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William Harding speaks out

After spending three years as a market researcher in the greater Seattle area, I am amazed to see the difference in living standards between the Ballard area and Burien.  Both have similar access to beautiful landscapes and waterfronts.  Both areas … Continue reading

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A patron named Mike

On Saturday night I was at the door while the audience was leaving “reasons to be pretty.”  That is my usual post.  An audience member, who introduced himself as Mike asked me if I wrote the script.  (Neil LaButte was … Continue reading

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The “reasons to be pretty” drinking game

The cast has offered a drinking game for the audience of “reasons to be pretty.”  Every time you hear the “f-bomb” take a drink.  Then see who is standing at the end of the show.

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Addition to “The Who’s Tommy” Photos

Additions to “The Who’s Tommy” photos, can you spot the new ones?

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Early photos from “reasons to be pretty”

Early photos from “reasons to be pretty.”

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The Fish Green Room

“reasons to be pretty” has two “lesser” stars.  Two goldfish.  The script only calls for one goldfish, but we got two.  The second is a stunt double, just in case we come in one day and find one of the … Continue reading

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So why splatter?

Attached are a couple of pictures of Nathan splattering the floor for “reasons to be pretty.”  So, why splatter?  This is a painting technique that you will see used a lot in theater.  The walls and the floors are painted … Continue reading

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“reasons to be pretty” Director’s Notes

What happens when you find out that what you thought was your identity doesn’t exist? Neil LaBute is a remarkable playwright who has found a way to take everyday language and create a rhythm to convey the profound internal struggles … Continue reading

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Allan Loucks is interviewed

One of BLT’s designers, Allan Loucks, a composer who writes original scores for many of BLT’s shows was recently interviewed by Eyes For Games magazine.  Check it out!  http://www.efgmagazine.com/interview/0/allan-loucks-music-composition-is-a-craft-and-takes-practice.html You can see why we love his work.  Say, “Hi,” to … Continue reading

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First review of “reasons to be pretty.”

Here is the early review of “reasons to be pretty.”  http://www.highlinetimes.com/2012/04/20/news/review-love-means-having-say-you%E2%80%99re-sorry-burien-  This not NOT a show to miss!

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