Performances are scheduled for tonight (Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012) at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

All youth shows are free; however donations to the youth scholarship fund are gladly appreciated.

Directed by Artistic Associate Kelly Kitchens, the Seattle Public Theater Youth Program performs their adaptation of Shakespeare’s longest work, exploring themes of treachery and revenge. To be or not to be? Definitely be at SPT to see these shows!

For those loyal fans who wonder what ever happened to those two minor Hamlet characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, now’s the chance to come for Shakespeare and stay for Stoppard! SPT’s mainstage is performing a well- received production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in repertory now through February 19th.

For more information, call SPT at (206) 524-1300 or visit them online at seattlepublictheater.org.

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The camps will be held at the Green Lake Bathhouse (7312 West Green Lake Dr N) Feb. 21-25, 2012. Financial aid is available.

SPT provided the following information about the theater camps, which were created by SPT Artistic and Education Director Shana Bestock:

Circus Skills for Actors – Under the direction of Sam Vance, students will develop their physical theater skills in this unique partnership between SPT and Teatro ZinZanni! Classic clowning, circus skills, mime, lazzi and character development–all these skills are great tools whether kids are beginners or seasoned actors. Students will practice flexibility and specificity, deepen their craft, and have fun working in an ensemble. Plus, they’ll get a few master classes from world-famous professional circus performers! The week culminates in a sharing for family and friends full of laughing, gasping, and applauding! Open to students in grades 3-5.

Orpheus In the Underworld – Under the stage direction of SPT Artistic Associate Kelly Kitchens and the music direction of Seattle Opera Youth Program Director Barbara Lynne Jamison, students will dive into Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld. This camp continues SPT’s successful and growing relationship with Seattle Opera. Open to students in grades 6-12.

Technical Internships and Teaching Assistant positions available for grades 9-12; get service learning hours while having fun, giving back to your community, and gaining valuable life and leadership skills.

For more information about theater camp registration or scholarships, please call Kenna at (206) 523-1370 or check the SPT education page.

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The Seattle Public Theater (SPT) at the Green Lake Bathhouse (7312 West Green Lake Dr N) invites you to a production of the Tony Award-winning comedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, by Tom Stoppard. Performances are scheduled for January 27- February 19, 2012. Show times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m.

Zany humor, quicksilver wordplay, gripping tension and a heady swirl of ideas all come together in this story of two minor characters from Hamlet in search of their role in life. This top-notch revival of Stoppard’s 1966 hit, not seen in Seattle for a long time, has its own unique twist by featuring women in the key roles. Directed by SPT’s Artistic and Education Director, Shana Bestock,  Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead stars Angela DiMarco as Rosencrantz, Alyssa Keene as Guildenstern and Heather Hawkins as The Player.  They are joined by Patrick Lennon, Kenna Kettrick, Julie Jamieson, John Murray, Duncan Weinland, Ray Gonzalez, Jessa Lowe and Matthew Aguayo. Come for Shakespeare, stay for Stoppard!  For those who would like to see the show Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is based upon, SPT’s Youth Ensemble is performing William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in repertory, February 4th-12th. Youth shows are always free with donations gladly accepted.

For more information, call SPT at (206) 524-1300 or visit them online at seattlepublictheater.org.

Update, Wednesday, Jan. 25: In connection with SPT’s production, zoeyogurt (6900 E Green Lake Way N) is offering a special flavor combination called “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern eat FroYo.”

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Katie Scully

Green Lake resident Katie Scully is a member of the cast of Broadway Bound‘s productions of Annie and Annie, Jr.

Performances of Annie will run Friday, Jan. 13 through Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at the Broadway Performance Hall (1625 Broadway). A slightly shortened version, Annie, Jr., will follow in February.

A press release from Broadway Bound reads:

Themes present in Annie are especially poignant in the current social and political climate. Much like today, people in the 1930’s were struggling with unemployment, poverty, and homelessness. These struggles are emphasized in the play in the song entitled “We’d Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover.” The citizens of a “Hooverville” (a shanty-town named for Hoover) sarcastically express their appreciation to Herbert Hoover for their current situation.

Broadway Bound will be the last Seattle-area theatre to present Annie before it makes its return to Broadway in late 2012.

