Theatre Battery

06/16/2026

We are proud to announce the cast of the upcoming world premiere of JAR OF FAT by Seayoung Yim, Directed by Sara Porkalob. The play will feature Skye Stephenson, Maggie Carrido Adams, Corinne Park-Buffelen, Adam Bassing, Minki Bai, Pearl Mei Lam, and Julia Cho! Casting Director Kathryn Stewart led a national and local search for this incredible ensemble of performers and we couldn't be more excited to welcome them to our space in Kent.

A phantasmagorical tale of a Korean-American family and their quest for beauty, security, and connection, JAR OF FAT opens at Kent Station on September 5th, 2026. Radical Hospitality: Free Admission for All Audiences.

02/19/2026

We are proud to share our 2026 Season Announcement: The world premiere of Seayoung Yim's JAR OF FAT, Directed by Sara Porkalob! Opening September 5th, 2026. 🫙 - https://mailchi.mp/06fd623c6d48/our-2026-season-announcement

09/22/2025

We are very proud to share that and The Gregory Awards have honored THE THREEPENNY OPERA with multiple award nominations, including for Outstanding Director, Music Director, Performer, Scenic Design, Band, and Overall Production of a Musical.

Now in its 25th year, The Gregory Awards is the foremost peer-reviewed performing arts award program in the Pacific Northwest. The award ceremony is October 27th, 2025 and tickets are available now through Theatre Puget Sound.

09/07/2025

Omar Willey has published this incredible late breaking review of our THREEPENNY in The Seattle Star, writing in praise of the production and resistance to the state of the American Theater.

"Director Logan Ellis and designers Meg Powers and Bella Rivera are clearly dedicated to finding the play’s dark underbelly. I could quibble with the translation, and various omissions and inclusions. Instead I will note how very jagged everything was. Scenes felt abrasive again. Language felt startling again. In short, the cast have found away to scrape away the patina of 'great play' and return the text to a state where, despite its popularity among the mindless bourgeoisie of Weimar Germany, the play remains offensive when most productions are very, very defensive indeed.

I’m also very keen on the cast itself. I always enjoy watching Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, and her turn as Polly is a lovely centerpiece for this show. It’s intelligent, naive, vulgar, and hilarious by turns, and always thoughtful as her work tends to be. The clever interpersonal dynamics from Robert McPherson surprised me a bit, probably because I’m so used to seeing him perform solo. But it’s great to watch him work as he makes everyone around him stronger."

Full review:

https://www.seattlestar.net/2025/09/frictionless-theater-emthe-threepenny-opera-em/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadriEDXnh2LDetlpfZEekhgyDIFJ_coPxwUJDjKS8VzrEEGnF3Mlod76KL1Tw_aem__C_uY-MVzITfPP0iq1sHEg

The effect of roughness. Thoughts by Omar Willey.

09/05/2025

https://www.thesoundonstage.org/stage-reviews/stage-review-threepenny-opera

Review by Anna Tatelman -

"Theatre Battery’s Threepenny Opera is the kind of show that rivets you to your seat and haunts your thoughts long after the curtain falls. This production does an excellent job of showcasing both why the original socio-political opera was so powerful while adapting the text, music, and staging for a modern audience. If you’re looking for a show that features spectacular musicians and vocalists, takes place in a unique found location, and serves up Cabaret-style political commentary that makes you both laugh and cringe in recognition, this one is a do-not-miss."

Three more performances!! We are sold out tonight and on Sunday, but there are still some tickets available to reserve for Saturday's performance at theatrebattery.strangertickets.com.

Theatre Battery’s Threepenny Opera is the kind of show that rivets you to your seat and haunts your thoughts long after the curtain falls. This production does an excellent job of showcasing both why the original socio-political opera was so powerful while adapting the text, music, and staging for...

09/03/2025

THE THREEPENNY OPERA is entering the final weekend of performances! We have some tickets remaining and recommend reserving now or making plans to rush for the waitlist. Visit Theatrebattery.org for more information.

Production Photo by .events, featuring Devin White and Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, with costumes by Meg Powers and lights by Cricket Neiss.

08/25/2025

We are very proud to share Dusty Somers' review of THE THREEPENNY OPERA in The Seattle Times, hailing the production as "enormously entertaining," "stacked with vibrant performances," and "truly dazzling musical heights."

"Nearly 15 years on, Theatre Battery’s mission of bringing accessible theater to an underserved area continues to be admirable. But its bold programming and high-quality productions make it more than a nice story; this is one of our region’s theatrical gems."

Free tickets are available now at theatrebattery.org - performances running through September 7th!

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/theatre-batterys-the-threepenny-opera-is-enormously-entertaining/

Theatre Battery's latest production is suffused both with small moments of ramshackle razzle-dazzle and truly dazzling musical heights.

08/25/2025

THE THREEPENNY OPERA has a special industry night performance this evening at 8pm and is now extending to September 7th! Check out our video trailer featuring a clip from PIRATE JENNY as performed by Ilia Isorelys Paulino! https://mailchi.mp/414583841ac5/threepenny-extends-to-september-7th-plus-new-trailer

08/22/2025

Marnie Wingett as Filch says that you should come to the opening night of THE THREEPENNY OPERA tonight! Tickets available for free at the door and online at theatrebattery.strangertickets.com.

Production photo by .events, Luca Le.

08/21/2025

The Opening Weekend of THE THREEPENNY OPERA is here! Join us at Kent Station (in the space formerly known as Christopher & Banks) for the final preview tonight or the opening tomorrow! Tickets available for free reservation at theatrebattery.strangertickets.com. Production Photos by Luca Le. See you there!

Full Cast Pictured: Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Devin White, Robert McPherson, Theron Lutes, Richard Arum, Olivia Lee, Marnie Wingett, and Adrienne Wells.