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Yes, friends, our favorite season is once again upon us: Teeny Awards season! For those just joining the fun: The Teeny Awards are like an annual Teen Choice Awards for local arts. They are given by the Teen Tix Teen Steering Committee and voted on by YOU, the Teen Tix membership! Here is a video of the Teeny Awards Delivery Squad surprising last year's Teeny Award winners:Teeny Awards voting is NOW OPEN. If you are a Teen Tix member, please make your voice heard by voting here.The 2011 - 2012 Teeny Award nominees are:Teen Pick: BEST ART EXHIBIT 2011-12Jon Gierlich: Currents, Cornish College of the ArtsNirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses, EMP MuseumGauguin and Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise, Seattle Art MuseumLuminous: The Art of Asia, Seattle Art MuseumThe Talent Show, Henry Art GalleryTravelers: Objects of Dream and Revelation, Bellevue Arts MuseumTeen Pick: BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE 2011-12Petrushka, Spectrum Dance TheatertEEth: Make/Believe, On The BoardsNew Moves Concert 2011, Cornish College of the ArtsLove Stories, Pacific Northwest BalletApollo& Carmina, Pacific Northwest BalletZoe|Juniper: A Crack in Everything, On The BoardsTeen Pick: BEST PLAY 2011-12Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Seattle Public TheaterTartuffe, Taproot TheatreAll My Sons, Intiman TheatrePygmalion, Seattle Shakespeare Company at Intiman PlayhouseDog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, Young Americans' Theatre Company at the Center House TheatreSylvia, Seattle Repertory TheatreA Midsummer Night's Dream, Seattle Shakespeare CompanyTeen Pick: BEST MUSICAL OR OPERA 2011-12First Date, ACT TheatreCarmen, Seattle OperaSpring Awakening, Balagan TheatreHELP, Seattle Children's TheatreA Chorus Line, Seattle Musical TheatreEvil Dead: The Musical, ArtsWestThe Pajama Game, Seattle Musical TheatreMadama Butterfly, Seattle OperaTeen Pick: BEST FILM EVENT 2011-12The Princess Bride Quote-Along, SIFF CinemaBorn to be Wild, Pacific Science Center's IMAX TheatrePassione: A Musical Adventure, Northwest Film ForumLangston Hughes African American Film Festival 2012(1) Month of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, SIFF CinemaNFFTY 2012, The National Film Festival for Talented YouthThe 2011 Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Three Dollar Bill CinemaTeen Pick: BEST MUSIC PERFORMANCE 2011-12Come Together: The Music of the Beatles, Seattle Men's ChorusErin Jorgensen & Steve Fisk | Redemption, On the BoardsPlay! A Video Game Symphony, Seattle SymphonySound Off! 2012, EMP MuseumThe Dawn Clement Quartet, Cornish College of the Arts Music SeriesHandel's Messiah, Seattle SymphonyTeen Pick: BEST OTHER EVENT 2011-12Khaled Hosseini, Seattle Arts & LecturesAn Improvised Christmas Carol, Unexpected ProductionsSeattle Confidential, ACT Theatre/Central Heating LabLaser Gaga, Seattle Laser Dome50 Hour Improvathon, Unexpected ProductionsJohn Koethe & Troy Jollimore, Seattle Arts & Lecturesred, black & GREEN: a blues, CD Forum, Seattle Art Museum & Seattle Center at Intiman PlayhouseWEIRD OF THE YEARMilk, Milk, Lemonade, Washington Ensemble TheatreI Am My Own Wife, Seattle Repertory TheatreMorning Serial: Webcomics Come to the Table, Henry Art GalleryMiss Representation, SIFF CinemaMariano Pensotti | El pasado es un animal