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Chief Sealth Drama Company presents
“Little Shop of Horrors”
a musical by Howard Ashman
May 1st 2nd and 3rd at Chief Sealth Int’l High SchoolLittle Shop of Horrors is a dreadful comedy full of humor, love, music, and murder. It tells the story of an alien plant that arrives on Earth and gets picked up by florist and botanist Seymour Krelborn. After some give and take with the plant, given the name Audrey 2, Seymour discovers its true nature:
A flytrap hybrid that eats blood as a form of nutrition. Little Shop of Horrors has a 1986 film adaptation which is
regarded as a cult classic making its way into pop culture references and long-lasting recognizability.“As a new director, it has been such a fun and encouraging learning experience to see so many students and staff come together for the creative process of this show. With each rehearsal and set day, you can see how every student grows and brings the scene to life, through singing, dancing, and artistic expression. I’m ecstatic to present this show to the community and know our students’ and staff’s hard-work will shine through for an excellent showing of this gruesome, comedic, musical”,
Dir. Shanti Rose-Birch
17 cast members, alongside over 25 costume designers, set andprop builders, technicians, puppeteers, and crew all from the Chief Sealth student body, have been working hard since January to make a show that delivers one of their most ambitious
productions yet!
This show is appropriate for ages 11 and up. We encourage all members of the community to experience this classic piece with us and to show support to the youth of West Seattle by seeing the show.
Public Show dates
Friday May 1st at 7 pm; Saturday May 2nd at 2 pm and 7 pm; Sunday May 3rd at 2 pm.Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St.Student & Seniors $7
Adults $10
Pay what you can, Saturday May 2nd 2pm matinee!For Tickets please visit: https://chiefsealthdrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200520882
ArtsWest presents WALDEN by Amy Berryman directed by Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright.
The cast features Marena Kleinpeter (WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, Seattle Children’s Theatre), Josh Kenji Langager (ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Arts Center), and Porscha Shaw (WAITRESS, The 5th Avenue Theatre). WALDEN performs at ArtsWest from April 9 – May 3, 2026.
This work of speculative fiction is set in the near future. Stella and her fiancé, Bryan, are waiting at their remote cabin for Stella’s estranged twin sister, Cassie. Raised by their astronaut father to be NASA scientists, the twins have taken different paths: Cassie has just returned from a successful moon mission, while Stella left NASA behind. When Cassie arrives, old conflicts reignite, forcing the sisters to choose between life on Earth or pursuing a future in space, as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. WALDEN is a thrilling and engrossing new play that wrestles between the gravitational pulls of duty and desire.
WALDEN’s science fiction realism allows audiences to look at our own world through a different lens. This deeply human story explores big ideas about politics and environmentalism through the intimacy, comedy, and relatable familial tension of sisters who yearn for connection. Just as we are experiencing politically divisive times, so are the characters at the center of the play. The Earth Advocates want the government to invest in saving earth, and find themselves at odds with the institution, NASA, which believes it’s way too late and ‘inhabiting’ (don’t use the politicized word ‘colonizing’) the moon and Mars is humanity’s only hope.
Playwright Amy Berryman has local roots. Berryman grew up in Seattle and is now based in New York. WALDEN had its world premiere on London’s West End in May 2021. It premiered off-Broadway in 2024 at Second Stage and was a nominee for the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics’ Circle and a nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play from the Drama League.
WALDEN is the fourth production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features five bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. WALDEN explores the familial bond between two sisters at political odds and offers audiences the opportunity to think about how our impact on the planet may determine our collective future.
ArtsWest will present WALDEN Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, April 9 – May 3, 2026.
CAST
Marena Kleinpeter …. Cassie
Josh Kenji Langager …. Bryan
Porscha Shaw ….. StellaCREATIVE TEAM
Director … Mathew Wright
Stage Manager* … Neen Williams-Teramachi
Swing Stage Manager* … Alyda Sorm
Scenic Designer … Adair MacCormack
Costumes Designer … Tianxing Yan
Lighting Designer … Trevor Cushman
Sound Co-Designer … Evan Mosher
Sound Co-Designer … Mya G. Woods
Properties Designer … Robin Macartney
Chief Sealth Drama Company presents
“Little Shop of Horrors”
a musical by Howard Ashman
May 1st 2nd and 3rd at Chief Sealth Int’l High SchoolLittle Shop of Horrors is a dreadful comedy full of humor, love, music, and murder. It tells the story of an alien plant that arrives on Earth and gets picked up by florist and botanist Seymour Krelborn. After some give and take with the plant, given the name Audrey 2, Seymour discovers its true nature:
A flytrap hybrid that eats blood as a form of nutrition. Little Shop of Horrors has a 1986 film adaptation which is
regarded as a cult classic making its way into pop culture references and long-lasting recognizability.“As a new director, it has been such a fun and encouraging learning experience to see so many students and staff come together for the creative process of this show. With each rehearsal and set day, you can see how every student grows and brings the scene to life, through singing, dancing, and artistic expression. I’m ecstatic to present this show to the community and know our students’ and staff’s hard-work will shine through for an excellent showing of this gruesome, comedic, musical”,
Dir. Shanti Rose-Birch
17 cast members, alongside over 25 costume designers, set andprop builders, technicians, puppeteers, and crew all from the Chief Sealth student body, have been working hard since January to make a show that delivers one of their most ambitious
productions yet!
