Red Tape Valentine: Alex Kyger and Les Enfants Terribles

Alex is one of our newest ensemble members, and currently in the role of Director of Community Engagement. Alex comes to Red Tape by way of Les Enfants Terribles, a local buffoon troupe that first performed at Red Tape as part of CFANN 2010. After finding out how amazing Alex was, we couldn't help but scoop him up, and are eternally grateful that he can tear himself away from the buffoons every now and then.

Dear Mes Enfants,The more grotesque you are, the more I love. Love, Alex

Alex Kyger and Les Enfants Terribles- Celebrating our 3 year anniversary in March!

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentine: Paige Sawin and Don Marcus

Paige has been an ensemble member since 2009, and is our resident casting director. She is also an actor and will be performing in our upcoming production of Tragedy: a tragedy. Paige and Don met when Paige smartly cast the dashing Don Marcus in 2009's Mouse in a Jar. After that we just couldn't bear to see him go and cast him in The Love of the Nightingale. Not only does Don love everything Red Tape, but is a fantastic assistant to Paige. Whether it's proctoring auditions or picking Paige up in his warm car after a late night at Red Tape, Don can always be counted on around here.

Donny, you will always hold the key to my heart. Thank you for your never-ending support. I love you. Xo, Paige

Paige Sawin and Don Marcus- Together 1 year and a half

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentine: Mackenzie Brown May and Vic May

Vic first worked with Red Tape in 2008 as the lighting designer for Pugilist Specialist. We were relieved to learn he was married to Mackenzie, behind the scenes guru to the stars. Mackenzie originated the role of Red Tape's Production Manager with Dog in a Manger and has worn a variety of hats since. We have to admit, Vic is pretty cool too, and we were proud to bring him into the ensemble in 2009 after his performance in An Enemy of the People. Vic and Mackenzie are a true Red Tape power couple and can be counted on for everything from set construction, cleaning, front of house, even costume design!

Mackenzie most recently designed costumes for our current production of Church/Pullman, WA (with delivery services from Vic), and Vic will be performing in our upcoming production of Tragedy: a tragedy.

If not for theatre, I never would have met my husband. Thanks to the summer stock gods and love to my Victor. -Mackenzie

Vic and Mackenzie- Together 6 years, 8 months, married 3 years 4 months

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentine: Robert L. Oakes and Marti Lyons

Robert is a founding member of Red Tape and also serves as the board president. Rob has been in numerous Red Tape productions, and adapted Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People for Red Tape in 2009. He is currently performing in Church/ Pullman, WA. Marti is a talented director and the Literary Manager at Lookingglass Theatre Company. Rob and Marti met last season when Marti directed Rob in the Fresh Eyes Project. From there they spent a taxing, cold, strange night working the box office for CFANN 2010, and the rest is history. Marti will be directing our upcoming production of Tragedy: a tragedy this spring.

"To my Valentine, Marti Lyons, who inspires me to be the best artist I can be!"- Rob
"A poem: Happy Valentine's Day my dearest Reverend Jose"- Marti

Ensemble Member Robert L. Oakes and Marti Lyons- 12 months and counting

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentine: Lona and Philip Livingston

Lona was first seen in Red Tape’s Enemy of the People in 2009. Since joining the ensemble she has performed in The Love of the Nightingale and Obscura: A Voyeuristic Love Story. Even with everything Lona does for Red Tape, we are equally happy to have Philip around! A talented and accomplished artist in his own right, Philip can always be counted on to help out with front of house, open his lovely home to Red Tape events from photo shoots to parties, and we couldn’t live without him and his skills during strike. We might still be looking at the Obscura set if it wasn’t for Philip!

