Category Archives: Community

Articles about BLT’s relationship to the community, and articles about people who are, or have been, involved with BLT.

Open letter from BAT

The following is an open letter from BAT’s Managing Director, Artistic Director, and Board of Trustees. Dear members of theater and the greater community: We are compelled by recent events to join other theater organizations around the nation in addressing … Continue reading

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Kind thank you

Following up on BAT Trustees helping some BAT partners: https://burienactorstheatre.org/blog/2020/04/bat-lends-a-hand/ BAT received a very kind thank you note.

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BAT lends a hand

This week some of Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) ‘s Trustees are visiting several of the merchants who take BATcoins to give them some recognition, encouragement, and support in these trying times. This was done in the form of a note … Continue reading

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Rocky ends early

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the CDC and other health officials recommended that groups of 50 or more do not gather, and a government expert said a 14-day national shutdown might be needed to control the pandemic. On Monday, March … Continue reading

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BAT will not be accepting application for its annual scholarships

Burien Actors Theatre is saddened to announce it will not be offering its annual scholarships for Burien high school students this year. Over the years, BAT has helped many Burien high school students. This year, due to the Burien City … Continue reading

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The joy of giving

I was walking into the PCC in Burien. I saw a young woman and her baby sitting under a small tree. She had a sign that said she needed money for rent. As I walked by I stopped, said, Hi, … Continue reading

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BAT meets the Burien Arts Commission

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 … Continue reading

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BAT scholarship – deadline June 15, 2019

Burien Actors Theatre is pleased to continue its tradition of awarding scholarships to high school students who have a passion for arts within the Highline School District. BAT want Burien to be a place where art and artists thrive! This … Continue reading

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The Whitmore selfie challenge

It’s time for the Whitmore selfie challenge! During the run of Church & State BAT challenges you to take a selfie with Senator Whitmore. Post your selfie on facebook saying you attended Church & State and tag Burien Actors Theatre … Continue reading

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An open letter to the Federal Way City Council

Dear Council, I am the artistic director at Burien Actors Theatre, http://www.burienatorstheatre.org. BAT is a small 94-seat theater located in Burien. In May of 2017, the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington conducted a study of BAT’s … Continue reading

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