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Have ‘reasons to be pretty’? Then Audition For Burien Little Theatre Dec. 13

Scott Schaefer — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:38:51 +0000

Our friends at Burien Little Theatre want our Readers to know that they’ll be holding auditions for the comedy-drama “reasons to be pretty,” written by Neal LaBute, on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. with callbacks Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The characters are two men and two women in their early to mid-20s (see full list below).

“This incendiary comedy-drama involving four friends was an Off-Broadway hit that later moved to Broadway as a Tony-nominated Best Play,” reads a press release. “Greg, who adores his girlfriend Steph, is overheard admitting that she is no beauty. When Steph finds out, all hell breaks loose. Best friends Carly and Kent, who are struggling with their marriage, are there to take sides, provide support and light the match on the powder keg of their relationship. As both relationships crumble, the friends are forced to confront deceit, infidelity and betrayed trust in their journey to answer that oh-so-American question, “How much is ‘pretty’ worth?” Contains liberal but appropriate use of profanity.”

“LaBute has exchanged misanthropy for empathy, reaping unexpected dividends … some of the freshest and most illuminating American dialogue to be heard anywhere.” The New York Times

Performances will be at Burien Little Theatre from April 20 through May 13, 2012. Rehearsals begin in March.

Auditions are Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. Callbacks are Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Stage director Zachariah Robinson.

$100 stipend provided.

Please prepare two contrasting short contemporary monologues (serious/comedy) totaling 3 minutes maximum. Bring resume and headshot. Callbacks will consist of cold readings from the script.

Please make audition appointment: audition@burienlittletheatre.org, 206-242-5180. Auditions and callbacks will be held at Burien Little Theatre, 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W. (intersection of Fourth Ave. S.W. and S.W. 146th St.) in Burien.

For directions, go to www.burienlittletheatre.org.

Character Descriptions

Greg – Early to mid-20s. Average guy. Trying to figure out what he wants out of life.
Steph – Early to mid-20s. Girl-next-door type. Not drop-dead gorgeous, not ugly, just a regular everyday girl.
Kent – Early to mid-20s. A guy’s guy. Big into sports, hot girls. A good-looking guy and he knows it.
Carly – Early to mid-20s. Hot girl with an incredible body and a self-righteous attitude.

B-TOWN HAPS: Holiday Pottery Sale, ‘Inspecting Carol,’ Lighted Boats & More

Scott Schaefer — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:55:45 +0000

Lots of great holiday-related events happening in the area this weekend, from Saturday’s Winterfest, to BLT’s ‘Inspecting Carol,’ to a lighted boat parade, a ‘Winter Wonderland’ at Camp Waskowitz, walking, talking and much more!

Here’s our breakdown of this weekend’s B-Town area Haps:

FRIDAY, DEC. 2:

BLT Holding Free Staged Readings Of ‘A Christmas Story’ Dec. 3 & Dec. 10

Scott Schaefer — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:37:54 +0000

Burien Little Theatre wants our Readers to know that, as a holiday gift to the audience, they will be hosting free radio-show-style staged readings of the popular family-friendly comedy “A Christmas Story,” written by Philip Grecian at 2 p.m. on two Saturdays – Dec. 3 and Dec. 10.

“A Christmas Story” is based on humorist Jean Shepherd’s very funny memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s. The script is also based on the motion picture of the same name produced by Turner Entertainment Co. in 1983, distributed by Warner Brothers, and written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark.

The story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case to his mother, his teacher and even the Santa Claus at Goldblatt’s Department Store. The consistent response: ”You’ll shoot your eye out.” All of the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more.

Audience members are encouraged to bringing nonperishable food items for the theater’s food drive. Donated food will go to a local food bank.
Seating is first-come, first-served. Contact the theater in advance to arrange accommodations for wheelchairs and similar issues. For information, go online to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.

