TeenTix Blog

As all you old school Teen Tixers know, Pacific Northwest Ballet's wildly popular Nutcracker ballet is the only PNB show all year that is not Teen Tix eligible. Sad face. However, every year, because they love us so much, PNB puts aside a little stash of Teen Tix tickets for one Nutcracker performance. Happy face! This year's Teen Tix-able Nutcracker show is Sunday, November 28th @ 5:30.Although this performance lands on a Sunday there are NO companion (2 for $10) tickets available, just regular Teen Tix tickets. These tickets will be available in person at PNB's McCaw Hall box office starting at 4:00 pm on the 28th only. There are a limited number of Teen Tix tickets available, and they always sell out, so plan to arrive early.We heart you, PNB. BFFs 4eva.For more information about the Nutcracker, please visit PNB's website.

Hamlet @ Seattle Shakespeare CompanyDarragh Kennan is HamletRecently overheard in the lobby of Seattle Shakespeare Company at the intermission of a preview of Hamlet:YOUNG GUY #1. Dude, this is kind of long.YOUNG GUY #2. Yeah. (Surprised) It's kind of good, though. That Hamlet guy is, like, GOOD. YOUNG GUY #3. Yeah, he is. But why do they have to talk like that? I have no clue what they're saying.YOUNG GUY #2. Yeah, but you kind of get what's going on anyway, right?YOUNG GUY #1. Yeah, actually...you do. (Guy #2 nods in agreement.They go back in.)END SCENEIf guys numbers 1, 2, and 3 can get into Hamlet, so you can you.Because, here's the thing: plays live. They're not meant to be read off the page by one person sitting quietly in English class. They're meant to have breath and color and texture and bodies and sounds and (sometimes, if you're close enough) smells. If you're someone who's been forced to read plays in school and have therefore come to the conclusion that plays are boring death, we can't blame you. But before you write them off altogether, just do us this one favor, would you? See Hamlet. Because Hamlet actually kind of is really really good. There's actually a reason that people have been doing it over and over and over again for 400 years. And you should find that reason out. That is all.Nope, one more thing: Darragh Kennan, who's playing Hamlet this time around, totally rocks. Okay, that's all.HamletSeattle Shakespeare CompanyThrough December 5

Hey everybody. It's Holly.So, I wanted to talk to you about Hamlet. But sometimes it's hard to figure out how to get you excited about something I know you've been forced to read in high school. Our teachers, bless them, select potent masterpieces of literature for us, and, in so doing, sometimes accidentally murder the thrill we would have gotten from the thing had we discovered it ourselves. Such is life. Here's the thing, though: plays live. They're not meant to be read off the page by one person sitting quietly in English class. They're meant to have breath and color and texture and bodies and sounds and (sometimes, if you're close enough) smells. If you're someone who's been forced to read plays in school and have therefore come to the conclusion that plays are boring death, I can't blame you. But before you write them off altogether, just do me this one favor, would you? See Hamlet.Because there's a reason. There's a reason your teacher--who probably honestly, passionately loves literature, by the way, though "passionate" may not the first word you would reach for to describe her--there's a reason she made you read Hamlet. There's a reason everybody's heard the words "To be or not to be." There's a reason people have been doing this play over and over and over again for four-hundred years. There is a reason. And you should find it out. That's all.Nope, one more thing: Darragh Kennan, who's playing Hamlet this time around, totally rocks. Okay, that's all. HamletSeattle Shakespeare CompanyThrough December 5

It's the final week of the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest. All you procrastinators out there are now sufficiently close to the wire, we hope. If you've seen something and you just haven't taken 5 minutes to write your note about it, do that now. If you haven't seen something yet, here's one idea:Spectrum Dance Theatre presents a FREE open rehearsal for The DybbukThursday, October 28 @ 8:00 PM800 Lake Washington BlvdJoin Spectrum Dance Theater for a glimpse into the creative process with an open rehearsal for The Dybbuk, a collaboration between Music of Remembrance and Spectrum Dance Theater. Based on S. Ansky's play of the same name, The Dybbuk tells the story of a young scholar who dies upon learning that he cannot marry the girl he loves. In an attempt to prevent her marrying another, his spirit possesses her. Utilizing this story, the performance explores the world of obsession and unrequited love. Artistic Director Donald Byrd will create a new dance theater piece to the original 1922 incidental music. The rehearsal will take place in Spectrum Dance Theater's intimate Madrona Studio and will allow you the unique opportunity to see the choreographic process in its early stage. The night will include an informal Question & Answer session with Donald Byrd and Spectrum dancers. This event is free, but an RSVP is required.Going to Spectrum Dance Theater for the first time? Write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! All you have to do is go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

