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Kevin McDonald Returns To UP Improv To Teach Sketch Workshop
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
In this workshop, Kevin McDonald will teach the Kids in the Hall method of writing sketch comedy through improv. July 27th & 28th
Photo Flash: Bainbridge Performing Arts Presents AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
BPA's 7th Annual Summertime Shakespeare performance offers a dramatic summer evening for all ages. Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare's finest comedies, As You Like It offers something for everyone: villainy, romance, humor and a happy ending. This adventurous tale from the Forest of Arden combines the flavor of Robin Hood with romance around every tree. It is a story of disguise and love triangles, and all of the confusion gets sorted out in the end.
Velocity Interim Artistic Director Attends National Dance Presenters' Forum
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
Erin Johnson, Interim Artistic Director of Velocity Dance Center has been selected to attend the distinguished National Dance Presenters' Forum at Jacob's Pillow. This four-day dance leadership development intensive is held at Jacob's Pillow's 220-acre site in Western Massachusetts, July 10-13. The second annual Forum, reinstated in July 2018, is developed in collaboration with key partners from across the U.S. and designed to be a catalytic opportunity for early career dance presenters. Erin was selected through a critical and rigorous interview process to join a cohort of 15 early-career dance presenters from around the U.S. Jacob's Pillow is a National Historic Landmark, recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and home to America's longest-running dance festival. 
Complete Casting Announced For 2-Play Summer Series THE BAR PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
The Williams Project today announced the cast and creative team of its 2019 production line-up, 'The Bar Plays,' a two-play series including productions of Tennessee Williams' Small Craft Warnings and The Time Of Your Life by William Saroyan, performed in repertory at Seattle's historic Washington Hall in the Central District.
Family-Friendly Fabulous Fables Are Coming Soon to a Park Near You
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Theater Schmeater's tradition of bringing free family-friendly shows to Seattle parks continues this summer with a collection of Aesop's best-known fables. The Fabulous Fable Factory runs July 13 - August 15, starting at the 2019 Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival.
Neelam Chahlia Of Redmond Wins Mrs. Washington America; Will Compete For The Title Of Mrs. America In Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Neelam Chahlia of Redmond, Wash., has been named Mrs. Washington America.  Neelam competed at the Mrs. Washington America pageant on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Kenneth Minnaert Center in Olympia.  She is the first married woman from the city of Redmond to win the title.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR. Comes to BPA
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands.
Island Theatre's 8th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival Runs August 16 & 17 At BPA
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
In its eighth iteration, Island Theatre brings to the stage ten of the best short plays penned by Kitsap County playwrights for a three day festival of live performances at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The plays have been selected from over sixty submissions by a blind judging panel of theatre professionals. Plays will be helmed by ten local directors and cast with over two dozen local actors.
Wrap Up Summer With The EDGE Improv August 3
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Wrap up summer with an evening on the town: Dinner in Winslow. The EDGE at BPA. Dessert or drinks after the show! Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island August 3 as The EDGE Improv delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Kathleen Jennings says, "The fun part is you never know what's going to happen, but you're right there in the middle of it."
Pop Musical CYRANO DE BURGER SHACK Runs August 1 - 4 At BPA
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
In Jeremy Desmon's Pop Musical Cyrano de Burger Shack, Cyrano is king of the local Burger Shack, but he can't seem to win the love of his best friend, Roxanne. When Roxanne confesses her crush on the new burger-flipper, Christian, Cyrano decides that playing Cupid is better than sitting out of the game.
See Visions In Nature Through August In The BPA Gallery
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Inspired by her natural surroundings, Mandi May's photography is on display in the BPA Gallery through August. Through her lens she approaches her environment and subjects with curiosity and unique angles. Her work often has impressionistic and otherworldly qualities that evoke a sense of dreaming. All of Mandi's images are created in-camera, oftentimes using multiple exposures and creative lenses.
New THE WORLD'S A STAGE Series Launches at Seattle Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2019
For acclaimed British actor Michael Pennington, Shakespeare has been a companion and inspiration for more than 50 years. Lisa Wolpe, who may have played more of Shakespeare's male roles than any other actress, has outright stated, "I feel like Shakespeare saved my life." After his tour of duty in the army, it was Shakespeare that helped veteran Stephan Wofert cope with PTSD and find his own way in the civilian world. All three artists are a part of Seattle Shakespeare's new performance series that shares personal and unique relationships with Shakespeare.
Macha Theatre Works Announces 19th Season
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Macha Theatre Works is excited to announce our 2019-2020 Season, which will expand to three productions, as well as establish our status as the first Theatre in Residence at West of Lenin in November 2019. 
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Seattle July 31
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount is thrilled to announce that Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play The Paramount Theatre from July 31 through August 11.
Photo Flash: AS YOU LIKE IT at Bainbridge Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
BPA's 7th Annual Summertime Shakespeare performance offers a dramatic summer evening for all ages. Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare's finest comedies, As You Like Itoffers something for everyone: villainy, romance, humor and a happy ending. This adventurous tale from the Forest of Arden combines the flavor of Robin Hood with romance around every tree. It is a story of disguise and love triangles, and all of the confusion gets sorted out in the end.
