Monthly Archives: October 2014

Audition – “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”

Auditions for musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) announces auditions for the musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” written by Joe DiPietro with music by Jimmy Roberts.  The show calls … Continue reading

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Bob’s party prep

“Bob’s Holiday Office Party” is well under way. It has been said a lot but theater is magical. At this point of the production the director, stage manager and actors are busily rehearsing. You can hear them when you are … Continue reading

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Sometimes it’s the little things

Sometimes it’s the little things. Left over from the fire (join BAT for Fire Watch 2014, on December 10) was some torn tile in the hallway. Thanks to the contractor for the fire repairs, Belfor Property Restoration, that possible tripping … Continue reading

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Thank you donors!

Thank you! BAT donors are the most wonderful people. They give so there is better live theater for everyone. Donating to the theater and the arts is a long and noble tradition. The arts have always needed patrons. As Wikipedia, … Continue reading

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First design meeting for “Bob’s Office Holiday Party”

Last night was the first designer meeting for “Bob’s Holiday Office Party.” It was great fun. The designers are full of ideas and the show is on its way. I know, the current production “Out of Sterno” is not even … Continue reading

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A Photographer’s view

A view from a a photographer.  Sharing his blog.

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“Out of Sterno” photos!

Take a look at photos from “Out of Sterno” HERE.

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“Out of Sterno” music

BAT has gotten a number of positive comments about the music in “Out of Sterno.” It is all part of what is often called sound design. Sound design is made up typically of three parts: pre-show, intermission and post-show music; … Continue reading

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Good tax news for artists

The Tax Court, yes there is such a thing, ruled that you do not need  make a full time living from your art to take advantage of the tax breaks related to being in the business of art.  Check out … Continue reading

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Albie’s Angels

When you see “Out of Sterno” you’ll get to see one of the wonders of theater: stagehands.  They create and rearrange the world.  Then, as soon as there is a plot point, they change the world again.  Often stagehands work … Continue reading

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