Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) presents the modern romantic comedy “Beginning,” written by David Eldridge, from Feb. 14 through March 9, 2025 (except no performance Feb. 28).
In the U.S. premiere of this hit from London’s West End, it’s the early hours of the morning and Danny’s the last straggler at Laura’s housewarming party. The flat’s a mess, and so are they. One more drink? A funny, astute, poignant two-hander that takes an intimate look at being 40-ish and single—and those first fragile moments of risking your heart.
“Written with real depth of insight, humor, compassion and a keen sense of the ridiculous” – The Independent
Beginning contains strong language and mature themes.
Note the new earlier start time for Friday and Saturday performances is 7:30 p.m. (there is no performance on Friday, Feb. 28). Sunday performances are 2 p.m. matinees. Show run time is approximately 95 minutes with no intermission.
Performances are at the Theater at Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S. 140th St., Burien, WA 98168 (map below).
There is plenty of free on-site parking – follow the signs into the parking lot and around the buildings, where the entrance is located for these performances.
Ticket prices range from $7 to $25. There is a special deal for students all tickets are $5. Opening weekend only, enjoy some outstanding deals. Only on Saturday, Feb. 15, all tickets are $13. Only on Sunday, Feb. 16, which is BAT’s Seven Buck Sunday, admission is just $7.
No matter when you attend, if ticket pricing is a barrier, reach out to BAT at Tickets@BATtheatre.org—theater is for everyone! For tickets and details, go to https://battheatre.org/beginning-2025/ or call 206-242-5180 (message only).
Beginning is sponsored by 4Culture through the King County Lodging Tax and the City of Burien.
THE CAST, DIRECTOR AND DESIGNERS
Stage director Jasmine Lomax directs the talented cast of Lucy Pearce (Laura) and Gerald G. Price (Danny). Lisa Sylvester is the show’s stage manager. The rest of the creative team for the show includes: Rob Falk, lighting design; Cyndi Baumgardner, props design; Marianna De Fazio, dialect; Eric Dickman, sound design; and Maggie Larrick, set and costume design.
ABOUT BAT THEATRE
Incorporated in 1980, BAT Theatre is a leading producer of affordable, quality live theater serving residents of the Puget Sound region. BAT gives audiences an invigorating theater experience with unusual productions. The theater’s mission is to “welcome and embrace our shared humanity through live theater. We question norms and thrive because of our diversity and energetic commitment to excellence.” As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity, BAT operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants and sponsorships, plus volunteer time.
More info at https://battheatre.org.
