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Theater and Dance Stories

Magically Real || What To Do When You’re Feeling Extraneous

by Stephanie Barbé Hammer in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 12, 2017 6:00 pm - Permalink

Friends, I don’t know about you, but I feel extraneous these days. The political situation (which, is distressing, if not downright depressing, no matter where you stand politically), combined with the long ferry lines to and from the island, and the losses of the Whidbey MFA program, the Coupeville radio station, and the Coupeville pharmacy (I’m not sure that’s related, but I’m throwing it in anyway because I really miss it), along with the financial threats to the local hospital make things feel difficult here. I can’t, for the life of me, get a community college to hire me as an adjunct lecturer, although I’ve won two teaching awards and have three graduate degrees.

Yup, it’s time to face facts: I’m extraneous.

So, what am I doing? I’m reading a bunch of books — novels and poetry — I’m writing (working on three or four different projects), and I’m going to volunteer at the Island Shakespeare Festival in Langley.

One Comment Tags: Comedy of Errors, Hamlet, Island Shakespeare Festival, Julius Caesar, live theater, The Seagull

‘Off-Kilter’ One-Act Plays Showcase Talents of Three Local Playwrights

by Kate Poss in Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 7, 2017 6:00 pm - Permalink

Three women who dreamed of seeing their own plays performed on stage one day will see that dream come true as actors bring their stories to life during the third annual One-Act Fest Northwest at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, which takes place June 9-24.

The work of playwrights Aleah Stacey, Dianna MacLeod, and Teresa McElhinny embrace the festival’s theme, which is “Off-Kilter.”
Aleah Stacey wrote and directs “The Oyster,” a love story between two women. “It is interesting to me how people begin sexually to connect,” she says.

Dianna MacLeod wrote “Krump’s Cat,” which she describes this way: “When a narcissistic orange cat meets a determined cleaning lady who refuses to sweep dirt under the rug, the claws come out, and the fur flies.”

Teresa McElhinny adapted and directs “Schools of Thought,” which ponders our purpose in life and how it evolves over a lifetime.

3 Comments Tags: Aleah Stacey, Dianna MacLeod, local playwrights, One Act Fest Northwest, Teresa McElhinny, WICA

OutCast 2017 Season Auditions

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 5, 2017 1:50 pm - Permalink

Auditions for our 2017 season will take place in the OutCast Black Box Theater at the fairgrounds at 819 Camano Avenue, Langley. Auditions are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, January 9. Any callbacks will occur on Wednesday, January 11, between 7 and 9 p.m. […]

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The 11th Annual Mr. South Whidbey A Crowning Success

by David Welton in Community, Humor, More Stories, Photo essay, Photography, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 5, 2016 9:40 pm - Permalink

The happy sound of adult laughter filled Freeland Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1, in anticipation of the 11th annual Mr. South Whidbey contest.

3 Comments Tags: Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

It’s finally time for Northwest dancers to enjoy the living legacy of Luigi

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 3, 2016 8:12 am - Permalink

Jazz dance teacher, Francis Roach, will arrive from New York City later this month to teach classes on Whidbey Island and in Seattle. Roach was the longtime dance partner, co-teacher and protégé of the late Eugene Louis “Luigi” Facciuto for close to 40 years. Facciuto is known in the dance world as the “father of […]

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Katie Woodzick Takes A Final Bow on Whidbey Island

by Olena Hodges in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 20, 2016 8:00 pm - Permalink

A performer, a master networker and an innovator (who now uses the singular “they” pronoun)—Katie Woodzick has created a space for themself* in the Whidbey community that will certainly leave an impression long after they’ve moved on to their next adventure.

2 Comments Tags: Theater, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Whidbey theater

In Their Own Words: Burlesque Performers Tell Tales of Transformation

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 13, 2016 6:00 pm - Permalink

On Friday, June 24, the Wild Island Performers graced the stage at Bayview Hall in Langley, presenting a show in the fashion of an American Burlesque show from the 1920s.

One Comment Tags: Theater

Minding the Sky || Back from Afar

by Judith Walcutt in Blogs, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 13, 2016 6:00 pm - Permalink

I’ve been away for what feels like months—because I have been away for part of every month since March.

3 Comments Tags: Theater, WLM blogs

New York, LA and India Converge on South Whidbey on Sept. 17 and 18

by Guest Contributor in Community, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 7, 2016 9:00 pm - Permalink

An award-winning comedy will get a new musical treatment at Outcast Productions in Langley on Sept. 17 and 18. The production company, along with a renowned writer and a New York City-based creative team, are out to give South Whidbey something to remember.

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Katie Woodzick: The Farewell Concert

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 5, 2016 5:19 pm - Permalink

Well-known local actor Katie Woodzick is moving to Boulder, CO in August to start studies at Naropa University’s MFA program in Contemporary Performance! And Katie wants to bring one last musical theatre performance to the Whidbey community before departing. Mark your calendars to attend at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at Whidbey Children’s Theater in Langley. The performance will be accompanied by Eric […]

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All the World’s a Stage for Olena Hodges

by Leslie Irish Evans in Feature, More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 29, 2016 6:00 pm - Permalink

Whidbey’s Island Shakespeare Festival’s seventh season kicks off on Friday, July 8 with Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.”

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WICA Presents the 2nd Annual One-Act Fest Northwest!

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 8, 2016 11:25 am - Permalink

June 8, 2016 This year’s festival will feature five plays each performance, four directors, ten actors, three workshops, and readings of an original work presented by the playwright! It also introduces WICA’s first resident theatre company—a dynamic consortium of actors, directors, designers, and technicians. Each of the five featured plays was written for two characters […]

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Summer Acting Intensive with Whidbey Children’s Theater and Island Shakespeare Festival, Audtions June 10

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 6, 2016 2:13 pm - Permalink

May 25, 2016 Classic Conservatory for Young Adults is a summer Acting Intensive on Whidbey Island for ages 15 – 20. Join the CCYA 2016 Team in the Blackbox at WCT on Friday, June 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. for an Open Workshop Audition for this year’s program! Attendees will get to know this year’s director, […]

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Waiting for Guffman Comes to Whidbey on May 7 & 8

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 4, 2016 1:31 pm - Permalink

May 4, 2016 Waiting for Guffman is coming to Whidbey Island at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 8.  Join OutCast Productions’ cast of Judith Dankanics, Martha Murphy, Michael Morgen, Brian Burroughs, Paul Matthews, Ned Farley, Robert Marsyani, Daniel Christensen, Melanie Lowey, Olena Hodges, Max Cole-Takanikos, Dwight Zehm, Gabe Harshman, […]

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What’s Happening || Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 3, 2016 4:59 pm - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

No Comments Tags: Whidbey events, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Whidbey local foods, Whidbey music, Whidbey theater, Whidbey writers

UPDATED: Beyond the Big Top, Island Shakespeare’s Kickstarter Campaign

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 17, 2016 8:25 am - Permalink

April 27, 2016 (updated from 4/20/16) This week this Kickstarter campaign is at 88% of the fundraising goal of $18,000 for this campaign with 8 days to go. The Bard has burst beyond the big top and we’re reaching out to our Beloved Benefactors to help build our festival’s future. It was 2013 when the […]

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First Date: Seattle Fringe Theatre Comes to Whidbey

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, Humor, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 12, 2016 8:00 pm - Permalink

Clayton Weller has produced over 700 shows at The Pocket Theater in Greenwood. An actor and sketch comedy performer, Weller saw the need in Seattle for low-cost performance spaces where first time producers could get experience.

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Whidbey Children’s Theater hosts Raise the Curtain Celebration on April 30

by Art News in Community, Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 4, 2016 7:40 pm - Permalink

April 4, 2016 On Saturday, April 30 Whidbey Children’s Theater hosts Raise the Curtain, a fundraiser announcing the productions of their 35th Anniversary season… with a twist! The front-runner productions from WCT’s Vote for the Season campaign will be revealed and attendees will have a final chance to determine the first and last shows of their […]

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Playwrights Announced for the Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival on May 15

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 31, 2016 6:07 am - Permalink

April 6, 2016 Be the first to see new work by Kristiana Rae Colón, Virginia Grise, Dawn Renee Jones, Madhuri Shekar and Regina Taylor at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.hedgebrook.org/hwpf-wlm Hedgebrook partners with regional theatres across the country […]

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Oak Harbor’s Playhouse, an Ensemble Effort

by Harry Anderson in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 23, 2016 6:30 pm - Permalink

It’s a warm evening in the dog days of summer, but things are jumping and sweat is glistening on enthusiastic bodies inside the 93-year-old Whidbey Playhouse building on Midway Boulevard in Oak Harbor.

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Musical ‘Frampton’ at WCT is a fun family adventure running March 11-20

by Art News in Community, Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 16, 2016 6:09 pm - Permalink

March 9, 2016 A musical adventure for the whole family, “Inside Frampton and the Outside World,” continues running this weekend—Friday, Saturday and Sunday through March 20 at The Whidbey Childrens Theater. The young cast and crew of the show have been working their paws off to bring you a truly wonderful musical adventure for the whole family to enjoy! Kids […]

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Much Ado About Murder: A Hare-Raising Tail

by Betty Freeman in Community, Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 2, 2016 6:00 pm - Permalink

There’ll be “Much Ado About Murder” in Langley during Mystery Weekend, this next Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28.

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Auditions scheduled for ‘Whidbey Has Talent’ on Mar. 5 and 6

by Art News in Community News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 1, 2016 3:09 am - Permalink

February 3, 2016 The Whidbey Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for “Whidbey Has Talent”,  10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 5  and from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 6. Auditions are by appointment only and will be held at the Whidbey Playhouse on 730 SE Midway Ave., Oak Harbor. Whidbey Has Talent is an island-wide talent […]

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WICA Presents: The 39 Steps, Feb. 12 – 27

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 10, 2016 11:56 am - Permalink

February 10, 2016 The 39 Steps, running Friday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 27, is a comedic thriller adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Deana Duncan. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves […]

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Piper Reva’s “Valiant Times” Fun Friday – Sunday, Feb. 12 – 14!

by Art News in Community, Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 10, 2016 11:35 am - Permalink

February 10, 2016 THREE SHOWS THIS WEEKEND! A multimedia stage performance where a myriad of characters are let loose on Love’s playground. Watch promo video “Valiant Times” at youtube.com. Get down to the itty bitty nitty gritties of hungry human heartscape, in celebration of ridiculous belly laughs, the medicine of Music, and above all, Courage. All […]

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From Stage to Page || An actor’s tragedy finds art imitating life

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Community, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 4, 2016 4:34 pm - Permalink

This month, on Sunday, Jan. 17, I will take to the WICA stage for a dramatic reading of the play “Tuesdays With Morrie” by Mitch Albom, based on his best-selling book of the same name.

One Comment Tags: Theater, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, WLM blogs

Enjoy the Whidbey Children’s Theater production of ‘The Mousetrap’ this weekend

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 10, 2015 10:07 am - Permalink

Updated Dec. 15, 2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” the second production of their “Season to Remember,” this weekend starting Thursday. Special Student Night: Thursday Dec. 17, tickets $5 for youth under 18, or with Student ID! The Mousetrap is presented in WCT’s intimate black box theater space, The Martha […]

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Signs Of The Season – ‘Holiday Happenings’ through Dec. 20

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's Happening
Posted on: December 10, 2015 7:38 am - Permalink

With all there is to do on Whidbey Island this holiday season, you may find it a challenge to choose. But go for it… And enjoy! It’s the holidays!

