Empowering Artists to Find Their Voice

Attention Must Be Paid Theater Company is a arts organization in Seattle dedicated to giving emerging actors and directors the space to rebel against silence. We believe theater is not just performance—it is revolution. Every rehearsal is an act of defiance, every risk on stage a declaration of truth.

Our mission is to uncover what lies beneath the surface, to challenge what is ignored, and to empower artists to express themselves fully. By centering emerging voices, we create productions that are raw, authentic, and transformative—inviting audiences to witness the extraordinary truths hidden within ordinary lives.

We are more than a theater company. We are a community of artists and audiences committed to the idea that theater is a civic act, a rebellion against invisibility, and a call to see and be seen.