Theatrical Season
2024-25 Theatrical Season
Spring Musical
Ballard Performing Arts is pleased to announce the spring musical production of Hadestown: Teen Edition. This eight time Tony award winning show, with music and lyrics by Anais Mitchell, retells the greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and their long journey to the underworld. With themes of courage, heart, and the power of music, this story asks how far we will go for love, and what it means to find hope in darkness. Inspired by a lyric from the show, we dedicate this show to the world we dream about, and the one we live in now.”
Musical will run, March 27, 28, 29, and April 4, 5, and 6.
Fall: Charlotte’s Web
Step into the barnyard for Ballard High School’s production of Charlotte’s Web! This stage adaptation by Joseph Robinette brings the beloved children’s book by EB White to life. Charlotte’s Web is the story of a child’s love for the animals that live in an unassuming country barn.
The unexpected heroine is the smallest of these, a spider, whose power lies in her message of love and regard for the humblest creatures. Featuring beloved characters like Wilbur, Fern, and Templeton, music composed by Ballard High School students, and hilarious and heartbreaking performances.
It is a story of the hope and wonder that children carry as they learn about the world. The play shows what is possible when we dedicate ourselves to uplifting another. This 70-minute production acts as a reminder of all the good things in life. An ode to all things small and wonderous, join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we follow a little pig’s journey to fame and friendship.
- When: October 24, 25, & 26 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Performances will take place at Ballard High School’s Earl Kelly Center for the Performing Arts at 1418 NW 65th St. in Seattle
- Ticket Prices:
- Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors; $10 Students and Staff. Tickets available at the door or online.
One Acts Festival
We will have student written and student directed One Acts Festival, show dates are November 21, 22, and 23.
Director of Theatre Miller Shor
Miller Shor is the Director of Theatre and is grateful to be in such a warm and welcoming community. Before arriving at Ballard, Ms. Miller worked at Global Arts Plus in St. Paul, Minnesota, and at the Northwest School of the Arts as an educational assistant. At Global Arts Plus, she also worked extensively in the after-school program, working with her mentor and friend Eliza Rasheed to produce and direct shows like Mary Poppins and Seedfolks. Ms. Miller is glad to be continuing the work of her mentors, Ms. Rasheed and Nicole Brewer, in bringing anti-racist theatre curriculum to Ballard High School. Ms. Miller completed her undergraduate training at Macalester College, where she graduated with honors in theatre, as well as receiving an advanced playwriting credential from the National Theatre Institute. She completed her Masters in Teaching at Seattle University, where she was awarded the St. Ignatius award for education. Ms. Miller maintains a professional life as a playwright. Her plays have been produced internationally, and in 2019 she was a semi-finalist for the National Playwrights Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center.
If you wish to contact her, her email address is mashor@seattleschools.org