Review of Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition at EMP|SFM by Samantha V.　　Members of the Thirteenth Tribe of Man, come forth to experience Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition, which has recently docked at the EMP|SFM. There is no need to panic!Unlike what occurred in the series, this exhibit is not a Trojan Horse to be followed by a Cylon sneak attack…which is good considering that Cylons totally freak me out with their red “eye” that moves side to side, and lack of empathy toward all humans. It gives me the willies just thinking about it!

Sketch of Viper Mark VIIIn grand EMP|SFM style, the interactive displays are wonderfully fun! I enjoyed conducting my own orchestra complete with lasers in Score a Scene. I found the Dilemma Stations to be both morally and spiritually challenging, as I realized that each decision I made affected not only my life, but also the lives of many others. As such, I have decided that I am not ready and totally do not want to be to be in charge of anyone other than myself at this time.Out of the many displayed series props, I am fascinated by the cutout design of the red dress that Number Six wore. I think that fabulous fashion is to be applauded, even when worn by a Cylon. My impression of viable aerospace design has been reinforced by the three life-size spacecraft which are quite impressive. Standing near them made me see my own pencil-drawn designs from a new perspective, like what may be necessary and what may be fluff when it comes to space travel. My favorite craft is the Viper Mark 7, which is all blue and spacey. Neato fun fact: I learned that the knobs on the avionic control panels onboard these spaceships were gleaned from recording soundboards, like the master volume / sync left / sync right…you get the idea.Cylon Number 6 in the famous red dress (note: actress Tricia Helfner NOT on display in this exhibition.)I had a great time, and humbly request that all members of the Thirteenth Tribe of Man experience Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition. May you be bold in the pursuit of expanding your vision.“So say we all”Battlestar Galactica: The ExhibitionEMP|SFMThrough March 4, 2011Going to EMP|SFM for the first time? Write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! All you have to do is go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

First off, thank you so much, Spectrum! I went with a group of about ten people to this sold-out show. Spectrum accommodated us by pulling mats onto the ground in front of the first row, so we were comfortable and literally two feet away from the front of the stage. This is a different experience from PNB. I could feel the ground shaking under me. I could see the sweat, hear the dancers breathing. You could really feel the violence that is inherent in dancing. Sometimes you forget, seeing people run around in tutus hundreds of feet away from you: dancing is heaving yourself to the ground, it is contorting your body into impossible positions over and over and over. This realization comes easier given the aggressive sexuality of the pieces. The dancers run from each other, they are possessed. They exam their partners, groping breasts and examining teeth. This isn't your typical dance performance, and it isn't a part of our sexuality that is normally examined. But it's there all the same, so check it out. This weekend is your last chance.NOTE: Peering Into The Ballroom: Three Dances at Spectrum Dance Theater is now closed. Catch Spectrum'sThe Mother of Us All, March 3 - 5 at the Moore Theatre.What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

