The Burien Arts Commission has a few new members. A good thing. But they do not know BAT. A bad thing.
So, soon BAT will be introducing itself the Burien Arts Commission. BAT was asked to 
tell the Commission what BAT does. Here is a brief outline of what BAT does. (Can you think of more?)
Brief History
BAT is getting ready for the 40th consecutive season in what is now called the Burien Parks Annex. Originally this space was offered free to BAT, but when Burien became a City, the City saw the Annex as a profit center and began changing BAT rent. That rent has gone up significantly over the years.
About BAT
BAT has a 94 seat house in the Annex
BAT typically does four main stage shows a season (usually over four weekends). EXAMPLE HERE are some photos from BAT’s recent seasons!!!
According to the 2017 study by Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, these four shows bring $141,000 to Burien, over and above ticket prices. On average each patron spends $22.70 per person in Burien
70% of BAT audience is from outside Burien. The audience comes from as far away as Vancouver, BC, and Vancouver, WA. The audience is mostly from nearby cities, and the Eastside and Covington areas.
