In 2007, seattle repertory theatre started the program bringing theatre into the classroom btic, a partnership project with seattle childrens theatre and book it repertory theatre designed to help k12 teachers integrate theater into their curricula. Bookit repertory theatre was founded in 1990 as an artists collective, adapting short stories for performance and touring them throughout the northwest. Catch a bold new premiere or an inventive interpretation of the classics at seattle repertory theatre, act or bookit. Adapted by rachel atkins and directed by carol roscoe. Be dazzled by a blockbuster broadway show at the historic paramount or 5th avenue theatres. Book it repertory theatre s revenue is the ranked 6th among its top 10 competitors. Bookit repertory theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to.
No one living in seattle can deny the effects of the opioid crisis, but bookits packed house when i attended proved seattle audiences are willing to confront it, at least on the stage. For 29 years, bookit repertory theatre has excelled in creating great theatre from great books by keeping the voice of the author at the center of the art. We are thrilled to present acclaimed seattle actress gin hammonds inspiring, 28character solo play. Located in the seattle center house, its entire purpose is to. Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission location. Book it repertory theatre s mission is to transform great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production and to inspire our audiences to read. Patricia britton marketing and communications director.
Imaginations soar through more literature, meet theatre. Although we are not currently able to tour to schools, book it is busy planning our next season of five touring stories. A repertory theatre also called repertory, rep or stock can be a western theatre or opera production in which a resident company presents works from a specified repertoire, usually in alternation or rotation. It had been quite awhile since i read it and i didnt. Seattle s book it repertory theatre brings to life the awardwinning childrens book crown. My book group had read it several years ago and i was really eager to see how it would be presented. Seattles bookit repertory theatre presents its first. Bookit repertory theatre performance art theatre seattle company transforming great literature into great theatre and inspiring audiences to read for 30 years. Seattle can call itself lucky to be home for such a great theatre. Bookit repertory theatre transforming great literature into great. Seattle repertory theatre familiarly known as the rep is a major regional theatre located in seattle, washington, at the seattle center. Seattle theatre inspiring audiences to read through simple and sensitive stage productions of great literature, educational outreach programs and tours. Book it repertory theatre s top 6 competitors are taproottheatre, seattle rep, villagetheatre, seattle shakespeare company, seattle childrens theatre and cincinnati shakespeare company.
Bookit repertory theatre presents the turn of the screw. Seattle, wa bookit repertory theatre presents jane austenas emma this december. Book it repertory theatre in seattle show listings all the. It is a 501c3 registered nonprofit corporation, and is devoted to transforming great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production and to inspiring its audiences to read. The box office and our mailing address bookit repertory theatre center theatre at the armory 305 harrison street seattle, wa 98109 phone. Bookit repertory theatre is a regional theatre located in seattle, washington. Book it repertory theatre s vision is to be a nationallyknown theatre arts center where book its partnership of theatre, literature and education nourishes literacy and the artistic vitality of our community. Book it transforms great literature into great theatre. The odyssey of seattle reps communitybased odyssey.
After lunch we strolled over to the seattle childrens theatre for the book it repertory theatre production of red ranger came calling. After seeing the play i bought a copy of the book, which has been a new york times best seller since it was published in 2008. Bookit repertory theatre center theatre at seattle center. Bookit repertory theatre is dedicated to transforming great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production and to inspiring its audiences to. American junkie runs at book it repertory theatre through march 10. Movie times for bookit repertory theatre in seattle, from the stranger. Book it repertory theatre 401 mercer st seattle wa 98109. Book it repertory theatre at the seattle center armory. Book it repertory theatre often shortened to book it is a regional theatre located in seattle, washington. Bookit repertory theatre 305 harrison st, seattle, washington 98109 rated 4. Bringing books to life, these productions use simple and sensitive interpretations of the original text to inspire its audiences to read and excite their imaginations. Annie duffy5th avenue theatre, jane eyre adele book it repertory theatre, its a wonderful life zuzu baileytheater anonymous, the best christmas pageant ever gladys seattle public theater, wait until dark gloriaedmonds driftwood players, and the brothers k freddy book it repertory theatre.
Book it repertory theatre performance art theatre seattle company transforming great literature into great theatre and inspiring audiences to read for 30 years. Dec 03, 2019 bookit repertory theatre revisits howls moving castle and casts a more enchanting spell dec. Seattles bookit repertory theatre presents its first full. Fourday volunteerdriven health clinic provides a full range of free dental, vision and medical care to populations in need. It is a 501c3 registered nonprofit corporation, and is devoted to transforming. Book it repertory theatre 305 harrison street seattle. Founded in 1963, it is led by artistic director braden abraham and managing director jeffrey herrmann. Bookit repertory theater in seattle bookit repertory. Our central purpose has always been to seamlessly integrate our art with the daily habit of reading in order to make a significant contribution to literacy in washington communities. Adapted by rachel atkins and directed by carol roscoe, emma will help bookit celebrate the holiday season and the 200th anniversary of the novelas publication. Book it repertory theatre s landmark 30th season continues with the turn of the screw, adapted from the 1898 horror novella by henry james. Bookit repertory theatre bookit seattle, wa 114 books. Bookit repertory theatres vision is to be a nationallyknown theatre arts center where bookits partnership of theatre, literature and education nourishes literacy and the artistic vitality of our community.