Review of Evil Dead: The Musical at ArtsWest by Callan C.When I first walked into ArtsWest’s production of Evil Dead: The Musical, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. Without having seen the Evil Dead movies, I knew little of the storyline or characters. ArtsWest had billed the show as being “one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time,” so I had somewhat high expectations of the show’s quality. What I saw that evening, however, did not quite meet those expectations.Kate Jaeger and James Padilla. Photo by Michael Brunk.The story begins with five young people driving out to an abandoned cabin for the weekend. Their leader is Ash, a housewares employee from “S-Mart.” Also in the group are his girlfriend and coworker Linda, his troublemaking friend Scott, his uptight sister Cheryl, and Scott’s ditzy date Shelly. Their weekend in the woods quickly turns sour, however, when they unleash an evil spirit upon the cabin. As his friends are turned to zombies, it’s up to Ash to save the day with a shotgun and chainsaw at his side.With all of this mayhem set to music, it does turn into a pretty bizarre show. The actors are all excellent vocalists, and the live band certainly adds to such musical numbers as “Look Who’s Evil Now,” “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons,” and “Do the Necronomicon.” The dance routines, however, do leave something to be desired. And even the enjoyable music doesn’t make up for a somewhat disjointed, hard-to-follow plot. As someone who does not know the movies, I found it hard to keep up at times. The story is supposed to include aspects of all three Evil Dead films, though from what I hear, Evil Dead: The Musical focuses primarily on the second of these films.Basically, Evil Dead: The Musical is supposed to be a parody of its namesake movies and of the entire horror film genre. While there are plenty of well-timed jokes throughout the play, the excessive use of profanity and innuendo make it seem as though the script is trying too hard to be funny. In contrast, the use of fake blood and gore is somewhat underwhelming. ArtsWest warned of “graphic comedic scenes with lots and lots and lots of blood” and even handed out ponchos to audience members in the front row, yet there was only one time in the show that really lived up to such hype.Though it’s true that the show has its flaws, the music, the acting, and many of the jokes are still enjoyable. My high expectations were not quite met, yet I did have a good time, and I know that the rest of the audience did, too. For fans of Evil Dead and other cheesy horror movies, Evil Dead: The Musical is definitely entertaining. For everyone else, just don’t set your hopes too high.Evil Dead: The MusicalArtsWestThrough November 20thNOTE: Contains adult language and themes, and graphic comedic scenes with lots and lots and lots of blood. Recommended for ages 16 and older.Going to ArtsWest for the first time? Write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! All you have to do is go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

My friend, Josh, and I went to see the Picasso exhibit and it was INCREDIBLE even though it was super crowded. Picasso is one of my favorite artists, especially the Blue Period but this was my first time seeing any of his work in person. His stuff is POTENT and BUTCH. I also really loved going with my friend who's studying impressionism in his Art History class right now because he had some awesome insights that he shared with me. Also, eat at that tiny Chinese place in the second floor of Pike Place. The one with the biscuit-things in the window.- Rowan TAge 17October 22, 2010The weeping woman, October 18, 1937, Oil on canvas, Pablo Picasso, Spanish, (worked in France) 1881–1973, Courtesy Musée National Picasso, Paris, © 2010 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkWhat is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

Manic Mouth Congress is the poetry slam collective at the UW. They host open mics, writing circles, and send a team to rep UW at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational, where last year they came in sixth. On Thursday, I went to Manic Mouth's open mic in the attic of Cafe Allegro. The place was packed, the energy level was high - it's a real community. If you haven't been to a poetry slam before, definitely check it out. This isn't the poetry you know: it is fierce and in your face. It's also familiar, you'll catch yourself wondering how they found the perfect words to describe exactly how you feel.- Zoe BAge 19October 22, 2010What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

It was amazing! We had surprisingly good seats - I went with a few friends of mine - and although I'd heard from other people that the symphony was boring, I thought it was great and exciting! The hall (Benaroya) was HUGE, and I was amazed to find out there was no microphones or sound systems or anything - just AMAZING acoustics.- Katrina SAge 16October 21, 2010What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

I love theatre, but I'm often negligent about visiting small theatre venues that I'm not familiar with. This is a huge mistake. Venues like Strawshop are where theatre is really happening. It's nice to go somewhere huge and professional with pretty sets like the Rep or the Intiman, it makes us feel as though we are getting our money's worth. But let's be real, sometimes the actual theatre part gets lost under the gloss. Not so at StrawShop: the play was funny, heart-breaking. Breaking the Code has already finished its run, but I still highly recommend checking out the smaller theatre venues around Seattle, they can be intimate and explosive.- Zoe BAge 19October 21, 2010If you're looking to try out a small theatre, may we suggest Washington Ensemble Theatre, Balagan Theatre, SiS Productions, Edmonds' Driftwood Players, and Young Americans' Theatre Company?What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

Leading LadiesTonight, Wednesday, October 20th7:30 PMThe EgyptianPart of the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film FestivalBallroom dancing means everything to the Campari family. Over-the-top stage mom Sheri lives vicariously through her youngest daughter Tasi, darling of the local amateur ballroom circuit, while eldest daughter Toni is the backbone of the family. The only consistent man in their life is Tasi’s gay dance partner Cedric (Benji Schwimmer, 2006 winner of So You Think You Can Dance). When Tasi reveals that she’s pregnant, Toni agrees to fill in for her at the competition, but only if her new girlfriend can be her dance partner. Family drama and coming out have never been choreographed better than in this modern dance musical.Going to Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival for the first time? Write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! All you have to do is go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

