All hell breaks loose in comedy-drama 'reasons to be pretty' at Burien Little Theatre
Wed, 04/11/2012
Press release:
Burien Little Theatre presents the Tony-nominated comedy-drama "reasons to be pretty," written by Neil LaBute, opening Friday, April 20.
Greg, who adores his girlfriend Steph, admits she is no beauty. When Steph finds out, all hell breaks loose. Tony-nominated for Best Play. “Some of the freshest and most illuminating American dialogue to be heard anywhere.” The New York Times.
This show is suitable for ages 16-plus due to considerable adult language.
"reasons to be pretty" will be performed at Burien Little Theatre from opening night on April 20 through May 13. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Burien Little Theatre is introducing two new ticket deals for reasons to be pretty: On opening night April 20, any audience member who says “I’m pretty” at the box office gets $5 off the price of his/her ticket. At the closing show on May 13 at 2 p.m., any party that includes a female gets $5 off all tickets, Both deals available for purchases at the door only.
Other special ticket deals include 2-for-1 admissions on Date Night on Saturday, April 21. In keeping with Burien Little Theatre’s tradition of holding Seven Buck Sunday on the first Sunday of a production, all tickets are just $7 on Sunday, April 22.
For tickets or information, go online to www.burienlittletheatre.org or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.
THE CAST
Under the stage direction of Zachariah Robinson, the show features the diverse acting talents of Chris Guthrie (Kent), Katherine Kuntz (Carly), Sarah Rose Nottingham (Steph) and Gaelen J. Poage (Greg).
ABOUT BURIEN LITTLE THEATRE
Exciting live theater has been a tradition in Burien since 1955. Incorporated in 1980, Burien Little Theatre (BLT) has been a leading producer of quality live theater serving residents of the Seattle and south Puget Sound areas.
Burien Little Theatre is committed to being an entertainment leader by producing intriguing professional shows. The company’s mission is to treat audiences to productions of the highest artistic integrity that excite, engage and involve both the local and expanding theatrical communities in the Puget Sound region.
BLT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity and operates on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.
SCHEDULE FOR “REASONS TO BE PRETTY”
April 20 at 8:00 p.m. - Friday - OPENING NIGHT! Say “I’m pretty” at
box office for $5 off
April 21 at 8:00 p.m. – Saturday – DATE NIGHT – 2-for-1 tickets
April 22 at 2:00 p.m. - Sunday - SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY
April 27 at 8:00 p.m. - Friday
April 28 at 8:00 p.m. - Saturday
April 29 at 2:00 p.m. - Sunday
May 4 at 8:00 p.m. - Friday
May 5 at 8:00 p.m. - Saturday
May 6 at 2:00 p.m. - Sunday
May 11 at 8:00 p.m. - Friday
May 12 at 8:00 p.m. - Saturday
May 13 at 2:00 p.m. – Sunday - CLOSING SHOW! If one person in party
is female everyone in party gets $5 off
THEATER LOCATION
The Theater at the Annex to the Burien Community Center
14501 Fourth Ave. S.W.
Burien, WA 98166
(Intersection of Fourth Avenue Southwest and Southwest 146th St., parking lot entrance on Fourth)
Directions available under “Find Us” at www.burienlittletheatre.org).
(206) 242-5180
TICKET PRICES AND PACKAGES
Online Ticket Prices: Purchase online for savings early in the run of reasons to be pretty
General Senior/Student
First Weekend: $18.00 $15.00
Second Weekend: $19.00 $16.00
Remaining Weekends: $20.00 $17.00
Tickets at the Box Office:
General Senior/Student
All Shows: $20.00 $17.00
OPENING NIGHT APRIL 20: Say “I’m pretty” at the box office and get $5 off admission. Good only for purchases at the door.
DATE NIGHT Two –for-one tickets: Get two tickets for the price of one on Saturday, April 21.
SEVEN DOLLAR SUNDAY: All tickets to the first Sunday Matinee, April 22 are just $7.00!
CLOSING SHOW MAY 13: Any party that includes a female gets $5 off all tickets. Good only for purchases at the door.
Dinner and a Show Package: This package includes a two-course meal at Mark Restaurant & Bar plus a ticket to the show; cost is $35 per person. Contact the Mark at 206-241-6275.
To Purchase Tickets: Show tickets may be purchased online at www.burienlittletheatre.org or call 206-242-5180. Fabulous Four-Packs (4 admissions for just $60 general admissions or $48 senior/student admission) are available for the 2011-12 Season.