Turn that page on your calendar and start filling it in. The first week in December is the true meaning of abundance.

No Comments Tags: art, Coupeville, culinary, Island food and farms, Langley, music, painting, photography, sculpture, Theater, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Whidbey local foods, Whidbey music, Whidbey theater

Behind the Scenes || ‘The Addams Family: A Musical’

by Katie Woodzick in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 9, 2015 12:47 am - Permalink

On Friday, Dec.4, we opened “The Addams Family: A Musical” at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. During tech week, I snapped some photos backstage and in the dressing rooms.

No Comments Tags: Theater, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, WLM blogs

Dance, Community and Artistry over 23 Years: Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s ‘The Nutcracker’

by Lisa Kois in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 7, 2015 7:11 pm - Permalink

If you think Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s (WIDT) ‘The Nutcracker’ is just another cheesy, small-town production of an overdone holiday classic, you are mistaken.

No Comments Tags: music, Theater, Whidbey theater

Beyond the Crypt: Lani Brockman Directs ‘The Addams Family: A Musical’

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 2, 2015 6:18 pm - Permalink

“The Addams Family: A Musical” opens Friday, Dec. 4 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and runs through Sunday, Dec. 19. For more info and tickets, go to http://www.wicaonline.org/events-calendar-view/2015/12/4/the-addams-family

No Comments Tags: music, Theater, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Whidbey theater

WICA Presents: The Addams Family from Dec. 4 – 19

by Art News in Community News, Humor, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 2, 2015 3:17 pm - Permalink

Dec. 2, 2015 The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy, running Dec 4 – 19, is a show that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Rather than a restaging of the classic and beloved television series, this production […]

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In Search of Truth and Beauty || Life is but a dream—Somewhere over the rainbow

by Joni Takanikos in Blogs, Community, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 17, 2015 9:41 pm - Permalink

Anyone who lives or visits Whidbey Island enters a magical realm, a pure realm. If you doubt this statement, and you are here on Whidbey right now, then go outside and take a deep breath of pure, sweet island air. That is the proof of purity but what about the magic?

No Comments Tags: " The Clyde Theatre, Whidbey music, Whidbey theater, WLM blogs

DeuxFemmes Musique in Concert for Island Dance Theatre Benefit!

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 11, 2015 10:56 am - Permalink

Nov. 4, 2015 Join us for a benefit for Island Dance Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 21! Celebrate music AND dance in this evening’s concert…a benefit for Whidbey Island Dance Theatre with DeuxFemmes Musique: the classical music duo of Cynthia Morrow, violin & viola and Sheila Weidendorf, piano. From elegant sonatas by Bach and Mozart to […]

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WICA presents BrewHaHa! and the Seattle International Comedy Competition on Nov. 14

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 4, 2015 12:56 pm - Permalink

Nov. 4, 2015 Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents Brew HaHa! and hosts the 36th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Join us in the Zech Hall Piano Bar for Brew HaHa!—the annual event where Diamond Knot Brewery will release their latest brew “Storm Surge Winter […]

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WICA presents: Tears of Joy Theatre’s ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ on Nov. 6

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 28, 2015 10:07 am - Permalink

Oct. 28, 2015 WICA’s Family Series returns at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 with this unique adaptation of a beloved children’s story, “The Reluctant Dragon,”performed by Tears of Joy Theatre, the internationally recognized and highly acclaimed masters of puppetry. What happens when a dragon moves into the neighborhood? Find out in this delightful play […]

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Sue the Screenwriter || And the Winner is… My Academy Adventure

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 28, 2015 9:47 am - Permalink

It’s a pretty exciting day when you get a call from the Academy of Motion Pictures.

And I was knee-deep in planting bulbs in the garden when it happened. I stood there in my black fleece and my red polka dot wellies, a plant tray in one hand and the Academy in the other. Well, not the whole Academy because they wouldn’t fit.

2 Comments Tags: Theater, Whidbey artists, Whidbey writers

Meeting for Langley Arts Commission ‘Master Plan for the Performing Arts’ on Nov. 12

by Art News in Community, Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 28, 2015 9:44 am - Permalink

Oct. 28, 2015 Dear Performing Arts Constituents, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and the Langley Arts Commission invite you to an informal gathering of performing arts organizations and artists to share your ideas, thoughts and suggestions as the Commission develops its five-year master plan. Michael Davolio, Director of Community Planning for the City of […]

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WICA Presents: BooLaLa! Burlesque Halloween Weekend

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 21, 2015 12:12 pm - Permalink

Oct. 21, 2015 Plan your Halloween weekend with WICA! On Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m., WICA is proud to present Seattle’s Can Can Productions award-winning dance troupe in a two-night, Halloween burlesque rendezvous (burlesque: a humorous and provocative stage show) titled “Boo La La!” Join us as Seattle’s most celebrated […]

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Frida Kahlo Dia de los Muertos on Nov. 1

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 21, 2015 12:11 pm - Permalink

Oct. 21, 2015 The Halloween weekend continues at WICA at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1  with “Frida Kahlo dia de los Muertos,” a Day of the Dead Celebration featuring local poet Joni Takanikos. Join in a celebration of this ancient festival rooted in Mexico’s pre-Hispanic past and celebrated every year on Nov. 1 (All […]

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WICA presents ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ offers “Pay What You Will” performance Oct. 22

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 18, 2015 10:09 am - Permalink

Oct. 20, 2015 The response to the “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” has been overwhelmingly positive and now for the last week of it’s run, WICA has added a special “Pay What You Will” performance Thursday, Oct. 22. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” is a wildly imaginative comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl, recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” […]

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photo by Morgan

The New Whidbey Life Magazine Is Here!

by Sue Taves in Community, Culinary, Feature, History, Literary, More Stories, Music, Photo essay, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: October 14, 2015 11:26 am - Permalink

Whidbey Life Magazine’s Fall/Winter print issue captures the magic of life on Whidbey Island. This issue highlights the way our landscape—farms, valleys, views, vistas—inspires and influences Whidbey Islanders. Musicians, painters, writers, actors, all of us seem to draw something from the sights, sounds and scents of Whidbey.

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Whidbey Children’s Theater presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.​, opening Nov. 13

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 14, 2015 9:05 am - Permalink

Oct. 14, 2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater is excited to present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.,” the first show of their 2015/16 “A Season to Remember.” opening Friday, Nov. 13. It’s the perfect start to your Holiday Season! Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. directed by Melanie Lowey and Bonnie […]

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Whidbey Children’s Theater hosts will open up to the public this Saturday

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 7, 2015 9:25 am - Permalink

Oct. 7, 2015 There’s something about the stage, the art, the craft…. FIND OUT. This Saturday, Oct. 10, Whidbey Children’s Theater opens its doors free to the public for an exploration of their programs, classes, and volunteer opportunities from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at 723 Camano Avenue (between the Langley Middle School and WICA) in […]

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Postcards from Whidbey Island || A Passion for Performance

by Dianna MacLeod in Community, Feature, More Stories, Postcards from Whidbey Island, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 16, 2015 9:00 pm - Permalink

If you’ve ever wanted to hear “auctionese” spoken fluently, Saturday night at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) was the place to be.

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Reflections of the Island Shakespeare Festival Company

by Guest Contributor in Blogs, Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 9, 2015 8:00 pm - Permalink

As our 2015 season winds to a close and many company members prepare to depart, it’s easy to feel a bit nostalgic. For those of us who’ve been part of ISF’s growth over the past six seasons, it’s incredible to think of what’s changed in just a few years.

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Jordan Albertsen comes to the Clyde on Sunday, Sept. 6

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 26, 2015 5:53 pm - Permalink

August 26, 2015 The Clyde Theatre presents South Whidbey High School alum Jordan Albertsen at a Film and Filmmakers event  at 2 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 6. Jordan is an accomplished director and writer for feature films, documentaries, and music videos. He will screen several of his works, talk about working behind the camera, and […]

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Whidbey Children’s Theater announces intensive program for teenage performers

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 19, 2015 9:55 am - Permalink

August 19, 2015 This fall Whidbey Children’s Theater will debut its first program specifically intended to expand their offerings for high school performing artists. The program will incorporate community professionals who specialize in various fields connected to the performing arts, leading four-hour workshops on the second Sunday of each month throughout the school year. The program […]

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Rose Woods leads ‘The Tempest’ in a new direction at Island Shakespeare Festival

by Guest Contributor in Festivals, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 23, 2015 12:50 pm - Permalink

Life’s a shipwreck and we are all stranded men and women, left on the beach to discover who we are.

This is what I think of when I think of “The Tempest.” Power and insanity cloaked in mysticism, and the wielding of knowledge as a weapon.

One Comment Tags: festival, Ian Bage, Island Shakespeare Festival, Theater, Whidbey events, Whidbey theater

Prospero and the Playwright: Amy Wheeler Takes the Stage

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 15, 2015 7:10 pm - Permalink

As a young actress in New York City, Amy Wheeler found it challenging to find the kind of roles she wanted to play. “The kinds of roles women were able to audition for were not fulfilling to me,” she said.

One Comment Tags: Theater, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events, Whidbey theater

Notes from the Underground Cabaret at Ott and Murphy—July 24

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 15, 2015 7:37 am - Permalink

July 15, 2015 Music, Poetry and Musings will arise from the roots of summer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday July 24 at Ott and Murphy Winery Tasting Room and Cabaret at 204 First Street in Langley. Guest artists and acrobats (performing without a net) will include Patricia Duff, Natasha Nichols, Robert Marsanyi, David Ossman, Judith […]

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The Pillowman: A Dark Comedy with a Multi-Media Twist

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 9, 2015 11:20 am - Permalink

July 1, 2015 Martin McDonagh’s Pulitzer-Prize nominated play, “The Pillowman,” opens in the Whidbey Island Fairground’s black box theater on Friday, July 10 and runs through Saturday, July 25. The dark comedy is produced by OutCast Productions. Director Katie Woodzick leads the cast of Max Cole-Takanikos, Ned Farley, Jim Scullin and Aaron Simpson. With echoes […]

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It’s time to fly to Neverland (and it’s not how you remember it)!

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 9, 2015 9:07 am - Permalink

July 1, 2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present Peter Pan and Wendy, its final production of the season. Performances open at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 and run Thursday through Sunday for two weekends, This non-musical adaptation by Doug Rand remains faithful to J.M. Barrie’s original vision, while breathing fresh life and excitement […]

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Acting and the Art of Construction: Jim Scullin

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 8, 2015 9:07 pm - Permalink

Little did Jim Scullin know, when he came to Whidbey Island, that he would act in dozens of plays and become a fixture of the South Whidbey community.

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All for One and One for All!

by Olena Hodges in Blogs, Photo essay, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 24, 2015 8:00 pm - Permalink

The Island Shakespeare Festival kicked off their exciting 2015 season this weekend with the second annual Bard’s Ball fundraiser. This “Swashbuckling Soiree” featured delicious food and wine, fun activities, and some interwoven storytelling designed to build excitement for this season’s productions.