THE CAST
Under the direction of Rochelle Flynn, the show features the diverse acting talents of:

Kevin Boze (The Old Man, Santa)
Jeffrey Cavanaugh (Narrator, The Cowboy, The Tree Lot Owner, The Delivery Man, The Voice of a Neighbor)
Susan Echols-Orton (Miss Shields, Black Bart, Depatment Store Voice, Radio Announcer)
Michael Johnson (Schwartz, Desperado One)
Ben Nelson (Randy, Flick, Desperado Two)
Katt Powers (Esther Jane Alberry, Scut Farkas)
Grace Reamer (Mother)
Lucian Smith (Ralphie Parker)
Plus Shelley Brittingham creating live sound effects

ABOUT BURIEN LITTLE THEATRE
Exciting live theater has been a tradition in Burien since 1955. Incorporated in 1980, Burien Little Theatre (BLT) has been a leading producer of quality live theater serving residents of the Seattle and south Puget Sound areas.

Burien Little Theatre is committed to being an entertainment leader by producing intriguing professional shows. The company’s mission is to treat audiences to productions of the highest artistic integrity that excite, engage and involve both the local and expanding theatrical communities in the Puget Sound region.

BLT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity and operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.

THEATER LOCATION

The Theater at the Annex to the Burien Community Center
14501 4th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 242-5180

The Annex to the Burien Community Center is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 4th Ave SW And SW 146th Street in Burien, with the parking lot entrance on 4th.

REMINDER: BLT’s Comedy ‘Inspecting Carol’ Opens Tonight; + A Coupon!

Scott Schaefer — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:13:49 +0000

Larry (Russ Kay) prepares for his role as Scrooge in Soapbox Playhouse's version of "A Christmas Carol" in Burien Little Theatre's comedy "Inspecting Carol." Here, Larry is proposing a new, problematic ending for the play to artistic director Zorah (Yvette Zaepfel). Looking on in the background is another Soapbox Playhouse company member, Phil (Eric Hartley). Photo by Mike Wilson.

REMINDER: This is a great way to end your hectic, crazy day of Black Friday shopping madness – Burien Little Theatre’s hilarious holiday comedy Inspecting Carol, written by Daniel J. Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, opens TONIGHT – Friday, Nov. 25th.

And you can save $2 by using this exclusive B-Town Blog Coupon – just click to print:

Click image to Print Coupon.

Here’s the synopsis:

Almost broke, the pathetic Soapbox Theatre Company is having a dickens of a time mounting their annual cash cow, the holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Tiny Tim is a bit too old and big, the Ghost of Jacob Marley keeps getting his chains tangled in the scenery, and there’s an inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts expected any minute.

When an inept new actor is mistaken for the inspector, cast and crew cater to his every whim to try to win government funding. The result? The most hilarious and disastrous production of A Christmas Carol ever. Part Noises Off, part Waiting for Guffman, this show has been a sidesplitting holiday hit ever since it premiered at the Seattle Rep.

Here are some more photos of the play courtesy Mike Wilson:

At left, Inspector Betty Andrews delivers some shocking news to Soapbox Playhouse company members in Burien Little Theatre's comedy "Inspecting Carol." From left to right are Inspector Betty (Rochelle Wyatt), Sidney (Robert Harkins), Zorah (Yvette Zaepfel), Walter (Tim Takechi), Kevin (Adam Hegg-with glasses), Phil (Eric Hartley), Wayne (Nathaniel Jones-with crutch) and Larry (Russ Kay).

Walter (Tim Takechi) asks artistic director Zorah (Yvette Zaepfel) why on earth his costume makes any sense for the Ghost of Christmas Past for Soapbox Playhouse's version of "A Christmas Carol" in Burien Little Theatre's comedy "Inspecting Carol." From left to right in the background, Soapbox actors Sidney (Robert Harkins) and Luther (Andy Beal) watch the discussion.

Larry as Scrooge (Russ Kay) is struggling because Walter (Tim Takechi) as the Ghost of Christmas Past can't remember his lines when things go awry during Soapbox Playhouse's production of "A Christmas Carol" in Burien Little Theatre's comedy "Inspecting Carol."