Last Saturday I attended the matinee of Lucia di Lammermoor and I was blown away. I have been to McCaw Hall many times to attend the Ballet but this was my first time attending an Opera, and I was completely blown away. Aleksandra Kurzak was the most stunning singer I have ever heard live, and thanks to teen tix I had front row seats. Arthur Woodley played his role so well, with such clear emotion oh his face in an astounding way. It made my month and was well worth blowing off a bit of homework to attend.- Zan BAge 17October 19, 2010What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

I love how small and wonderful the world is! A couple of weekends ago, I really wanted to go see A Doctor In Spite of Himself at the Intiman Theatre with some friends who had already bought tickets. So, a couple of hours before the performance I called the box office to ask if there were any teen tix available. The super nice box office lady informed me that there were only two tickets left for the whole show that night, and that one of them was in the first row. So, I got a front row ticket for 5 bucks, saw an AMAZING performance and ran into an old friend that I didn't even know was coming to the show, whom I hadn't seen in a year!! I love the way the arts bring people together in unexpected ways!!!! Thanks Teen Tix for making my weekend AWESOME!!!- Andrea PAge 18October 11, 2010What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

On Saturday night, my parents asked me if I was interested in going to listen to Cuban music. I wasn't sure because I didn't know what to expect, but when my mom told me it was part of Arts Crush, I thought it was a great opportunity to try something new. We went downtown and after dinner we went to the Suyama Space, which is a whole 'nother story! The band, Charanga Danzon, consisted of very talented musicians of the: violin, drums, moraccas, base, and different types of guitars and flutes. I loved it. Honestly, I didn't think I would like it that much! I loved the whole feel of the live music, which I haven't experienced in a while! I thought it was a great experience, and now I am open to new things and can't wait to do something like that again!- Julie HAge 13October 9, 2010What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

My boyfriend and I went to see God of Carnage for our one year anniversary. I thought it would be a perfect show for the two of us because it seemed an elegant balance of thought-provoking dialogue and childish aggression; some of our favorite things. He knew nothing about the show going into the theater but I saw Art (also by Yasmina Reza) and loved it. We got great seats even though we bought them "day of" and I had the most fun I've had in a very, very long time.- Rowan TAge 17October 14, 2010What is this? It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest, a month-long contest where you can win prizes for going to see art. All you have to do is go to an arts venues you've never been to before, write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! To enter, go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

Blush-inducing art trio SuttonBeresCullerby Mykaila O.On my way to interview John Sutton and Ben Beres of SuttonBeresCuller, there was one question I was absolutely dying to ask: How do you cut a van in half?SuttonBeresCuller (John Sutton, Ben Beres, and Zac Culler) make unexpected—unexpectable—art. From living on a floating island on Lake Washington (The Island) to putting a little park on a van trailer (Trailer Park) to making a portable living room with only three walls (There Goes the Neighborhood) to a sculpture creation made out of fans (The Answer, My Friend...) SuttonBeresCuller have mastered the creation of mildly mind-bending, often grin-provoking, intensely imaginative art. Their current installation, Panoptos, at Henry Art Gallery, is no exception—it’s 100% crushworthy, just like its creators.Panoptos @ Henry Art GalleryPhoto by Matt WesterveltJohn and Ben (and I’m sure Zac too) are crushworthy because their art is genius. That’s the reason. Straight up. It takes a genius (or three geniuses) to create what they do and create the way they do. Their immense creativity is enough to induce blushing in even the most stoic of art-digging teenagers. SuttonBeresCuller’s intensity, dedication, and focus about their art amazes — they’ve been working on one particularly challenging piece, Mini Mart City Park, for about six years. They are ready for just about any worst-case scenarios, learning as they go about what they need to do to realize their ideas like figuring out and creating the ideal light system for the camera to minimize glare on the pictures hung in Panoptos.Watch Mykaila's interview with John and Ben:Though a crazy genius artistic trio might seem a little intimidating, John and Ben were warm and inviting, and the trio seem to be nothing less than gregarious. Not surprising since they’ve worked with environmentalists, computer programmers, electrical engineers, and van cutters-in-half during the production of their art. Creative, intelligent, determined, friendly, genius? Sounds pretty crushworthy to me.And as for that van? They told me it had to be done with extreme care.PanoptosHenry Art Gallery11-4: Wed11-9: Thu, Fri11-4: Sat, SunClosed: Mon, TueThrough February 23rd, 2011Henry Art Gallery is ALWAYS FREE for Teen Tix members, and you can always bring a guest for $5!PANOPTOS micro-site: henryartexhibits.org/panoptosSuttonBeresCuller website: suttonberesculler.comSuttonBeresCullter facebook: facebook.com/suttonberescullerHey! It's a SuttonBeresCuller slideshow!Going to Henry Art Gallery for the first time? Write us a note about it, and you might win a fabulous prize pack including tons of tickets and memberships to local arts venues. It's the Teen Tix (he)ARTSCrush Adventure Quest! All you have to do is go to this form, write a note (150 words or less) about your experience at a new-to-you arts venue, and hit "Submit." Boom. You're entered to win. Do it over and over and over again and you might get crowned Seattle's Bravest Young Arts-Goer TM. More details here. Good luck!

