Deanna Martinez (she/her) is an accomplished director, performer, playwright, and educator whose work spans theater, film, television, and voiceover. Her recent directing credits include Lost Girl and The Outsiders (Seattle Rep) Steel Magnolias (Tacoma Little Theatre), Descendants (Tacoma Musical Playhouse), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tacoma Arts Live).
Deanna Martinez
Education & Community Programs Director @ Seattle Rep
Deanna serves as Director of Education and Community Programs at Seattle Rep, where she oversees Rep Studios, encompassing Young Rep, Rep Pro, Rep Connect, and Rep Educators. Through these programs, she cultivates pathways for creative growth, professional training, and community engagement across all levels of artistry. Under her leadership, Seattle Rep’s education initiatives empower young people, emerging professionals, and educators to explore theater as both craft and catalyst for change. Her direction of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition has also guided local students to national recognition at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City.
Deanna holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Art and a Post-Graduate Teacher Certification from the University of Washington.
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2026 Schedule
