Seattle, WA

Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse

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Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse is university of Washington's Jones Playhouse is a 210-seat performance venue used for theatre and current live-music programs including jazz, wind ensemble and guest-artist concerts.. The listed capacity is 210 seats, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Jazz, classical, wind ensemble, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the theater setting puts more attention on musicianship, pacing, stagecraft, and a complete show. A seated audience also rewards detail and a deliberate presentation. Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

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Role
Talent Buyer

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Main email

sdevenny@uw.edu
206-543-4880

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Capacity
210
Age policy
21+
Genres
Classical, Experimental, Jazz
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Address
4045 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, United States
Venue phone
206-543-4880
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