For four decades and counting, On the Boards (OtB) has moved the needle on culture in Seattle. We continue to occupy a unique corner of this region’s cultural arena – presenting challenging, provoking, surprising, and inspiring dance, theater, and performance works.

We influence the contemporary art field on a global scale, investing and supporting in local artists who go on to develop careers and performances that are shared with thousands of audience members across the world.

OtB fulfills its mission by supporting artists from the Northwest and beyond, through new commissions and existing work presented online and in person.

OtB offers a range of resources and events that provide in-depth information and complimentary social experiences to frame the art on its stages and create dynamic access for its audiences.

On the Boards is located on the unceded ancestral home of the Duwamish and many other Coast Salish peoples, recorded and unrecorded, who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. As settlers on this land, we extend our gratitude and respect.