63

We enjoyed the simplicity of the Charlie Brown Christmas show that we saw. It was great for kids at right around an hour and the actors and actresses all made time for pictures and questions at the end which was awesome. Id go back again... the price is right and all were entertained.

Or
Review №64

Excellent theater productions. I have been a subscriber for about 20 years, and continue to be impressed. Good acting, well designed sets, great sound system when needed, intimate setting as you are close to the action. Added bonus is the adjoining cafe.

Ca
Review №65

It was absolutely fantastic ️ My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Arsenic and Old Lace️ It was excellently done and I will tell others about this play, and encourage them to go and enjoy it, too️

Pa
Review №66

Small theater, great actors. Miss Bennett Christmas at Pemberly was excellent. Thank you so much!

Ta
Review №67

Great plays. You are near the actors. Not one word is lost!

Ad
Review №68

Went here for 2 plays in the past year. Stellar performances always & at reasonably-priced tickets. Looking forward to my next play :)

Pa
Review №69

I can count on Taproot to consistently deliver great entertainment while also challenging me to think deeply and differently about relevant issues in our world. Im never disappointed by their performances, which is saying a lot, since Ive seen almost every show over the past 28 years. Highly recommended!

Ca
Review №70

Great non-profit theater with several stages and improv.

ly
Review №71

Always quality thought-provoking plays that entertain as well

Jo
Review №72

The best theater ever

Ju
Review №73

Always a great show, Kims Convenience was wonderful.

Ju
Review №74

We always enjoy the performances and have had season tickets for over 12 years.

ma
Review №75

Great place, reasonable price.

Da
Review №76

Wonderful little theater, not a bad seat in the house. The play itself Camping With Henry and Tom was well acted and thought-provoking. Well be back!

Ca
Review №77

A great little theatre right on 15th in the Greenwood neighborhood.

Ji
Review №78

Saw Bright Star. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Lo
Review №79

Saw Mrs Windemeres fan. Oh did Oscar Wilde know the British customs if the day. It is a very quotable play. Such fun. Thanks again Taproot.

Ca
Review №80

Taproots our favorite theatre. Their productions are thoughtful, excellently done, and generally family friendly. We always have something interesting to discuss after seeing a play at Taproot. Ticket prices reasonable, intimate theatre setting.

Th
Review №81

Great little theatre!

Jo
Review №82

Great plays and youth events. A niece participated in a program after years of us attending events and loved it.

Ph
Review №83

Tiny venue but very cosy and well appointed. Large comfortable lounge open before show. Vibrant neighborhood with lots of dining options before and after show. Parking a bit tricky. We saw Relativity, excellently acted and well produced.

No
Review №84

Intimate theater space with talented cast.

Sa
Review №85

The upper level seating makes you feel as though youre looking into an elaborate doll house

Do
Review №86

Lady Windemeres Fan was so well done! The acting was compelling, and the story very humorous. The whole family enjoyed the performance.

Ma
Review №87

Fantastic theater productions right in our neighborhood!

Al
Review №88

Fun experience and good location. Baskerville was pretty funny and well done.

Ba
Review №89

Excellent theater space, excellent show that ends soon .

Te
Review №90

I have gone to a number of plays here. Performances are outstanding, like the small theatre atmosphere.

Mi
Review №91

Great little theater group very intimate seating. Delightful

Gr
Review №92

Extremely well done productions. I have never seen anything but wonderful stageplays.

Te
Review №93

Another great performance......

Br
Review №94

WOW. Amazing performance.

De
Review №95

Wonderful production of Patsy Cline and her songs.

SC
Review №96

This is a cozy theater. None of the seats are very far from the stage. But I still had a hard time seeing. Some of the actors were great but others mediocre. Not a good value for $49.

So
Review №97

Cozy, in the neighborhood. i like 1st fl

To
Review №98

High quality theater.

Ma
Review №99

I love this place. Great shows, intimate atmosphere, not a bad seat in the house.

Ra
Review №100

Always excellent performances! Great venue!

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  • Address:212 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
  • Site:http://taproottheatre.org/
  • Phone:+1 206-781-9705
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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