Inspecting Carol will be performed at Burien Little Theatre from tonight (Friday, Nov. 25) through Sunday, Dec. 18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Burien Little Theatre is introducing a couple of new ticket deals with Inspecting Carol. Tickets will be priced 2-for-1 on Date Night on Saturday, Nov. 26. In addition, get $2 off tickets by bringing nonperishable food items for the theater’s food drive. Donated food will go to a local food bank. One $2 food donation discount is allowed per ticket.

Regular ticket prices are $15 to $20 online and $17 to $20 at the box office. All tickets are just $7 on Burien Little Theatre’s traditional Seven Buck Sunday, Nov. 27.

For tickets or information, go online to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.

THE CAST
Under the direction of Maggie Larrick, the show features the diverse acting talents of:

Andy Beal (Luther Beatty)
Sarah Bixler (MJ McMann)
Robert Harkins (Sidney Carlton)
Eric Hartley (Phil Hewlitt)
Adam Hegg (Kevin Emery)
Nathaniel Jones (Wayne Wellacre)
Russ Kay (Larry Vaushall)
Kevin Schilling (Bart Frances)
Tim Takechi (Walter E. Parsons)
Vera Werre (Dorothy Tree Hapgood)
Rochelle Wyatt (Inspector Betty Andrews)
Yvette Zaepfel (Zorah Bloch)

BLT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity and operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.

SCHEDULE FOR “INSPECTING CAROL”

Nov. 25 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday – OPENING NIGHT!
Nov. 26 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday – DATE NIGHT – 2-for-1 tickets
Nov. 27 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday – SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY
Dec. 2 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
Dec. 4 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
Dec. 9 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
Dec. 10 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
Dec. 16 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
Dec. 17 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday – CLOSING SHOW!

THEATER LOCATION
The Theater at the Annex to the Burien Community Center:

14501 4th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 242-5180

The Annex to the Burien Community Center is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 4th Ave SW and SW 146th Street in Burien, with the parking lot entrance on 4th.

(Directions available under “Find Us” at www.burienlittletheatre.org).

TICKET PRICES AND PACKAGES

Online Ticket Prices: Purchase online and save!

General Senior/Student

First Weekend: $18.00 $15.00
Second Weekend: $19.00 $16.00
Remaining Weekends: $20.00 $17.00

Tickets at the Box Office:

General Senior/Student

All Shows: $20.00 $17.00

DATE NIGHT
Two –for-one tickets: Get two tickets for the price of one on Saturday, Nov. 26.

SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY
All tickets to the first Sunday Matinee, Nov. 27 are just $7.00!

Dinner and a Show Package: This package includes a two-course meal at Mark Restaurant & Bar plus a ticket to the show; cost is $35 per person. Contact the Mark at 206-241-6275.

To Purchase Tickets: Show tickets may be purchased online at www.burienlittletheatre.org or call 206-242-5180. Fabulous Four-Packs (4 admissions for just $60 general admissions or $48 senior/student admission) are available for the 2011-12 Season.

BLT’s ‘Inspecting Carol’ Turns Dickens’ Classic On Its Head; Opens Nov. 25

Scott Schaefer — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:10:27 +0000

Our friends at Burien Little Theatre will be presenting the hilarious holiday comedy Inspecting Carol, written by Daniel J. Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, opening Friday, Nov. 25th.

Almost broke, the pathetic Soapbox Theatre Company is having a dickens of a time mounting their annual cash cow, the holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Tiny Tim is a bit too old and big, the Ghost of Jacob Marley keeps getting his chains tangled in the scenery, and there’s an inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts expected any minute.

When an inept new actor is mistaken for the inspector, cast and crew cater to his every whim to try to win government funding. The result? The most hilarious and disastrous production of A Christmas Carol ever. Part Noises Off, part Waiting for Guffman, this show has been a sidesplitting holiday hit ever since it premiered at the Seattle Rep.

Inspecting Carol will be performed at Burien Little Theatre from opening night on Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Regular ticket prices are $15 to $20 online and $17 to $20 at the box office. All tickets are just $7 on Burien Little Theatre’s traditional Seven Buck Sunday, Nov. 27.

For tickets or information, go online to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.