“Lona and Philip having a November Valentine's Day in France.” –Lona

Lona and Philip Livingston, at 22 years- well, we were mere children

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentine: Meghan Reardon and Spencer

Megan joined the ensemble after appearing in Red Tape’s The Love of the Nightingale in 2010. She is now our Director of Loyalty and Retention. Meghan performed in Obscura: A Voyeuristic Love Story and can be seen on stage now in Church/Pullman, WA. Spencer first appeared at Red Tape in cognito to surprise Meghan during Nightingale. We’re so glad he did not whisk her back to NYC with him!

“This is me with my best friend of ten-plus-years-and-counting, Spencer. He is my partner-in-crime and an honorary member of my family (he was even in our Christmas card one year). Our fake facebook marriage has lasted longer than many real marriages.

When I was in my first Red Tape show, he surprised me by flying in from New York to see the closing night performance. He even went as far as to wear sunglasses and a hat during the show so I wouldn't recognize him and get thrown off (for the record it didn't work--I'd know him anywhere).

Being so far away from him never gets any easier and all my theatre stuff cuts into precious phone time all too often. So this V-Day shout-out is for my dear, funny, finicky, favorite fella, my Spence!” –Meghan

Meghan and Spencer- going on 11 years

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentine: Carrie Drapac and Kira Elliott

Carrie has been an ensemble member since 2010. She appeared in The Love of the Nightingale, and can be seen on stage now in Church/Pullman, WA. Her Valentine is her amazing business partner and co-owner of Comfy Fitness. Not only is Kira particularly understanding when Carrie is rehearsing and in a show, but she’s also been known to make an appearance at a cast party herself.

“Not only is Kira a huge theatre fan, but she helps build our business in a way that gives me time to be an active Red Tape ensemble member. Without her I don't know how I'd manage both owning a small business and pursuing a fulfilling life as an actor. Happy Valentine's Day to the best business partner a girl could ask for!” –Carrie

Ensemble Member Carrie Drapac and business partner Kira Elliot, partners in fitness for 3 ½ years

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentines: Nick and Erica

Nicholas Combs and Erica Sartini

Nick has been an ensemble member with Red Tape since 2009. He has appeared in Enemy of the People, The Love of the Nightingale and most recently, Obscura: A Voyeuristic Love Story. Erica is a casting director and founder of Two Birds Casting. She's a Red Tape regular, never missing an opening night, and even volunteering to usher or take on other odd jobs. She collaborates regularly with our casting director, Paige Sawin, and will be heading up casting with Two Birds for our upcoming production of Tragedy: A Tragedy.


"We make it work because we both understand we have other loves, meaning Red Tape Theatre and Two Birds Casting, of course." - Erica

"To the Love of my life, who doesn't fuss when I say "I'm going to Red Tape honey, be back in like an hour" and then I come home 4 hours later.... I love you! -Nick


Nick and Erica, 3 years strong

Hang out with Nick and Erica on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

Red Tape Valentines Party

Industry Night at Red Tape Theatre
Church/Pullman, Wa
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
$10 Tickets
http://www.redtapetheatre.org/, code: mermaid


Red Tape is hosting an industry only performance of their critically acclaimed Church/Pullman, Wa- Two Plays by Young Jean Lee. Come to the show, then head to Wilde with the cast and Red Tape ensemble.

Theatre on Valentine’s Day?! Red Tape is the perfect place to bring a date or to meet someone new. Not to toot our own horn, but Red Tape’s got a pretty good record in the love department. From couples that met at Red Tape, to partners conceding that “if you can’t beat, ‘em, join’em,” our Red Tape family just keeps growing!

Check back all weekend for Valentine’s and stories of what it’s like to be stuck with a Red Taper, and how we all make it work.

Don’t miss Industry Night on 2/14…You could be next!

Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/
Code: mermaid (only available for 2/14)
After party at Wilde featuring $4 domestic bottles and some Valentines drinks like Cupid’s Cup and Burr Royale

"Church / Pullman, WA" Artwork

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Church and Pullman, WA!

Running Jan 27 to Mar 5 at Red Tape Theatre!