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• Tuition: $600, with reduced rates available based on income

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Wednesday, February 10
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Taproot Theatre

February Evening Event at Taproot Theatre

As we prepare for Education Month in February, our Education Subcommittee has been exploring ideas for a meaningful social event—one that would bring us together while also highlighting an issue that deeply affects children and families in our community, bullying in schools. Taproot Theater, a multi-year grant recipient of your donations to the Seattle Rotary Foundation, combines the arts and education to address this issue.

A couple of days ago, Lori Walker and I visited Taproot and met with Producing Artistic Director Karen Lund and education leader Jeremy Ehrlich. What began as a brief visit quickly turned exciting as, together with John Steckler, we started shaping what promises to be a truly special Rotary experience. We are delighted to announce that our Education Month social event will take place on Tuesday, February 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at Taproot Theatre.

We will have the entire theatre to ourselves. Imagine an evening where Rotarians can not only engage with the audience but also have a face-to-face with Karen, Jeremy, and some of the actors. There will be time for conversation, questions, and behind-the-scenes insights, along with snacks and wine available for purchase. We have also discussed a few surprises, so expect a bit of theatre magic woven into the evening.

Most importantly, this event will leave you energized, informed, and inspired to take action. Bullying remains a critical challenge both locally and nationally. In Seattle, about 1 in 6 students in Seattle Public Schools reported being bullied in the 2024–25 school year, including in-person and online harassment related to race, gender, or identity. Nationally, 34% of adolescents report experiencing bullying in the past year, with higher rates among younger teens and girls.

We believe this evening at Taproot Theatre will deepen our understanding of the issue—and help us explore how Rotary can play a meaningful role in addressing it.

Please mark your calendars. We look forward to sharing this powerful and inspiring experience with you.