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Dust off Your Sugarplums: The Nutcracker is Back!
This holiday tradition can be yours for just $5.
Dance By TeenTix Team | November 14, 2018 | 3:23 pm
As all you old school TeenTixers know, Pacific Northwest Ballet's wildly popular Nutcracker ballet is the ONLY PNB show ALL YEAR that is NOT TeenTix eligible.
HOWEVER, because they love us so much, PNB always puts aside a little stash of TeenTix tickets for one day of Nutcracker each year. It is an AMAZING, annual tradition that draws teens from far and wide. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!
This year, PNB is once again...
Read more →Creature Comedy at Jet City Improv
Written by TeenTix Press Corps Writer Ben Capuano, and edited by Teen Editorial Staff Member Anya Shukla!
Improv By TeenTix | November 8, 2018 | 2:23 pm
Jet City Improv in Twisted Flicks. Photo by Todd Gardiner.
If you’ve lived in Seattle long enough, at some point, you might have seen a poster for Twisted Flicks and wondered what Jet City Improv’s on-the-spot movie redubbing entails. The premise for the show is simple: an obscure black and white movie is played in its entirety while improv performers and musicians reimagine the dialogue and score. It’s been happening with a new film every month ever since the 1997 original, but, on...
Read more →Psychodrama and Spectacle Take the Stage in Night Parade
Written by TeenTix Press Corps Writer Jonah de Forest, and edited by Teen Editorial Staff Member Lily Williamson!
Theater By TeenTix | November 7, 2018 | 3:57 pm
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Night Parade by Pork Filled Productions and REBATEnsemble. Photo by Tom Dang.
Moments of brilliance abound in Night Parade, the latest offering from Pork Filled Productions and REBATEnsemble, but the play suffers from a convoluted storyline. Though it stands out for its engaging stagecraft and costuming, Night Parade simply has too many ideas.
After arriving at an undisclosed location, the audience is ushered into a cramped lobby, where tea is served and Japanese music sets an ominous tone. Posters on...
Read more →Election Day
Written by Teen Editorial Staff members Anya Shukla and Lily Williamson.
Miscellaneous By TeenTix | November 6, 2018 | 12:18 pm
Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash.
What do you think of when you hear the word “November”? Thanksgiving? Fall? Homework? Boredom? How about “midterms” or “politics”? For those lucky TeenTix members who are of voting age and ready to make their voices heard, the word “November” will probably inspire excitement and fear—the fate of the government is in their hands. The rest of us, however, will have to settle for seeing political and social justice-themed art.
...Read more →The Hair-Raising Tale of Sweeney Todd
Review of Sweeney Todd at Ludus Performing Arts. Written by TeenTix Press Corps Writer Annika Prom, and edited by Teen Editorial Staff Member Huma Ali!
Theater By TeenTix | November 2, 2018 | 8:46 am
Sweeney Todd by Ludus Performing Arts. Photo courtesy of Ludus Performing Arts.
The night of October 19, it was especially dark with a touch of rain, and my plus-one invite canceled on me an hour before the performance. I felt cold, glum and ever-so-slightly heartbroken—it wasn’t hard to relate to Sweeney Todd and become emotionally invested in the show.
This morose feeling continued inside the theater where a suspended sign, made of burlap and decorated with the play’s title, rested in front of the...
Read more →The Turn of the Screw: A Visually and Mentally Haunting Experience
Opera By TeenTix | November 2, 2018 | 8:20 am
The Turn of the Screw by Seattle Opera. Photo by Philip Newton.
Seattle Opera's newest opera, an adaptation of the book The Turn of The Screw by Henry James, will leave you forever haunted by the spirits that reside in the Bly mansion. In mere minutes, we are staring into a somber world cast by phantom-like blue walls. What was most memorable to me in The Turn of The Screw was the attention put into the set. When looking at the stage, it was the little things I noticed, like the blue plaid...
Read more →Get FREE tickets to The Internet of Money!
Enjoy an evening of activism and crypto-currency comprehension for $0.
FilmLecturePanel Discussion By TeenTix Team | November 1, 2018 | 1:28 pm
Hey, members! You can attend Edmonds Center of the Arts next Saturday, November 10th for The Internet of Money at absolutely no cost! This event combines film, lecture, and an interactive discussion with bitcoin advocate Andreas M. Antonopoulos.
