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I started out experiencing live theater at BAT. Well, it was BLT then. . . . We volunteer at 5th Avenue Theater, and at the Paramount. We have held season tickets at The Rep and ACT. We see live theater at many other venues. But, we believe BAT compares very well with these major houses with far greater budgets, and BAT exceeds them frequently. So, we buy season tickets every year and donate our time and money to BAT. Lance B

I am grateful we have the Burien Actors Theater here in Burien......Without BAT we would just be another no-account jerk water town...........BAT brings a positive light to our entire community. John W

We are so proud to continue to support BAT! Each year you stretch to present engaging, provocative, thoughtful, and fun presentations. With some of the best local talent in the Pacific Northwest you gather actors, playwrights, stage managers, set designers, and stage techs to form works that make us laugh, cry, and think. Lance B

Air conditioned, comfortable seating, wonderful technical support, snack area, great thought-provoking drama! Donna V

Great acting and story. The location is convenient and there's lots of parking. As a theatre, the seats are comfortable and plentiful. The stage is large and intimate enough. Love to come here for theatre! Sean L

I am delighted to bring my mother to the BAT gala as a birthday gift! I think I will go on and buy tix this week, wasn't sure if I should also RSVP. In any case, the BAT is our favorite Seattle area theatre. See you next month. Yay! Holly C

Went with some of our with staff and our residents who have some disabilities. The staff and actors were wonderful, very helpful and thoughtful means a lot on group outings. Mazame M

I am not sure we (Burien) realize how great of talent we pull in this little city of ours. The BAT has been putting on plays, musicals and all around interesting performances since the 50's and they are still going strong. Gina T

"The best-kept secret at the center of our universe. Just go!" Greg M.

I enjoyed this play thoroughly - funny thought-provoking engaging - we talked about it for an hour after we left. The actors were terrific the writing was sharp, time well spent. Steve P

"I have nothing but positive things to say about the cast, the acting, the story and the venue. Great job on every aspect of this production, from set to concessions and the art in the lounge. Kudos to everyone who put this together, and to everyone who supports this theatre troupe" Amber From B-Town Blog comments

It was one of the top two plays we have ever seen. Gabriel G.

Thanks to all that attended and thanks to Eric and Maggie and the entire crew for putting on a show that rivals any show in New York. I have seen many plays in New York.....Phantom the Opera included. However, {BAT's] Ben Butler was the best play I have ever seen. John W.

"Tickets to Hamilton $319.00 to $1325.00 ? I will wait and see it at Burien Actors Theatre . They are known for challenging productions." George S

"The nonprofit Burien Actors Theatre, which promises unusual productions and invigorating experiences, was successful on all counts with “Rapture, Blister, Burn." Westside Seattle

Church & State

What's up at BAT?

The 2017-18 Season:

HERE // HEAR - a full-evening length, new dance performance by choreographer Kris Wheeler and singer Ivory Smith. here//hear poster for BAT website

With movement chorus and live singing, HERE // HEAR is designed to be an immersive experience into sounds that become music and movement impulses that become dance. HERE // HEAR aims to activate the audience's own states of listening and seeing. HERE // HEAR is a celebration of moving bodies & moving voices, stillness, silence, sound, and attentive response to change.

June 22, 2018, through June 24, 2018

Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm

Get your tickets online: Here // Hear, or send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Prior in the 2017-18 season:

"Ben Butler" by Richard Strand, a comedy-historical drama butler web smaller

Sept. 29, 2017, through Oct. 22, 2017

Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm

Two quick-witted men, one black and one white, and their innate stubbornness radically change the course of U.S. history and the purpose of the North’s cause. This look at a key decision in the Civil War is part comedy, part historical drama and part biography, often all at once, and sometimes none of those. A simultaneously thought-provoking and side-splitting story of equality and the politics of race in America. Northwest premiere.

Get your tickets online: Ben Butler, or send an email with your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

"The Christmas Carol Rag" by Norman Allen, a musical comedy ChristmasCarolRagBAT

Nov. 24, 2017, through Dec. 17, 2017

Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm

This show is suitable for all audiences.

In this delightfully irreverent musical take on the Dickens classic, Ebenezer Scrooge has been recast as an embittered woman named Evelyn and moved to 1911 New York City. Evelyn runs her New York City sweatshop with an iron fist, but slowly opens her heart when visited by a Yiddish-spouting Ghost of Christmas Past and a gospel-wailing Ghost of Christmas Present.

Get your tickets online: Christmas Carol Rag, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, or send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The November 25, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The November 26, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The December 2, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The December 3, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The December 8, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The December 10, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The December 15, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

The December 17, 2017, performance is SOLD OUT!

"Rapture, Blister, Burn" by Gina Gionfriddo, a comedy RaptureWebArt

Feb. 16, 2018, through March 11, 2018

Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm

(**Some adult language that includes "F, B, and A" words, plus mature content and frank discussions of sex and sexuality. BAT's policy is to inform audiences of content but to let parents, guardians and teachers make decisions that they feel appropriate for the youth and teens in their care.**)

An intensely smart and immensely funny comedy about life, love, and the grass being greener on the other side of the fence. Catherine wants what her friend Gwen has: a husband and children. Gwen wants to be what Catherine is: a famous academic and cultural pundit. Toss in Catherine’s feisty mother, Gwen’s flawed husband, feminist theory, a young former stripper named Avery, Dr. Phil and lots of martinis for a bumpy and hilarious ride. A Pulitzer Prize finalist.

Get your tickets online: Rapture, Blister, Burn, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, or send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The show runs about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

"The nonprofit Burien Actors Theatre, which promises unusual productions and invigorating experiences, was successful on all counts with Rapture, Blister, Burn. This is a play that is intellectually stimulating, without being heavy-handed. It’s funny, and it’s poignant. And ends with a powerful message." Westside Seattle

"Rapture, Blister, Burn is well worth the push off of the warm couch to bask in the glow of BAT’s stage lights and the presence of this amazing cast." B-Town Blog

The February 18, 2018, performance is SOLD OUT!

"Church & State" by Jason Odell Williams, a fast-paced dramedy church web art

Apr. 27, 2018, through May 20, 2018

Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm

It’s three days before Charles Whitmore’s Senate re-election and he’s decided to finally tell the public exactly what’s on his mind, no filter. What could possibly go wrong, particularly when faith, politics, gun control and 'The Twitter’ mix it up? Northwest premiere.

Get your tickets online: Church & State, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, or send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Church & State runs just under two hours with intermission.

(**Contains some mild adult language that includes "G, H, and D" words. BAT's policy is to inform audiences of content but to let parents, guardians and teachers make decisions that they feel appropriate for the youth and teens in their care.**)

"And whether, or not, you agree with the author’s point of view, the journey, the drama, and emotional and psychological process which takes the characters to the conclusion is well worth the time taken to see the play. In a time where there is so much division, and so much shared tragedy, this play addresses those concerns and is also very entertaining. -- B-Town Blog, full revie HERE

"Church and State is as intelligent as it is funny and tragic. It is thought-provking and only takes itself serious enough to make a point. I highly recommend it. -- Burien Culture Hub, full review HERE

The April 28, 2018, performance is SOLD OUT!

The April 29, 2018, performance is SOLD OUT!

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