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What’s Happening || Thursday, June 25 through Sunday June 28

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, Film, Gardens, Literary, More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's Happening, Winery
Posted on: June 14, 2015 7:43 am - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

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Sue the Screenwriter || Kelman on the Carpet at Cannes

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Literary, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 10, 2015 7:50 am - Permalink

So I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 68th Cannes Film Festival last month to support the film “Our Father,” of which I am an associate producer. But my experience wasn’t quite what I had expected, or what I had seen on “E!”

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“Emma,” from the novel by Jane Austen, comes to WICA

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 10, 2015 7:44 am - Permalink

June 10, 2015 From the novel by Jane Austen and adapted by Michael Bloom, “Emma” comes to WICA starting June 12 and is directed by Matthew Gregory. “A delightful retelling of a comedy.” – TalkinBroadway.com Emma Woodhouse is Jane Austen’s most maddening, endearing heroine. Clever and effervescent, young Emma is also a bit too accustomed to […]

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The ‘Bard’s Ball’ is back on Saturday, June 20!

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 8, 2015 4:38 pm - Permalink

June 10, 2015 The Bard’s Ball is coming soon! Join us for a “Swashbuckling Soiree & The Bard’s Ball” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. The Island Shakespeare Festival is moving to our new home at 5476 Maxwelton in Langley, exactly two and one-half minutes from the center of town! The Mistress & Master of […]

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Calling all LGBTQ and Allied Performers!

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 21, 2015 10:12 am - Permalink

May 20, 2015 The Queer Pride Parade team is co-hosting a fundraising celebration at Greenbank Farm on Friday, June 5 — and we need you! 6 p.m. – Doors open 6:30 p.m. – Performance Art & Drag Show 7:30 p.m. – Music by PETE & Dancing All Night With Crafts, Photobooth, and Beverage Bar Sponsored by Whidbey PFLAG! Poems! Monologues! Interpretive dance! Original […]

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Happy As Clams: The 18th Annual Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, Literary, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 13, 2015 9:06 am - Permalink

Suzanne Vega was originally invited to Hedgebrook to be in residence as part of the Singer/Songwriter retreat. But she had another idea and a request: to come to Hedgebrook as a playwright.

Vega was working on a play—“Two Lectures: An Evening with Carson McCullers”—and she wanted to bring it to the Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival.

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Sex and electricity — ‘In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)’ continues at OutCast

by Patricia Duff in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 6, 2015 8:28 am - Permalink

“In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)” opens at 7:30 pm Friday, May 8 at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds’ Black Box Theater in Langley. Performances continue at 7:30 pm May 9, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23; and at 2 pm Sunday, May 17.

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‘Squeezebox,’ A one-woman show with Ann Randolph, opens at WICA on May 9

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 5, 2015 2:38 am - Permalink

May 6, 2015 Playwright Ann Randolph is returning to WICA with her one-woman show, “Squeeze Box,” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. The Piano bar featuring Rick Ingrasci will begin at 7:30 p.m. It was produced by Mel Brooks and the late Anne Bancroft and ran in an  off-Broadway production in New […]

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All Day BOB DAY May Day at Ott & Murphy’s

by Art News in Community News, Member News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 29, 2015 11:41 am - Permalink

April 29, 2015 All day on May Day (May 1) everyone is invited to play at Ott & Murphy Wine Tasting Rooms  (OM) first annual BOB DAY (Dylan turns 74 in May). May Day Celebration begins at 1 p.m. with the inspiration of the labor protest that Guthrie s songs express. All day we’ll ramble through […]

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WICA Family Series Presents: Living Voices Theatre-Northwest Passage

by Art News in Community News, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 29, 2015 11:05 am - Permalink

April 29, 2015 Discover a unique combination of theatre, video, and live interaction that creates a high impact experience and an unforgettable journey through history with Seattle’s award winning Living Voices Theatre. WICA Family Series Presents: Living Voices Theatre: Northwest Passage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Witness the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn […]

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What’s Happening || Thursday, April 30 through Sunday May 3

by Katy Shaner in Community, Feature, Festivals, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's Happening
Posted on: April 29, 2015 8:52 am - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

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A Theatrical Marriage: Michael and Kathryn Lynn Morgen

by Katie Woodzick in Community, Feature, More Stories, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 22, 2015 8:48 pm - Permalink

“Hi, you’re amazing, where did you come from?”

Those were the first words that Michael Morgen uttered to Kathryn Brooks. Little did he know that four years later, they would be married, working together at Whidbey Children’s Theater and portraying the roles of husband and wife in a play.

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Classic “Anne of Green Gables” comes to Whidbey Children’s Theater May 8

by Art News in Community News, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 22, 2015 8:04 am - Permalink

April 22, 2015 Charming classic “Anne of Green Gables” graces WCT stage Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present “Anne of Green Gables”, its fourth production of the season. Join us for this unforgettable classic, as it is brought to new life on the WCT stage! Matthew and Marilla are growing old and decide to […]

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‘Cabaret Erotique’ at Ott & Murphy’s on Friday, April 17

by Art News in Community News, Literary, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 15, 2015 9:16 am - Permalink

April 15, 2015 In celebration of Poetry Month, Ott & Murphy’s Winery Tasting Room presents the second in the new series of Cabaret entertainments this Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. The series is produced by Judith Walcutt and hosted by David Ossman. A literary, musical and fantasy, “Cabaret Erotique” focuses on women writers of the Surrealist […]

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Artapalooza! Tea party fun and auction dinner on April 25

by Art News in Community, Community News, Culinary, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: April 15, 2015 9:13 am - Permalink

April 15, 2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater friends, families, and newcomers are invited to attend the annual fundraiser Artapalooza!, this year in two acts on Saturday, April 25 at Fireseed Catering in Langley. ACT ONE: The public is encouraged to don their best springtime vintage apparel and attend a Garden Party with tea, treats, lawn games, […]

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An open letter from the Executive Director of Whidbey Children’s Theater

by Art News in Community News, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 15, 2015 9:11 am - Permalink

April 15, 2015 If you could see what I see…. Right here in your community: Squeals of delight and gasps of awe happen daily in the myriad rooms and stages at Whidbey Children’s Theater—coming from actors and audiences alike! From four-year-olds shrieking with  delight at a rack of costumes and lights to spotlight them, to the […]

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WICA’s One Act Fest Northwest continues this weekend

by Art News in Community News, Literary, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 14, 2015 7:25 pm - Permalink

April 9, 2015 (updated April 15) The first annual One Act Festival continues this weekend at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The opening night of the festival last weekend was a hit so don’t miss these one act plays this weekend April 17-19. Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Tristan A.B. Steel Baby […]

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What’s Happening || Thursday, April 16 through Sunday April 19

by Katy Shaner in Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, What's Happening, Winery
Posted on: April 11, 2015 3:16 pm - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

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Tickets for UUCWI’s new musical, ‘Pasture-ized’ available now

by Art News in Community News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 1, 2015 10:03 am - Permalink

April 1, 2015 “Pasture-ized,” a Musical Comedy that is 100% locally-grown, will debut at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, with succeeding performances on Saturday, April 11 and the following weekend. Tickets can be purchased now. With an original script written by Ken Merrell, “Pasture-ized” features music composed by Eileen Soskin with lyrics by Merrell and Soskin. […]

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What’s Happening || Thursday, April 2 through Sunday, April 5

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Festivals, Gardens, Literary, More Stories, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's Happening
Posted on: March 22, 2015 9:45 am - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday.

No Comments Tags: art, festival, jazz, music, Whidbey artists, Whidbey local foods, Whidbey music

New Cabaret Series at Ott & Murphy hosted by David Ossman

by Art News in More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 18, 2015 10:18 am - Permalink

March 18, 2015 David Ossman, renowned poet, performer, and founding member of the legendary comedy group, The Firesign Theater will be hosting a once-a-month, Friday evening, cabaret-style entertainment at Ott & Murphy Wine Tasting Room on First Street in Langley. The initial show in this series is March 20, with two shows at 7:30 and […]

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What’s Happening || Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22

by Katy Shaner in Culinary, Feature, Film, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: March 10, 2015 12:09 am - Permalink

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

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Open Mic Night at Whidbey Children’s Theater on Friday, March 13!

by Art News in Community News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 9, 2015 9:31 am - Permalink

March 11, 2015 Calling all musicians, singers, poets, comics and their fans. Betty and Jim Lightner will host WCT’s inaugural Open Mic Night this Friday, March 13! Come share your gifts of music, voice or words with a community that LOVES to be entertained. Come solo, or in a group; come sing or juggle or act or whatever the […]

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OutCast Productions presents ‘Nickel and Dimed’ opening in Langley March 6

by Patricia Duff in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 4, 2015 11:35 am - Permalink

Let’s face the facts: The cycle of poverty in America is shamefully bolstered by corporate managers, who value the market more than the average worker’s well-being.

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What’s Happening || Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 15

by Katy Shaner in Community, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, What's Happening
Posted on: March 2, 2015 7:47 pm - Permalink

BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor March 11, 2015 Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 TRIO NOUVEAU AT […]

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Whidbey Children’s Theater Chitty Chitty Bang Bang opens Feb. 27

by Art News in Community News, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 18, 2015 7:17 pm - Permalink

Updated: February 24, 2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater announces the opening of their third show of the season, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Friday, Feb. 27. Originally slated to open Feb. 20, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will now run two weekends, from Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 8. Director Kathryn Lynn Morgen, and Cait Cassée, […]

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Spamalot. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (whistles)

by Martha McCartney in Feature, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 18, 2015 2:41 pm - Permalink

The directors of “Spamalot,” Sue and Jim Riney, have created a huge success and have been playing to sold-out crowds since opening night. The team of choreographers have to be congratulated on transforming a troupe of mostly non-dancers into dancers.

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Amy Walker: Inside Out ~ A One-Woman Variety Show with Special Guests March 7

by Art News in Community News, Humor, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 18, 2015 1:04 pm - Permalink

February 18, 2015 “Amy Walker: Inside Out” ~ A One-Woman Variety Show with Special Guests will be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Clyde Theater, 217 First Street in Langley. Tickets will be available at the Door—Adults $20, Youth $10. Come celebrate the “Unity in our Diversity” through Amy’s comedic characters, songs, improvisation with the […]

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‘Other Moves’ dancers will light up the local stage with a performance on Feb. 21

by Patricia Duff in Community, Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 17, 2015 6:41 pm - Permalink

“Other Moves” annual dance concert features the students and teachers of Island Dance. The only two performances are Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at South Whidbey High School Auditorium Theater.

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What’s Happening || Friday, March 6 — Sunday, March 8

by Katy Shaner in Community, Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: February 15, 2015 11:35 am - Permalink

BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor March 4, 2014 Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine. FRIDAY MARCH 6 OTT & MURPHY WINES presents Skinny Tie Jazz with Fran & Brad, 7 – 9 p.m. Fran and […]

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A Life in the Theatre: Andrew Grenier

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 11, 2015 11:53 am - Permalink

Andrew Grenier never thought he’d be directing and acting in a play written by a promising student he taught over thirty years ago. But that’s just what he’s doing in Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ upcoming production of “Other Desert Cities.”

