The Guardsman by Ferenc Molnár, adapted by Rachel Rene

BAT takes it to the Parks in the Summer of 2025. A popular actor suspects his new actress wife is getting restless, so he takes on his most daring role yet—disguising himself as a dashing guardsman—to test his wife and win her love. The actor sweeps his wife off her feet, creates romance and drama, and nearly torpedoes their marriage in the process. 

The Guardsman ultimately asks the question: “Where does the acting end and true emotion begin?”

REVIEW:

““The Guardsman” is a fun, humorous peek into serious doubts that many face in relationships – am I enough? Can happiness last? If I exist as all that I am, will I still be loved? “

–The B-Town Blog

This family-friendly show is free – Join us in a park near you!!!

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Support your local eateries by making this a dinner and a show event. Bring takeout to the performance, or dine out before or after.

Remaining Performances of The Guardsman:

RESCHEDULED (due to rain) NEW DATE! Normandy Park – Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. in Marvista Park, 19990 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166

Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden – Sunday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. at 13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98168

More details HERE, including dates and locations.

Run Time: about 90 minutes with no intermission.

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Next up at BAT, The Coast Starlight by Keith Bunin

September 26 thru October 19, 2025 – Northwest Premiere – TICKETS

A young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has roughly one thousand miles to figure out a way forward. The Coast Starlight is a smart, funny, and compassionate story about our capacity for invention and re-invention when life goes off the rails. (Northwest premiere.)

More details HERE.

Check out the rest of BAT’s 2025-26 season and get your Season Tickets HERE.

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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.

MORE DETAILS HERE!

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Cabaret Fans, BAT’s Cabaret is taking a break until October 2025. In October, join us on the first Monday of the month at Angelo’s in Burien at 601 SW 153rd Street!

MORE DETAILS HERE!

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