Bookit repertory theatre united way of king county. Movie times for book it repertory theatre in seattle, from the stranger. Garth stein, is from the seattle area, and was even at the premier. Book it transformed a total of 8 world premier adaptations and 140 performances from great literature into great theatre for the main stage. Braden abraham artistic director jeffrey herrmann managing director. Bookit repertory theatre pierce county library system. I love the way he mentions different seattle and northwest locations throughout the play. Don and i took five grandchildren to see it in 2004 when it was playing in the center house theater. Bookit repertory theatre s 2017 production of a new musical adaptation of diana wynne jones fantasy novel had its charms, but they were largely superseded by. Bookit repertory theatre competitors, revenue and employees. The food court at seattle center always has some sort of entertainment for all ages going on. Bookit transforms great literature into great theatre. Today, with over 100 worldpremiere adaptations of fulllength novels to its credit, bookit is widely respected for the consistent artistic excellence of its work. We got our tickets, waited a few minutes and then were let in to take our.
Literacy is a multidimensional enhancement to life, yet illiteracy is a fundamental obstacle for onethird of king county. Librarians at seattle public library created this list of books, video, and podcasts to enhance your experience of the show. Dec 15, 2016 bookit repertory theatre has 114 books on goodreads, and is currently reading welcome to braggsville by t. Seattles bookit repertory theatre presents its first fullscale musical.
Together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 287 employees. American junkie runs at bookit repertory theatre through march 10. No one living in seattle can deny the effects of the opioid crisis, but book its packed house when i attended proved seattle audiences are willing to confront it, at least on the stage. Please note seattle center arena construction hauling may affect travel on campus. Meany center for the performing arts university district. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Book it repertory theatre performance response to covid19 effective immediately, seattle center armory and artists at play playground are closed to the public until further notice. Inside seattle rep get a deeper look at seattle rep with online events and programs, behind the scenes content, interviews, videos, and more. Bookit repertory theatre transforming great literature. Seattle center creates exceptional events, experiences and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. Kuow bookit repertory theatre, seattles little engine. If cirque and magic is more your style, dont miss the unique teatro zinzanni. Book it repertory theatre in seattle show listings all. Seattle company transforming great literature into great theatre and inspiring audiences to.
Crown oozes black cool and timely, muchneeded black joy, using the unique and expansive experience of the barbershop to remind young boys that their inner lives have always. Seattles bookit repertory theatre is like the little engine that could. Bookit repertory theatre bookit is proud to announce its. The maltese falcon seattle epa book it repertory theatre. Funds raised through givebig will help us pay our staff and artists while we prepare to return to schools.
Shes also codirector of book it repertory theatre since 1990 with jane jones, the originator of the literature fixation. It is a member of theatre puget sound and theatre communications group. Red ranger is a classic book it holiday production. I rattle, i shake sometimes, says bookit founder and coartistic director jane jones when you ask her about how. Bookit repertory theatre 305 harrison st seattle, wa. Book it repertory theatre 305 harrison st seattle wa 98109. The maltese falcon bookit repertory theatre auditions.
Nov 30, 2017 with howls moving castle, bookit repertory theatre takes on a host of challenges, from mounting a poprock musical to adapting source material dense with stagecraftconfounding magic. In british english a similar term, weekly rep, denotes a movement started in the early 1900s that focused on shorter runs of a single. Bookit repertory theatre 401 mercer st seattle, wa. Bookit repertory theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production and to inspiring its audiences to read.
Bookit repertory theatre presents my antonia by willa cather, adapted and directed by annie lareau, from november 29 to december 30, 2018. Bookit repertory theatre events and information seattle. Shes come undone beautifully presented by book it by peggy doman. Bookit repertory theatre s vision is to be a nationallyknown theatre arts center where bookit s partnership of theatre, literature and education nourishes literacy and the artistic vitality of our community. This season feels especially prime for voices from all walks of. My friend nan and i went to see book it theatre s shes come undone, based on the novel by wally lamb. Bookit repertory theatre events and information seattle events. Book it repertory theatre brings magic, adventure, and inspiration this holiday season with howls moving castle, a new musical based on an original book by diana wynne jones. Seattle foundation 1601 fifth avenue, suite 1900 seattle, washington 9810151.
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