"The Aliens" by Annie Baker

directed by: Benjamin McFadden & Lindsay Welliver

Performing at Seattle Open Arts Place from May 2 - May 16, 2026.

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Donating 100% of our profits to The Face It Foundation, an organization that empowers men to overcome depression and take their mental health seriously.

THE WHO

Hi...it's me Nik Doner, Artistic Director of WRI.

White Rabbits Inc is a production house of theatrical performances that serve distinct communities of those who suffer.

Through irreverent humor and strikingly intense storytelling, we aim to entertain, amplify social issues, and give back to communities in pain, by doing what we do best...wild comedy and/or gut-punch drama.

Previous artistic collaborators include Seattle favorites such as...

Michael Place
Hannah Victoria Franklin
Libby Barnard
Paul Budraitis
Shawn Belyea
Hannah Mootz
And MORE!

THE WHAT

White Rabbits Inc produces on a project-by-project basis and donates 100% of any and all profits to a pre-specified non-profit related to the themes/ideas of the particular production.

Previous donations have been made to:

Shatterproof (addiction prevention and treatment)
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (supporting survivors of sexual abuse and assault)

THE WHAT (NOW)

The Aliens by Annie Baker, directed by Benjamin McFadden & Lindsay Welliver.

100% of all profits for this production will be donated to support men's mental health.

Starring:

Danny Jones*

Nik Doner

Conor Craggan

Directed by: Benjamin McFadden & Lindsay Welliver

Produced by: Nik Doner & Danny Jones*

Stage Manager: Brandon Eller

Set/Props Design: Robin Macartney

Lighting Design: Sumer Munroe

Sound Design: Nik Doner

Promotional Photos by: John Ulman

* denotes member of AEA

THE WHY

The world is a scary place and people are hurtin' all over. WRI amplifies various communities of suffering people through engaging, funny, heartfelt, and (sometimes) incredibly raw material. Shining a spotlight on some of the issues our society faces ANNNNND raising a bit of money to support amazing non-profits that do the work our communities sorely need.

For more info, you can check out our website, for reviews, photos, videos, and more.

Making YOUR tax-deductible donation helps us...

Secure performance rights for 10 performances
Pay rental fees for our Seattle area performance venue
Support our incredible collaborators with moderate artists stipends
Raise social awareness AND raise SIGNIFICANT funds to be donated to a non-profit that directly related to the themes of our production

LEGAL

White Rabbits Enke (dba White Rabbits Inc) is an LLC fiscally sponsored by Shunpike.

Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources, and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success.

More info at shunpike.org

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