grotesco, On the BoardsHarvey, Driftwood PlayersA Lie of the Mind, Collektor at ACT Theatre/Central Heating LabBEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE:ACT TheatreArtsWest Playhouse and GalleryBook-It Repertory TheatreINTIMAN TheatrePacific Northwest BalletSeattle Arts & LecturesSeattle Men's Chorus & Women's ChorusSeattle Musical TheatreSeattle OperaSeattle Public TheaterSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle SymphonyTaproot Theatre CompanyWhidbey Island Center for the ArtsBEST BOX OFFICE EXPERIENCEAll participating organizations are nominatedBEST NIGHT OUT ON A DATEAll participating organizations are nominatedBEST NIGHT OUT WITH A GROUPAll participating organizations are nominatedFAVORITE ORGANIZATION, LARGEACT TheatreBellevue Arts MuseumBurke Museum of Natural History and CultureCornish College of the ArtsEMP MuseumHenry Art GalleryINTIMAN TheatrePacific Northwest BalletPacific Science Centers’ IMAX & Laser DomeSeattle Art MuseumSeattle Children’s TheatreSeattle International Film Festival | SIFF CinemaSeattle OperaSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle SymphonyUW School of DramaFAVORITE ORGANIZATION, MEDIUMArtsWest Playhouse and GalleryBook-It Repertory TheatreNorthwest Film ForumOn the BoardsSeattle Arts & LecturesSeattle Public TheaterSeattle Men's Chorus & Seattle Women's ChorusSeattle Shakespeare CompanySpectrum Dance TheaterTaproot Theatre CompanyThree Dollar Bill Cinema (Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival)Whidbey Island Center for the ArtsFAVORITE ORGANIZATION, SMALLBalagan TheatreCentral District Forum for Arts and IdeasDriftwood PlayersLangston Hughes Performing Arts CenterNational Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)Seattle Musical TheatreSiS ProductionsUnexpected Productions (TheatreSports)Washington Ensemble TheatreYoung Americans' Theatre CompanyBEST FILM ORGANIZATIONNational Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)Northwest Film ForumPacific Science Center's IMAX & Laser DomeSeattle International Film Festival | SIFF CinemaThree Dollar Bill Cinema (Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival)BEST MUSEUM OR ART GALLERYBellevue Arts MuseumCornish College of the ArtsBurke Museum of Natural History and CultureEMP MuseumHenry Art GallerySeattle Art Museum & Seattle Asian Art MuseumBEST DANCE ORGANIZATIONCornish College of the ArtsOn The BoardsPacific Northwest BalletSpectrum Dance TheaterBEST MUSIC ORGANIZATIONCornish College of the ArtsEMP MuseumOn The BoardsSeattle Men's & Seattle Women's ChorusesSeattle OperaSeattle SymphonyBEST THEATERACT TheatreArtsWest Playhouse & GalleryBalagan TheatreBook-It Repertory TheatreCornish College of the ArtsDriftwood PlayersINTIMAN TheatreOn The BoardsSeattle Children's TheatreSeattle Musical TheatreSeattle Public TheaterSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle Shakespeare CompanySiS ProductionsTaproot Theatre CompanyUnexpected ProductionsUW School of DramaWashington Ensemble TheatreWhidbey Island Center for the ArtsYoung Americans' Theatre CompanyBEST ORGANIZATION THAT DOESN'T FIT INTO ANY OF THE OTHER CATEGORIESCentral District Forum for Arts & IdeasSeattle Arts & LecturesLangston Hughes Performing Arts CenterPlus, members will be asked to vote in three brand new categories, which will be announced publicly once voting is complete.Congratulations to all of the nominees, and happy voting!

