Welcome to BAT Theatre!
Plenty of FREE on-site parking (LINK to video showing the way) / ADA accessible. Performing at the Little Theatre at Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S 140th St., Burien, WA.
BAT is part of Playwrights Welcome. More Info HERE.
LINK to photos of past BAT productions
Now at BAT: – BAT dedicates the rest of the RUR run to Mary Springer.
R.U.R. (ROSSUM’S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS)
An adaptation of a play written by Karel Čapek, February 13 thru March 8, 2026 (NO performance on February 20 or 27.) Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.
Order TICKETS online, or email BAT with your ticket request HERE, or CALL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE at BAT: 206-242-5180. (If ticket prices are a barrier, please contact us at info@BATtheatre.org. Free/reduced access supported by 4Culture’s Public Free Access program.)
AI is on the rise. Written in 1920, this brilliant satire examines what could happen when robots free humans to pursue “…things such as perfecting themselves rather than toiling long days just for bread.” With sharp wit, provocative ideas, and eerie relevance to today’s AI boom, Čapek’s prescient masterpiece is a cautionary tale for all.
Some adult content and gunshots.
REVIEWS:
Burien Actors Theatre’s production of R.U.R…or Rossum’s Universal Robots is an engaging and thoughtfully realized staging of a foundational work of science fiction. It balances visual cohesion, committed performances, and thematic clarity to deliver a piece that feels both classic and strikingly relevant. More than a century after its debut, Čapek’s warning still resonates—and in this staging, it lands with unsettling clarity.
Every member of the cast positively shines in BATS interpretation of Capek’s play. To completely immerse the audience in a world of robots is no small feat, but the cast took us there, expertly playing both the smug arrogance of scientific innovation and the subtle horror of realizing the truth of what they have done.
The production not only entertains but also provokes critical thought about the nature of humanity, the essence of creation, and the ethical implications of technological advancement. As audiences engage with this timeless narrative, they will locate themselves questioning the very fabric of their relationship with technology.
If you missed the opening night talkback by Onur Bakiner, the Director of the Technology Ethics Initiative at Seattle University! WATCH TALKBACK HERE. Onur Bakiner is a professor of political science. His book Governing AI: A Primer (Cambridge University Press, 2026) reflects his ongoing work on governance models to mitigate AI risks and harms.
Next up at BAT:
REBELLIOUS WOMEN
Written by Beth Flintoff
April 10 thru May 3, 2026
Order TICKETS online or email BAT with your ticket request HERE, or CALL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE at BAT: 206-242-5180. (If ticket prices are a barrier, please contact us at info@BATtheatre.org. Free/reduced access supported by 4Culture’s Public Free Access program.)
When contented housewife Edith accidentally wanders into a suffragette meeting, she has no plans for revolution. But the women there will change her life forever. The harsh treatment of the protesters draws Edith toward the movement’s radical center. Where does she draw the line in the fight for equality? An unsentimental and sharp-witted homage to the suffragettes. “Deeds, not words.”
Watch for our information on BAT’s 2026-27 season, including the Summer in the Parks show!
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Musical and Karaoke Fans, join us in singing along to your favorite film musical soundtracks!!!
“Movie Musical Karaoke” comes to The Tin Room Theater (923 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA) on the second Tuesday night of the month from 6 to 9 pm.
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Cabaret Fans, BAT’s Cabaret, the first Monday of the month, (the next show is April 6, 2026), at Angelo’s in Burien at 601 SW 153rd Street!
Doors open for dinner at 5:30 pm, and the show starts at 7 pm.
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