BAT's 38th Season: 2017-18
"Ben Butler" by Richard Strand, a comedy-historical drama 
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 sidesplitting story of equality and the politics of race in America. Northwest premiere.
Show dates and times:
| Friday, September 29, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, September 30, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, October 1, 2017 | 2pm |
| Friday, October 6, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, October 7, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, October 8, 2017 | 2pm |
| Friday, October 13, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, October 14, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, October 15, 2017 | 2pm |
| Friday, October 20, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 2pm - Sold out |
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"The Christmas Carol Rag" by Norman Allen, a musical comedy 
Nov. 24, 2017 through Dec. 17, 2017
Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm
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.
Show dates and times:
| Friday, November 24, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, November 25, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, November 26, 2017 | 2pm |
| Friday, December 1, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, December 2, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, December 3, 2017 | 2pm |
| Friday, December 8, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, December 9, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, December 10, 2017 | 2pm |
| Friday, December 15, 2017 | 8pm |
| Saturday, December 16, 2017 | 8pm |
| Sunday, December 17, 2017 | 2pm |
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"Rapture, Blister, Burn" by Gina Gionfriddo, a comedy
Feb. 16, 2018 through March 11, 2018
Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm
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, a young former stripper, Gwen’s flawed husband, feminist theory, Dr. Phil and lots of martinis for a bumpy and hilarious ride. A Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Show dates and times:
| Friday, February 16, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, February 17, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, February 18, 2018 | 2pm |
| Friday, February 23, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, February 24, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, February 25, 2018 | 2pm |
| Friday, March 2, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, March 3, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 2pm |
| Friday, March 9, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, March 10, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, March 11, 2018 | 2pm |
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"Church & State" by Jason Odell Williams, a fast-paced dramedy
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!
"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 review HERE
"Church and State is as intelligent as it is funny and tragic. It is thought-provoking and only takes itself serious enough to make a point. I highly recommend it. -- Burien Culture Hub, full review HERE
Show dates and times:
| Friday, April 27, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, April 28, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, April 29, 2018 | 2pm |
| Friday, May 4, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, May 5, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, May 6, 2018 | 2pm |
| Friday, May 11, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, May 12, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, May 13, 2018 | 2pm |
| Friday, May 18, 2018 | 8pm |
| Saturday, May 19, 2018 | 8pm |
| Sunday, May 20, 2018 | 2pm |
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