Toni Douglass Geer

It is with great sadness that we tell you of the passing of Toni Douglass Geer. She was a founding member of KTO Productions, directed two of our shows (“The Weir” and “Sea Marks”), and wrote a piece for “[Boxed].” She will be remembered as a wonderful playwright, actor, mentor, dear friend and dynamite human being. Below is an excerpt from her director’s notes in the program for “The Weir” (2011). We will miss her.

“Fair warning: your hearts are not entirely safe for the next hour plus. We plan to make them sing and break them in two, but I believe you’ll be glad for it. Despite how our lives feel sometimes, we aren’t alone. Sure and I’m tellin’ ya, we’re all in this together.”

‘Family Triptych’

Come and see some KTO alumni in this show at the 2017 Seattle Fringe Festival. Jenni Taggart (“Molly Sweeney”), Bradetta Doyle-Vines (“‘night mother”) and Valerie Mannucci tell delightful tales of women in their lives. Adrian D. Cameron (“Alcestis”) directs. Tickets/more information here.

Five years strong

Five years ago today (Oct. 6, 2011), KTO Productions opened its production of “The Weir.” Since then we’ve produced “‘night mother,” “Sea Marks,” “Molly Sweeney” and “Love Song.” Co-produced “The 39 Steps” with Lamplight Productions, and “Alcestis” with Irrational Robot Bureau, and participated in [Boxed.] with several other companies.

Many thanks to all the artists who have given their time and talent over the years. We can’t wait to see what’s next! #KTOProductions #TBT

The cast of KTO Productions staging of “The Weir.” Photo by MICHAEL BRUNK

The cast of KTO Productions staging of “‘night mother.” Photo by MICHAEL BRUNK

 

The cast of KTO Productions staging of “Sea Marks.” Photo by MICHAEL BRUNK

Jenni Taggart in “Molly Sweeney” (Photo by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com).

The cast of KTO Productions’ “Love Song.”

The cast of Lamplight Productions’ “The 39 Steps.”

The cast of Irrational Robot Bureau’s “Alcestis.”

“Alcestis” preview

Photo by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com

A little preview of IRB’s Alcestis. Opening Friday, Sept. 16. Tickets here.

‘Alcestis’

Irrational Robot Bureau, in collaboration with KTO Productions presents a new, original adaptation of “Alcestis” by the Classic Greek tragedian Euripides!

The ancient play enacts the myth of Admetus and Alcestis, King and Queen of Pherae, who become participants in the dealings of deities and, consequently, are emblazoned by the divine fire.

With the aid of a powerful god, the King is granted the ability to circumvent Death’s designs on him… but only if another will offer up his or her own mortal existence. When no one else can be found, the Queen Alcestis steps forward, thereby igniting the flames of a passionate struggle for identity, soul, ecstasy and agency… and for the assurance of choosing how we live and how we die.

September, 16 – October 1, 2016
The Slate Theater

Adapted & Directed by Adrian D. Cameron

Assitant Director: Jenni Taggart
Co-Producer: Doug Knoop
Stage Manager: Malie Fujii

Scenic Design: Morgan Sobel (aka Jack Fool)
Costume Design: Sonya Hachez
Lighting Design: Robert Falk

Cast
Aaron Moore
Beverly Poole
Dara Lillis
David Cravens-O’farrell
Elizabeth Deutsch
Heidi Cheyenne
Ian Gerrard
Isis Phoenix
Keli Schurman-Darby
Laura Shearer
Laurell Haapanen
Marie Bolla

‘The 39 Steps’

KTO is happy to partner with Lamplight Productions to bring you “The 39 Steps,” from the novel by John Buchan. Adapted by Patrick Barlow, from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon.

In this Tony Award-winning play, a retelling of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 British thriller, four actors play over 100 characters.

8 p.m. Sept 1-3, 5, 7-10, 2 p.m. Sept 4, 11

Tickets at 

The Bathhouse Theater
7312 West Green Lake Dr. N
Seattle, WA 98103

Directed by Yvonne Velez.

Featuring Jason Gingold, Molly Hall, Terry Boyd & Cindy Giese French

Final performance of “Love Song”

 

Dara Lillis, Elizabeth Deutsch, Ryan Sanders and Lauren Skelton.

Thanks to all who came and shared “Love Song” with us.

(photo by Armen Stein)

“Building mousetraps has nothing to do with catching mice.”

Elizabeth Deutsch, Ryan Sanders and Dara Lillis ,(photo by Armen Stein)

Tickets are going fast for the final three performances of “Love Song” (Feb. 12-14). Do you have yours? Brown Paper Tickets

Extra! Extra!

Everything you’ve heard is true.

Dara Lillis in “Love Song”

(photo by Armen Stein).

Yes, our Monday, Feb. 8th performance of “Love Song” is sold out, but we will start a waiting list at the box office at 7:30 p.m.

There are tickets left for our final three performances (Feb. 12-14) at Brown Paper Tickets.

“A person can have you at gunpoint whether or not they have a gun.”

Lauren Skelton and Ryan Sanders in “Love Song”

(photo by Armen Stein).

Tickets are still available for tonight’s performance of “Love Song”