18th and Union, an arts space in Seattle

Emmett Montgomery's Sugar Plum Gary is back!

December 16-24

Cosmic Christmas Horror for the whole family!

A gentle-hearted “Santanist,” Sugar Plum Gary is a bushy bearded man in jolly footie pajamas who has been possessed by the Holiday Spirit ever since he experienced the real Santa (who is more Lovecraft than Dickens). Now, every day is Christmas for Gary, and through improvisational conversation with the audience he shares the real reason for the season.

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18th & Union: THE RE-EMERGENCE

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. ~Vincent Van Gogh

Artists need spaces like 18th & Union so that they can take huge creative risks without taking huge financial risks. We’re raising money to make darn sure we remain right where we are.

We initially raised $12,500 from several generous cornerstone donors, and we're looking to match that amount from YOU, our audience & supporters.

We've reached almost $16,000 in total!

Help us get to $25K!

On this wall are our original heroes who believed in the dream of 18th & Union enough to help fund it's opening.

Joining them are fresh heroes of 18th & Union, believing in the dream of our reopening . . . our Cornerstone Donors:

Louise Butler
Pamela Charles
Elizabeth Coplan
Christine Deavel & John Marshall
Lauren Dudley
Kathryn & Robert Gannon
Duane Kelly

Help us match!

Big news in September!

Sept. 1st: A peaceful transition of power!

We are grateful for David Gassner's years of tireless service as co-founder of 18th & Union, and its engine & driver since 2016. Now we welcome Peggy Gannon as our new Producing Director! She brings decades of experience as a local producer, director, actor, and administrator. Her deep ties and commitment to the local artistic community make her ideal for this position.

Sept. 10th: Five More Years!

We are able to share the huge news that we have negotiated a new five-year lease with our supportive building owners! 18th & Union's future at 18th & Union is secure. With a name like ours, where else could we go?

Sept. 20th: We welcome some new roommates!

We are thrilled that Brown Soul Productions will become a Resident Company at 18th & Union! BSP's mission is to provide a platform that nurtures and amplifies the voices of women of color through the development and production of new creative works.

Sept. 30th: Professionalizing our staff!

Starting in 2022, we will be transitioning our volunteer staff to paid staff. This is HUGE GREAT NEWS!