3 Comments Tags: Andy Grenier, Katie Woodzick, Theater, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

INDULGE DANCE at Greenbank Farm February 14

by Art News in Community, Community News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 11, 2015 9:13 am - Permalink

February 11, 2015 You are invited to join us at Greenbank Farm in our historic 1904 Big Red Barn at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 for a Community Barn Dance featuring live music by Mojo Filter – Whidbey Island’s Party Band! What better way to celebrate the long holiday weekend than with an INDULGE […]

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The Wizards of Weepy Isle, Revival, is Valentine’s weekend

by Art News in Community News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 11, 2015 9:10 am - Permalink

February 11, 2015 Piper Reva and WINOT?! Productions presents: “The Wizards of Weepy Isle” – Valentine’s weekend at Black Box Theater, Island County Fairgrounds “The Wizards of Weepy Isle” is a story created by Piper Reva , the over-the-edge Force of Nature playwright / singer-songwriter. It is narrated by Lightning Boy and Cloud Girl, two adorable […]

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Get ready for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as you’ve never seen it before!

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 11, 2015 9:00 am - Permalink

February 11, 2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, its third production of the season. Take to the skies in the fabulous flying car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, as the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts takes young Jeremy & Jemima on the adventure of a lifetime! With the help of the […]

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Piper Reva Steps into the Light

by Penny Webb in More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 11, 2015 7:39 am - Permalink

Piper Reva wears many hats—both figuratively and literally.

The heart and soul behind WINOT?! Productions and “The Wizards of Weepy Isle,” Reva defies easy categorization: singer, songwriter, playwright, costume designer, actress, performance artist, creative powerhouse. She does it all, and does it well. But more than that, she inspires.

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‘What’s Happening?’ || Friday, Feb. 27 – Sunday, March 1

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: February 10, 2015 2:38 pm - Permalink

‘What’s Happening?’ | Thursday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, March 1

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WICA opens “Other Desert Cities’ on Friday, February 13

by Art News in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 9, 2015 1:13 pm - Permalink

Jan. 28, 2015 Set in Palm Springs, Brooke Wyeth is the troubled daughter of a prominent California family, who comes home for the holidays after a six-year absence. She presents her family with her about-to-be-published memoir exposing a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history ─ a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, […]

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WOW! Stories Returns to WICA on March 13 & 14 for Annual Celebration of Whidbey Women

by Art News in Community, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 9, 2015 12:01 pm - Permalink

Back for its fourth year, the annual WOW! Stories has become one of Whidbey Island’s most popular and well-loved benefit shows at WICA, featuring riveting talks and moving performances from Whidbey’s most interesting and inspiring women.

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“What’s Happening” | Feb. 13-15 and 20-22

by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: February 6, 2015 5:09 pm - Permalink

“WHAT’S HAPPENING” is for visitors and islanders, this post covers two weekends.

The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are here. In this handout you will find events and activities happening the next two weekends.

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Season tickets on sale for OutCast Productions, 2015

by Patricia Duff in Community News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 13, 2015 11:55 am - Permalink

Season tickets are on sale for OutCast Productions 2015 theater season. Get them at Brown Paper Tickets.

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An Emporium of Arts on Whidbey Island

by Deb Lund in Community, Feature, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: January 7, 2015 8:35 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Island’s forests, beaches, rolling farmlands and quaint villages are what usually first attract visitors. But as they return for more visits—or never leave—they notice an abundance of the arts—doctors who sing, business leaders who paint, a sheriff who writes…

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RESOLUTIONS 2015 – A Community Dance to Welcome the New Year!

by Art News in Community News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 6, 2015 9:45 pm - Permalink

Jan. 6, 2015 Need help kick-starting your New Year’s Resolutions? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re trying to get out in the community to socialize more, or you want to be more active (let’s dance!) — or maybe your goal in 2015 is just to relax and have more FUN! You’re invited to join us at […]

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Local dancer/choreographer helps to create musical about dance legend Luigi Faccuito

by Art News in Community, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 24, 2014 7:22 pm - Permalink

“As Luigi approaches his 90th birthday, it’s heartwarming to see his work recognized on a larger scale,” Zinger said of her role in working on the musical play.

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‘So Splendidly Strauss’ Holiday Ball with the Saratoga Orchestra on Dec. 27

by Art News in Member News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 23, 2014 4:31 pm - Permalink

Dec. 10, 2014 Bring on the Bling, Glitz and Glam! Saratoga Orchestra and Useless Bay Golf and Country Club are teaming up for the first-annual “So Splendidly Strauss” Holiday Ball from 8-11 p. m. on Saturday, Dec. 27  at UBG&CC in Langley. Viennese waltzes will be performed throughout the evening by members of the Saratoga […]

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OutCast Productions announces its 2015 theater season

by Patricia Duff in Community, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 21, 2014 9:57 am - Permalink

Dec. 9, 2014 OutCast Productions looks forward to another season of great theater at the Black Box Theater at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley. Are you looking forward to seeing all those fans of great American theater? Here’s what’s on for  2015: March 6 to 21, “Nickel and Dimed” by Joan Holden, directed by K. […]

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Sirithiri | Love in the Time of Plethora

by Siri Bardarson in Blogs, Literary, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 17, 2014 7:16 pm - Permalink

Change is in the air as the New Year approaches and I am ready for my part in this large drama.

4 Comments Tags: sirithiri, Whidbey theater, Whidbey writers, WLM blogs

Acting and the Art of Wine: Vino Amore

by Katie Woodzick in Community, Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 17, 2014 10:59 am - Permalink

It all began in Mr. Pendrick’s ninth grade acting class. Brian Plebanek and Gail Liston met as high school freshman in California. They were acquaintances—nothing more. They wouldn’t meet again until their 20th high school reunion.

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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ met with acclaim at WCT

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 17, 2014 9:43 am - Permalink

Dec. 17, 2014 “The Diary of Anne Frank” met with overwhelmingly positive response during its opening weekend at Whidbey Children’s Theater. Presented in WCT’s newly transformed Black Box style theater, audiences are transported to another place and time as they enter the annex with the brave souls who lived there for two years during the Nazi […]

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Elves, Cowgirls, Pipers and Santa—All Celebrate the Holiday Season

by David Welton in Community, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 10, 2014 5:30 pm - Permalink

Holiday celebrations were everywhere this last Saturday, Dec. 6 across south Whidbey Island, including the 5th annual Holiday Parade in Langley and the Elf Chase 5K Fun Run and Walk at South Whidbey Community Park.

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OutCast will hold actor auditions at the fairgrounds Monday, Dec. 15

by Patricia Duff in Community, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 3, 2014 7:58 pm - Permalink

Dec. 3, 2014 OutCast Productions will hold a general audition for its 2015 season on Monday, Dec. 15. Roles include several for women between the ages of mid-20’s to 60’s (Nickel and Dimed; In the Next Room) as well as for men between the ages of mid-20’s through 50’s (Nickel and Dimed, In the Next Room, The Pillowman). […]

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Performing Artists Young and Old Raised Funds for Educational Projects on South Whidbey

by Russell Clepper in Community, Feature, More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 3, 2014 7:22 pm - Permalink

The first-ever South Whidbey Schools Foundation Talent Show, presented last Sunday, Nov. 23 at WICA, featured a wide variety of talent both young and, well, younger.

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Whidbey Island Dance Theatre opens its 22nd annual ‘Nutcracker’ in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Community, More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 3, 2014 5:59 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre lends its enchantment to the Christmas season once again, with its 22nd annual production of the “Nutcracker,” from Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 21 at the South Whidbey High School Auditorium in Langley.

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Comedy Island’s Holiday Show Set for Friday, Dec. 5

by Art News in Humor, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 25, 2014 6:37 pm - Permalink

Nov. 25, 2014 Comedy Island’s annual show “Lifesaving Laughter for the Holidays” is happening at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, Dec. 5  at the Black Box Theater. It’s an all ages show!  Tickets are $6.50 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com and $7 at the door. For further information, contact mmysz@whidbey.net. Black Box Theater is located at the  Island County Fairgrounds at 819 Camano Ave. in […]

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You’ll shoot your eye out! ─ ‘A Christmas Story’ returns to WICA Dec. 5 through Dec. 20

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 25, 2014 10:04 am - Permalink

Nov. 26, 2014 One boy, one holiday wish and a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn’t come true… Bring the whole family to the hilarious American classic, “A Christmas Story,” which opens at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley on Friday, Dec. 5 and includes live audience participation! […]

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Acting and the Art of Hair: Bristol Branson

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: November 19, 2014 10:29 am - Permalink

Second Street Hair Boutique is always humming with a mix of walk-in guests and regular clients. Owner Bristol Branson prides herself on providing a warm and welcoming environment with talented stylists.

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Last chance to see ‘Lather, Rinse, Repeat’ at OutCast!

by Art News in Community, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 17, 2014 11:03 am - Permalink

Nov. 19, 2014 Audiences are loving Lather, Rinse, Repeat!, the new musical by Dana Linn. Performances of the musical comedy played to sold out houses this past weekend and the closing night performance is already sold out, but we’ve just released a limited number of tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 performance. Don’t miss this staged reading […]

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High hair, hijinks and musical theater come together in ‘Lather, Rinse, Repeat’ at OutCast

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 6, 2014 6:27 pm - Permalink

Oct. 29, 2014 OutCast Productions is excited to offer a post-season treat with its first ever New Works Project—a five-performance staged reading of local playwright Dana Linn’s new musical  Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Lather, Rinse, Repeat is a hair-raising adventure revolving around a parody of a gal from the south who owns her own Beauty Salon and […]

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REFLECTIONS FROM THE HOOD: A Haunted Halloween at Whidbey Island Center for the Cursed Arts

by Dianna MacLeod in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 5, 2014 7:19 pm - Permalink

On Friday night I had the pleasure of leading tours through the haunted house at Whidbey Island Center for the Cursed Arts (WICCA: old English for witch, wizard, sorcerer, soothsayer).

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‘The Wind in the Willows’ at Whidbey Children’s Theater beginning Friday, Nov. 14

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 5, 2014 6:29 pm - Permalink

Oct. 29, 2014 Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present “The Wind in the Willows,” its first production of the season. Join Mole, Ratty, Badger, Mr Toad, and a host of woodland characters as they forge friendships, brave snowstorms, go on a wild car ride, and save Toad Hall from scheming weasels and ferrets! This classic tale […]

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‘The Wizards of Weepy Isle’ debuts at WICA on Saturday, Nov. 22

by Art News in Member News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 5, 2014 4:43 pm - Permalink

Nov. 5, 2014 Whidbey Island’s own dynamo, Piper Reva, presents her first play “The Wizards of Weepy Isle,” a one-woman performance (with two local elfin child actors) on Saturday, Nov. 22 at WICA in Langley. This is an experiential tale of magic, the soul’s search for the Great Wizard within, through the journey of a mouse who […]

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Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s 22nd Nutcracker starts Dec. 12

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 4, 2014 11:31 am - Permalink

Whidbey Island Dance Theater announces the 22nd Season of The Nutcracker, which will run Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 21 this year. Performance times will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoons  at South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center, 5675 Maxwelton Rd. in Langley. Ticket costs […]

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Mutts strut in style at Bayview Corner this weekend

by David Welton in Community, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 27, 2014 11:18 am - Permalink

On Saturday, Oct. 25 Whidbey mutts dressed up and competed for prizes at the ninth annual Mutt Strut at Historic Bayview Corner.

