Name: Works in Progress (In-Person)
Start: 2025-09-16T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-16T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Works in Progress (In-Person)

Partner

Hugo House
https://hugohouse.org
[email protected]
(206) 453-1937

Venue

Lapis Theatre
1634 11th Avenue, Capitol Hill, Seattle

Works in Progress is Hugo House's open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with our literary community!

Works in Progress is a low-pressure, welcoming environment for readers and guests of all skill levels and literary experience. We especially encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized voices to take the mic!

Doors open at 6 pm PT for interested writers who want to come early, carve out some sacred writing time, and share ideas on craft and content. This open, unstructured space is intended to create opportunities for folks to build community and enjoy some quality time writing their own works-in-progress!

Open mic begins at 7 pm PT.

– Reading is open to all!

– You don’t have to read. Guests and audience members are encouraged to attend!

– Each reader has 5 minutes to read. Be mindful of your excerpt length, and practice beforehand if you can!

Hours

The Box Office & Will Call open 45 minutes in advance of a show, and seating typically begins 30 minutes in advance.

Age Recommendation

All ages welcome

Ticket Info

– Sign-up for reading begins on-site when doors open at 6 pm and continues until the open mic begins at 7 pm.

– Only one sign-up per person.

– The order for the 20 reading slots will be randomly assigned. You will be notified prior to the reading of your slot.

2 for $10 Sunday

A TeenTix member may purchase a $5 ticket for themselves and for another person of any age ($10 total) for Sunday shows at this venue. If there are multiple performances on a Sunday, it is at the venue's discretion to decide which performance is eligible for this deal. Always call ahead to plan for companion tickets.

For more information on 2 for $10 days, visit the TeenTix FAQ.

Box Office Info

Seating is first-come, first-served. Except in the case of a sold-out show, which we'll announce in advance, you may purchase tickets at the door.

Equity Statement

"Hugo House commits to work toward racial equity at all levels of our organization. Our staff and board see this long-term commitment as essential to carrying out our mission and enabling all writers to add their voices to the human story."

For more information about Hugo House's commitment to equity and racial justice, view their full equity statement.