Testimonials

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

"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

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

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

"BAT is well known in Seattle for its production values and high-quality sets, which for a playwright, is important and a luxury." N. Tankus

"Organizations like this absolutely deserve financial support. Live performance goes back to the beginning of the Human Adventure. If we lose it, we lose a lot...."Nate B.

This is a lively and interesting community theater. The actors are top notch and the space is both intimate and comfortable. This is my favorite local theater. Stan B

"BAT is a GREAT night out. Completely different than the usual movie/restaurant/bar/etc. Highly recommended." R.B.

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The 2018-19 season:

BAT PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

In honor of Bill & Peggy Hunt

April 26 through May 19, 2019

Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm

Experience the unexpected, fresh from the imaginations of Washington State playwrights. Thought-provoking, engaging, all-new plays. Two award-winning shows for the first two weeks and then two more award-winning shows for the last two weeks! Come twice and see them all!

Get your tickets online:Playwrights Festival - tix, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or if you are willing to risk being turned away due to a sellout, just show up before the show!

The winning plays are:

Not food for Monsters by Devin Roger and Harden Criminals by Suzanne Bailie

Performances April 26-28 and May 3-5 (Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm)

The Great Fish & Jonah by Matthew Weaver and Goldendale by Kevin Berry

Performances May 10-12 and May 17-19 (Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm)

There will be a 10-minute talkback with the director and playwright, if possible, after each production.

This Summer, BAT is taking it the streets (well the parks anyway)

"THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST" by Oscar Wilde

Coming to parks in South King County. Locations and schedules to follow.

Earlier in BAT's 2018-19 season:

BAT's Gala

September 15, 2018

Saturday at 6:00 pm

BAT’s ever wonderful pre-season Gala! What a party, what a good time!

Get your tickets online: BAT GALA - tix, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, or send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

"DR. FRANKENSTEIN" A GOTHIC TALE written by Selma Dimitrijevic

October 5 through October 28, 2018

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

This is not your father’s Frankenstein. In this startlingly fresh, lyrical and haunting contemporary adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel, Dr. Frankenstein is reimagined as a woman. Victoria Frankenstein and her articulate Creature tell a thought-provoking story that follows Mary Shelley’s book more closely than other productions, but with wonderful new twists and an exploration of what happens when we don’t try to understand “the other”—and what happens when we do. This is just the second US production of Dr. Frankenstein.

Get your tickets online: Dr Frankenstein - tix, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or if you are willing to risk being turned away due to a sellout, just show up before the show!

What the critics say: Burien Culture Hub, The B-town Blog, and what the critic of the critic says!

This show contains infrequent adult language that includes "G, H and J" words and one “F" word. 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.

The show runs about two hours and 15 minutes.

"HANDLE WITH CARE" A COMEDY written by Jason Odell Williams

November 23 through December 16, 2018

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

From the writer of BAT’s 2018 hit production Church & State, this delightfully fresh holiday show is a romantic comedy dusted with magic. Ayelet, a young Israeli woman with little command of English, reluctantly travels with her grandmother to America. Circumstances both hilarious and sad bring Ayelet together with Josh, a young man who has little command of romance. Is their attraction an accident, or destiny generations in the making? "Hilarious and heartwarming"—NY Times. A Northwest premiere.

Get your tickets online: Handle With Care - tix, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or if you are willing to risk being turned away due to a sellout, just show up before the show!

This show contains infrequent adult language that includes “G, D and J” 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.

The show runs just under 2 hours.

"A beautiful breath of fresh air from the typical holiday canon of shows." B-Town Blog REVIEW - HERE

"VISITING CEZANNE" A DRAMEDY written by Duane Kelly

February 15 through March 10, 2019

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

Unknown painter Nora Baker visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2016. Through the magic in a paintbrush, Nora is whisked back to 1900 France and the studio of artist Paul Cezanne, who didn’t really achieve fame until after he died. Cezanne and Nora end up exploring what it is that keeps an artist going when it all seems pointless. Will this magical meeting change history and their artistic careers? See what happens while Visiting Cezanne.

Get your tickets online: Visiting Cezanne - tix, buy your tickets in person at Pickled & Preserved, enjoy dinner and a show with Frankies B-Town Bistro, send an email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or if you are willing to risk being turned away due to a sellout, just show up before the show!

This show contains infrequent adult language that includes "G, D, S and a couple of F words.” BAT's policy is to inform audiences of content but to let parents, guardians and teachers make decisions that they feel are appropriate for the youth and teens in their care.

Review from the B-Town Blog, "Where do you belong? You belong at BAT’s production of Visiting Cezanne this weekend. It is a delightful production."

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