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CHANTEUSE concert, “Around the World in 80 Minutes”

by Art News in Literary, Member News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 15, 2014 7:21 pm - Permalink

Oct. 15, 2014 Chanteuse, a Whidbey Island non-profit community Women’s Choir, will perform a collaborative concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24  and at 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 25. The program will feature Dana Moffatt’s group, “Sarungano,” which plays music of Zimbabwe and well-known world storyteller, Jill Johnson, who will enthrall us with stories from Japan and Uganda. Choir […]

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Spooktacular Fun with Whidbey Children’s Theater!

by Art News in Community, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 15, 2014 7:19 pm - Permalink

Oct. 15, 2014 Whidbey Children’s Theater presents the 2nd Annual Spooktacular! Friday Oct 24, 6:00 – 8:30pm Saturday Oct 25, 4:00 – 8:30pm 2148 Jubilee Lane, Freeland – off East Harbor Rd This fun and family-friendly event will be a hit with kids of EVERY age! Begin by making a mask or costume, add some […]

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Gwen Jones brings a haunting night to WICA in new literary series

by Art News in Literary, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 15, 2014 7:06 pm - Permalink

Oct. 15, 2014 ‘Masters of the Pen’ with Gwen Jones is a new dramatic reading series that brings unabridged classics from some of the greatest writers of the 18th, 19th and 20th century to the WICA stage. The series kicks off on Thursday, October 30 @ 7:30 with a night of classic horror and spine-tingling […]

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Acting and the Art of Communication: George Henny

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Music, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 15, 2014 7:04 pm - Permalink

George Henny loved to tell stories from an early age.
His passion for performance followed him through high school and into his college years, where he majored in Drama at the University of Washington. His theatre training manifests itself in his professional life as Co-CEO of Whidbey Telecom.

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The Friendly Giant—Trying to Save the Planet While Having a Blast

by Russell Clepper in Community, Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 8, 2014 8:40 pm - Permalink

Among those who have devoted their lives to the pursuit of the elevation of human consciousness, Larry Dobson has upped the ante in a remarkably literal fashion. Way up. On stilts.

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Mr. South Whidbey title will be awarded Saturday, Oct. 4

by Art News in Community, Humor, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 30, 2014 11:02 am - Permalink

Sept 27, 2014 The coveted title of Mr. South Whidbey will be awarded Saturday, Oct. 4 at Freeland Hall. The Mr. South Whidbey Pageant is a benefit for Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund that which helps neighbors on South Whidbey with medical expenses they cannot afford. This year Andy Gilbert, Erik Jokinen, Frank Parra, […]

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What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 25 – Sunday, Sept. 28

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Literary, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: September 18, 2014 6:20 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 24, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 22,000 visitors […]

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‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ opens Friday, Sept. 19 at OutCast’s Black Box Theater in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 16, 2014 10:25 am - Permalink

Sept. 15, 2014 OutCast Productions delves into a play that couldn’t be more relevant to our time. “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” opens Friday, Sept. 19 at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. Considering the recent news headlines of the heinous cavalier beheadings of American reporters, James Foley and Steven Sotloff, by the Islamic State of Iraq […]

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‘Footloose! The Musical’ sign-ups for teens

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 15, 2014 5:45 pm - Permalink

Sept. 16, 2014 Sign-ups for “Footloose! The Musical” begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.17. Whidbey Children’s Theater is excited to begin sign-ups for our high school musical production, Footloose will be directed by Rose Woods. This is a large cast full-scale musical with a cast of up to 35 young performers. Prompt registration is encouraged […]

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What’s Happening – Thursday, Sept. 18 – Sunday, Sept. 21

by Art News in Community, Culinary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: September 9, 2014 12:49 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 18, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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WICA seeks to fill roles in ‘Into the Woods’

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 9, 2014 11:01 am - Permalink

Sept. 9, 2014 “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine will run Friday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 25 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The production is directed by Robert W. Prosch and is seeking actors and singers to fill the roles of: • Birds/Demon: movement-oriented role, non-singing part. •Mysterious Man: Intellectual, pleasant. […]

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What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 11 – Sunday, Sept. 14

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Feature, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: September 8, 2014 5:52 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 11, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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Acting and the Art of Graphic Design: Morgan Bondelid

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 3, 2014 7:53 pm - Permalink

Morgan Bondelid was first bitten by the acting bug in college. She played Mrs. Gibbs in a production of Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town” in her senior year. That production, she said, instilled within her a life-long love of acting.

“I’ll never forget one thing that director did for us,” Bondelid said. “For preparation and research, she took the cast to a graveyard in the middle of farmland that had headstones from the 1800s.

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Final weekend for Island Shakespeare performances in Langley

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 3, 2014 7:51 pm - Permalink

Sept. 3, 2014 The Island Shakespeare Festival season’s final performances are this Thursday thru Sunday. Wild West treatments of The Taming of the Shrew are Thursday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 6. Performances of Richard III are Friday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 7. All performances begin promptly at 5 p.m. in the carousel-striped tent behind […]

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From Leprechauns to Soap Bubbles: ‘I Reckon a Fella Could Do That’

by Martha McCartney in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: September 3, 2014 6:49 pm - Permalink

Lindsay described what happened on the lake as surreal. The large iridescent bubbles floated out over the still water and—instead of bursting—ricocheted lightly, drifted and finally settled. The raft was surrounded by mystical opalescent gazing balls reflecting the sky.

3 Comments Tags: sculpture, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Working Artists

It’s open season at WICA, celebrating season 18!

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 27, 2014 6:01 pm - Permalink

Aug. 27, 2014 Whidbey Island Center for the Arts throws open its doors on Friday, September 12 at 6:00 in celebration of its 18th season. Everyone is invited to the party which includes a preview of the upcoming 2014-2015 season, tours of the theatre, and a chance to win tickets to the Theatre Series production […]

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What’s Happening: Thursday, August 28-Sunday, August 31

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: August 27, 2014 4:44 pm - Permalink

The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend.

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KIDS ART CLASSES! ArtLAB and DrawingLAB at Whidbey Children’s Theater

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: August 26, 2014 10:35 pm - Permalink

Aug. 26, 2014 DrawingLAB and ArtLAB classes are starting at Whidbey Children’s Theater in Sept. ArtLAB: Kids learning to make art together ArtLAB is a place for kids to play and make things while learning the basics of art making. Kids experiment, learn and tell stories, create characters and their adventures while learning to draw, […]

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Call for Artists and Directors at Whidbey Children’s Theater

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 26, 2014 10:34 pm - Permalink

Aug. 26, 2014 A Call for artists and collaborators! Whidbey Children’s Theater is looking for directors, costumers, choreographers, set designers and more for our exciting upcoming theater season and beyond! WCT has been part of the South Whidbey Island arts community for over thirty years, offering a wide range of performing arts activities for different […]

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In Search of Truth and Beauty | Resting in the Nest of Impermanence

by Joni Takanikos in Blogs, Literary, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 22, 2014 3:46 am - Permalink

In these last days of summer my mind is often caught in a daydream. And although September is now close enough for us to hear its whisper of classrooms filled with summer endings and schoolbooks opening to the pages of fall, somehow the yellowed grass of summer begs for a kind of semi-permanence, held fast by our skin and bones.

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What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 7

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: August 20, 2014 7:50 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 3, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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Enjoy an evening of ‘Wild Untamed Beauty’ at Ott & Murphy Winery Cabaret Aug. 22

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 20, 2014 7:35 am - Permalink

Joni Takanikos presents “Wild Untamed Beauty” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at Ott & Murphy Winery Cabaret in Langley. Enjoy performances led by master of ceremonies, David Ossman, backlit by the extraordinary beauty of Saratoga Passage.

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What’s Happening: Thursday, August 14-Sunday, August 17

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Festivals, Film, Humor, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: August 13, 2014 7:54 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor August 13, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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Jubilation in the Streets: Whidbey Island’s First Pride Parade

by Katie Woodzick in Community, Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 6, 2014 8:28 pm - Permalink

The Queer Pride parade will be a celebration of self-expression, Kathryn explained.

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What’s Happening: Thursday, August 7-Sunday, August 10

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: August 6, 2014 3:12 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor August 6, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

No Comments Tags: culinary, festival, Island food and farms, music, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events

Burning Whidboy opening Saturday August 2

by Art News in Community, Member News, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: July 30, 2014 4:01 pm - Permalink

July 30, 2014 The Burning Whidboy Studio is holding a Grand Opening at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, with live band, PeTE, playing at 8 p.m.The Burning Whidboy Studio is created to provide space and opportunity for art, performance, music and alternative creations. Please contact Carl at fiferpig@whidbey.com to discuss your ideas and involvement. […]

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What’s Happening: Thursday, July 31–Sunday, August 3

by Art News in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: July 28, 2014 4:08 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor July 30, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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Much Ado About Something: Island Shakespeare Festival begins Fifth Season

by Dianna MacLeod in Feature, Festivals, More Stories, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 23, 2014 6:33 pm - Permalink

Although Shakespeare considered all the world to be a stage, one wonders how he would have felt sitting on a bale of hay inside a circus tent watching his play, “The Taming of the Shrew,” performed in a Wild West setting.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, 2014

by Art News in Community, Festivals, Film, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: July 23, 2014 6:20 pm - Permalink

SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER 
Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor July 23, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]

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Renegades on the Stage: The History of OutCast Productions

by Katie Woodzick in Feature, More Stories, Second Chance, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 16, 2014 10:32 am - Permalink

Four years ago, Ned Farley and Sandy O’Brien were sitting in a corner booth at Useless Bay Coffee. They perceived a need in the South Whidbey community for intimate, edgy productions that would spur conversation about social issues. Out of this dialogue, OutCast Productions was born.

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Open Auditions for WICA’s 2014-2015 season scheduled for August 11 and 12

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 14, 2014 8:31 am - Permalink

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will hold auditions open the general public (with an appointment) from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 for the five productions in their Theatre Series next season.

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OutCast opens Durang’s ‘Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them’ in Langley

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 14, 2014 8:28 am - Permalink

Get ready for a wicked ride at OutCast Productions with Christopher Durang’s absurdist comedy “Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them.” The show opens Friday, July 11 and runs through Saturday, July 26.

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Whidbey Children’s Theater dedicates new spaces

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 12, 2014 6:19 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Children’s Theater has been a magical home-away-from-home for Whidbey youth for over 30 years, from its earliest beginnings in Martha Murphy’s backyard to the iconic WCT Barn, the Porter Building downtown and its current home next to Langley Middle School.

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What’s Happening | Whidbey Island July 17-20

by Art News in Community, Feature, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: July 11, 2014 9:19 pm - Permalink

The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend, JULY 17 – JULY 20

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Island Shakespeare Festival: Raising a Circus Tent Without an Elephant

by Rose Woods in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 9, 2014 7:09 pm - Permalink

Last year, raising our brand-new tent (“Henry”) took about twelve hours and nearly the entire Island Shakespeare Festival company to raise the 850-pound beast.

