There are many versions of the Stone Soup fable. The one we like best tells the story of a group of hungry soldiers tramping home from battle. At nightfall they arrive at a small village. The ravages of war have embittered the villagers who are reluctant to share what meager food they have with the wandering soldiers. Faced with unwelcoming hosts and empty stomachs one imaginative soldier fills a pot with water and tosses in a stone. Then he says, "This soup would be quite good if only we had an onion." Begrudgingly one villager contributes an onion, then someone fetches a potato, someone else a bone, and so it goes. Ultimately, the entire village and the hungry soldiers sit down to a wonderful meal made all the better because everyone contributed to its creation, and as one villager says "it all began with a simple stone." There is a strong correlation between this story and the creation of a piece of theatre. Everyone: actor, author, audience, brings an essential ingredient, and the sum is always greater than the parts. Stone Soup Theatre artists come together to create in a process that nurtures the individuality in student, performer, and audience. Our mission is to help you express your humanity; artistically, personally, and spiritually.

Description:
Stone Soup is dedicated to the preservation of the one act play. We also provide training for both adults and children.

History:
In 1996, Maureen Miko wanted to start a small, neighborhood-oriented professional theatre. She found a defunct pet grooming shop standing empty on Stone Way, walked in and saw possibilities. The street name reminded her of a favorite story from her childhood about hungry, tired soldiers limping into an impoverished village where the villagers are none-too-interested in sharing their meager stores of food. Bringing together the street name and this old fable, Stone Soup Theatre was born. We are proud to be entering our sixth year here on Stone Way and wish to extend our profound thanks to the devoted students, friends and patrons who have supported us. In 1999 Stone Soup Theatre began entertaining Seattle audiences with professional productions of one-act plays. The works of Tennessee Williams, Eugene Ionesco, John Guare, A.A. Milne, Harold Pinter, Thornton Wilder, Anton Chekhov, Neil Simon and Edward Albee have been featured.

Contact person: Maureen Miko, Artistic Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 633-1883

Address:

4035 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103 This location is NOT handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.stonesouptheatre.com

Directions:

The theatre is on Stone Way N, near the corner of 41st.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes