For the 52-year-old Intiman Theatre and its artistic director, Jennifer Zeyl, ’03, the key to resilience has been through community partnerships. At one time, Intiman staged productions at the Seattle Center’s Intiman Playhouse but downsized in the last decade to match audience realities. The company cycled through venues like 12th Avenue Arts, the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and the UW’s Jones Playhouse. In 2019, Intiman began producing shows at Seattle Central College’s Erickson Theatre and Broadway Performance Hall. In 2020, Intiman became the college’s professional theater-in-residence, offering students hands-on experience alongside members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.