The first 15 teens to fill out this form will be admitted to the event for FREE! Simply write "TeenTix" when asked "Why should we sponsor your attendance?" We hope to see you...
Read more →SPECIAL DEAL: 2 for $10 on Turn of the Screw
Catch the last weekend of performances at a special price for TeenTix Members!
Opera By TeenTix Team | October 26, 2018 | 12:31 pm
Get in the spooky mood with this dark, mysterious opera!
Our generous friends at Seattle Opera are offering a special deal for their current production of The Turn of the Screw: TeenTix Members can see this opera at the 2 for $10 price at either of the closing weekend performances:
Friday, October 26 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 27 @ 7:30 PM
What's 2 for $10? It's a special deal that allows a TeenTix Member to take...
Read more →SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for $10 at A Thousand Splendid Suns!
See the show with this special discount for the last week of its run.
Theater By TeenTix Team | October 25, 2018 | 9:52 am
David Coulter and Antoine Yared in A Thousand Splendid Suns at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Photography by Nate Watters.
Have you seen A Thousand Splendid Suns yet? Don't miss this harrowing yet ultimately beautiful tale, all at a special price just for TeenTix Members.
Our incredibly fantastic friends at Seattle Repertory Theatre are generously offering a 2 for $10 ticket price for the following performances:
Tue November 6 at 7:30pm
Wed November 7 at 7:30pm
Thu November 8 at 7:30pm
Fri November 9 at 7:30pm
Sat November 10 at 2:00pm...Read more →
The Teen Take on the Teeny Awards
Recap and review of the 2018 Teeny Awards. Written by Teen Editorial Staff Member Hannah Schoettmer.
Miscellaneous By TeenTix | October 19, 2018 | 12:13 pm
The 2018 Teeny Awards. Photo by Bronwen Houck Photography.
The Teeny Awards, an annual ceremony run by TeenTix to honor their partner organizations and art’s collision with teens in the Seattle community, is something of a mecca for the artistically inclined youth in the area. However, I’d never heard of the awards before I volunteered to write this piece. Reminiscing on my memories of past awards events, I expected a bowl of Ritz crackers, a seemingly bored keynote speaker, and a few...
Read more →SPECIAL EVENT: March For Our Lives @ Town Hall
Don't miss the opportunity to add your voice to this national conversation!
LiteraturePanel Discussion By TeenTix Team | October 17, 2018 | 3:28 pm
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At the beginning of this month, we celebrated teen superheroes at the 2018 Teeny Awards. Now it's your chance to meet some of them.
Join Town Hall this Sunday, October 21st for a special event featuring three of the young founders of March For Our Lives, a student-led demonstration in support of gun control. The event is 100% FREE for teens under age 18 and for students who can provide valid ID, and you can reserve your seat...
Read more →It’s Spooky Season!
The Press Corps October Editorial! Written by Teen Editorial Staff members Hannah Schoettmer and Huma Ali.
Miscellaneous By TeenTix | October 15, 2018 | 3:49 pm
Photo by Nicolas Picard on Unsplash.
There are two types of people: people who love fall, and people who LOVE fall. Here on the Teen Editorial Staff, we fall into the latter category. Besides the cooler weather, there’s all the trappings of fall, too. Here in Seattle, we have the whole gamut—fuzzy socks, pumpkin patches, cute picture spots, a torrential, neverending wall of rain—anything you could want! But here at TeenTix, it’s safe to say that Spooky Season is...
Read more →Controversial Opinion: Country Music Isn’t Always Bad
Review of Radney Foster at Fremont Abbey Arts. Written by Teen Editorial Staff Member Hannah Schoettmer, and edited by Teen Editorial Staff Member Josh Fernandes!
Music By TeenTix | October 12, 2018 | 8:45 am
Musician Radney Foster played "For You to See the Stars" at Fremont Abbey Arts on October 20, 2018.
There’s a stigma against country music. Everyone has the same assumption—a twangy assortment of half-clothed women, guns, and an unusual, unnatural love for one’s truck set over a backdrop of rolling wheat fields and cattle herds. And those assumptions lead to changing the radio station at the first hint of mandolin—something I am guilty of too. And while there is certainly country music that fits that description, there’s a...