This show is appropriate for ages 11 and up. We encourage all members of the community to experience this classic piece with us and to show support to the youth of West Seattle by seeing the show.
Public Show dates
Friday May 1st at 7 pm; Saturday May 2nd at 2 pm and 7 pm; Sunday May 3rd at 2 pm.Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St.Student & Seniors $7
Adults $10
Pay what you can, Saturday May 2nd 2pm matinee!For Tickets please visit: https://chiefsealthdrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200520882
ArtsWest presents WALDEN by Amy Berryman directed by Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright.
The cast features Marena Kleinpeter (WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, Seattle Children’s Theatre), Josh Kenji Langager (ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Arts Center), and Porscha Shaw (WAITRESS, The 5th Avenue Theatre). WALDEN performs at ArtsWest from April 9 – May 3, 2026.
This work of speculative fiction is set in the near future. Stella and her fiancé, Bryan, are waiting at their remote cabin for Stella’s estranged twin sister, Cassie. Raised by their astronaut father to be NASA scientists, the twins have taken different paths: Cassie has just returned from a successful moon mission, while Stella left NASA behind. When Cassie arrives, old conflicts reignite, forcing the sisters to choose between life on Earth or pursuing a future in space, as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. WALDEN is a thrilling and engrossing new play that wrestles between the gravitational pulls of duty and desire.
WALDEN’s science fiction realism allows audiences to look at our own world through a different lens. This deeply human story explores big ideas about politics and environmentalism through the intimacy, comedy, and relatable familial tension of sisters who yearn for connection. Just as we are experiencing politically divisive times, so are the characters at the center of the play. The Earth Advocates want the government to invest in saving earth, and find themselves at odds with the institution, NASA, which believes it’s way too late and ‘inhabiting’ (don’t use the politicized word ‘colonizing’) the moon and Mars is humanity’s only hope.
Playwright Amy Berryman has local roots. Berryman grew up in Seattle and is now based in New York. WALDEN had its world premiere on London’s West End in May 2021. It premiered off-Broadway in 2024 at Second Stage and was a nominee for the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics’ Circle and a nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play from the Drama League.
WALDEN is the fourth production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features five bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. WALDEN explores the familial bond between two sisters at political odds and offers audiences the opportunity to think about how our impact on the planet may determine our collective future.
ArtsWest will present WALDEN Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, April 9 – May 3, 2026.
CAST
Marena Kleinpeter …. Cassie
Josh Kenji Langager …. Bryan
Porscha Shaw ….. StellaCREATIVE TEAM
Director … Mathew Wright
Stage Manager* … Neen Williams-Teramachi
Swing Stage Manager* … Alyda Sorm
Scenic Designer … Adair MacCormack
Costumes Designer … Tianxing Yan
Lighting Designer … Trevor Cushman
Sound Co-Designer … Evan Mosher
Sound Co-Designer … Mya G. Woods
Properties Designer … Robin Macartney
The Bridge School Proudly Presents:
A Kid’s Life Musical – A How-To Musical Guide to the Most Daring, Dangerous, Exciting Time … Like … Ever!Friday, May 29th at 6 pm
Saturday, May 30th at 2 pmHeld at Fauntleroy Church in West Seattle 9140 California Ave SW
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
Concessions available for purchaseA massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops – NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don’t know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination – all without fancy gadgets!
The Bridge School Proudly Presents:
A Kid’s Life Musical – A How-To Musical Guide to the Most Daring, Dangerous, Exciting Time … Like … Ever!Friday, May 29th at 6 pm
Saturday, May 30th at 2 pmHeld at Fauntleroy Church in West Seattle 9140 California Ave SW
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
Concessions available for purchaseA massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops – NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don’t know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination – all without fancy gadgets!