Rain City Projects

Carl Sander's work in the Seattle Theater community spans twenty-five years. In that time he earned an MFA from The University of Washington School of Drama, served as a Washington State Artist in Residence, and received grants from the Washington, King County, and Seattle Arts Commissions. In 1986, ’87 and ‘89 he organized workshops with internationally renowned playwright Maria Irene Fornes. From 1987-91 he served on the Board of Directors of Artist Trust. In 1990 Mr. Sander was honored with an Individual Artist Award by the city in recognition of his “artistic contributions to the City of Seattle”. From 2001-05 he served on the Steering Committee of 14/48: the worlds quickest theater festival. He is currently working as the Production Manager for the Seattle International Children’s Festival and seeking opportunities for his latest play Cloven Lexus. Notable Productions and Awards Perfect Stranger runner up in the 1999 Richard Hugo House New Play Competition. Produced by One World Theatre at the Speakeasy Backroom October 2000. Navy Brat for the Seattle Repertory Theater Mob Tour. Standing Up Walking Out based on interviews and observation surrounding the Nord Door Strike in Everett, WA. Toured Union Halls throughout Washington. Two Women TV winner of the first ever New City Theater Playwrights Festival. American Lebanon winner Stanley Kramer New Play Contest. Adventures In The Alley Of Extraordinary Obsession and Adventures In The Archive Of Truth and Dare for Seattle Children’s Theater Young Actor Training Program. The String Cycle: a Tavern Opera in Three Acts, produced at the Eastlake Zoo and presented at The Backstage and Bumbershoot.