"Where Art Takes Center Stage: Inside Key City Public Theatre”

Nestled in the heart of historic Port Townsend, where Victorian charm meets the creative pulse of the Olympic Peninsula, stands a theatre that feels like it belongs on a much bigger stage. This week on Rainshadow Living: Your Guide to Port Townsend, Sequim & Beyond, hosts Trish Cole and Ginny Erickson step behind the velvet curtain of Key City Public Theatre, a cultural cornerstone where artistry, innovation, and community converge.

In this cinematic episode, we sit down with Amanda Zamora and Denise Winter, the powerhouse duo leading Key City Theatre’s artistic direction and vision. Together, they share how a small-town stage in a coastal corner of Washington rivals big-city productions in artistry, ambition, and heart.

From the first notes of an original score to the final curtain call, Key City Theatre delivers more than performances — it delivers connection. Listeners will hear how the theatre curates award-worthy productions, nurtures local and visiting talent, and brings national-level artistic quality to an intimate, state-of-the-art venue that welcomes everyone.

🎟️ Inside this episode, we explore:

• The artistic direction and creative leadership shaping Key City’s seasons.
• How Port Townsend’s vibrant arts culture fuels the theatre’s success.
• The theatre’s commitment to original works, education, and inclusivity.
• What makes Key City’s performances and production values truly world-class.
• The magic of experiencing live theatre in a cozy, elegant space that feels both local and legendary.

As Amanda and Denise describe their passion for storytelling, you’ll sense the energy that fills the theatre — from rehearsals alive with discovery to opening nights that light up the town. It’s a story about what happens when art, heart, and community align — and how a seaside stage can reflect the soul of an entire region.

🎭 Whether you’re a theatre lover, creative spirit, or proud resident of the Olympic Peninsula, this episode will leave you inspired by the transformative power of local art done extraordinarily well.

Tune in and discover why, at Key City Public Theatre, every performance feels like an opening night — and why this little theatre by the sea stands shoulder to shoulder with the best stages anywhere.

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