Snowed In is a joyful holiday musical that has become a Seattle theater tradition. Inspired by classic holiday TV specials and musicals about putting on a musical, Snowed In takes you on a journey of song, dance, friendship, family, and the true meaning of the holidays. ArtsWest has sent four incredible artists on a cozy retreat to write the most perfect holiday show the world has ever seen. But when a blizzard hits and tensions rise, the crumpled-up notebook pages start to pile up even faster than the snow. Will they finish the show in time? Or will they have to rely on a sprinkle of holiday magic to pull the whole thing off? “Snowed In sidesteps the overwrought and overfamiliar qualities of so many holiday shows without tipping into full-on counterprogramming mode... Even the less seasonally inclined (or those with “resting Grinch face,” as [one character] puts it) might just find themselves won over by the festivities.” - Seattle Times “A musical menagerie of fun, with songs that are comical and catchy and humor that is delivered expertly by a cast of triple threats.” - Shows I’ve Seen “A cozy, cheery 80 minutes of festive fun that kept us glued to our seats watching this heartwarming story unfold.” - TeenTix
“After conducting a national search to find an Artistic Director who fits ArtsWest’s mission and provides a strong artistic vision that will lead us into our future, the ArtsWest Board of Directors couldn’t be happier to welcome Mat to our organization. He brings such energy and talent to ArtsWest and we cannot wait to see him in action as our artistic leader,” stated Dawn Leverett, Board President.
