Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts

09/03/2026

"Assassins" is just one week from opening!

We can't wait to share this one with you. The way the story is framed, along with the beautiful and, at times, haunting the music is, we're sure this will become one of your favorite RCF shows of all times!

If you've enjoyed past RCF shows like "Into the Woods," "Twelfth Night," "A View from the Bridge," and "Dark of the Moon" you're going to LOVE "Assassins!"

Get your tickets now to reserve your favorite seats. Opening night will be followed with our traditional meet-the-artists reception with complimentary cake, snacks and wine (or sparkling cider). Saturday Sept 12 is our ASL-Interpreted show.

This show is intended for more mature audiences, so we recommend kids under 16 stay home.

Tickets are available online at https://redcurtainfoundation.org/ or 360.322.7402

09/02/2026

RCF's Fall Session of acting classes begins the week of Sept 14, with classes for all ages from 6 years old through senior citizens!

Our classes are taught by educators working in the theatre community. You'll get real-world coaching that will help introduce you to acting, or strengthen skills you may already have.

Follow this link to learn more, or to get registered. Don't wait: Classes have limited openings and you don't want to miss out!

Join our Fall Classes at Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts. Explore creative opportunities and enhance your skills in the performing arts!

09/01/2026

Our new season kicks off in just over a week with the fantastic musical, "Assassins."

This story, by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, is a darkly comic historical fiction, which places nine men and women from American history who tried--or succeeded--to assassinate a US president, in a sort of limbo. These characters are then able to interact and share their stories, songs and more.

The show is a fascinating exploration of these people, based in fact yet peppered with enough fiction and whimsy to keep the story from getting too heavy. The play does not advocate assassination, nor does it try to place these characters as victims. Sondheim said that his goal with the story is to invite people to meet these characters, and take a glimpse into their world.

Like all Sondheim shows, this musical is filled with rich characters, moments of big laughs and somber silences. Our cast is one of the strongest we've had on the RCF stage, and we know you will be delighted and moved by their talented performances.

Please note that this show does feature more than a dozen fi****ms throughout its runtime, and includes several gunshots both live (blanks) and recorded. The play also addresses mental illness, and includes profanity, moments of gun violence, death, ex*****on and su***de, mostly through a lens of dark humor. We recommend this show for folks 16 years old and up.

"Assassins" runs Sept 11-Oct 4, with Friday and Saturday shows at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for students, seniors and military. They can be purchased online at https://redcurtainfoundation.org/2026-2027-season or through the RCF Box Office at 360.322.7402

08/30/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our annual fundraising gala, and to folks who helped behind the scenes but couldn't attend.

We'll be posting our successes as soon as we've finished all the accounting malarky. Just know that we are so tremendously grateful for the ongoing support we receive year-round, and especially at the gala. Last night was a terrifically fun celebration of RCF's history and future, and we're so lucky to have you all as part of our big ol' artistic family!

08/28/2026

Improv Night comes back to RCF Friday 8/28 at 7PM. Last month, this event was a hit! Red Curtain's Youth Council's Paige Harvey-Barringer and Adien Romanus are bringing a fresh series of improv games and exercises (ideal for ages 13-25). Get ready to laugh, meet new people, and learn some exciting new improv tricks.

Any and all skill levels/ages are welcome. Admission is by donation or pay-what-you-can.

08/27/2026

The Annual Auction Gala is this Saturday! We've collected tons of great items for bidding, planned out some great auction games, and have lots of other fun surprises in store!

And best of all, this year's event is SOLD OUT! We're tremendously grateful for all of the support which is consistently shown by our community. The funds raised will help ensure that this coming year brings tons of joy and excitement to our audiences and volunteers.

If you missed your chance to buy an auction ticket, you can always make donations to RCF through our website at https://redcurtainfoundation.org/donate

Here's to a fantastic gala night, and to another outstanding season of live theatre and classes!

08/25/2026

We're having such a thrilling time preparing "Assassins" for opening night. The cast is wildly talented, and the script, story and music are incredibly complex and moving.

"Assassins" isn't a story that glorifies gun violence or celebrates the actions of its historically-based characters. Instead, it offers a chance to hear stories of people struggling with mental health issues, isolation and feelings of abandonment. It beautifully encapsulates our nation's history with mental illness, and the desperation that comes with feeling denied the opportunity for life, liberty and happiness.

Join us this fall for a truly unique theatrical experience as we bring this lesser-known Stephen Sondheim masterpiece to the RCF stage, Sept 11-Oct 4. Tickets are on sale now, $28 for adults, $25 for students, seniors and military.

You can purchase online at https://redcurtainfoundation.org/2026-2027-season or through the RCF Box Office at 360.322.7402

Thanks to our stage manager, Courtney Calkins, for taking these photos during sitzprobe over the past weekend.

08/21/2026

The American Evolution Gala Auction is almost a week away! Here's a "first look" at some of the packages and items you'll be able to bid on on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Don't miss out!

Get your tickets and view auction items here:
https://redcurtainfoundation.org/gala-fundraiser-auction

08/20/2026

Registration is open for our Fall Session of acting classes, and were already filling up on some of them.

Acting classes at RCF are open to students ages 6 years old through senior citizens. Led by local arts educators, these classes are great introduction to theatre, as well as a great way for more experienced actors to learn new techniques and expand their skill sets.

Visit our website for class details, instructor information and for easy, online registration: https://redcurtainfoundation.org/classes

08/20/2026

On Saturday, August 29, at 5:30pm, you have the chance to check out the wonderful donations that have arrived for our American Evolution Gala Auction! We are so grateful to the community of Snohomish County for offering these exciting items, gifts, and experiences. Hoping to see you all at the Marysville Historical Museum where you can bid on and claim your favorite stuff. Don't forget there will be tasty desserts to take home!

https://event.auctria.com/d1a1e9d9-4bb9-4642-960b-c02508390d08/

Get tickets online using the link above, by phone at 360-322-7402, or in person at the box office.