Experience live theatre at home with “The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus”
There’s lots to do this post-holiday season with virtual performances, seminars at Seattle Opera, and plenty of events.
Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT) invites families to dive into the imaginative world of The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus, a captivating digital production presented in partnership with The From-Home Fest. Written by Eric Coble and performed live on Zoom by Tia Shearer Bassett, this story follows Sheila and her friends as they transform their junkyard fort into a stage for adventure. With a touch of moonlight magic, the tale explores environmental stewardship through a whirlwind journey filled with quirky characters like The Council of Howls and The Sting Brigade. Perfect for all ages, this unique performance sparks creativity and reflection, all from the comfort of your home.
Digital performances like this one make live theatre more accessible than ever. Families with young children or those who prefer a relaxed viewing environment can enjoy an interactive and engaging production without leaving their living room. With no travel or weather concerns, you can cuddle up on the couch, enjoy your favorite snacks, and connect to the magic of live performance at a flat, family-friendly price. Plus, a live Q&A with actress Tia Shearer Bassett after the show adds an extra layer of immersion and learning.
On the Stage
Go blonde at Village Theatre, feel the pangs of growing up with Kimberly, and take in Beethoven at the Symphony.
Legally Blonde
Musical Theatre | Village Theatre Everett
Now – January 26 | Tickets
Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde The Musical takes you from the sorority house to the halls of justice in fabulously fun, blonde-tastic style. With an infectious score, dazzling dances, and a hilarious script, this ebullient musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
More Events
- Kimberly Akimbo | Broadway at The Paramount | Now – January 12 | View the Program
- Beethoven Symphony No. 7 | Seattle Symphony | January 11
- The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus | Seattle Children’s Theatre | January 22 – February 2
Next Line
Take a seminar with Seattle Opera, learn how Seattle Theatre Group is expanding, and enter to win a pair of tickets to see Waitress.
- Join Seattle Opera for an immersive seminar centered on The Magic Flute. Dramaturg Jonathan Dean will lead the discussion on a well-known, but completely reimagined opera. The Magic Flute is so many different things: a delightful kids’ show; a dated bundle of offensive clichés; a profound statement of humanitarian values; an advertisement for the Freemasons; a new myth for the Age of Enlightenment; an inspiration to all artists and dreamers; and some of the most sublime music ever written. Discover this beloved opera with others who want to consider it in detail. We’ll look carefully at libretto, score, and cultural context, and consider uses and abuses of The Magic Flute since 1791. Five seminars will run from January 28 to March 11 at the Opera Center.
- Seattle Theatre Group takes ownership of Kerry Hall. Formerly the home of Cornish College of the Arts, Kerry Hall will fill a new role in STG’s Education and Community Engagement programs. “Kerry Hall is a dream over two decades in the making,” said Marisol Sanchez Best, the director of Education and Community Engagement. “It’s exciting, thrilling, and something we are ecstatic about throwing our energy into. As someone who grew up in a community that lacked resources and arts opportunities, I am proud that STG will transform Kerry Hall into a vibrant place for people to feel at home and have potentially life-changing experiences rooted in the arts.”
- As a subscriber to Encore+, you are eligible to enter to win two tickets to an upcoming performance of San Francisco Symphony’s Chan Conducts All-Tchaikovsky. Share this newsletter with your friends and family, ask them to subscribe, and they’ll be entered to win as well!
