Battle of the Bards V

In BATTLE OF THE BARDS V, three ensembles perform scenes adaptations of classic works. The audience then picks which play goes into Ghost Light’s 2011-12 Season. Admission includes one vote – additional votes are only $1 each. All proceeds support the work of Ghost Light Theatricals.

BATTLE OF THE BARDS V features a selection from FREAK STORM by Don Fleming, directed by Ellie McKay – an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” on a volcano-powered secret base in the Cascade Mountains, where a mysterious figure strives to wreak revenge on her enemies and save the Earth; a piece from THE TINDERBOX: OR DON’T SCREW THE POOCH by Pat Haines-Ainsworth, directed by Suzannah Rogan – a not-so-reverent adaptation of the familiar fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that presents a simple truth: when given a chance at wealth, fortune, and fame, we’ll almost always mess things up; and part of THE LITTLE PRINCESS written and directed by Peter Frost – an adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, “A Little Princess” tells the story of a girl who is sent to a boarding school by her wealthy father and uses her imagination and empathy to get through difficult times.

Right after the BARDS V performance Saturday, February 12th, cast, crew, and audience will celebrate and find out the winning show. A ticket to the BARDS V or a donation is admission into the party.

Previous BATTLE OF THE BARDS WINNERS:
2010: THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes, adapted and directed by Alexis Holzer; METAMORPHOSIS: BASED ON THE SHORT STORY BY FRANZ KAFKA adapted and directed by Wilder Nutting-Heath
2009: BLINDING PAINS by Ben Newton and David van Wert, directed by Shawn Bookey
2008: THE MISANTHROPE by Moliere, translated and adapted by Lauren Goldman Marshall, directed by Jessica Stepka
2007: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD by Tom Stoppard, directed by William Spaulding

Ghost Light Theatricals’ mission is to create bold, imaginative stories inspired by classic texts that resonate with a modern world. Visit their website at www.ghostlighttheatricals.org.

WHO: Ghost Light Theatricals, www.ghostlighttheatricals.org, info@ghostlighttheatricals.org
WHAT: BATTLE OF THE BARDS V
WHEN: February 11th – 7:30pm and 10pm, February 12th, 7:30pm. Party: Saturday, February 12th, 10pm
WHERE: The Ballard Underground at 2220 NW Market Street, Ballard, WA 98107
TICKETS: $10 at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door

Not able to make it? Still want to donate to Ghost Light? Want to suport your friends? Click the link below the title to cast your votes!

“The Little Princess”:

“Freak Storm”:

“The Tinderbox: Or Don’t Screw The Pooch”:

Ghost Light Theatricals' mission is to create bold, imaginative stories inspired by classic texts that resonate with a modern world.

Founded in 2003, Ghost Light Theatricals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company based in Seattle. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact Us for more information.