Free live theater is coming to a park near you this summer as BAT Theatre kicks off its six-park tour of the romantic comedy The Guardsman with a family-friendly performance this Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Riverton Heights Park in SeaTac (map below).

Synopsis

“A popular actor suspects his new actress wife is getting restless, so he takes on his most daring role yet—disguising himself as a dashing guardsman—to test his wife and win her love. The actor sweeps his wife off her feet, creates romance and drama, and nearly torpedoes their marriage in the process.

“The Guardsman ultimately asks the question: “Where does the acting end and true emotion begin?”

“Bring a chair or blanket to sit on,” BAT said in a statement. “Support your local eateries by making this a dinner and a show event. Bring takeout to the performance, or dine out before or after.”

The second performance will take place Sunday, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. at Town Square Park in Burien (480 SW 152nd Street), followed by four more shows in parks across the region.

Full Performance Schedule:

SeaTac: Friday, July 25, 7 p.m. at Riverton Heights Park, 3011 S. 148th Street, SeaTac, WA 98168 (map below)
Burien Downtown: Sunday, Aug. 3, at 5 p.m. at Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98166
Renton: Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. – location coming soon
Burien North: Sunday, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m. in Hilltop Park, 2600 S. 128th Street, Burien, WA 98168
Normandy Park: Friday, Aug 15 at 7 p.m. in Marvista Park, 19990 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden: Sunday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. at 13735 24th Ave S., SeaTac, WA 98168

All performances are free and open to the public, with audiences encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the show under the summer sky. Attendees are also invited to support nearby local restaurants by bringing takeout or dining before or after the show.

The first two performances are supported by local sponsors, with BAT inviting the community to donate to help keep the rest of the shows free.

For the full list of dates and locations, visit batheatre.org.

“See you at the show!”