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Choochokam Fest Takes Over Langley Streets with Art, Eats and Music July 12-13

by Art News in Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: July 8, 2014 8:27 am - Permalink

The 39th Annual Choochokam Arts Festival takes over the streets of otherwise bucolic, Langley-by-the-Sea on Whidbey Island—from 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13—for two fun-filled days of art, eats and music.

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On the Silk Road to Langley

by Martha McCartney in Community, Culinary, Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 25, 2014 4:22 pm - Permalink

NWLA’s June 28th event, “China Pearls”, is perhaps the largest and most diverse to date, certainly one of the most exciting. The program is divided into several components throughout the day.

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An Actor in Our Town | Phil Jordan

by Dianna MacLeod in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 11, 2014 6:38 pm - Permalink

“When you put on a good show, everyone remembers it—creative team, actors, audience. ‘Our Town’ is a good show,” said Phil Jordan (a.k.a. Doc Gibbs in WICA’s current production of Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town” running through Saturday, June 21).

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Whidbey to Romania—an Evening of Performing Arts Fundraiser for the Atlantis Underwater Robotics Team

by Art News in Member News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 8, 2014 9:55 am - Permalink

Whidbey to Romania, an Evening of Performing Arts Fundraiser for the Atlantis Underwater Robotics Team, will be held on June 14 at St. Augustine’s Church, 5217 Honeymoon Bay Rd. in Freeland.

No Comments Tags: music, Whidbey artists, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

WICA announces early auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, ‘Into the Woods’

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 2, 2014 2:34 pm - Permalink

Early auditions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 23 for Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, “Into the Woods,” directed by Rob Prosch. Callbacks will be held on on Tuesday, June 24.

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‘Our Town’ Pares Life Down to its Essence

by Betty Freeman in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 28, 2014 1:56 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” as the finale to the 2013-14 season. Opening on Friday, June 6, the play will run for three weekends, through June 21, on WICA’s Michael Nutt Mainstage.

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The Calyx in the Park Invites Learning

by Lisa Kois in Feature, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: May 21, 2014 4:35 pm - Permalink

Are you curious about outdoor schools or what a year-round outdoor education is like? On Sunday, May 25 you have the chance to find out at the Celebration of the Water at South Whidbey State Park.

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WIWS seventh grade presents Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 19, 2014 10:19 am - Permalink

The seventh grade of Whidbey Island Waldorf School will present two performances of “The Tempest” by Shakespeare at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.

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Island big band saxophonist performs with Triptych this Friday at UUCWI

by Sue Taves in Member News, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 19, 2014 10:19 am - Permalink

“Let It Be a Dance!” will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island (UUCWI). Triptych, an instrumental trio with John Leaser on tenor sax, Leanne Long on piano and Richard Hughes on string bass, will perform familiar favorites from the big band era of the 30’s-50’s.

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‘Our Town,’ opens Friday, June 6, celebrates life

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 18, 2014 10:21 am - Permalink

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” as the theatrical finale to its 2013-14 season. Opening on Friday, June 6, the play will run three weekends through June 21.

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Sue the Screenwriter | From Script to Screen: The journey of ‘Our Father’

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 16, 2014 7:59 am - Permalink

As a storyteller, I have the privilege of telling stories, and as a filmmaker, I have the pleasure of telling stories in lots of unique and interesting ways. Over the last couple of months I have had the opportunity to create a story from a different perspective.

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Spring Cabaret presented by Ott and Murphy Wines

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance, Winery
Posted on: May 14, 2014 5:25 pm - Permalink

Trip along the Avenue of Amazement with performers, poets and acrobats at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Ott and Murphy Winery Tasting Room.

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See the 17th annual Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival performance at WICA this Sunday!

by Art News in Literary, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 13, 2014 8:40 pm - Permalink

The Whidbey Island reading of the 2014 Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival takes place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

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A call to artists for “Art-a-palooza”

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 30, 2014 5:40 pm - Permalink

The Whidbey Children’s Theater is holding their large annual fundraiser—this year an art event/sale called “Art-a-palooza”—the weekend of May 24 and 25 in their facility on the campus of Langley Middle School.

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17th Annual Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival performances announced!

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 29, 2014 9:45 am - Permalink

April 29, 2014 Hedgebrook announces the 17th annual Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival, a celebration of women writing for the theater. This May, playwrights Mia Chung, Alexa Junge, Evangeline Ordaz and Tracey Scott Wilson will join dramaturgs Anita Montgomery, Tanya Palmer and Christine Sumption for a two-week residency at the famed Whidbey Island writers’ retreat, capped […]

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‘Good People’ continues at OutCast in Langley

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 29, 2014 9:42 am - Permalink

OutCast Productions opens “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire Friday, May 9. The show runs through May 24 at the Black Box Theater at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley.

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Dana Linn’s main character takes over her Kickstarter campaign

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 22, 2014 9:49 am - Permalink

The Kickstarter fundraising campaign is 66% funded and—with only nine days to go—Dana Linn has been pushed from the driver’s seat and ‘Golene’ has taken over…

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Easter Egg Hunt at ‘Little Mermaid’ on Sunday!

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 16, 2014 8:56 am - Permalink

Young ticket-holders at this Sunday’s 2 p.m. matinee performance of “Little Mermaid” at Whidbey Children’s Theater will be treated to an intermission Easter Egg Hunt!

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OutCast Productions will hold audition April 19

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 15, 2014 6:30 am - Permalink

April 15, 2014 Juicy roles are still available at OutCast Productions in Langley. OutCast theater company will hold an audition between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 for remaining roles for men, ages mid-20s through 50s, for “Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them” by Christopher Durang, directed by Ned Farley, […]

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Award-winning Broadway Musical ‘1776’ Playing at Whidbey Playhouse through April 27

by Penny Webb in Feature, More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 9, 2014 6:13 pm - Permalink

Depressed about the state of our government? Think Congress is a bunch of lazy do-nothings?

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Island Shakespeare Fest seeks housing for guest artists

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 9, 2014 10:57 am - Permalink

Island Shakespeare Fest prepares for its next summer season and Whidbey Island housing is needed.

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Bronkar Lee, rhythmic juggling beatboxer, brings high energy to WICA’s Family Series, April 25

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 9, 2014 9:19 am - Permalink

The whole family will be amazed by Bronkar Lee, the world’s only rhythmic juggling beatboxer, who will bring his blend of music, comedy, skill and rhythmic energy to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25.

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“LATHER, RINSE, REPEAT!” Musical Comedy by Dana Linn

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 8, 2014 2:28 pm - Permalink

Support laughter and lather in our community!

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‘Little Mermaid’ swims into Whidbey Children’s Theater beginning April 18

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 7, 2014 8:06 am - Permalink

A beloved musical spectacular is a family favorite! The Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.”on April 18-20 and 25-27.

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‘Emergent” Teaching Supports Kids’ Imagination and Collaboration in Whidbey’s artLAB

by Art News in More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: April 7, 2014 8:01 am - Permalink

The artLAB is designed for children, as a place to imagine, create and play while having fun learning the basics of making art.

No Comments Tags: Theater, Whidbey Children's Theater, Whidbey Island

OutCast Productions auditions set for April 5

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 4, 2014 10:14 am - Permalink

OutCast Productions is holding auditions for remaining roles in our 2014 season between 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.

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From Stage to Page | Audition Season

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 4, 2014 8:00 am - Permalink

Spring is the season for auditions…lots and lots of auditions. It feels like every theatre in the greater Seattle area is holding their general auditions this time of year and I should know—I’ve been to most of them.

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Kids take a vacation to the land of the fairies April 7-11!

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 27, 2014 3:42 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley welcomes students ages 5 to 8 for the WICA Conservatory Spring Break Fairy Tale Theatre Camp from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11. Fairytale Theatre Camp will be led by local theatre educator Connie Sponheim.

No Comments Tags: Theater, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

Retired Navy Admiral Hosts Vaudevillian Variety Show to support Whidbey’s public radio station

by Art News in More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 25, 2014 10:06 am - Permalink

What does Rear Admiral Ret. Bill McDaniel have in common with 1) a towering Texan/Québécois singing cowboy who yodels, 2) a classically-trained Soprano 3) circus performers, 4) six local, women entrepreneurs and 5) a local, community-run, public radio station?

No Comments Tags: music, Oak Harbor, Whidbey events, Whidbey Island

Theater companies collaborate to bring back re-worked ‘Snow Queen’ to Langley April 4-13

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 24, 2014 8:39 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s “The Snow Queen” returns to Langley on April 4-13 in a co-production with Whidbey Island Center for the Arts; the two entities originally staged the ballet 18 years ago to sold-out houses. Created by WIDT in 1996 and 1998, “The Snow Queen” was the first full-length production designed for and presented on the new WICA stage.

No Comments Tags: Dance, Langley, music, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Whidbey theater

Language of Food Series presents ‘Stories of the Iu Mienh’

by Art News in Culinary, Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 24, 2014 8:37 pm - Permalink

The Northwest Language Cultural Center presents “Stories of the Iu Mienh” in the “Language of Food Series” on Saturday, April 5.

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Whidbey Children’s Theater present’s ‘David & Lisa’ directed by Rose Woods

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 18, 2014 11:00 am - Permalink

The wonderful Rose Woods returns to direct this poignant teen drama, opening on Friday, March 21 and running through Sunday, March 30.

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Duff ’n Stuff | Glorious artists, gratifying process

by Patricia Duff in Blogs, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: March 14, 2014 8:20 am - Permalink

Here are the positive ones, the bringers of beauty, the “interestings,” the non-cubicled, the beauty-makers. I thank my lucky stars every day for them and those like them.

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Screenwriter Bob Nelson to Attend March 16 Screening of ‘Nebraska’ at The Clyde in Langley

by Suzanne Kelman in Feature, More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 10, 2014 12:21 pm - Permalink

Whidbey local, Bob Nelson, the winner of an Independent Spirit Award and nominee for a screenwriting Academy Award for “Nebraska,” will appear at the March 16 screening of ‘Nebraska’ at The Clyde in Langley

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‘The Language Archive’ is selling out in Langley — don’t miss it

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 9, 2014 2:16 pm - Permalink

March 12, 2014 The word is out! Don’t miss OutCast Productions’ “The Language Archive” at the Black Box Theater at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley. It’s your last chance to see this quirky, funny, contemplative show with a great cast; only three performances are left at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 13, 14 […]

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Enjoy an Eclectic Evening of Music, Poetry, Dance and Dreams March 1

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 23, 2014 12:18 am - Permalink

February 24, 2014 Enjoy an evening of music, poetry, imagery, dance and dreaming at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the Baby Island Saratoga Community Club in Langley. Refresh your mind with musings from mind, body and soul when you enter the portals of truth and beauty with singer, poet, performer Joni Takanikos. Joni welcomes […]

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OutCast opens ‘The Language Archive’ in Langley Feb. 28

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 19, 2014 4:48 pm - Permalink

February 19, 2014 “The Language Archive” by Julia Cho opens at OutCast Productions in the Black Box Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The play is directed by Ned Farley, who said he hadn’t actually planned on doing this play, but the script surprised him. “It’s beautifully written, funny and poignant and, for me, […]

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“Infusion of Dance” concert opens this weekend

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 19, 2014 3:59 pm - Permalink

February 26, 2014 Whidbey Island Dance Theatre and Island Dance Performing Team have joined forces to present an energetic, talent-filled contemporary dance concert this weekend, Friday. Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2. The groups will merge former concerts together as one to give audiences a jam-packed chance to see the island’s talented young dancers at […]

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Local Dancers Greet Commuters in Clinton to Promote One Billion Rising

by Art News in More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 17, 2014 9:01 am - Permalink

February 17, 2014 Early commuters Valentine’s Day were greeted at the ferry by four dancers performing to promote onebillionrising.org, to end violence against women worldwide. Maureen “Momo” Freehill leads dancers, Sommer Joy Albertsen, Heidi Sebastion, and Jeanette Eveland, as part of the 2014 international One Billion Rising event. WLM staff photographer David Welton was there to catch the […]

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Improv for everyone will be taught by Erick Westphal

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 10, 2014 9:44 am - Permalink

February 10, 2014 Learn the skills of Theater Improv Games beginning 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26 and continuing for six weeks until April 2. Classes will be taught in the style of TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway” and Whidbey’s Comedy Island, in safe, fun and entertaining sessions at the Whidbey Island Community Education […]

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A Musical Love Story Illuminates a ‘Gray and Lovely Day’

by Dianna MacLeod in More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 10, 2014 9:33 am - Permalink

Rain falling steadily from gray skies—it’s what we Whidbey Islanders might call a lovely day. It’s certainly what composer Irving Berlin was referring to when he wrote, “Isn’t This a Lovely Day (to be Caught in the Rain),” the song Fred Astaire sang to Ginger Rogers as they sought shelter from a downpour in the 1935 film “Top Hat.”