Tickets to Annie are $17.50 and are available online at brownpapertickets.com or by phone at 1 (800) 838-3006.

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The Seattle Public Theater (SPT) at the Green Lake Bathhouse (7312 West Green Lake Dr N) presents two holiday shows this season: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson and Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tom Mula.

JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL

“Marley was dead to begin with…”  And what happens after that?  In this irreverent, funny and moving show, Marley has a chance to escape his own chains by redeeming Scrooge’s heart in 24 hours.  In the process, he just might find his own.  Described as a “charming, behind-the scenes version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,” the show is directed by SPT Managing Director Keith Dahlgren and stars Jim Lapan, Evan Whitfield, Pam Nolte, and Patrick Lennon.  Marley is perfect for a sweet ending to a holiday night out.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER sponsored by Seattle Children’s Hospital

It’s not a holiday season without SPT’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.  This heart-warming, holiday staple, running since 2001, has performed to sold-out crowds each holiday season at the Bathhouse Theater on Green Lake.  Under the direction of Artistic and Education Director Shana Bestock, the infamous Herdman kids will take over the church pageant and challenge everyone’s traditional notions of Christmas.  See how a story can transform us all, even when told by a misfit group of kids in bed sheets.  For small and tall elves alike, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a sure-fire hit for the holidays.

SHOW INFORMATION

Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol performances are: December 2^nd-24^th.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performances are: December 9^th-24^th.

Show times and prices vary, so please call the box office at (206) 524-1300 or go online www.seattlepublictheater.org.

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Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 4, 2011 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m., Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m., Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

All youth shows are free; however donations to the youth scholarship fund are gladly appreciated.

Directed by Artistic and Education Director, Shana Bestock, Anon(ymous) features the work of Adam Shulda-Maui, Alex Helme, Anna Marie Yanny, Audrey Delaney-Hanna, Denny Le, Ella Conte, Leo Campbell-Klein, Nicolas Reide-Walton, Nicole Armstrong, Sara Albertson, Spencer Bradley, Blair Feehan, Sophie Von Veh, Tessa Garcia-Duarte, Lauren Brackenbury, Michael Chinn, Andrew Marques, Emily Fassler, Erica Hansen, and Percy Boyle.

“Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people — some kind, some dangerous and cruel — as he searches for his family,” reads a press release from SPT. “From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey. As abundant, funny, anguished and hopeful as America itself, Anon(ymous) offers a rich and witty exploration of how we all search for home and identity.”

The audience is invited to join the cast after each performance for panel discussions about the issues and themes of the play. Special guests include refugee students from North Seattle Community College sharing their poems of identity on Sunday, November 6, and members of Peace on the Streets by Kids from the Streets on Saturday, November 12.

On Saturday, November 5, there will be a post-play discussion with New Horizons Ministries, a group leading the movement to break the cycle of youth homelessness.

In addition to the post-play discussions, the SPT board has sponsored an essay contest for all ages. More info is available at seattlepublictheater.org.

The Seattle Public Theater youth ensemble will be holding a sock drive October 31-November 12. Socks may be dropped off during the show or anytime during normal box office hours.

SPT wishes to thank New Horizons, 826 Seattle, Teen Feed, Youth Care, Faith Advocacy, Sanctuary Arts Center, Amara Parenting, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service for their help with this production.

For more information, call SPT at (206) 524-1300 or visit them online at seattlepublictheater.org.

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On September 21, 2011, Mayor Mike McGinn announced that his 2012 Proposed Budget would include funding for a new roof at the Green Lake Bathhouse (7312 West Green Lake Dr N), a historic building that the city leases to the Seattle Public Theater (SPT).

Earlier this month, SPT unveiled new seats which were the product of a fundraising campaign put on by the theater.

The theater is now hopeful that the mayor’s proposal for funding for a new roof will be adopted by the Seattle City Council, along with additional funding for a new HVAC (Heat Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) system.

“This past summer the AC gave up the ghost, challenging our young actors to perform despite the heat and humidity, and every year we pray the furnace makes it through the winter without breaking down (we’ve supplemented with space heaters for the last several years, at great cost and less-than-sufficient heat),” an email from the Seattle Public Theater explains.

