SecondStory Repertory

What an unforgettable way to wrap up our run of A Man of No Importance! Miryam’s Theater Musings just published a beautiful review of our closing performance, celebrating the massive heart, incredible talent, and creative staging that filled our theater.

Even though the curtain has fallen on this production, we couldn't resist sharing some of her wonderful words about this powerhouse cast and creative team:

Review Highlights:

On Frank Kohel (Alfie): "Frank has a lovely, diffident manner, and then suddenly, his big booming voice fills the space with power."

On the Ensemble: "The rest of the cast is a treat... 13 performers in that tiny space is a lot. Still, everyone was able to manage, and the scenes never felt like they overwhelmed the stage."

On the Creative & Tech Team: Praise for director Micheal O'Hara's simple, effective staging, Chris Nardine’s "lean choreography," Bradetta Vines' period costuming, and Gabe Mangiante's "crisp and professional" music direction.

"Everyone did a great job. Since I saw closing, the cast was clearly emotional on this last day, and it infused the performance with even more heart and soul." — Miryam's Gordon

Thank you to Miryam for the beautiful review, to our incredible company for pouring their souls into this story, and to everyone who packed the house. Up next: we get ready to plug into the digital world with our Season 25 finale, Emojiland: The Musical, opening June 26th!

SecondStory Rep performs an important musical theater theatre Seattle stage play plays musical musicals

To close out our landmark 25th Anniversary Season, SSR is bringing a wildly fresh, pop-infused phenomenon to the Eastside. If you haven't heard of Emojiland: The Musical yet, trust us—you are going to fall in love with it.

Step inside the digital world right inside your phone, where your favorite icons live, love, and sing! But when a massive new software update threatens their entire existence, this diverse community of characters has to put aside their differences and unite to save their home.

Why you need to see it:
✨ An Incredible Creative Team: Directed by Scot Charles Anderson, with flawless music direction by Gabe Mangiante and high-octane choreography by Hillary Gault.
✨ The Music: A sensational, infectious, contemporary pop score that will have you humming all the way home.
✨ The Story: It’s a witty, surprisingly heartfelt commentary on modern communication, identity, and finding real connection in a world of pixels.

It’s the ultimate high-energy summer production and the perfect way to celebrate 25 years of exceptional live theater with us!

📅 June 26 – July 19, 2026
📍 SecondStory Repertory, Redmond Town Center
🎟️ Tickets are just $35 (all fees included): secondstoryrep.org/product-page/emojiland

Proudly sponsored by Beth Moursund.

Sunday's Performance of A Man of No Importance is completely S OLD Ou T and the waitlist is full. Your only chance to see this remarkable show is TONIGHT (Saturday June 6th, 2026)

Tickets available at: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/product-page/a-man-of-no-importance

A note from Director Micheal O'Hara -

What a journey, what a show!

Over three years in the making - I never imagined the path getting this show on a stage would run into so many roadblocks.

In 2004 in Highland Park just outside of Chicago was my first opportunity to see A Man of No Importance (AMONI) on stage. I fell in love with its story and the music that encapsulated its emotional journey. So, in 2022 I began a campaign to find a theater that might mount this production.

After a year of talks I found one! Then the first roadblock hit. The theater ran out of money and had to cancel their last show of the season, MINE! UGH. But it was put on their next season of shows, so I continued to be hopeful. Nope! Second roadblock. The theater went through restructuring and the second half of their season was cancelled.

Luckily, I was sitting next to SSR Managing Artist Director Mark Chenovick during an event and he knew of my journey and suggested that SSR would like to produce AMONI. Could it be possible? YES! 2026 is the year! Then I received a call from Mark. “We have a problem, Micheal” he said.

OH NO could this be another roadblock?

PHEW, just a bump. The show needed to be placed later in the season schedule.

So, June brings a conclusion to a little dream of mine to mount AMONI. What a cast, what a producing staff, what a big smile and so many tears I have shed. It is all worth it. I am so proud of how this production turned out. Cheers to all!

Thank you Micheal for your passion in bringing this show to life on the SSR stage!

Tickets still available for Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th, 2026: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/product-page/a-man-of-no-importance

In hopes of inspiring teens to audition for our summer production of Hadestown: teen edition, we are looking back at a few of our previous summer teen musical. From the fairytale world of Into the Woods to the gritty streets of URINETOWN.

Sign up to audition today: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/auditions

No tuition.
No audition fee.
No costume fees.
What do you have to lose?

In hopes of inspiring teens to audition for our summer production of Hadestown: teen edition, we are looking back at a few of our previous summer teen musicals starting with INTO THE WOODS!