A very articulate and endearing review - may you embrace ballet throughout your lifetime! Seattle is so fortunate to have such a jewel of a company & school. My hope is that your well written review will entice many other young audiences to love ballet as I do as an "old PNB Board member."Thanks!

PNB gives Teen Tix members the best seats that are available when they arrive to purchase their tickets, so they end up seated all over--sometimes in the balcony, sometimes in the third row!

nice use of the word noob

Where are teen tix members seated??

Review of Gary Hill: glossodelic attractors at Henry Art Gallery by Olivia M.Gary Hill. Withershins [installation view at Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1996]. There are two things I’m certain I’ll always enjoy: free stuff and that exhilarating sense of uneasiness one gets from scary movies, and glossodelic attractors by Gary Hill provides both. The first is in the form of old school, paper 3D glasses to view a piece about LSD on three screens, where a pony-tailed Hill speaks in backwards gibberish, or maybe a new language. Twenty minutes later I still didn’t know which it was, but before leaving I went back for more, as I did with each of the other pieces. They are all delightfully confusing. I don’t know what Hill is trying to say, but I know I wanted to figure it out. Hill uses what appears to the common technology “noob”, yours truly, to be high-tech equipment, combining eight individual works into one tribute of an exhibition. These range from an interactive space which secretly takes a very pixelated picture of you which is incorporated into the exhibit for a short time, to a dark room filled only with a rotating telescope, projecting light. I could only stay in the latter for a short time, because it was so inexplicably eerie. That’s just one example of how Hill’s expressive prowess is something to be explored and absorbed when you go. That’s right, it’s a “when”, not an “if,” and you won’t regret it. The exhibition rotates thirteen pieces around two anchors: the 3D LSD entertaining gibberish area, and a really interesting interactive maze that senses where you are and plays both audio and video according to the walker’s position. (Tip: have multiple people in the maze at once to have both audio tracks go at the same time. It’s different every trip through based on pace and spacing.) According to kind HAG employee Kristina Bass, self described “security guard/guest concierge,” Gary Hill himself even comes in once and a while to rotate the pieces himself! It’s convoluted, strange, thought-provoking, and emotion-evoking, and overall just really interesting. There’s so much more than I am allowed room to explain, and I know I’ll be back in the future to maybe catch a glimpse of the man behind the confusing madness that is glossodelic attractors, and keep trying to figure just what the heck is going on. Gary Hill: glossodelic attractorsHenry Art GalleryThrough September 16Henry Art Gallery Hours:11-4: Wed11-9: Thu, Fri11-4: Sat, SunClosed: Mon, Tue REMEMBER: Teen Tix members always get in FREE at Henry Art Gallery, and you can ALWAYS bring a guest for $5!

Review of Coppélia at Pacific Northwest Ballet by Olivia M.Photo © Angela SterlingBefore Pretty Woman, The Wedding Planner, No Strings Attached and the other 97 predictable movies found on IMBD’s 100 Best Romantic Comedies, there was Coppélia. Composed in 1870 by Léo Delibes, this ballet is the classic boy-meets-girl,-boy-falls-in-love-with-girl,-girl-turns-out-to-be-automaton,-toymaker-gives-boy-drug-wine-to-harness-boy’s-life-force-to-turn-automaton-into-a-real-girl,-boy’s-real-life-girlfriend-tricks-toymaker-and-they-all-live-happily-ever-after. That’s the basic gist of the story, but Franz, played by Jonathan Porretta and Swanilda, (yes, that’s a name) portrayed by Kaori Nakamura, make the performance something special. They are like graceful, attractive mimes, who I don’t want to get stuck in invisible boxes. All of the other soloists, principal and ensemble dancers are equally as impressive, and all of the dances are left me in awe. The eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppelius (Peter Boal) greets his creation, the mechanical doll Coppélia (corps de ballet dancer Carli Samuelson) Photo © Angela SterlingHighlights:• In the third act, 24 “baby ballerinas” prance adorably. To quote a friend: “That one’s so little!” Too cute.• All of the costumes are beautiful, and were designed by Roberta Guidi di Bagno. I am trying in vain to connect with her to design my prom dress because they are so whimsical and pretty.• Same goes for the set! It was hard to choose between looking at the dancers and the stage design because of how eye pleasing both were. • Apparently, like most ballets, the third act is somewhat nonsensical, but really enjoyable. All of the story occurs during the first two acts, and the third is a free-for-all. It seems to go on forever, as multitudes of different dances merge into one continuous number, but I probably could’ve watched it for about 75% of forever. • If you ever wanted to see a Herculean gluteus maximus, look no further than Franz. Joke all you want about dancers being wimpy, with such sheer strength they could probably beat anyone in a fight. Especially if twirling continuously is part of said fight. Photo © Angela SterlingI had never seen any ballets before and before I saw Coppélia, I would’ve said things like “stuffy, long, boring, fancy-pants.” Two of those things did turn out to be true, but in the best way possible. In no way is Coppélia boring or stuffy, but instead funny, charming and endearing. McCaw Hall certainly has that “fancy-pants” atmosphere, and it’s nice get away from the slobs at school and bask in the class. Stick out your pinky, pine for an alternate universe where you know how to dance, laugh at a ballerina doing the robot, and embrace the whole evening. CoppéliaPacific Northwest BalletThrough June 10

Leaving Iowa, currently playing at Taproot Theatre, is a classic family story, celebrating one family's road trips across America. Our reviewer Bethany B recently wrote: "Leaving Iowa is the perfect example of the family vacation without any pain at all--just extra hilarity!" If ever there was a show to see with your parents and siblings, this is the one.And to help that, Taproot Theatre has just announced that for TONIGHT only, Friday June 1st, any card-carrying Teen Tix member can purchase additional tickets for $10.So head up to Greenwood, purchase your $5 Teen Tix ticket for tonight's show, bring along the adults in your life, and they'll receive $10 tickets. Score!Read Bethany's full review here.And find out more about Taproot and the show here.

