POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jillian Armenante
September 7 – 29, 2024
Falls Theatre
The comedic sensation comes to Seattle and delivers a riotous punch as it unveils the story of seven extraordinary women tasked with managing the antics of the most powerful man in the world. From PR nightmares to global crises, these brilliant and VERY different women navigate a maze of chaos, risking everything to uphold sanity and stability in the White House. Fueled by Selina Fillinger’s sharp wit and biting satire, this Tony-nominated play offers an unforgettable tribute to the unsung heroes behind the political curtain.
Questions?
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Tuesday – Friday, noon – 5 pm.
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Cast & Creative
Anne Allgood*† – Harriet
Gin Hammond* – Margaret
Cassi Q Kohl* – Bernadette
Ayo Tushinde – Chris
Carly Corey* – Dusty
Josephine Keefe* – Jean
Annette Toutonghi* – Stephanie
Jillian Armenante – Director
Melanie Burgess – Costume Designer
Thorn Michaels – Assistant Lighting Designer
Jamie J. Kranz* – Stage Manager
Larcyn Burnett – Production Assistant
Julia Hayes Welch – Scenic Designer
Connie Yun† – Lighting Designer
John Gromada – Sound Designer
Elizabeth Stasio – Assistant Stage Manager
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
†ACT Core Company member
Program
Run Time
Approximately 95 minutes including one intermission.
Content Advisories & Sensory Triggers
Content Advisories: Strong profanity, sexual references, and prop firearm on stage.
Sensory Triggers: Haze, loud music, and flashing colored lights.
Register To Vote!
At select performances, volunteers from the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County will be available to assist you with voter registration. Don’t want to wait? Register to vote online today!
Special Events
Industry Night
Tuesday, September 10
Reception: 5:30pm
Performance: 7pm
Do you work in the theatre industry? Industry Night tickets are $25 and include a pre-show reception at the theatre that includes light bites and a cash bar. Plus a chance to meet – or catch up – with your fellow theatre colleagues.
Limit of two tickets per household. A $5 Historic Theatre fee will be added to each ticket. When picking up your tickets, please let us know how you are connected to the arts and entertainment industry.
Opening Night
Thursday, September 12
Pre-show Party: 6:30pm
Performance: 7:30pm
Join us before the show for our Opening Night celebration featuring music from Dunava, in collaboration with Northwest Folklife. Food and drink are also available for purchase.
Women in Politics
Sunday, Sept 15
POTUS performance: 2pm
Panel and Q&A: 3:45-5pm
Mix and Mingle to follow.
A dynamic post-play event featuring notable local women in politics. Join us as we explore specific challenges that women face in the political arena, and share diverse perspectives on what it means to be a political woman. A robust panel discussion and audience Q&A will be followed by a reception.
A co-production of Leadership Tomorrow and ACT’s Engagement Dept, featuring guest performances by youth scholars from Speak with Purpose.