Theater on the Verge

06/15/2026

When we saw James Padilla perform in Rent at Lake City Playhouse, we knew we wanted to find a way to work with him.

We're thrilled that opportunity has arrived with The Art of the Possible: Songs for a Marginally Less Terrible World.

🔥Tickets are on sale now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

A two-time BroadwayWorld Award winner, James has performed leading and featured roles at Equity theaters across Seattle and Los Angeles, including Village Theatre, 5-Star Theatricals, and ArtsWest. He has worked with acclaimed artists including Martin Charnin and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Brian Yorkey.

His notable roles include Ash in the Seattle premiere of Evil Dead: The Musical, Edward Rochester in Jane Eyre, Frankenfurter in The Rocky Horror Show, Collins in Rent, and Professor Bhaer in Little Women.

Much love to his wife, Hailey, and daughters Makayla and Alise. For reviews, photos, and performance clips, visit jamespadilla.net.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Directed by Troy Nickerson and produced by Chris Jensen, The Art of the Possible: Songs for a Marginally Less Terrible World runs for just one weekend. In this one-of-a-kind concert event, seven of our region's finest singers bring you the anthems that moved mountains, the ballads that kept people going, and yes, a few songs that perfectly capture the absurdity of it all. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is laugh, let someone else do the singing, and remember you're not alone in this.

Performances will be on Thursday July 23, Friday July 24, and Saturday July 25 at 7:30 pm in The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio (1427 W Dean).

🔥Get your tickets right here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

06/13/2026

We’re at Pride until 6 pm today. Come say hi! Our booth is located on the north side of the Howard Street Bridge (the bridge closest to the Carousel).

We’re also offering 20% off tickets all weekend with code PRIDE: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

06/12/2026

If you're looking for a way to make the world marginally less terrible, we have a few ideas.

Use code PRIDE through this weekend for 20% off tickets to The Art of the Possible: Songs for a Marginally Less Terrible World. Join us July 23–25 for an evening of songs about hope, resistance, resilience, and love.

🔥Tickets are on sale now:https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

Also: come see us at Spokane Pride! We'll be at our booth Friday from 4–7 pm and Saturday from 10 am–6 pm. We're in a great spot on the north side of the Howard Street Bridge in Riverfront Park. Stop by, say hello, and learn a little more about what's in store.

ABOUT THE SHOW
Directed by Troy Nickerson and produced by Chris Jensen, The Art of the Possible: Songs for a Marginally Less Terrible World runs for just one weekend. In this one-of-a-kind concert event, seven of our region's finest singers bring you the anthems that moved mountains, the ballads that kept people going, and yes, a few songs that perfectly capture the absurdity of it all. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is laugh, let someone else do the singing, and remember you're not alone in this.

Performances will be on Thursday July 23, Friday July 24, and Saturday July 25 at 7:30 pm in The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio (1427 W Dean).

🔥Get your tickets right here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

06/11/2026

Some artists leave a lasting mark on a theater community long after they step away from the spotlight.

Abbey Crawford is one of those artists.

🔥Tickets are on sale now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

For more than 30 years, Abbey was an award-winning actor and vocalist throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning a reputation for her talent, warmth, and generosity on and off the stage. While she no longer performs regularly, her love for Spokane's theater community remains as strong as ever.

We're delighted that Abbey will be part of The Art of the Possible: Songs for a Marginally Less Terrible World, and grateful for the experience, heart, and joy she brings to this project.

When she's not supporting local theater, you'll likely find her singing karaoke, collecting gnomes and other whimsical companions, or hiking through Pacific Northwest rainforests.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Directed by Troy Nickerson and produced by Chris Jensen, The Art of the Possible: Songs for a Marginally Less Terrible World runs for just one weekend. In this one-of-a-kind concert event, seven of our region's finest singers bring you the anthems that moved mountains, the ballads that kept people going, and yes, a few songs that perfectly capture the absurdity of it all. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is laugh, let someone else do the singing, and remember you're not alone in this.

Performances will be on Thursday July 23, Friday July 24, and Saturday July 25 at 7:30 pm in The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio (1427 W Dean).

🔥Get your tickets right here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

06/10/2026

When we started planning our first concert event, we knew there were certain artists we wanted in the room. Robby French was one of them.

🔥Tickets are on sale now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

Robby has been performing locally and professionally across the country for more than 20 years. He's a BroadwayWorld Regional Award winner for Best Director and Best Musical for Rent, and was a BroadwayWorld finalist for Best Actor for his performances as Roger in Rent and Guy in Once at The Public Theater of San Antonio.

