YOUTH PROGRAM 2011-2012

PERFORMANCE PAGE

All performances are held at the Bathhouse Theater:
7312 West Green Lake Dr. N, 98103.

All youth performances are always free and open to the public, & donations to the scholarship fund are gratefully accepted!

Comedy Touring Ensemble

Directed by Sam Vance

In partnership with Teatro ZinZanni!

Ready for some serious comedy? Develop a cabaret-style touring production full of slapstick and funny scenes from classic plays. Learn how to juggle, a magic trick or two, and deepen your acting skills. Then, we'll take our little show on the road to a few local elementary schools, delighting the young while developing valuable touring skills. A real adrenaline rush, plus a unique opportunity to bond as an ensemble.

Performances:
Final Sharing at the Bathhouse:
Saturday, June 2nd @ 2pm
--followed by a free juggling workshop for family and friends!

Attack of the Killer Murder... of Death

Directed by Shana Bestock

Each year the graduating seniors of the SPT youth ensemble present a show that highlights their talent while pushing them towards new horizons. This year's play is an original commission by local playwright Wayne Rawley. The setup: a murder mystery on a 1950s "B" movie set - a delicious detective noir whodunnit!

Performances:
July 6 @ 7pm
July 7 @ 7pm
July 8 @ 2pm
July 13 @ 7pm
July 14 @ 2pm & 7pm

The Good Times are Killing Me

Directed by Shana Bestock

Set in 1960s Seattle, this play captures an era of turbulent change through the eyes of a young white girl and her unlikely friendship with a black girl who moves in across the street. Lynda Barry (known for her graphic novels and comics) captures the spirit, joy, and heartbreak of integration and coming-of-age in this bittersweet comedy, featuring a diverse cast of fun characters, colorful costumes, and classic pop music.

Performances:
July 27 @ 7pm
July 28 @ 7pm
July 29 @ 2pm
August 3 @ 7pm
August 4 @ 2pm & 7pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare;
Directed by Emily Purington

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Mismatched lovers, a magical wood, nobility and peasantry, and fantastic language. Add to this original music, an ass who gets actual donkey ears, and the funniest “play within-a-play” ever written, and you have Shakespeare at his glorious, silliest best.

Performances:
July 20 @ 7pm
July 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
July 22 @ 2pm

Robin Hood

Directed by Shawn Belyea

Join us in Sherwood Forest for the classic adventure tale. Learn to wield a sword, staff, and your fists safely on stage with stage combat lessons and professional fight choreography. Swashbuckling comedy at its most exciting!

Performances:
August 10 @ 7pm
August 11 @ 2pm & 7pm
August 12 @ 2pm

Sweeney Todd

Directed by Barbara Lynne Jamison & Kelly Kitchens

A full production in collaboration with the Seattle Opera!

Performances:
August 17 @ 7pm
August 18 @ 2pm
August 19 @ 2pm
August 24 @ 7pm
August 25 @ 2pm & 7pm

TICKETS:
Tickets for all youth productions are first-come, first serve at the door, available 1/2 hour before showtimes. Tickets are free, with a suggested donation to the scholarship fund. We rarely sell out completely, so you are usually assured of a ticket even if you come at the last minute, but it's always nice to arrive about 15 minutes early.

Able to give a little more?
Consider matching donations for a single performance, and double the opportunities for students!

Or, join our Education Leadership Circle to sponsor an entire show, and support the youth program's continued work. To find out more about the levels of sponsorship available, and how ELC sponsorship can help your business, click here: ELC Sponsorship Benefits.