Freehold's Engaged Theatre Presents AS YOU LIKE IT this July
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Freehold's Engaged Theatre, unique in our region, tours again this summer with a new Shakespeare production. Director Robin Lynn Smith and a seasoned company of actors including Sunam Ellis (Rosalind), Sylvester F. Kamara (Jaques), Meg McLynn (Phoebe) Evan Barrett (Orlando) and Wilysha Walton (Celia) bring AS YOU LIKE IT to stirring life with live music composed by Kultur Shock member Srdjan "Gino" Yevdjevich and movement by Butoh dancer Vanessa Skantze.
ACT presents Joan Didion's THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
A Contemporary Theatre announces its summer production of The Year of Magical Thinking written by acclaimed reporter, essayist, and literary icon, Joan Didion.
The Entirely Student-produced Rising Star Project: WEST SIDE STORY to Play The 5th Avenue this July
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The 5th Avenue Theatre is currently bustling with nearly 100 high school students from all over Washington State who are hard at work in the rehearsal hall and backstage for Rising Star Project: West Side Story, which will play for three performances only from July 12 - 13, 2019. Rising Star Project, a 5th Avenue Theatre education program that places musical theater in the hands of tomorrow's artists, innovators, and leaders, allows teenagers to develop professional skills by producing and performing a musical on The 5th's mainstage. This year, which marks the seventh Rising Star Project production, students are in the process of remounting The 5th's professional production of West Side Story (May 31 - June 23, 2019), created by an all-student cast and crew, as well as students working in producing, development, marketing, and casting departments, with guidance and mentorship from The 5th's staff. A complete list of participating students is included at the end of this release.
BWW Review: ArtsWest's THE LAST WORLD OCTOPUS WRESTLING CHAMPION and the Promise of Greatness
by Jay Irwin - June 24, 2019
Back in 2015, the Seattle theater scene was abuzz with a brand-new musical premiering at the Seattle Rep from local wunderkind Justin Huertas called 'Lizard Boy'. I even remember seeing a workshop of it in 2013. Since then the Lizard has gone on to perform all over, including San Diego and New York, and Huertas has gone on and produced even more new musicals including an adaptation of 'Howl's Moving Castle' at Book-It (which is coming back again this season) and a new one coming to the Seattle Rep next year, 'Lydia and the Troll'. And now, over at ArtsWest, Huertas has given us another of his signature quirky love stories with the World Premiere of 'The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion'. And with his new show we can easily see that the promise of greatness abounds, not only with Huertas and this show but within the show as well.
HBO and The Phluid Project Host EUPHORIA Pop-Up Shops & Screenings
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
HBO will spotlight the new drama series EUPHORIA by teaming up with THE PHLUID PROJECT, a gender-free retail brand grounded in community and concept, to create pop-up shops in three markets across the country. The retail spaces will be open to the general public for one day only in: San Francisco (78), Seattle (710) and Miami (712). The first 25 guests to visit the pop-up in each city will receive exclusive EUPHORIA x THE PHLUID PROJECT tote bags designed by The Phluid Project's Kristina Keenan. The totes will then be available for purchase with proceeds entirely benefitting THE TREVOR PROJECT, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. HBO will match the funds raised.
BWW Review: Saddle Up and Come to Can Can's EL DORADO
by Jay Irwin - June 22, 2019
The folks at the Can Can are back and ready to knock your spurs off in an all new, decidedly Western style show with "The Legend of El Dorado" and once again they've upped their game. First, they brought us sexy ass dancers and comedy to bust a gut over, then they brought in fabulous singers, recently they added those gorgeous 4K video screens for their backdrops, and now they've brought in some culinary delights with their new chef Monica Seward. So, there's good food, entertainment, and sex. You'll never need to leave, but why would you want to?!
Velocity Presents Summer Festivals 2019
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Registration is open for Velocity Dance Center's Summer Festivals: Strictly Seattle Summer Dance Intensive (July 7-27) and the international Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation (July 28-Aug 4). These two festivals offer an immersive entryway into the Seattle dance scene for professional and beginning dancers alike.
Copious Expands Staff, Welcoming Aviona Rodriguez Brown As Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Following the exciting announcement of Copious Love Productions new Artistic Director, Kathryn Stewart, the company is pleased to announce the addition of Aviona Rodriguez Brown as the Copious venue Managing Director.
Teatro ZinZanni Announces New Show DECADENT DELIGHTS with Improv Comedian Kevin Kent
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Teatro ZinZanni presents their latest twist on the iconic Love, Chaos, & Dinner theme with the premiere of Decadent Delights.
Fresh New Production Of The G&S Classic PRINCESS IDA Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2019
Crystal Dawn Munkers leads an exhilaratingly updated take on the battle of the sexes and the age-old need to smash the patriarchy - complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.

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