His film and television credits include All My Children, Law & Order: SVU, Amazing Grace, and Dante's Peak. National tour and regional theater credits include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, The Full Monty, and Some Enchanted Evening.

Local audiences may recognize him as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell, Billy in Carousel, Jerry in The Full Monty, and Jamie in The Last Five Years.

Robby is a graduate of The New School University, AMDA New York, and The New York Conservatory for the Performing Arts. He's thrilled to be working alongside this tremendous cast and to reunite with his dear friend and mentor, Troy.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Directed by Troy Nickerson and produced by Chris Jensen, THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE runs for just one weekend. In this one-of-a-kind concert event, seven of our region's finest singers bring you the anthems that moved mountains, the ballads that kept people going, and yes, a few songs that perfectly capture the absurdity of it all. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is laugh, let someone else do the singing, and remember you're not alone in this.

Performances will be on Thursday July 23, Friday July 24, and Saturday July 25 at 7:30 pm in The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio (1427 W Dean).

Get your tickets right here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-art-of-the-possible-songs-for-a-margin-tickets-270077

06/05/2026

Well, this is a nice problem to have.

Our final two performances of Hand to God are officially s0ld 0ut.

When we launched Theater on the Verge, we hoped Spokane would show up for bold, intimate, slightly weird theater. Over the last three weeks, you've done exactly that.

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, spread the word, brought a friend, laughed, gasped, winced, and stuck around afterward to talk with us.

We're so grateful to our brilliant cast and intrepid crew for their time, dedication, and talent. What a way to end this run.

06/04/2026

WWJD? Come see a few incorrect answers.

Our final weekend starts tonight! Use code TAKE20 for 20% off tickets: https://theaterontheverge.ticketspice.com/hand-to-god

Set inside a small-town Texas church, Hand to God follows a shy teenager named Jason and the foul-mouthed puppet that may or may not be a little bit possessed. (Please note: No one under the age of 13 will be admitted under any circumstances, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.)

Director: Troy Nickerson
Producer: Chris Jensen
Photo: Caryn Hoaglund as Margery, photographed by Gavin James
Puppet Design and Build: Farren Obenland
Starring: Declan Sheehan, Caryn Hoaglund, Eleanor Weitz, Noah Graybeal, Doug Dawson
Where: The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio, 1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane

👉 Get your tickets while you can: https://theaterontheverge.ticketspice.com/hand-to-god

06/03/2026

Troy and Chris sat down with Maeve Griffith on "Out and About" to discuss Hand to God, community theater, faith, grief, puppetry, and several other topics that probably shouldn't belong in the same sentence.

Listen here: https://spokanarama.blogspot.com/2026/06/todays-out-and-about-theater-on-verges.html

Then use code TAKE20 for 20% off tickets: https://theaterontheverge.ticketspice.com/hand-to-god

Set inside a small-town Texas church, Hand to God follows a shy teenager named Jason and the foul-mouthed puppet that may or may not be a little bit possessed. (Please note: No one under the age of 13 will be admitted under any circumstances, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.)

Director: Troy Nickerson
Producer: Chris Jensen
Photo: Gavin James
Puppet Design and Build: Farren Obenland
Starring: Declan Sheehan, Caryn Hoaglund, Eleanor Weitz, Noah Graybeal, Doug Dawson
Where: The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio, 1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane

👉 Get your tickets while you can: https://theaterontheverge.ticketspice.com/hand-to-god

I really enjoyed Theater on the Verge’s production of Hand to God , last weekend. The performance was like nothing I had ever witnessed. If ...

06/02/2026

We only have three performances left, and Thursday still has room for a few more brave souls.

Use code TAKE20 for 20% off tickets: https://theaterontheverge.ticketspice.com/hand-to-god

Set inside a small-town Texas church, Hand to God follows a shy teenager named Jason and the foul-mouthed puppet that may or may not be a little bit possessed. (Please note: No one under the age of 13 will be admitted under any circumstances, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.)

Director: Troy Nickerson
Producer: Chris Jensen
Photo: Declan Sheehan as Jason, photographed by Gavin James
Puppet Design and Build: Farren Obenland
Starring: Declan Sheehan, Caryn Hoaglund, Eleanor Weitz, Noah Graybeal, Doug Dawson
Where: The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio, 1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane

👉 Get your tickets while you can: https://theaterontheverge.ticketspice.com/hand-to-god