Mrs. Bave Presents
the Pig War

Written by Steve Lyons     Directed by Mark Kuntz

World Premier!

The almost true story of a play that nearly happened about a war that never occurred, as told by the mannequins who were there.

Bellingham TheatreWorks continues its commitment to celebrating stories of significance to the Pacific Northwest by premiering Steve Lyons' comedy Mrs. Bave Presents the Pig War. The Pig War was a boundary dispute between the United States and Britain over ownership of the San Juan Islands. This war is significant because the only casualty was a pig.

The Pig War is one of the only examples in our country's history in which peace is chosen over war. And we have this inspirational, amazing story in our own backyard!!

In 1959, for the centennial of the Pig War, Emelia Bave presented a play about the Pig War on San Juan Island. She presented her play to unsuspecting visitors for 20 years using a cast of mannequins because no one on San Juan Island wanted to be in her play.

In Mrs. Bave Presents the Pig War, Mrs. Bave's Pig War mannequins spring to life, and take over the telling of the Pig War tale. But can she whip these cantankerous Pig War characters into shape before opening night? And will Captain Pickett ever keep his hands to himself?

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Sandcastle

Written by Teague Parker     Directed by Mark Kuntz

World Premier!

Husband and wife Andreas and Rowen are stranded on a desert island when they decide to get a divorce. Bellingham TheatreWorks presents the world premiere of the Rhythm-n-Blues inspired world of Sandcastle. This dark comedy, by local playwright Teague Parker, showcases a world of two people left with nothing but each other and their imagination.

Cast:
Rowen: Lauren Senechal
Andreas: Teague Parker

Playwright Bio:
A recent graduate from Western Washington University, Teague Parker received the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region IIV best play award for his previous play, Smooth, Smooth Jazz. His work has been produced both at Western and as part of the Sylvia Center’s New Work Festival.

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Peaches en Regalia

Written by Steve Lyons | Directed by Mark Kuntz

Four strangers at The Horseshoe Cafe are united by the politics of the men's room, a peach dish, time management and a very special pair of panties! Monologues slowly weave together into a tight little plot with a big twist! Years later, Norman, happily married, confronts time management in a final epic struggle.

"Cleverly constructed, this hip little tale is great fun." San Diego Union

"Four opening monologues become one beautifully intertwined story of lives merging at a critical juncture."
Ventura County Reporter

Featuring Cessa Betancourt, Mario Orallo-Molinaro, Cass Murphy, and Zach Wymore!! Performed Fridays and Saturdays, Jan 8 to Jan 23 at the Underground Nightclub And, in honor of the play, The Horseshoe Cafe introduced a new dish, "Peaches en Regalia!"

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