Tim
Gonzalez-Wiler
Theatre Manager
Tim has over 21 years of professional arts administration experience, with leadership roles in ticketing, front of house, casting, event production, and fundraising. He’s worked with iconic Seattle organizations like Seattle Shakespeare Company, Teatro ZinZanni, The 5th Avenue Theatre, and Moisture Festival.
A career highlight was producing a third line of programming at Teatro ZinZanni, featuring everything from late-night cabarets to immersive theatrical experiences—standouts include Puddles Pity Party, The Tiger Lillies, and Wake the Night.
Originally from Kansas, Tim holds a Bachelor’s in Theatre from the University of Kansas and an MFA in Asian Performance from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. His graduate work took him from Indonesian Randai to Beijing Opera and culminated in directing a Kyogen-inspired Waiting for Godot.
Now at Meydenbauer Center Theatre, Tim brings his passion for diverse performance styles and detailed, guest-focused service. Outside of work, he’s a karaoke enthusiast, board game lover, avid hiker, and a longtime fan of circus arts. Ask him about any of it—he’s always up for a great conversation.