Read more →Sikh Captain America Combats Discrimination
LectureVisual Arts By TeenTix | October 11, 2018 | 9:56 am
Sikh Captain America explores the Seattle Central Library. Photo by Simon Kidde
When I think about America, especially in our current political climate, I think about prejudice. Bigotry seems to have infected every part our nation and, as a teen, it often feels like reducing the amount of discrimination in our country is simply impossible. Many current events and happenings in the news pile on, spreading hate and contributing towards a perpetual feeling of political stagnation and ambivalence. But...
Read more →2018 Teeny Awards Recap!!!!!
What happened at the #2018TeenyAwards? We've got all the highlights right here!
By TeenTix Team | October 8, 2018 | 4:43 pm
On Sunday, October 7th, teens, parents, artists, and arts leaders gathered at TeenTix Community Partner The Vera Project to celebrate the 11th annual Teeny Awards, hosted by Priya Frank and David Rue and members of The New Guard: Teen Arts Leadership Society. 
The Teeny Awards are planned with support from The New Guard, TeenTix’s teen governing body, and celebrates the best in local arts and culture according to teenage art...
Read more →The Fantastically Dark “Dark Fantastic”
Improv By TeenTix | October 3, 2018 | 3:01 pm
The Dark Fantastic at 18th & Union. Photo by Tony Beeman.
I'm not someone who's really into horror. It's just not something I grew up having, and nowadays, it seems to be rapidly dropping in quality. I’m also not someone who's really into improv. I've always liked the idea, but, as a newcomer, the thought of audience interaction always seemed too intimidating. So when I went to see Dark Fantastic, a horror improv show, I really had no idea what to expect. I only knew the show...
Read more →What Happens When You Give Dancers A Say?
Dance By TeenTix | October 3, 2018 | 2:01 pm
Whim W'Him dancers in Alice Klock's "Before After" at Choreographic Shindig IV. Photo by Stefano Altamura.
I used to be a dancer. When I danced, however, I never felt closely connected with what I was asked to perform. Sure, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty were classics, but their stories didn’t represent my identity. I didn’t feel that my dancing reflected who I was.
At Whim W’Him’s Choreographic Shindig IV, however, the company could choose pieces and choreographers that reflected them. For the Choreographic Shindig IV, the...
Read more →Reader, She Married Him
Theater By TeenTix | October 2, 2018 | 9:13 am
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Mi Kang as Jane Eyre in Book-It Repertory Theatre's production of Jane Eyre. Photo by Alabastro Photography.
Opening night at Book-It's production of Jane Eyre was a memorable experience. The place was bustling with an activity and vibrancy synonymous with champagne, cupcakes, and opening night.
The play began with a girl, Jane, holding a candle in the dark and singing an eerie song —replicating the Gothic Romanticism portrayed in Brontë’s novel. As the night progressed, full and rich with English accents, the story switched...
Read more →Announcement: PNB Changes 2 for $10 Day!
From Sundays to Thursdays, there's a new day to snag the 2 for $10 deal at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Dance By TeenTix | September 26, 2018 | 12:40 pm
Hey, PNB fans!
We know you love getting a deal at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Previously, you've been able to get 2 tickets for $5 each on Sundays, but going forward, this is the new policy:
Read more →2 for $10 Thursdays: A TeenTix member may purchase a $5 ticket for themselves and for another person of any age ($10 total) for Thursday shows at Pacific Northwest Ballet. The availability of Thursday companion tickets is limited to...
Storytelling That Transcends Boundaries
Theater By TeenTix | September 21, 2018 | 8:51 am
Sarah Harlett and Suzanne Bouchard in Richard III at Seattle Shakespeare Company. Photo by HMMM Productions.
Rarely do I enter a play with as many thoughts and questions as I had going into Richard III at Seattle Shakespeare Company. There was so much to be explored: would a historical play remain accessible not only 400 years after it was written, but 500 years after its events occurred? And what would it be like to see this play – with 21 male characters and 4 female characters – presented by an all-female cast? The answers I found...
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