Tacoma Little Theatre

Did you know that Tacoma Little Theatre is the host for the virtual region for Poetry Out Loud in the State of Washington? If you are a high school student with a love of poetry, click on this post to find out more!

THE FIRST SHOW OF OUR 106TH SEASON OPENS NEXT WEEK! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
Directed by Brett Carr
Choreography by Eric Clausell

September 6 - September 22, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, September 19th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, September 22nd at 2:00pm

$29 Adults - $27 Students/Seniors/Military - $22 Children 12 & Under

S*x, food, and money keep you laughing in this adapted classic Italian comedy

Brighton, England. 1963. Change is in the air, and Francis Henshall is looking to make his mark. In search of work, he finds himself employed by small-time gangster Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother, herself in love with Stanley Stubbers who, in turn, becomes our hero’s other ‘guvnor’. Fighting a mounting sense of confusion, Francis goes out of his way to serve both bosses. But with the distractions of a feminist book keeper, a self-important actor, and select members of the criminal fraternity (not to mention his own mammoth appetite) to contend with, how long can he keep them apart? This hilarious comedy received 5-star reviews from every London newspaper and was the hit of the 2012 Broadway season.

Recommended for Ages 12+

Featuring:
Blake York as Francis Henshall
Guy Simpson III as Stanley Stubbers
Cassie Fastabend as Rachel Crabbe
Mikel Michener as Harry Dangle
John Gonzales as Charlie "The Duck" Clench
Mark Peterson as Lloyd Boateng
Brittany Griffins as Pauline Clench
Mason Quinn as Alan Dangle
Gretchen Boyt as Dolly
Micheal O'Hara as Alfie
Roger Iverson as Gareth
Christina Ramirez-Michalk as Ensemble

For tickets visit www.tacomalittletheatre.com or call 253.272.2281

Tacoma Little Theatre is honored to have received 17 nominations for The Sound on Stage 2023-24 Season Awards!

Best Sound Design:
Dylan Twiner - The Play That Goes Wrong
Chandler Garry - Rent

Best Lighting Design:
Michelle Weingarden-Bandes - The Play that Goes Wrong
Michelle Weingarden-Bandes - Rent

Best Set Design:
Blake R. York - The Play That Goes Wrong
Blake R. York - Rent

Best Performance- Ensemble (Play):
The Play That Goes Wrong

Best Music Direction:
Shawna Avinger - Rent

Best Choreography:
Eric Clausell - Rent

Best Performance- Ensemble (Musical):
Rent

Best Performance- Supporting Actor (Musical):
Darryin Cunningham - Rent

Best Direction (Play):
Jennifer York - The Play That Goes Wrong

Best Play:
The Play That Goes Wrong

Best Performance- Lead Actor (Musical):
Zack Fowler - Rent

Best Direction (Musical):
Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden - Rent

Best Musical:
Rent

Best Theatre Experience:
Tacoma Little Theatre

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!
Tacoma Little Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of THE MOUSETRAP, and welcome five actors making their TLT stage debut!

THE MOUSETRAP

Featuring:
Rachel Larkin as Mollie Ralston
Jacob Tice as Giles Ralston
Joe DeRosier as Christopher Wren
Elizabeth Booth as Mrs. Boyle
Tim Sherburn as Major Metcalf
Jill Heinecke as Miss Casewell
Scott Welborn as Mr. Paravicini
Shaun Parker as Detective Sergeant Trotter

Directed by Frank Roberts

October 18 - November 3, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

The world’s most successful and longest-running play comes to the TLT stage
After a murder, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A detective interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.

Recommended for Ages 7+

Single tickets for our 106th season go on sale TOMORROW, AUGUST 1ST AT 1:00PM!

You will be able to purchase your tickets online, over the phone, or in person at the Box Office!

www.tacomalittletheatre.com
253-272-2281
210 N I st. Tacoma WA 98403

Ending our season with a big hit!!

ROCKY
The greatest underdog story of our time, live on stage

June 6 - June 29, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, June 19th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, June 29th at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

You won't want to miss this creepy show!

BUG
The line between reality and delusion blurs in this thriller

April 25 - May 11, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, May 8th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, May 11th at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

We're bringing a fantastic little known work to our stage this spring!

LORCA IN A GREEN DRESS
TLT and UWT bring Pulitzer Prize-winner, Nilo Cruz’s surrealist play to life

March 7 - March 23, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, March 20th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Starting off the new year strong!

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
The inventive Olivier and Tony®-Award-winning play about the wonders of life

January 24 - February 9, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, February 6th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, February 9th at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Get ready for a classic musical this holiday season!!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
The perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart for the holidays

18 Performances!
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 7:30pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, December 19th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, December 29th at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

The second show in our upcoming season!

THE MOUSETRAP
The world’s most successful and longest-running play comes to the TLT stage

October 18 - November 3, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, October 31st at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Don't miss the first show of our 106th season!!

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
S*x, food, and money keep you laughing in this adapted classic Italian comedy

September 6 - September 22, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, September 19th at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, September 22nd at 2:00pm

Visit tacomalittletheatre.com for more information!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST! SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Break legs to the cast of BEAUTIFUL at TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE as they open their show tonight.

Happy 4th of July to our wonderful patrons! May you have a colorful and safe time as we celebrate our country’s Independence Day.

Tacoma Little Theatre's box office will be closed July 4th & 5th to observe the holiday. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, July 9th.

On behalf of the cast and crew of From the Mississippi Delta at Tacoma Little Theatre, thank you to all who came out to see this fantastic production. We couldn't have wished for a better way to end our 105th Season.

