BAT was reading the Burien City Council Packet for Monday’s meeting and saw there were two emails from BAT-fans thanking the Council for rebuilding BAT’s space. What a great idea. As you know, BAT had…
Poetry slams are audience participation. Good to hear the crowd at BAT’s hosting of Poetry With A Purpose snap, clap and call out. Late-night in Burien is more interesting with a little poetry. Of course,…
A special shout out to the Burien Firefighters IAFF Local #1461. Not only were they instrumental in putting out the fire at BAT’s theater space on December 10, 2013, they made a financial donation to…
As many of you may know, following the fire last week at BAT’s theater space, the rebuilding of the theater space is very much in doubt. Although there appears to be sufficient insurance money to…
Local television station KING 5 reporter Alison Morrow and a camera woman showed up for Saturday’s re-opening of Coney Island Christmas to cover the remarkable story of a going on despite the fire that damaged…
BAT has insurance. Not such a big deal. BAT always buys 
insurance. This year, however, BAT was able to find a local agent who could place theater insurance. That is a very good thing. BAT supports local business and the local economy every time it can. As summarized in a 2012 report:
From large urban cities to small rural towns, Arts & Economic Prosperity IV demonstrates that the arts are an industry—one that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is a cornerstone of tourism. Business and elected leaders need not feel that a choice must be made between arts funding and economic prosperity. This study proves that they can choose both. Nationally as well as locally, the arts mean business!
Woo-hoo be in parade, then party! July 4 is a chance for you to help BLT, be theatrical and party. We need marchers to join us in costume (we’ll provide as needed) for Burien’s…
2013 is starting out with quite a bit of excitement here at BLT. Not only are the rehearsals for the all female “Jesus Christ Superstar” now well underway, BLT has added some new lighting equipment,…
Before the 2012-13 season gets too far along, BLT wants to thank its many volunteers and donors from BLT’s 2011-12 season. Without these two groups of people (and those who overlap) BLT would simply cease…
The following is from Americans for the Arts. It comes at a great time. BLT is gearing up for its 2012-13 season. Right now BLT is working on 4 plays and the Bill and Peggy Playwritghts festival. BLT is busy. But BLT has no source of income, except donations, until ticket sales begin. BLT could use your help. Please, send a donation today and get your name on our donor list early. (BLT, P.O. Box 48121, Burien, Wa. 98148)
10 Reasons to Support the Arts
1. True prosperity . . . The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us – fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts help us express our values, build bridges between cultures, and bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion, or age. When times are tough, art is salve for the ache.