What if the “perfect” 1950s life was just a carefully staged illusion? Woodinville Repertory Theatre’s production of Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne explores this question through biting humor and bold satire, pulling back the curtain on an era of deep repression and the enduring relevance of its themes today.

Set against the backdrop of the Lavender Scare, the play follows two U.S. State Department employees and their spouses as they lead double lives, outwardly promoting a purge of “deviants,” while secretly shielding their own identities. As their façades begin to crumble, Perfect Arrangement cleverly shifts from sitcom-style farce to provocative social commentary.

“Perfect Arrangement may take place decades ago, but it speaks directly to the way many of us still navigate the world, deciding what parts of ourselves feel safe to share and what parts we keep hidden,” says Jay Stratton, director of Perfect Arrangement.

With its combination of laughter and unease, Perfect Arrangement invites audiences to examine how far we've come, and how much remains at stake, in the fight for authenticity, equality, and human dignity.
Woodinville Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of producing work that entertains while engaging the mind, all within an intimate, welcoming setting that sparks conversation long after the curtain falls.

Production Details:
Venue: The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars, Woodinville
Run Dates: February 20 – March 15
Performance Schedule:
Fridays – 7:30 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner service begins at 6:00 PM
Saturdays – 7:30 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner service begins at 6:00 PM
Sundays – 2:00 PM
Open bar

Audience & Seating Information:
Reserved table seating for evening performances requires a dinner purchase
Dinner must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance
General admission seating is first come, first served (doors open 30 minutes before showtime)
Tea and sparkling water included; additional beverages available for purchase
Dietary and accessibility needs can be accommodated with advance notice
Special group pricing available for parties of 10 or more

Tickets & Information:
Individual tickets are available at: woodinvillerep.ludus.com/index.php
For ticketing or group inquiries, please contact: [email protected] or 425-298-5353

About Woodinville Repertory Theatre
Woodinville Repertory Theatre is a nonprofit community theatre serving the greater Woodinville area. Known for producing engaging, relevant, and thought-provoking work, WRT creates shared experiences that foster connection, spark dialogue, and bring the community together, one story at a time.