Only three more chances to see FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA! Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm! Don't miss your chance to see this great and powerful piece of theatre! Call the box office at 253-272-2281 or visit our website https://www.tacomalittletheatre.com/ to purchase tickets.

To all of our friends at New Muses Theatre Company, break legs on your opening night of WINNIE THE POOH!

Go see some powerful pieces of theatre happening in our community this weekend!

FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
Written by Endesha Ida Mae Holland, PhD
Directed by Michelle Blackmon
Now through June 23, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Pay What You Can: Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
https://tacomalittletheatre.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=462

THE NICETIES
By Eleanor Burgess
Directed by Michelle Matlock
Now through June 16th, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
https://lakewoodplayhouse.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=280

FAIRVIEW
Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury
Directed by Chevi Chung
Now through June 16th, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
https://ups.universitytickets.com

OUR FIRST REVIEW IS OUT!

"From the Mississippi Delta tells the autobiographical story of Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, a life of hardship, hope, and perseverance. Holland’s play contains moments that are hard to watch, and others that are joyous, a human story that helps provide depth in our nation’s collective history that is severely lacking. The TLT production, directed by Michelle Blackmon and featuring actors Sonia Alexis, Whitney Crawford, and Canae Machelle Gray, hits all of the emotional marks and shines a powerful light on a woman whose life story has so much to teach us, not just as black or white, but more importantly as human beings." -Greg Heilman, The Sound on Stage

Get your tickets now by calling 253.272.2281 or visiting www.tacomalittletheatre.com.

https://www.thesoundonstage.org/stage-reviews/stage-review-from-the-mississippi-delta-tacoma-little-theatre

Stage Review - From the Mississippi Delta (Tacoma Little Theatre) — The Sound on Stage From the Mississippi Delta tells the autobiographical story of Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, a life of hardship, hope, and perseverance. Holland’s play contains moments that are hard to watch, and others that are joyous, a human story that helps provide depth in our nation’s collective history th...

MEET TLT'S NEW EDUCATION DIRECTOR
NICK FITZGERALD!

Nick brings over a decade of experience in the world of performing arts and education. With a passion for storytelling and nurturing creative expression, Nick has been a teaching artist with many established theaters in the South Sound while also maintaining his position as a substitute teacher in the Auburn School District. He has seamlessly transitioned between various roles within community theatres since graduating with a bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from Washington State University.

He has been a part of the South Sound theater community in many capacities. As an actor, he has been seen on the stage in such performances as Significant Other (TLT), Bent (Changing Scene), Proof (Dukesbay), A Chorus Line (TLT), and Newsies (TMP). As a director, he has guided such shows as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Addams Family: Young at Part and Freaky Friday the Musical for TLT, The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later with The Changing Scene, Scrooge the Musical for Auburn Community Players along with countless educational camp shows. His theatrical range has even brought him experience in Costuming, Choreography and Stage Management as well.

Nick is truly honored and humbled to be given this opportunity to join the great staff of Tacoma Little Theatre. He is most excited to continue growing the education of theatre for young people in Tacoma and the surrounding areas.

"Good Show!" "Play It With Love!"

Nick will be joining the TLT team beginning in mid-July as Stephanie Kroschel, current Education Director, begins her graduate studies.

NOW PLAYING!

FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland
Directed by Michelle Blackmon

June 7 - June 23, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:30pm

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00pm

$29 Adults - $27 Students/Seniors/Military - $22 Children 12 & Under

Run Time: Act 1-44 minutes (15 minute intermission) Act 2-52 minutes

A joyful celebration of survival.

Based on her memoir of the same title, Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland recounts her 20 year journey from humble beginnings in Greenwood, Mississippi, during the Jim Crow era, her civil rights activism, achieving her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota and celebrating her success as a Pulitzer-Prize nominated playwright. Experience a story of triumph in the face of extreme adversity that expertly weaves through the trials and tribulations of Dr. Holland’s life relayed through the bodies and voices of only three actors, all in tribute to one of America’s unsung heroes.

Recommended for Ages 16+

Featuring the talents of:
Sonia Alexis
Whitney Crawford
Canae Machelle Gray

Production Team:
Director-Michelle Blackmon
Stage Manager-Becca Jourden
Technical Director/Scenic Designer/Visuals-Blake R. York
Production Manager-Lily Oellerich
Costume Designer-Wanda Walden
Properties Designer/Wigs-Jeffery Swiney-Weaver
Lighting Designer-Alonna Julianne Hall
Sound Designer-Dylan Twiner
Scenic Artist-Jen York
Assistant Stage Manager-Nora Kremer McCarthy
Sound Board Operator-Asante Hayes
Lead Carpenter-Frank Roberts
Shop Assistant-Nate Lovitt

For tickets visit www.tacomalittletheatre.com or call 253.272.2281!

Check out this great interview on Cityline! Guest host, Mariesa Bus, talked about our upcoming production of From the Mississippi Delta with Michelle Blackmon (director) and Whitney Crawford (actor), and also chatted with Education Director Stephanie Kroschel about TLT's education program!

Tacoma Little Theatre - Cityline - May 30, 2024 Tacoma Little Theatre presents " From the Mississippi Delta". Based on her memoir of the same title, Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland recounts her 20 year journey...

To everyone involved with THE NICETIES at Lakewood Playhouse, break legs on your opening night!

For tickets and more information, visit www.lakewoodplayhosue.org

Remembering those who gave their lives to protect our country.

Thank you to everyone who donated for our GiveBIG campaign. You helped us reach and surpass our goal for this year. Your generous contributions will go to help support the fantastic programs at TLT that have been enriching our community for 106 years!