BELLINGHAM THEATREWORKS
2015 SEASON
Marina
Written by: Sandy Wolf | Directed by: Mark Kuntz
In a salty milieu of unruly fishermen, violent union activists, boisterous temperance fanatics, anti-Asian bigots, and grief-stricken mothers, can love blossom? Inspired by real events, Marina illuminates the woes and wonders of life in Blaine, Washington circa 1908.
Starring beloved Seattle actress Katherine Strohmaier as Marina, the broken-hearted proprietor of the Grubstake Cabaret, Marina explores what it took one woman to survive the rowdy fishing industry along the Washington coast. She is supported by her long-time friend and piano man Ivory Jack, played by Gary Giles.
Bellingham TheatreWorks presents this world premier musical by Semiahmoo playwright Sandy Rood Wolf with a live orchestra and music composed by former Bellingham local Justin Melland. Marina debuted at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre for three nights only, May 21, 22, and 23. A total of 1600 patrons, with standing ovations every night. 1300 students enjoyed two free educational matinees.
Mark Kuntz returns to the Mount Baker Theatre to direct this ambitious new musical that celebrates the redemptive power of love.
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The Ghosts of Tonkin
We remounted The Ghosts of Tonkin, our show from our 14/15 season. We presented it in Seattle in association with ACTLab of A Contemporary Theatre.
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IN THE MEDIA
MARINA
June 8, 2015: Letter to the editor about Marina HERE.
May 21, 2015: PlayBell review of Marina HERE.
May 21, 2015: Cover of Take 5 is Marina HERE.
May 13, 2015: Cascadia Weekly article about Marina HERE.
May 13, 2015: Northern Light photo highlight about Marina HERE.
May 11, 2015: Whatcom Talk interview with Marina playwright Sandy Wolf HERE.
THE GHOSTS OF TONKIN
Nov, 2015: American Theatre Magazine article about Bellingham TheatreWorks participation in the ACTLab program at A Contemporary Theatre in Seattle HERE.
May 1, 2015: Dave Ross interviews Ghosts of Tonkin playwright Steve Lyons on KIRO radio HERE.
May 2, 2015: Mike McCormick interviews Ghosts of Tonkin playwright Steve Lyons on KEXP radio HERE.
Other Ghosts of Tonkin media coverage here: HERE.