One Comment Tags: music, musical theater, Theater, Unitarian Universalist Church, Whidbey events

Join Island Shakespeare Fest for wine, crackers & conversation Feb. 11

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 5, 2014 1:28 pm - Permalink

February 5, 2014 Join Island Shakespeare Fest at Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Now in its fourth season, ISF has found a permanent home here in Langley. We would love to share our plans for ISF’s 2014 season, and discover ways to include the local business and professional community as […]

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SPECIAL NOTICE: Delayed opening for ‘City of Angels’

by Art News in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 4, 2014 5:18 pm - Permalink

February 4, 2014 This notice has just been posted by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. **Due to cast and crew illness we are postponing the opening of our Theatre Series: City of Angels. Please see the updated performance schedule below. For those of you with tickets to City of Angels on the dates of […]

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WOW! Stories | Hear talks by Whidbey women March 8 in Langley

by Art News in More Stories, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 4, 2014 6:36 am - Permalink

Back by popular demand, “WOW! Stories” returns to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Stories is from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Saturday, March 8 for the third annual celebration featuring personal stories from some of Whidbey’s most interesting and inspiring women.

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In review | Richard Evans is the Peter Pan of sculptural art

by Patricia Duff in More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: January 23, 2014 11:52 pm - Permalink

It’s visual art + theater; and it’s some super imaginative stuff. Get down to the Bayview Cash Store and catch the next tour of Richard Evans’ “Near Earth Objects Space Museum” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.

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Get theater tickets before Jan. 31, save on OutCast season

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 21, 2014 4:20 pm - Permalink

Theater lovers, last chance for the season ticket package at OutCast! The cast has started rehearsals for season opener Julia Cho’s “The Language Archive” directed by Ned Farley, opening Feb. 28. Hurry! Season Ticket Packages are on sale only through Friday, Jan. 31. Save more than 10 percent on tickets of four amazing shows of […]

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‘101 Dalmatians’ to open at Whidbey Children’s Theater in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Member News, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 14, 2014 2:16 pm - Permalink

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1; and 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2.

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An editor, the arts and a precipice at Whidbey Life Magazine

by Patricia Duff in Blogs, Culinary, Literary, Music, Theater and Dance, Video, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 11, 2013 5:50 pm - Permalink

I’m also pretty sure that if WLM was suddenly not available it would be missed.

5 Comments Tags: An editor, the arts and a precipice at Whidbey Life Magazine

Get festive in Langley with ‘Deck the Doors’ and fun activities

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, More Stories, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 8, 2013 1:33 pm - Permalink

Shoppers can come to Langley and see the artistry that lights up the holiday spirit of the village-by-the-sea, but also have the chance to win big themselves, too!

One Comment Tags: Charlie Brown WICA, Christmas in Langley, Deck the Doors, Langley Main Street Association, Langley shopping, shoppig spree contest Langley

WLM Handy List — Merry, happy island of activity

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Literary, More Stories, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: December 8, 2013 11:28 am - Permalink

“Miss Matilda” gets into the holiday spirit at the Langley Holiday Parade. / David Welton photo

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From Stage to Page: An actor prepares, again

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 15, 2013 9:00 am - Permalink

The best thing an actor can do when they are not working, is prepare to work.

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Duff ‘n Stuff: Guest blogger and actor Kathryn Lynn delves into the Elvira experience

by Patricia Duff in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 23, 2013 6:54 pm - Permalink

Cup ‘o tea… loads ‘o honey… coming off an anxiety dream about having to cancel the Friday night show halfway through and tell everyone to come back for an exclusive matinee finish all because Elvira had lost her voice.

2 Comments Tags: backstage blog, Whidbey acting, Whidbey theater

Halloween Spooktacular! ─ Haunted wood to benefit Rhianna Kinglet Dickson Hobbs Scholarship Fund

by Patricia Duff in Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 23, 2013 5:00 pm - Permalink

This fun-filled spooky time will not only be spooky, scary fun, it will also help to raise money for the Rhianna Kinglet Dickson Hobbs Scholarship Fund. Open Oct. 25 and 26.

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WLM’s handy list of October events on the island

by Patricia Duff in Festivals, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: October 18, 2013 2:08 pm - Permalink

October wraps up with plenty of gallery shows, music and art classes, before its time to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Here’s a handy list for planning your weekend!

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“Blithe Spirit” wafts into WICA for hauntingly heady fun

by Penny Webb in Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 16, 2013 7:00 pm - Permalink

“Blithe Spirit” plays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

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Will WLM members win the Best of Western Washington?

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, More Stories, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
Posted on: October 14, 2013 3:39 pm - Permalink

If you haven’t voted yet, we could really use your help before Oct.18.

No Comments Tags: best chocolate, best fun place for kids, best neighborhood blog, Best of Western Washington, best outdoor dining, best photographer, best sandwich shop, best theater group, best winery, KING5 contest, WLM, WLM blog

Comedy anyone? — “Play On!” is at OutCast in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 24, 2013 10:04 pm - Permalink

OutCast Productions presents “Play On!” through Oct. 5 at the Black Box Theater in Langley.

No Comments Tags: Black Box Theater Whidbey, Community theater Whidbey, Outcast Productions, Play On!, Theater, Whidbey Island Fairgrounds

Here’s your WLM handy list of Whidbey events for Sept. 13 to 15

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Festivals, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's up, Winery
Posted on: September 12, 2013 10:11 pm - Permalink

Summer is almost over, but here’s a tip to keep your life sunny: To make these regular Whidbey Life Magazine lists, become a member.

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From Stage to Page: Summer theater is hot

by Patricia Duff in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 30, 2013 6:02 am - Permalink

I’m happy to report that, for the most part, summer productions have been worth the time and the money.

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Here’s WLM’s handy list of Whidbey events, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1

by Susan Hanson in Culinary, Festivals, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: August 25, 2013 5:08 pm - Permalink

Here’s what’s happening over the holiday weekend on Whidbey.

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New era begins for WCT at its fresh school district digs

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 14, 2013 5:30 pm - Permalink

Murphy, who started it all more than a quarter of a century ago, is positive about the company’s future.

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Island Shakespeare Festival’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is open

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Festivals, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 29, 2013 6:00 am - Permalink

Island Shakespeare Festival gets ready to kick off its fourth season with “Much Ado About Nothing,” opening at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

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Local author Tom Churchill presents new play at WICA Theatre Festival

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 29, 2013 5:00 am - Permalink

“I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night” is an apolitical play about the highly, confrontational political period following World War II.

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Duff ’n Stuff looks for her inner Francophile with Jacques Brel, OutCast opens the play July 19

by Patricia Duff in Duff 'n Stuff, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 15, 2013 6:00 pm - Permalink

Fast forward 24 years to now when I’m getting ready to see my first ever production of “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.” It opens at OutCast’s Black Box Theater in Langley on Friday, July 19.

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SPOTLIGHT: Robbie Cribbs captures the ‘Jacques Brel’ session, OutCast show gets ready to open

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 15, 2013 11:29 am - Permalink

Cribbs captures the cast and band members of “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” as they recorded “Fifty Shades of Brel.”

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Charming ‘Wizard of Oz’ showing now at Whidbey Children’s Theater in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 5, 2013 10:50 am - Permalink

Follow the yellow brick road to Whidbey Children’s Theater’s fun and unique production of “The Wizard of Oz,” through July 14 in downtown Langley. Director Bekah Zachritz hails from Kansas herself, along with costumer and set designer, Kat and Kris Carlson respectively, local artists and Waldorf teachers, who have helped to make this production special. […]

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Spotlight: Comedian Brian Moote stands up at Club Clyde

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 4, 2013 6:03 am - Permalink

Local son, Brian Moote, comes home to play the 10 p.m. Friday, July 5 show at “Club Clyde,” better known as the movie house, the Clyde Theatre, in Langley. You may have seen him on MTV’s “Money from Strangers” or on the Moote Comedy YouTube channel, but if you’ve never experienced the stand-up magic of […]

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‘Bard Under the Big Top’ in home stretch, still needs pledges

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Festivals, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 29, 2013 4:40 pm - Permalink

With more than 150 backers pledging almost $13,000 of $15,000 goal and 10 days to go, Island Shakespeare Festival’s dream of erecting a circus tent named “Henry” in Langley and giving the company a physical home is close to being realized. But “Bard Under the Big Top” still needs backers.

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From Stage to Page: A chance to ‘get into the act’

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 28, 2013 6:00 am - Permalink

This got me thinking about the arts in my community, about theatre arts in particular.

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SPOTLIGHT: Here’s a handy list of what’s happening this weekend, June 28, 29 and 30 on Whidbey

by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Feature, Festivals, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: June 16, 2013 12:27 pm - Permalink

Check out this handy list of events posted by Whidbey Life Magazine members and have fun!

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Oh, Norman, you can’t possibly sleep with all of them

by Patricia Duff in Duff 'n Stuff, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 3, 2013 11:01 am - Permalink

It’s not just one play, it’s a trilogy, and that means the six actors had to memorize three plays. I know what it takes to memorize, block, rehearse and polish just one, so I applaud this team.

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SPOTLIGHT: “The Norman Conquests,” a Tony award-winning trilogy of plays opens in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: June 2, 2013 9:57 am - Permalink

Norman, a librarian stuck in his own personal erotica section, romances three separate women at an English country house in one frantic July weekend.

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SPOTLIGHT: WCT sends a thank you to the community for its successful fundraiser

by Sue Taves in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 26, 2013 8:00 am - Permalink

WCT gives local youth a place to find and develop their creative voice and build self-esteem.

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Sue the Screenwriter on how to keep up a writing schedule when the sun is calling your name

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 17, 2013 6:00 am - Permalink

So, I thought as the weather continues to warm and try its best to lure us away from our typewriters, computers and writing desks, I would share the rules of writing that keep me on track.