The Seattle City Council is currently reviewing the mayor’s proposed budget. A final city budget will be adopted by Friday, December 2.

Information about contacting the Seattle City Council can be found here.

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Green Lake Bathhouse
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of The Murphy & Dombrowski Real Estate Group

The Seattle Public Theater (SPT) at the Green Lake Bathhouse (7312 West Green Lake Dr N) invites you to a free Youth Ensemble production of #Macbeth.

Directed by Artistic and Education Director Shana Bestock, #Macbeth stars Anna Klein, Bridget Boyle, Charlie Tadlock, Eden Williams, Gabe Airth, Giny Long, Ingamar Christophersen, Jamie Blue, Julia Shoemig, Kayla Brooks, Nate Mascis, Nora Hammen,  Olive Royal, Skylar Tibbetts, Sophis Clemon-Herndon and Suji Sivarajan.  The crew is comprised of Audre Bennett, Haley Barton, Rusty Bauder, Ingrid Christophersen, Davey Moody and Corinne Boroff.

“In this dynamic, modern-day setting, the language remains Shakespeare’s but the action is in an urban jungle of teenage turf warfare,” reads a press release from SPT. “With little adult oversight, teenagers are left to figure out for themselves what it means to ‘be a man.’  MacBeth is top-dog of the in-crowd, and loyal friend to gang leader Duncan, but when he is told by three weird outsiders that he will be the next leader, Macbeth can’t shake the thirst for power. Driven by what they think is destiny, MacBeth and his sister kill Duncan, but soon find that holding on to power comes at great cost.”

“Seattle Public Theater doesn’t just put on fantastic plays, but it builds a community of lifelong friendships,” says actor Anna Klein.  “When I do any show here, I’m surrounded by a cast and crew of people that are talented and enthusiastic. I am so proud of this show.”

Performances are scheduled for Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 30 at 2 p.m.

All youth shows are free, however donations to the scholarship fund are gladly accepted.

For more information call SPT at (206) 524-1300 or visit them online at seattlepublictheater.org.

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Sheryl Stitch

Seat-naming opportunities are still available. For more information, go to seattlepublictheater.org or call the SPT Box Office at (206) 524-1300.

Details about Seattle Public Theater’s upcoming 2011-12 season can be found here. David Mamet’s The Cryptogram is currently on stage.

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Sister Helen Prejean. Photo courtesy prejean.org.

Sister Helen Prejean will be speaking at Bishop Blanchet High School (8200 Wallingford Ave N) tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 30, 2011) at 9:40 a.m. The community is invited to attend the event in the school’s Ernie Rose Gymnasium.

Sister Helen is an internationally-acclaimed human rights activist and the author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account Of The Death Penalty In The United States.

“Dead Man Walking” is Bishop Blanchet’s fall play. Performances will be held Nov. 1 – 6 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Marge Bradburn Studio Theatre.

The performances are part of The Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project.

According to a news release sent by the school, Sister Helen conceived of the project in 1998 after reading in a New Yorker magazine article that Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman,” had been performed a million times.

Sister Helen realized that if “Dead Man Walking” could be made into a play, it could also be reproduced endlessly, thereby expanding its impact.

Sister Helen called her friend, Tim Robbins, who wrote, produced and directed the film adaptation of her book, and invited him to write a stage play of her story. Tim accepted the invitation and challenge, soon crafting a powerful stage adaptation.

Instead of taking the play to Broadway, however, Tim decided to use the play as a tool to create deeper reflections on the death penalty in our nation’s high schools and colleges. He required that any school producing the play must also agree to involve at least two other academic departments (law, sociology, criminal justice, etc.) to provide courses related to the death penalty and “Dead Man Walking.” Art and music departments were also encouraged to develop related creative projects. Discussion groups, prison visitation, and other activities were soon added to the mix.

Since the launch of the project in the fall of 2003, more than 200 high schools and colleges across the country have produced the play, conducted academic courses on the death penalty, and brought the issue to life on their campuses through art, music, and public education and action events.

For more information about Sister Helen’s visit or the play, contact Bishop Blanchet High School at (206) 527-7732.

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