Review of Otelo Burning at Seattle International Film Festival by Olivia O.What is freedom? It’s 1988, and the fight against apartheid in South Africa is at its peak. Narrated by Otelo’s friend New Year, Otelo Burning tells the story of how two friends find their freedom through surfing as black South Africans fight to find their freedom from racism.Although it has many of the elements of a sports movie, like the training montage and the rookie underdog winning the big championship, Otelo isn’t necessarily a feel-good film. The fact that the protagonist is named Otelo is no coincidence – the movie has many parallels to Shakespeare’s Othello, including a feeling of an epic tragedy. One character tells New Year, “Freedom costs...people have to die.” The film shows the true cost of liberty, both political and personal. There are moments of humor but many more moments of heartbreak. Otelo is brilliantly acted and directed. Even though the language and culture in the movie are unlike anything I had ever experienced, the scrapbook pages that mark a new “chapter” in the movie and the water on the camera lens during some of the surfing scenes gives it an intimate feel that makes you feel like you are being shown the characters’ home movies. The young actors who play Otelo, New Year, and Otelo’s little brother Ntwe are just wonderful. They create fully realized characters that are likable but still flawed humans.Apartheid is not something that we Americans know much about, but for a very intimate and human look at an important time in South Africa’s history, I highly recommend Otelo Burning. It may confuse you, it may surprise you, and it will definitely leave you thinking about what it really means to be free.Otelo BurningSeattle International Film FestivalFriday, June 8 | 3:30 PM | Pacific PlaceSaturday, June 9 | 6:30 PM } Pacific PlaceDirector Sara Blecher scheduled to attend both screenings$5 at the door with your Teen Tix pass

i was a village girl. funnest experience ever.

Review of Leaving Iowa at Taproot Theatre by Bethany B.

Review of This Wide Night at Seattle Public Theatre by Anika M.Emily Chisholm and Christina MastinPhoto by Paul BestockThis Wide Night at the Seattle Public Theater gives an unflinching and irrevocable look at two women attempting to cope with freedom and fear of regression after being released from prison. While this show doesn’t necessarily have a clear plot, it is heartbreaking, tumultuous, revealing, and ultimately hopeful. This piece addresses an issue not often seen in media, literature, or art, of an impossible adjustment back into an unchanging and difficult society. Actors Emily Chisholm (who plays Marie) and Christina Mastin (Lorraine) have an undeniable chemistry and tension, which escalates, crackles, and explodes as the show progresses. They display an impressive and shocking range of emotion within the piece, leaving the tone ambiguous and undefinable, giving the audience the ability to interpret independently. Emily Chisholm and Christina MastinPhoto by Paul BestockThe venue allows the audience to confront the piece personally face-to-face, with seemingly little barrier between audience and characters, because of the intimacy of the space, which is absolutely necessary for success within the script. The director, Sheila Daniels, helps to support the silent ferocity in her exciting staging of the piece, which is subtle, strong, and natural, and allows the actors to be real rather than forced and idealistic.I would highly recommend this show, not because it’s necessarily an extraordinary piece of theatre, but rather because the concept, idea, and dialogue intertwined throughout the show presents a new look at an unadvertised part of a common system, and allowed me to begin thinking about what it means to ask for forgiveness, and what the word ‘change’ encompasses. This Wide NightSeattle Public TheatreThrough June 10

Mozart's Requiem is just one of those concerts that you love if you love classical music, especially the music of Mozart, and of course Gerard Schwarz conducted his arrangement of the piece wonderfully (if you look at the program, you'll know what I mean.) But this was a concert that was perfect for people that have a good amount of patience, because while it was not very entertaining, it was still played very well and very powerfully by the Seattle Symphony and the Seattle Symphony Chorale.

