What's up at BAT?
BAT's 43rd season!
NOTE: our new venue and address is the theater space at Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S 140th St, Burien, WA 98168.
The 2023-24 season:
On the Market by Jason Odell Williams
This is a West Coast premiere!
Directed by Maggie Larrick and Rochell Flynn.
A former singer, now realtor, struggles with the modern dating scene after becoming a widow two years ago. Her life is turned upside down when she finds a mysterious note from her dead husband telling her it’s okay to “move on.” A touching modern, romantic comedy for grown-ups about love, loss, and finding your Forever Home.
Please note, On the Market contains minimal adult language (one “d” and two “g” words).
Online: On the Market - tickets, or make a reservation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and pay at the box office, or if you are willing to risk being turned away due to a sellout, just show up before the show!
Tiny Beautiful Things based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos
April 21 through May 14, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays a 2 pm)
Masks are required!
NOTE our new venue and address: the theater space at Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S 140th St Burien, WA 98168-3496.
Directed by Devin Rodger
Stage Manager Heather Bernadette
Tiny Beautiful Things by Nia Vardalos
A celebration of the simple beauty of being human, this deeply moving and at times funny exploration of resilience is based on Cheryl Strayed’s (“Wild") journey as the beloved anonymous advice columnist for “Dear Sugar.” Over the years, thousands of people turned to Sugar for wisdom, compassion, and hope. At first unsure of herself, Sugar finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and heartrending questions from her readers.
The show's runtime is about 90 minutes.
Possible triggers:
BAT is proud to engage with artists and audiences on a wide range of subjects as we explore our shared humanity. To preserve the story-telling that will unfold onstage, we do not list all potential triggers for audiences. Tiny Beautiful Things may have triggers for some. This play contains strong language and some sensitive adult content. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our office if you would like to discuss any concerns you have prior to attending.
“Tiny Beautiful Things” turns out to provide an ideal catharsis for those suffering from the various deep-dyed blues that are so contagious right now. I mean post-election blues, holiday blues, end-of-the-year blues, all those afflictions that make us feel cranky, thin-skinned and intolerant.
Because, more than anything, “Tiny Beautiful Things” turns out be about the endangered art of listening to — and really hearing and responding to — other people. This production is not a successful narrative play in any conventional sense. But it works beautifully as a sustained theatrical exercise in empathy.
The New York Times
Online: Tiny Beautiful Things - tickets, or make a reservation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and pay at the box office, or if you are willing to risk being turned away due to a sellout, just show up before the show!
The Summer of 2023, BAT is taking it to the streets (well the parks anyway)
For the Summer of 2023, the comedy Good Morning, Bill is coming to a South King County park near you! (The performances are free.)
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Performances run approximately 90 minutes and are sponsored by the cities of Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Normandy Park, and SeaTac, with special thanks to Kennedy Catholic High School and the Highline School District.
Support local eateries by making this a dinner and a show. Bring takeout to the performance, or dine out before or after.
Directed by Rachel Rene.
The Story: While on vacation in Seattle, Bill falls for the aloof Dr. Sally Smith. After Bill returns to Mount Vernon, he longs for Sally. Comedic complications arise when Bill’s uncle misunderstands, hatching a plan to bring his nephew together with the wrong woman. Rachel Rene’s adaptation updates and moves the comedy from 1920s England to 1989 Seattle and Mount Vernon. Family-friendly comedy.
Cast:
Lord Tidmouth Jalyn Green
Lottie Madison McVeigh
Marie, the Maid Rachel Rene
Bill Paradene Rex Waters
Sally Smith, M.D. Karin Rogers
Sir Hugo Drake Anthony Floyd
Performance schedule:
Friday, July 21 at 7 pm, Federal Way in Steel Lake Park, 2410 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Sunday, July 23 at 5 pm, Normandy Park in Marvista Park,19990 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Friday, July 28 at 7:00 pm, SeaTac in Riverton Heights Park, 3011 S 148th St, SeaTac, WA 98168
Sunday, August 6, 5:00 pm, Burien in Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Friday, August 11 at 6:30 pm, Covington in Covington Community Park & Soccer Field, 17649 SE 240th St, Covington, WA 98042
Sunday, August 20 at 5:00 pm, Des Moines in Des Moines Beach Park (in the meadow), 22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198*
* New this year in Des Moines, adults, teens, and kids are invited to join in playing free Theater Games in Des Moines Beach Park on Sunday, August 20 from about 4 to 4:45 p.m. before BAT’s 5 p.m. performance. These are fun, low-stress games, with no acting experience needed.
