Monthly Archives: December 2013

The miracle on 153rd Street!

There was a fire at BAT’s home of 34 years. It is up to the Burien City Council, BAT’s landlord, to decide wether to rebuild the theater space or not. (If you would like to politely ask the Council to … Continue reading

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BAT smokin’ fundraiser – December 23

“Coney Island Christmas” cast performs fundraiser for BAT December 23, 2013.  It’s no secret the actors in BAT’s “Coney Island Christmas” are talented and hilarious. So you don’t want to miss their smokin’ fundraiser performance. It will get you into … Continue reading

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Arts are an economic engine – confirmed yet again

“Art and culture is a significant part of the U.S. economy. Not just its contributions of ideas and creativity to the innovation economy, but also as an important part of the labor force and our country’s GDP,” said NEA Senior … Continue reading

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“Coney Island Christmas” photos (pre-fire)

Pre-fire photos from “Coney Island Christmas.”  HERE.  What a great show, great actors,  great designers and great tech crew. When these photos were taken no one knew “Coney Island Christmas” would become a road show. Now it is the miracle … Continue reading

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Help BAT with an email!

As many of you may know, following the fire last week at BAT’s theater space, the rebuilding of the theater space is very much in doubt. Although there appears to be sufficient insurance money to make the repairs we have … Continue reading

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KING 5 Covers “Coney Island Christmas”

Local television station KING 5 reporter Alison Morrow and a camera woman showed up for Saturday’s re-opening of Coney Island Christmas to cover the remarkable story of a going on despite the fire that damaged its theatre:

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A new look for “Coney Island Christmas.”

A few photos from the Phoenix-like rise of “Coney Island Christmas.” It once looked like this: Now like like this! There are not words enough to describe the outpouring of good wishes, donations and help BAT received that made this … Continue reading

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From a BAT-fan

BAT finished its first post-fire weekend of shows anf found this email in our in box.  It made BAT smile. Hi Rochelle & Maggie, Eric, and BAT, Congratulations on relaunching Coney Island Christmas three days after fire rendered the community … Continue reading

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It just got better!

It is late and it has been a long week.  Tuesday morning (12/10/13) BAT’s theater was on fire.  Tonight (12/13/13) the amazing cast, crew, BAT volunteers, and a lovely audience created an even better Holiday show!  If you miss this … Continue reading

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“Coney Island Christmas” moves!!!!!

The fire at BAT’s theater space tried to play Scrooge and stamp out “Coney Island Christmas.” Not so fast! As promised, BAT (maybe better named PHOENIX right now) has located a temporary space. The “Coney Island Christmas” is moving to … Continue reading

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