College Audition Prep @ Seattle Children's TheatreSaturdays, 1:00 - 3:00pmOct 16 - Dec 11Grades 11 - 12In addition to strong grades and SAT scores, college-bound theatre students have two hurdles other applicants don't: rounds of auditions and interviews. Chelsey Rives, professional actress and SCT Young Actor Institute faculty member, will coach students' monologues and audition techniques specifically tailored to the requirements of the programs they are considering. She'll also show audition tips and techniques and help select material that plays to students' strengths.Class starts this Saturday, but SCT can take your registration until Oct 22.Click HERE to learn more.

WRITERS: There is still time to apply for the Young Critics Workshop with Stranger Theater Editor Brendan Kiley, who, in addition to writing about theater, has recently written about really disgusting bed bugs, really smart octopuses, Republicans, coyotes, suicide, and the Mexican drug wars.Here's what YCW grad Amanda Chan had to say about the class:"During 'class,' Brendan Kiley and Holly Arsenault speak with the verve of two people who don’t totally hate their jobs, a trait that elevates them far above some of the teachers I take classes from at my high school. In fact, it seems like they quite love what they do, which in the context of Young Critics Workshop, is talking to a bunch of clueless teenagers about criticism and the arts. It’s hard not to reciprocate with my own enthusiasm when they make it seem so fun.Lastly, I am reluctant to label the YCW sessions that I have attended as 'classes' because that term seems to imply monotony and irrelevance to a teenager as jaded about learning as I am. And to the reader, that would simply cast doubt over the writing skills I have developed as a result of YCW and the merits of the program itself. Young Critics Workshop is a lively, riveting, and truly educational experience that has, ironically, made a reviewer out of me, and I can only wish there was more."Applications for the 2010-2011 session of YCW must be postmarked by Friday, October 15th. The Young Critics Workshop2010 – 2011“…starting out a defiant know-it-all, I was transformed into a confident and unashamed inquirer. Despite AP and Honors English classes for four years at my high school, this has been the best writing course I’ve ever had the privilege of taking.”The Young Critics Workshop gives young writers the opportunity to explore arts journalism and criticism, meet and learn from professional critics and artists, and hone their critical writing skills in the company of peers. YCW is a challenging and rigorous writing course. Students learn:- How to look at art critically- How to articulate opinions persuasively- How to disagree civilly- How to craft writing that people will actually want to read- How to give and receive criticism constructively- How to find your voice as a writer (or at least how to start looking for it)And SO. MUCH. MORE.“Not only did this workshop improve my writing and my confidence in it, YCW led me to explore Seattle's rich culture; I saw plays and exhibits I never would have on my own.”The Young Critics Workshop is free of charge and open to all 11th & 12th graders. All classes are held at the Center House at Seattle Center. Classes are held weekly for four months. All classes are held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The 2010 – 2011 class schedule is as follows:Nov 4, 11, 18, one-week break | Dec 2, 9, 16, two week break | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, two-week break, Feb 24Students who are interested in applying for the Young Critics Workshop should complete and return the application. All applications must be postmarked by Friday October 15th in order to be considered. Applicants will be notified by October 22nd as to whether or not they have been accepted. The first class is November 4th.Mail applications to:Teen TixYoung Critics Workshop305 Harrison St.Seattle, WA 98107Or email electronic documents to: [email protected] with “YCW Application” in the subject line.

Thanks for the teen blogs. That will really gonna be helpful.