Review of We Are Legion at Seattle International Film Festival by Callan C.“We are Anonymous. We are legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us.” These chilling words are echoed in Brian Knappenberger’s documentary We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists as a warning to those who dare challenge the community of hackers known as Anonymous. Although the slogan may give the impression that Anonymous is a dangerous, radical group (which is not entirely undeserved), the film itself is not dominated by such doom and gloom. Instead, it attempts to reveal some of the people that hope to take Anonymous from being a bunch of merry pranksters to something with a larger goal.We Are Legion gives a fairly clear overview of Anonymous’ origins and history, from its early involvement with internet pranks and viruses (e.g. Rickrolling) to more recent activism supporting the Egyptian revolution and WikiLeaks. Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger also scratches the surface of the legal consequences of so-called "hacktivism," raising questions about whether Anonymous’ strategies are legitimate forms of protest and if the current punishments for such internet attacks are fair. One young hacker who is being taken to court for a “denial of service” attack on Paypal pointed out how she faces an average prison sentence of fifteen years, while the average for a pedophile is only eleven.While the variety of topics and information that the film covers keeps it moving along at an appropriately brisk pace, it seems at times that Knappenberger has attempted to do too much; for those who are not knowledgeable about hacker culture, there are many references left unexplained. We Are Legion is clearly geared towards the young, tech-savvy crowd, but is not ideal for pre-teens and under due to plenty of expletives and a few crude images. The lack of a narrator adds to the slightly chaotic, all-over-the-place feel of the film (perhaps an intentional choice meant to mimic the loose structure of Anonymous itself); instead, the film is comprised of interviews, which are well-edited to keep the audience from losing focus. The interviewees, many of whom are current or former members of Anonymous, give never-before-heard accounts of their activity; all are fascinating, though I was left wondering if some opinions had been left out. Anonymous is notoriously large, unstructured group with sometimes conflicting ideologies, and it seems impossible that all were represented. Despite occasional moments of confusion, We Are Legion is an undoubtedly important, educational documentary. Technology is consuming our everyday lives; many of us are on the internet for hours a day, often for trivial reasons. Anonymous is out to prove that the internet can be used as a tool for activism, and We Are Legion is spreading the word. As one hacker put it, “Your opinion matters.”We Are Legion: The Story of the HacktivistsFriday, June 1 | 9 PM | SIFF Cinema UptownSunday, June 3 | 1:30 PM | Egyptian TheatreWednesday, June 6 | 8:30 PM | Kirkland Performance Center$5 day-fo-screening with your Teen Tix passNOTE: contains course language and imageryWatch the trailer: (NOTE: contains course language)

Review of Trimpin | The Gurs Zyklus at On the Boards by Sam H-A.Water dripping from the ceiling, fire making music, magnets causing piano strings to play, three women and a man singing. These are the only few of the many words that come to mind after seeing Trimpin's The Gurs Zyklus. Through physics and simply using four natural elements, kinetic sculptor, sound artist, and composer Trimpin creates not only a beautiful story, but also a breathtaking array for the ears, and eyes. Set in 1940, The Gurs Zyklus follows the story of a young Jewish boy getting sent from his home to a concentration camp, Gurs, in southern France. Using just four vocalists, and sixty minutes, Trimpin and Rinde Eckert (co-director and writer of the show, along with being an actor) tell the story through words, song, and various instruments, among which are a fire organ (an organ that uses thermodynamics to create sound), various drops of water falling into glass jars, and magnets that make piano strings vibrate (using magnetic fields). The entire audience is mesmerized by the beauty of everything that The Gurs Zyklus comprises: the story, the visuals, and the sounds that are heard ringing throughout the theatre. The story goes on through the train ride to Gurs, the letters from and to family, the many many memories placed by the hundreds of Jews who died and the few who lived through the terrifying experience. The Gurs Zyklus is at times beautiful, and at times terrifying. It is a must-see for anyone who likes fire, music, a good story, or any kind of theatre in general. The Gurs Zyklus is closedTo learn more about Trimpin, check out trimpinmovie.com

Review of Mosquita y Mari at Seattle International Film Festival 2012 by Audrey L.Every so often, a film comes along that leaves a lasting impression in your mind. Aurora Guerrero’s Mosquita y Mari will stamp your mind and then blow it away. Set near Los Angeles, California, this film chronicles the innocent love of two Chicana girls as they both overcome their individual struggles. Yolanda (Mosquita) is a studious teenager with her head in the clouds. Her parent’s strong Catholic faith and impressive work ethic encourage Yolanda to try her hardest at school, stay out of trouble, and get into a good college. When rebellious Mari moves in across the street and the two girls become study partners, Yolanda finds herself drawn to this recent immigrant. Life rolls on and Mari clearly has feelings for Yolanda as well. Though neither girl ever “asks out” the other, it is clear early on that they are a couple. Both girls must learn to balance their relationship with the rest of their lives; Mari struggles to pay the rent for her family while Yolanda continues to study hard at school. From here, a beautiful story unfolds of two lives suddenly intertwined in confusing but fitting ways.Unlike so many other queer teen stories, Mosquita y Mari focuses more on the beauty and innocence of Yolanda and Mari’s connection than the fact that the title characters are two girls, rather than a boy and a girl. This refreshing perspective gives a human touch to the gritty filmmaking and draws the viewer into the storyline. At a time when LGBTAQ+ issues headline the newspaper, Mosquita y Mari is a heartfelt and welcome addition to queer filmmaking and Seattle International Film Festival. By the conclusion of the film, you will have a new notion of what it means to be queer. A must see.Watch the trailer:Mosquita y MariSeattle International Film FestivalScreenings:May 20 | 6 PM | Harvard Exit Theatre | Director Aurora Guerrero scheduled to attendMay 21 | 4 PM | Harvard Exit Theatre | Director Aurora Guerrero scheduled to attendNOTE: contains coarse language, sexual themes, and adolescent alcohol and drug use

