Mar 2- Apr 6, 2019
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei has over 40 cats. Frida Kahlo had monkeys, parrots, parakeets, chickens, an eagle, a deer and a few xoloitzcuintli dogs. Expressionist Paul Klee had a cat called Bimbo. Picasso had a dog named Lump. Leonardo DaVinci was the original animal rights activist and was the first to go on historical… [Read More]
Mar 9, 2019
Cascadia Music presents: a magical evening of Local Jazz, refreshments and the poetry of Mary Oliver.Featuring: Lynette Westendorf’s latest ensemble, the Westendorf Jazz Trio. Introducing: Marcus Duke Quartet.The Marcus Duke Quartet performs contemporary instrumental music, with a mix of original compositions by Marcus and covers by such artists as Wayne Shorter, Cannonball Adderley, Abdullah Ibraham, Joni Mitchell, Ralph Towner, and… [Read More]
Sat, Feb 9, 7pm, 2019
The Gentleman of Hip Hop BUY TICKETS HERE Jorge Casco invites audience members to disregard their expectations when they think about Fly Dance Company. “It will be more than they expect to see,” Casco said in an interview from his home in Texas. “They might be expecting to see a hip-hop dance company dancing to… [Read More]
Apr 12, 13, 2019
A Reader’s Theater Production of Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music Directed by Carolanne Steinebach Written by Lee Blessing Eve Wilfong, lives over a local country music bar called “Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music,”she is paid a visit by her niece Catherine Empanger, a novice nun who’s been asked to leave her… [Read More]
March 15-24, 2019
The Tom Zbyszewski Children’s Theater at The Merc Playhouse Presents Charlotte’s Web By Joseph Robinette Based on the book by E.B. White Directed by Jane Orme Come see the Methow Valley’s talented young performers bring to life this delightful play about “some pig” and a beautiful friendship story that lasts a lifetime. All the enchanting… [Read More]
Apr 17 & Apr 20, 2019
Announcing auditions forA Diner on the Way by Michael Ray Young The Merc Playhouse invites actors, or those interested in acting, to audition for this summer’s production of A Diner on the Way, directed by Mark Easton. No previous experience is necessary. The Merc is looking for actors to fill 7 roles: One female who… [Read More]
Sat, Mar 23, 7pm, 2019
SAT, MAR 23, 7PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIDEO HERE – Heaven Knows The Hunts are an indie-alternative-folk band comprised of seven brothers and sisters. Born and raised in the south lands of Chesapeake, Virginia, the siblings grew up in a musical home and fell in love with composing their own music. Josh (guitar, lead vocals),… [Read More]
February 8, 9, 2019
The Merc Playhouse is bringing back “reader’s theater” productions to the 2019 season. Reader’s theater is a scaled-down production in which cast members read from scripts onstage with no staging and minimal costumes or set, allowing an intimate look at the ideas and themes contained within the literature of a script. It provides the opportunity… [Read More]