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Centennial in Langley celebrates women through Mother’s Day weekend

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 9, 2013 7:00 pm - Permalink

On Saturday, May 11, visitors may think they have stepped into a time machine, as the suffragettes march, sing and speak to celebrate 100 years of the vote for women and for Langley.

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SPOTLIGHT: Children’s theater holds gourmet dinner benefit

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: May 6, 2013 1:50 pm - Permalink

The community is invited to attend “There’s No Place Like Home,” Whidbey Children’s Theater’s Second Annual Benefit to support a vibrant youth theater.

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Taking the leap: An actor’s journey off ‘the rock’

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 26, 2013 6:00 am - Permalink

I am currently in a play at Seattle Center House, upstairs in the Armory. It’s the play “Cloud 9” by Caryl Churchill.

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Whidbey Playhouse volunteers push limits with Shakespeare

by Russell Clepper in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 25, 2013 6:00 am - Permalink

Powell noted that in such a conservative community, choosing plays can be tricky.

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A couple reveals their effort to build a community theater in Coupeville

by Patricia Duff in Duff 'n Stuff, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 22, 2013 2:00 pm - Permalink

This is our first attempt to go public and to let as many people know as possible what we hope to create.

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SPOTLIGHT: ‘Almost Live’s’ Keister joins McBeth for comedy show in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 22, 2013 12:13 pm - Permalink

Whidbey Island, come out and get your laugh on Wednesday night!

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Much ado about circus tents and Shakespeare

by Patricia Duff in Duff 'n Stuff, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 15, 2013 3:08 pm - Permalink

As a member of the company that presented “Romeo and Juliet” in the summer of 2010, I had succumbed easily to its spell, along with other actors, volunteers and spectators.

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Thursday night show added for ‘The Full Monty’ at WICA

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 12, 2013 11:42 am - Permalink

Tickets are still available for “The Full Monty” the musical!

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SPOTLIGHT: ‘The Full Monty’ opens at WICA in Langley

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: April 3, 2013 12:55 pm - Permalink

“The Full Monty” is directed by Elizabeth Herbert, with musical direction by Sheila Weidendorf.

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SPOTLIGHT: Three more performances of ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the fairgrounds

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 26, 2013 10:59 am - Permalink

Swing into Langley for some Fats Waller!

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Will the real ovation please stand up?

by Patricia Duff in Duff 'n Stuff, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 25, 2013 3:00 pm - Permalink

Henrik Ibsen, the great 19th-century Norwegian playwright and theater director, incited riots in the theater with his plays.

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Minding the Sky | The author and her blue bottle each brave certain stormy seas

by Judith Walcutt in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 22, 2013 6:00 am - Permalink

I’d prepped my bottle the night before, a darker blue one than the first, into which I dropped the same scrolled poem, “Ontology the Sea and Me.”

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SPOTLIGHT: See ‘Langley Life’ on Saturday at WICA

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 18, 2013 8:06 pm - Permalink

Due to the roaring success of its previous engagement, “Langley Life: 1890-1980” is revived.

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Deja Blooze front man creates original blues opera with local talent

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 16, 2013 1:00 pm - Permalink

Local musician and bookseller David Gregor has let the blues affect him.

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See dances from the great American choreographer Paul Taylor

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 4, 2013 6:04 pm - Permalink

It’s a rare opportunity to see the work of one of the greatest American choreographers of our time.

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SPOTLIGHT: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ is open at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: March 2, 2013 1:37 pm - Permalink

The Tony Award-winning Fats Waller musical, “Ain’t Misbehavin,” runs through March 17 at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor.

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‘Other Moves’ benefit concert will help keep young dancers in practice

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 25, 2013 12:31 pm - Permalink

The team is busy rehearsing for its annual dance concert “Other Moves.”

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A theater artist passes the torch of creative power to others

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 8, 2013 5:00 am - Permalink

It was the first time I had coached a person on solo performance and the stakes seemed so high.

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Comedy, tragedy and everything in between – ‘Crimes of the Heart’ opens at WICA

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: February 6, 2013 8:00 pm - Permalink

There’s so much to be interested in with Beth Henley’s play “Crimes of the Heart.”

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Local 80ish actor will play a part that was snatched away 11 years ago by a heart attack

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 30, 2013 4:00 pm - Permalink

I’ve known Ed Cornachio for about six years. When we met, we almost immediately fell into a rapport based on our shared East Coast sensibility. We met through our mutual love of acting, and also I had written about Cornachio’s work as a photographer.

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A theatrical love letter to historic Langley and its centennial opens at WICA Jan. 26

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Festivals, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 23, 2013 5:53 pm - Permalink

“History” is an operative word this year for Langley as the Village by the Sea celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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Sue the Screenwriter challenges the determination of spell check

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 18, 2013 5:00 am - Permalink

I’m pretty sure the spell check on my computer is a Taurus. He can be bossy and stubborn and like a crazed English teacher, is forever underlining in green and red any word he doesn’t approve of.

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Spotlight: Gay rights theater, Edith Piaf and great writers; see it all in Langley this week

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: January 15, 2013 3:38 pm - Permalink

Langley has it all this week, from some literary lights of Seattle to plays about gay rights and Edith Piaf. Here’s the scoop:

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Whidbey’s holiday events and shopping list redux

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 21, 2012 12:35 pm - Permalink

“Have yourself a Merry little Christmas!”

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Make some holiday memories – here’s a list to help

by Sue Taves in Feature, Festivals, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: December 13, 2012 8:00 am - Permalink

HO! HO! HO! Here it is again, folks, for your shopping and entertainment convenience. Check this handy guide for holiday happenings all around Whidbey Island, including where to get great gifts and fun cultural stuff that includes music, dance, theater and merry revelry!

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Mulholland on saying ‘Yes!’ onstage and off

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 7, 2012 6:00 am - Permalink

Wouldn’t it be great if we could live life in a state of “Yes”?

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Sue the Screenwriter on falling in ‘unreal’ love

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 7, 2012 6:00 am - Permalink

I actually fell in love with one of my characters, an unreal person who came out of my head!

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‘Scrooge: The Musical’ blends Dickens’ story with catchy songs and Christmas cheer

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 5, 2012 9:15 pm - Permalink

Mr. Bah Humbug turns out to be not so bad in the end, and that’s part of what Christmas is all about. What better way to celebrate the theme of forgiveness, while singing at the top of one’s lungs and dancing around onstage?

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Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’ combines new and old for fresh take on classic

by Sue Taves in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 5, 2012 9:00 pm - Permalink

At first sight the Nutcracker ballet is about sparkling snowflakes and a Christmas Eve fantasy. But it’s also a touching, coming-of-age story told through the dreams of young Clara.

Opening this Friday, Dec. 7, Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s, the 20th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” will unfold all the beauty of the classic tale on stage, but behind the scenes the company is celebrating its own story about growing up and rebirth.

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Whidbey Children’s Theater sweetens season with ‘Willy Wonka’

by Sue Taves in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 5, 2012 8:00 pm - Permalink

Martinez directs 28 young actors in this production, which features songs from the movie.

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SPOTLIGHT: Holiday show “Fruitcakes” runs through Dec. 22 at Whidbey Playhouse

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: December 3, 2012 4:13 pm - Permalink

“FrUiTCaKeS” is a holiday comedy at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor and runs through Dec. 22 with a large cast of community players of all ages.

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SPOTLIGHT: Holiday shopping, shows and Santa Claus on Whidbey! Here’s a handy list.

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art
Posted on: November 30, 2012 5:54 pm - Permalink

Here’s handy guide to holiday happenings all around Whidbey Island through December.

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Sue the Screenwriter on the fight for characters

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 23, 2012 6:00 am - Permalink

“Writing Partners – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”

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Musician Siri Bardarson revels in the pleasures of hearing live music

by Siri Bardarson in Blogs, Music, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 23, 2012 6:00 am - Permalink

Listening to a symphonic work is like having my Tarot cards read.

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Eric Mulholland, ‘Facebook: View from a Theater Artist’

by Eric Mulholland in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 16, 2012 8:00 am - Permalink

I’ve been an actor for nearly 25 years and I love it. As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing better than witnessing live theater the lights dim, the actors enter the stage, the audience stirs and off we go.

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Outcast Productions opens ‘Greater Tuna’ at the fairgrounds

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 7, 2012 7:00 pm - Permalink

Outcast Productions’ director Sandy O’Brien said “Greater Tuna,” set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, is on the far side of the “corn-infused” spectrum.

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Sue the Screenwriter gives advice on what questions not to ask

by Suzanne Kelman in Blogs, Theater and Dance
Posted on: November 2, 2012 8:00 am - Permalink

Sometimes I find myself thinking that everyone else has a much more glamorous life than my own. I find this to be true of others when I tell them what I do.

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FEATURE: WICA takes ‘Becky’s New Car’ out for spin

by Sue Taves in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: October 8, 2012 9:35 pm - Permalink

“Becky’s New Car,” a comedy by playwright Steven Dietz, opens Oct.12 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and promises to bring audiences on a ride like no other, one that invites them to participate in the story in a special way.

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FEATURE: ‘August: Osage County’ opens at OutCast’s Black Box Theater at the fairgrounds

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 13, 2012 9:30 am - Permalink

Dust hangs heavy on the dull catalpas;

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SPOTLIGHT: Whidbey Children’s Theater’s Rose Woods steps down, turns focus to Island Shakespeare Festival

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 13, 2012 7:00 am - Permalink

Theater director Rose Woods looks to the future of Island Shakespeare Festival.

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SPOTLIGHT: “Que Será! Celebrating Doris Day” at WICA

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: September 5, 2012 2:52 pm - Permalink

Get down to Langley for a little pillow talk and music and celebrate Doris Day.
Vocalist Kristi King brings her hit show “Que Será! Celebrating Doris Day” to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

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SPOTLIGHT: Whidbey Island youth sings in the chorus of Seattle Opera’s “Turandot”

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 10, 2012 2:10 pm - Permalink

Fifteen-year-old Hannah McConnaughey of Freeland is currently singing in the youth chorus of Seattle Opera’s “Turandot,” which runs at McCaw Hall in Seattle Center through Saturday, Aug. 18.
Hannah was part of an interesting presentation about the opera by Seattle Opera’s director of education, Sue Elliot, at the Freeland Library.

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Into the woods with the dream at Island Shakespeare Festival

by Patricia Duff in Feature, Festivals, Theater and Dance
Posted on: August 2, 2012 10:30 am - Permalink

One must give it up to fantasy and imagination in this dream of a play by Shakespeare. Island Shakespeare Festival opens its third season with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by festival founder Rose Woods at the Story House Stage in Clinton. The play opens Saturday, Aug. 4 and runs through Aug. 26.

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Strive for the art in yourself

by Patricia Duff in Duff 'n Stuff, Theater and Dance
Posted on: July 22, 2012 8:48 pm - Permalink

Duff ‘n Stuff, July 22, 2012 I couldn’t wait until Tuesday to get on with this blog. So many stories, so little time! A lot has been happening to me (for me) in the past four weeks. I’ve hung my hat here at Whidbey Art Source, for one thing, and am eternally grateful that I […]

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