THE CAST
Under the direction of Maggie Larrick, the show features the diverse acting talents of:

Andy Beal (Luther Beatty)
Sarah Bixler (MJ McMann)
Robert Harkins (Sidney Carlton)
Eric Hartley (Phil Hewlitt)
Adam Hegg (Kevin Emery)
Nathaniel Jones (Wayne Wellacre)
Russ Kay (Larry Vaushall)
Kevin Schilling (Bart Frances)
Tim Takechi (Walter E. Parsons)
Vera Werre (Dorothy Tree Hapgood)
Rochelle Wyatt (Inspector Betty Andrews)
Yvette Zaepfel (Zorah Bloch)

BLT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity and operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.

SCHEDULE FOR “INSPECTING CAROL”

Nov. 25 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday – OPENING NIGHT!
Nov. 26 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday – DATE NIGHT – 2-for-1 tickets
Nov. 27 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday – SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY
Dec. 2 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
Dec. 4 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
Dec. 9 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
Dec. 10 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
Dec. 16 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
Dec. 17 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday – CLOSING SHOW!

THEATER LOCATION
The Theater at the Annex to the Burien Community Center:

14501 4th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 242-5180

The Annex to the Burien Community Center is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 4th Ave SW and SW 146th Street in Burien, with the parking lot entrance on 4th.

(Directions available under “Find Us” at www.burienlittletheatre.org).

TICKET PRICES AND PACKAGES

Online Ticket Prices: Purchase online and save!

General Senior/Student

First Weekend: $18.00 $15.00
Second Weekend: $19.00 $16.00
Remaining Weekends: $20.00 $17.00

Tickets at the Box Office:

General Senior/Student

All Shows: $20.00 $17.00

DATE NIGHT
Two –for-one tickets: Get two tickets for the price of one on Saturday, Nov. 26.

SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY
All tickets to the first Sunday Matinee, Nov. 27 are just $7.00!

Dinner and a Show Package: This package includes a two-course meal at Mark Restaurant & Bar plus a ticket to the show; cost is $35 per person. Contact the Mark at 206-241-6275.

Wear Costume To Final Weekend Of BLT’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Get $5 Off!

Scott Schaefer — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:30:36 +0000

In the spirit of Halloween, everyone who comes in costume to a performance of Burien Little Theatre’s Frankenstein at Burien Little Theatre during its final weekend (Oct. 28-30) will get $5 off his or her ticket.

Final weekend performances will be

Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30 matinee at 2 p.m.

Burien Little Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of the horror story Frankenstein, written by Roxanne Ray and based on the novel by Mary Shelley. This classic horror story is particularly relevant in an age when cloning, nanotechnology and genetically modified organisms are becoming a reality.

Frankenstein is the thrilling horror story of a young scientist’s attempt at playing God and the disastrous results. Appalled by the deformed monster he has created, Victor Frankenstein abandons his innocent, bewildered creation. Rejected in horror by everyone he meets, the Creature becomes increasingly vengeful and bent on finding his creator–to make a ghastly bargain.

The show is suitable for ages 13 and older due to horror content.

NOTE: Please note that this special offer cannot be used in conjunction with the $3 off B-Town Blog Coupon.

To buy tickets or make reservations, go online to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE!

Remaining show dates and times:

October 21 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
October 22 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
October 23 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
*October 28 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
*October 29 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
*October 30 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday

THE CAST
Under the direction of Steve Cooper, the show features the diverse acting talents of Russ Kay (The Creature), Adrian Cerrato (Victor Frankenstein), David Ellinger (Alphonse Frankenstein), Kendra Pierce (Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein), Anna Richardson (Elizabeth Lavenza), Maggie Larrick (Madam Moritz), Corey Lynn Atencio (Justine Moritz), Dylan Zucati (William Frankenstein), Fernando Luna (DeLacey), Lainey Henderson (Agatha DeLacey), Dylan Zucati (Felix DeLacy), Heather King (Safie), and Robert Harkins (Prosecutor).

BLT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity and operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.

THEATER LOCATION
The Theater at the Annex to the Burien Community Center is located at 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W., Burien, WA 98166 (206) 242-5180. The Annex to the Burien Community Center is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 4th Ave SW and SW 146th Street in Burien, with the parking lot entrance on Fourth. (Directions available under “Find Us” at www.burienlittletheatre.org).

SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY: All tickets to the first Sunday Matinee, Oct. 2 are just $7.00!

Dinner and a Show Package: This package includes a two-course meal at Mark Restaurant & Bar plus a ticket to the show; cost is $35 per person. Contact the Mark at 206-241-6275.

To Purchase Tickets: Show tickets may be purchased online at www.burienlittletheatre.org or call 206-242-5180. Fabulous Four-Packs (4 admissions for just $60 general admissions or $48 senior/student admission) are available for the 2011-12 Season.

PHOTOS: First Look At BLT’s ‘Frankenstein’, Which Opens TONIGHT

Scott Schaefer — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:52:02 +0000

Our friends at Burien Little Theatre just sent us some pics (courtesy Mike Wilson) showing some scenes from their production of ‘Frankenstein,’ which opens TONIGHT (Fri., Sept. 30) and runs through Oct. 30:

Russ Kay as the Creature. Photo by Mike Wilson.

Anna Richardson as Elizabeth Lavenza and Russ Kay as the Creature. Photo by Mike Wilson.

Adrian Cerrato as Dr. Frankenstein and Russ Kay as the Creature. Photo by Mike Wilson.

Get your tickets online here.

Burien Little Theatre’s Frankenstein Starts Friday & We’ve Got A Coupon!

Scott Schaefer — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:04:59 +0000

Burien Little Theatre’s production of the classic horror “Frankenstein” starts this Friday (Sept. 30th), and The B-Town Blog has an exclusive coupon that will save you $3 on tickets!

Because we know you can’t resist a locally-produced horror done by the great peeps at BLT, here’s the coupon – just click to print it:

Click image to print coupon.

And here’s our Big Picture High School Intern Bryan Charles’ review of the play, based on a sneak peek he got at BLT’s 24-hour fundraiser ’9/10/11′:

by Bryan Charles

I recently went to the Burien Little Theatre to view a short section of the 24-hour long run (a fundraiser to benefit the quality of their curtains to keep the building fire safe).

At the theatre, I watched a public rehearsal of the Play interpretation of “Frankenstein.” A few notes I’d like to add are that this play did not contain makeup nor costumes (merely for the fact that it was just a rehearsal) and the script is based off the original Mary Shelley novel, not the Hollywood Movie; the difference is that the novel depicted The Creature as a human being with thoughts and genuine emotions, not a brainless monster.

In terms of reviewing, I must say the actor portraying Dr. Frankenstein (Adrian Cerrato) was very brilliant physically, meaning he showed the physical potential to portray such a character while he was equipped with makeup. But on the other hand, his voice does not show a very commanding lead in it, he seems to be more of a kid compared to Russ Kay, the actor who played The Monster. I did enjoy Adrian’s performance – he pulls off brilliant more than anything, I just couldn’t picture his voice as an evil insane scientist.

The Actor portraying The Creature, Russ, did a slightly better job than Adrian – he was very good reading his lines, you could tell what he was after, he spoke very professionally and with lots of heart, perhaps to a degree of overacting a slight bit, but he did an amazing job none the less. He also looks like the Creature… well in makeup he would, Russ is bald, and he looks very strong, much like a seemingly scary misunderstood creature would look like. On top of that, I find the idea of the monster being portrayed as human, much like the novel was a very good wise and mature decision, and it shows another angle, the actual angle that was meant to be seen, Frankenstein’s creature has heart, he has a very poetic dialect and I hope the script will remain the same as I watch the full thing from September 30th, to October 30th.

Frankenstein will be performed at Burien Little Theatre from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20 online and $17 to $20 at the box office, with all tickets just $7 on Seven Buck Sunday, Oct. 2.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE!