Sign up to audition today: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/auditions

SecondStory Repertory is holding auditions for our August 2026 production of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION. Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell. Directed by Alicia Mendez with Music Direction by Tiger Khokunthod and Choreography by Breanne Jensen.

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone - Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

Audition/Callback Date: Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm-7:00pm
(You will not be needed for the entire time frame)

The complete rehearsal/performance schedule is as follows…
Sunday, June 28, 2026 6pm-9pm
Monday, June 29. 2026 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 6pm-9pm

Monday, July 6, 2026 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6pm-9pm

Sunday, July 12, 2026 6pm-9pm
Monday July 13, 2026 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6pm-9pm

Sunday, July 19, 2026 6pm-9pm
Monday July 20, 2026 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6pm-9pm

Monday July 27, 2026 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6pm-9pm

Sunday, August 2, 2026 6pm-10pm TECH
Monday August 3, 2026 6pm-10pm TECH
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6pm-10pm TECH
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6pm-10pm TECH
Thursday, August 6, 2026 6pm-10pm PWYC PREVIEW (7pm Performance)
Friday August 7, 2026 7pm OPENING NIGHT (6pm call)
Saturday August 8, 2026 7pm Performance (6pm call)
Thursday, August 13, 2026 7pm Performance (6pm call)
Friday, August 14, 2026 7pm Performance (6pm call)
Saturday, August 15, 2026 7pm Performance (6pm call)
Sunday, August 16, 2026 2pm Matinee Performance (1pm call)

Character Breakdown / Project Needs
*Roles listed are representative. Exact casting will be determined at callbacks.

All roles are for performers ages 13 - 18

ORPHEUS – Lyre-playing poet, gifted and naïve (Tenor with strong falsetto, range: D3-C5 (opt. Eb5))
EURYDICE – A runaway, tough and vulnerable (Mezzo-Soprano, range: F #3-D5)
HADES – Compulsive industrialist, boss-king of Hadestown (Bass, range: F2-C #4)
PERSEPHONE – Queen of nature and the seasons, a lush (Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, range: F3-C5)
HERMES – Charismatic guide and storyteller, mentor to Orpheus (Tenor/Bass, range: C3-B4)
FATES – Three sisters, vicious and delicious, voices in the head (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, range E3-D5 (Fate 1 up to Eb5))
WORKERS – Spirits of labor and community, a physical and choral presence (SATB)

AUDITION SCHEDULING: Email [email protected] to schedule an audition slot. Please attach your headshot, resume, and list all conflicts with the schedule in your request. You will also need to indicate which role you feel you are best suited to play (Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades, Persephone, or Hermes) – we will reply to your request with an audition cut of a song you will need to prepare.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please arrive with a hardcopy headshot/resume, a one minute monologue and your prepared music side. The MD will be your accompanist. Singing acapella or with a CD is unacceptable for this audition.

VIDEO SUBMISSION: If you are unable to attend the audition, you may submit a video for consideration. It must be submitted no later than Friday June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm. The submission needs to include your headshot, resume, any conflicts you may have with the schedule and a link or attachment to your video submission. You may sing any song of your choosing. You may use a backing track for your video submission. Please email [email protected] for questions or to submit.

AUDITION LOCATION: Auditions will be held at SecondStory Repertory located in Redmond Town Center.

SecondStory Repertory pays a $100 stipend to actors to defray the cost of participation in the production.

The latest review for A Man of No Importance is in, and we couldn't be prouder of this extraordinary company! The critics are praising our seasoned cast of theater veterans for bringing their full "musical theater muscle" to the SecondStory Rep stage.
https://eclecticartswa.blogspot.com/2026/05/secondstory-rep-man-of-no-importance.html

Review Highlights:

Frank Kohel (Alfie Byrne): "In Mr. Kohel’s capable hands, the character became the heart of the story and it soared to new heights... likeable, misunderstood, empathetic, and relatable."

The Company: "Full of talent and experience... They each supported and challenged each other to up their performance game."

The Band: "Exceptional. They sounded flawless all evening."

"What starts as a beautiful exploration of belonging, chasing dreams, and acceptance truly hooks you... A Man of No Importance is quality musical theater and it’s well worth your time and investment. Recommended!"

📅 Running through June 7, 2026
📍 SecondStory Repertory, Redmond Town Center
🎟️ Secure your tickets now: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/product-page/a-man-of-no-importance

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We only have a handful of tickets for today's 2pm matinee. Get yours today: https://www.secondstoryrep.org/product-page/a-man-of-no-importance