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THEATRE BATTERY IS SEEKING TEEN PLAYWRIGHTS, DIRECTORS, actors

BATTERY POWERED: TEEN NEW PLAY WORKSHOP 2025

Theatre Battery of Kent, WA is currently accepting applications from teens and early-college age playwrights, directors, and actors to participate in a new workshop program designed to give students and youth experience in leading their own live storytelling projects. Mentored by local professional actors and theater makers, participants will write, rehearse, and perform their own new short plays on the set of Theatre Battery’s THE THREEPENNY OPERA at the Kent Station Shopping Center. The workshop will start on August 18th and culminate in a public performance of the produced work on September 3rd.

This workshop will give participants practice constructing effective and clear storytelling, addressing creative challenges as a team, responding to discoveries in the rehearsal process, making a play make sense within a given three dimensional space, approaching new writing with commitment and courage, and taking risks in front of an audience. The workshop will also provide an opportunity to receive mentorship and build new relationships with working professionals in theater and film. 

No prior theater experience is required, but a curiosity for storytelling as a practice is a requirement.

Recommended for ages 14 and up, but exceptions can be made upon request.

Participation is free, with stipends for transportation available upon request. 

All workshop events will take place at Kent Station: 438 Ramsay Way, Suite 105, Kent, WA 98032.

Workshop Dates and Schedule: 

Monday, August 18th (5pm - 9pm) Workshop Introduction and Selection of Collaborative Teams

Tuesday, August 19th (5pm - 9pm) Playwriting and Directing Intensive Workshop, Playwrights begin writing 

Saturday, August 23rd (12pm - 4pm) Reading and Rehearsal of First Drafts

Tuesday, August 26th (5pm - 9pm) Second Rehearsal, Staging and Script Development

Wednesday, August 27th (5pm - 9pm) Third Rehearsal, Staging and Script Development

Saturday, August 30th (12pm - 4pm) Fourth Rehearsal, Full Run-Thru and Notes

Tuesday, September 2nd (5pm - 9pm) Final Dress Rehearsal

Wednesday, September 3rd (5pm - 9pm) Public Performance and Closing Reflections

TO APPLY: Email theatrebattery@gmail.com with the subject line that includes “BATTERY POWERED” and “PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTOR/ACTOR” depending on your preferred role in the workshop. Then include the following:

Playwrights: Please include one page of a narrative creative writing sample - play, screenplay, poem, essay, etc - of any genre.

Directors: Please write a statement about your interest in directing and describe your past experiences in leadership and/or art making. 

Actors: If you have a headshot and resume, include those here, and/or a description of your past acting experience. Actors without past experience may be invited to submit a short audition tape. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1st, 2025

ACCEPTING RESUMES AND DESIGNER PORTFOLIOS

Theatre Battery is inviting Puget Sound Area designers (Scenic, Costumes, Lights, Sound, Projections) to submit resumes and portfolios for consideration for work in our 2025 season and future projects. Designer stipends for THE THREEPENNY OPERA are $1200 per position. Email materials and contact information to theatrebattery@gmail.com with “Designer” in the subject line.

HIRING JAZZ MUSICIANS

Theatre Battery is seeking to hire a jazz quartet to perform in THE THREEPENNY OPERA opening August 16th at Kent Station. Openings for: Piano, Drums, Bass, and a fourth member that is open in terms of instrument: Guitar, Sax/Clarinet, Vibraphone, Banjo, or Strings. Essential dates of availability include tech rehearsals and performances, listed below. Both improvisation and music reading are essential skills to these positions, and we are seeking musical collaborators who can both bring their own style and support the ensemble. Compensation: $2000 stipend, per performer.

First Band Rehearsal TBD the week of July 15th

Tech Rehearsals begin August 8th, scheduled in collaboration with the ensemble.

Performances: August 14 - 31, 4 shows per week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings, Sunday Matinees)

Email resumes to theatrebattery@gmail.com for more information.