Review of SiS Productions' Sex in Seattle 20: Happily Ever After at West of Lenin by Chelsea D.

Now HERE is an unusual summer theatre opportunity, from our friends at ACT Theatre:Calling all young people between the ages of 14 and 19, ACT has an amazing FREE opportunity for you this summer. If you love theatre and want to learn more about South and Southeast Asian performance, apply to become a part of the Ramayana Youth Ensemble. What is the Ramayana Youth Ensemble? 20 performers ages 14-19 will form ACT's Ramayana Youth Ensemble. Working under the guidance of expert teaching artists, the ensemble will weave live music, puppetry, and dance together to create a 30-45 minute one-act performance piece that will present a new look at an epic ancient Asian tale called the Ramayana.The original one-act created by the ensemble will perform at ACT and will tour to several other community venues in the Seattle area!Kristina Sutherland, ACT's Director of Education will lead the ensemble. Guest teaching artists, who specialize in South and Southeast Asian arts, will teach workshops in music, dance, story-telling, and puppetry. Ramayana Youth Ensemble members will work together to devise the final performance piece.When will the Ramayana Youth Ensemble rehearse and perform? What's the commitment? The Ramayana Youth Ensemble begins July 5th and ends September 16th.Rehearsals start July 5th at ACT. July rehearsals will be twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. Starting August 6th rehearsals will increase to four times a week from 3pm to 5pm, Monday through Thursday.Performances will take place during in the 1st two weeks of September. We will conclude the program with a performance at ACT on the evening of September 16th. A complete performance schedule will be posted no later than June 15th.How can I get involved? Download the application here!Please e-mail applications to Kristina Sutherland at: [email protected] Subject: Ramayana Youth Ensemble ApplicationORMail application to:ACT TheatreATTN: Kristina SutherlandACT700 Union StreetSeattle, WA 98101Email application preferred. Applications are due before June 1st. Applicants are encouraged to apply in advance of the June 1st deadline. If a finalist, we will contact you for a short interview in early June.Want more information or have questions? Contact Kristina Sutherland, Director of Education by phone: (206) 292-7660 Ext. 1338 or by email: [email protected]

From our friends at Washington Ensemble Theatre:Applications for QTET 2012 are now open!CLICK HERE TO APPLYApplication Deadline May 16th… So hurry up and apply already! questions? email [email protected]*UPDATE if you applied before noon on April 17th please email your contact info to [email protected] . We had a technical error with the application and we didn’t get your email info!Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre provides a safe creative outlet for queer and allied youths to explore their voice and identity through a collaborative theater process. Since 2007,QTET has created four world premiere summer productions generated and performed by queer teens from all over the greater Seattle area. Beyond our summer intensive, QTET tours year round to dozens of schools, community centers and events leading workshops and intensives. QTET began as a resident program of Washington Ensemble Theatre, is an associated program of Shunpike and a proud member of the Intiman Collective. The 2012 QTET production is being produced by Washington Ensemble Theatre through a generous grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs.Check out the shout out for queer youth applicants on Seattle Gay Scene!http://www.seattlegayscene.com/2012/04/hey-queer-kids-you-have-options.html

From our friends at SIFF:SIFF is looking for young adult film lovers with great ideas for film events and programming they want to see put into action! The SIFF FutureWave Committee is intended for young adults aged 15-20 with an interest in the Seattle film community. We expect the Committee to be comprised of approximately 15 young adults who are representative of the Seattle Metro area. The Committee meets twice monthly during the school year and members receive a year-round pass to SIFF Cinema and a Full Series Pass to the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival.Get more information and complete the application at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/futurewave2012/13