Show dates and times:

September 30 at 8:00 p.m – Friday – OPENING NIGHT OF THE SEASON! (Don’t miss the party!)
October 1 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday – Students, teachers and administrators two-for-one if you order via email!
October 2 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday – SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY
October 7 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday – FAMILY NIGHT – CHILD CARE AT JUNGLE GYM
October 8 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
October 9 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
October 14 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
October 15 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
October 16 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
October 21 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
October 22 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
October 23 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday
October 28 at 8:00 p.m. – Friday
October 29 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday
October 30 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday

BLT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity and operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.

TICKET PRICES AND PACKAGES
Online Ticket Prices: Purchase online here and save!

General Senior/Student:

First Weekend: $18.00 / $15.00
Second Weekend: $19.00 / $16.00
Remaining Weekends: $20.00 / $17.00

General Senior/Student (All Shows):

$20.00 / $17.00

Two–for-one tickets for school staff and students: Students and school staff can get two tickets for the price of one on Saturday, Oct. 1.

SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY: All tickets to the first Sunday Matinee, Oct. 2 are just $7.00!

Dinner and a Show Package: This package includes a two-course meal at Mark Restaurant & Bar plus a ticket to the show; cost is $35 per person. Contact the Mark at 206-241-6275.

PHOTO: Hi-Liners’ Rehearsal Of Chicago, Which Is Now Playing

Scott Schaefer — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:39:27 +0000

‘Velma Kelly,’ played by Lauren Khalfayan, along with the rest of the Hi-Liners cast rehearse “All That Jazz.” Chicago opens at Burien’s Highline Performing Arts Center TONIGHT (Sat., Sept. 10th) and runs Sept. 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25. Tickets and info at www.hi-liners.org.

PHOTO: Hi-Liners Rehearse Scene From Chicago, Which Opens Sept. 10

Scott Schaefer — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:07:13 +0000

Burien’s Hi-Liners recently performed at the Highline Historical Society’s annual volunteer thank-you dinner at the home of John and Cyndi Upthegrove. They delighted guests with a preview of their upcoming show CHICAGO, which opens Sept. 10th at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Pictured above is Billy Flynn (played by Nick Watson) and his ladies performing “All I Care About Is Love.”

Tickets for the show are available at www.hi-liners.org.

“CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen,” reads a press release – click here for more info.

If you haven’t seen the Oscar-winning movie in a while, or have yet to see the stage version, here’s a synopsis:

In the mid-’20s, Roxie Hart is a small-time chorus dancer married to a well-meaning dunderhead named Amos. Roxie is having an affair on the side with Fred Casley, a smooth talker who insists he can make her a star. However, Fred strings Roxie along a bit too far for his own good, and when she realizes that his promises are empty, she becomes enraged and murders Fred in cold blood. Roxie soon finds herself behind bars alongside Velma Kelly, a vaudeville star who used to perform with her sister until Velma discovered that her sister had been sleeping with her husband. Velma shot them both dead, and, after scheming prison matron “Mama” Morton hooks Velma up with hotshot lawyer Billy Flynn, Velma becomes the new Queen of the scandal sheets. Roxie is just shrewd enough to realize that her poor fortune could also bring her fame, so she convinces Amos to also hire Flynn. Soon Flynn is splashing Roxie’s story — or, more accurately, a highly melodramatic revision of Roxie’s story — all over the press, and Roxy and Velma are soon battling neck-to-neck over who can win greater fame through the headlines.

We’re huge fans of the Hi-Liners, as we’ve seen them perform both on stage (read a review here) and at the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund Donor’s Party, where they totally rocked the house by acting as screaming fans as guests entered on a red carpet (some say this was the best party 3TP has ever seen). This is a group chock full of youthful talent and energy, so we’re sure this is going to be an excellent production.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Burien’s Hi-Liner’s ‘Chicago, the Musical’

WHEN: Showtimes are:

Saturdays: September 10, 17, 24 at 7:30
Sundays: September 11, 18, 25 at 1:30

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 S. 152nd Street (next to Highline High School).

COST: Tickets are $15-$25, and group rates are available.

INFO: More info at www.hi-liners.org or by calling 206-617-2152.

VIDEO: Please note that the following is NOT from this specific Hi-Liner production, rather, it’s from the film version starring Richard Gere singing “All I Care About Is Love”:

Click here to view the embedded video.