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April 2015
Robert Jeffrey’s Revival Tent – [Comedy]
Tickets - http://bit.ly/REVIVALT Show Description - Robert Jeffrey, the Christborn identical cousin of openly Gay comedian Jeffrey Robert, brings to the Pocket Theater his Journey from Hell to Hallelujah: One REAL MAN's Story of Deliverance Without A Canoe! Get ready as we put the EX back into Gloria In Excelsis Deo with stories of Faith, Hope and Change! Let's Get Praisey! Joining Robert in Testimony and Song will be Sister Bobbi Jo Blessings, Aunt Betty Malone and Pastor Kaleb. You…
Find out more »September 2015
Stake in the Ground
Sexologist tells all and celebrates the intersection of self-pleasuring and self-compassion. Saturday, Sept 19th @ 10pm Sunday, Sept 20th @ 4pm Tickets - http://bit.ly/StakeGround Show Description - How does a shame-ridden, evangelical gay boy become a well-adjusted, adventurous sexologist? Dr. Jallen Rix brings his innovative queer positivity to the stage in his groundbreaking solo performance piece that is part memoir, part sex info, and part Faerie ritual. His whirl-wind style of storytelling has the audience diving into Palm Springs pool…
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Sexologist tells all and celebrates the intersection of self-pleasuring and self-compassion. Saturday, Sept 19th @ 10pm Sunday, Sept 20th @ 4pm Tickets - http://bit.ly/StakeGround Show Description - How does a shame-ridden, evangelical gay boy become a well-adjusted, adventurous sexologist? Dr. Jallen Rix brings his innovative queer positivity to the stage in his groundbreaking solo performance piece that is part memoir, part sex info, and part Faerie ritual. His whirl-wind style of storytelling has the audience diving into Palm Springs pool…
Find out more »October 2015
Bust’D: An All Ages Drag Show
Drag queens of Seattle are either one of two things: Busted or Dusted. October 9th at The Pocket Theater: you get to be the judge. An all ages drag show, hosted by Autumn Equinox and starring the mega-awesome talents of Angela Visalia, Hypactia.C.dynasty and Arson Nicki, queens of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an amazing night of confetti rifles, Paramore, splits, death drops and reads that would make Meryl Streep break character. Doors open at 6:45, show…
Find out more »Half Sister Season One: An Improvised Sitcom [Theater,Comedy]
Half Sister is going to create your new favorite sitcom right in front of you. October 30th @ 10pm http://bit.ly/halfsister Show Description - You decide where the sitcom takes place. We'll create the characters and stories that will keep you coming back week after week. Featuring - Starring: Morgan Dusatko as The Logical Smart One Stephen Harper as The Precocious Matt Eaton as The Lovable Loser Conner Roberts as The Square Jordan Eskenazi as The Goofball Michelle Philbin as The…
Find out more »November 2015
TRUCE, by B.Michael Peterson – The Workshop Performances [Fringe Explosion]
TWO WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES AT THE POCKET THEATER TRUCE, by B.Michael Peterson Featuring Jason Quisenberry, Jacob Andrew, Jeremy Behrens and Mia Tesfay. Stage Management by Petra Zanki Dramaturgy by L.Nicol Cabe Makeup Design/Costume Coordination by Angel Reichl Co-productions between Against the Wall Productions and The Pocket Theater / A part of FRINGE EXPLOSION Friday, November 13th at 7:00pm & Saturday, November 28th at 7:00pm Tickets are $10 in advance: https://thepocket.vbotickets.com/event/Truce_Fringe_Explosion/11020 Online tickets sales closes 4pm day of the show; Tickets are…
Find out more »Totally Solid Gold [Performance,Dance]
A loving live parody of Solid Gold by an amateur comedy dance troupe! November 14th @ 8:30pm & November 28th @ 10pm http://bit.ly/tsolodgold Show Description - The Show: Wikipedia describes Solid Gold as “an American syndicated music television series, featuring musical performances. What set Solid Gold apart was a group of dancers in revealing costumes who at various points in the program performed various (and sometimes borderline risqué) dances to the top ten hits of the week. Reviews of the…
Find out more »December 2015
Your Princess is in Another Castle [Theater]
A SUPER MARIO DRAG SHOW Y'ALL December 11th, 12th @ 8:30pm & December 18th, 20th @ 7pm http://bit.ly/pcastle Show Description - Have you ever wanted to jump into a video game? Have you ever wanted to see drag queens shoot fireballs at turtle monsters and mushroom monsters that are having a hard time coming to terms with their dispensibility on the way to the bosses castle? Did you ever wonder WHAT Bowser and Princess Peach were doing while Mario and…
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The Holiday season is upon is and I know it can get pretty hectic. Let's relax and enjoy a show before Santa goes down all our collective chimneys. Let's all go have some Sister Leigh Love. shall we? "C’Mon XL!!! The Gal Pals of Sister Leigh Love miss the XL bears! We had so much fun at the XL weekend drag brunch we wanted to invite yall out for a night of fun! So we decided to put together a…
Find out more »May 2016
▼ DEEP LEZ at Sketch Month ▼
Deep Lez @ The Pocket Theater TIX: $10 adv / $14 door http://bit.ly/DLsm16 Hey LEZBROS, it's that time of the Sketch Comedy Month!... So grab your diva cup and come harness the moon with Deep Lez! We'll have BRAND NEW sketches along with OLD FAVES. Oh, and crystals !! Maybe even a watermelon 😀 PLUS the comedic talents of Human Resources Improv! Get your tix in advance and save precious lesbian dollars... TIX: $10 adv / $14 door http://bit.ly/DLsm16 Online…
Find out more »July 2016
The Gay Uncle Presents – THE GOOD LIFE (July 2016)
As we are often reminded, the world can be a harsh and cruel place. However, it can also be filled with beauty, kindness, laughter, warmth, friends, family, food, kittens, dogs and love. Join us for an hour of songs, stories, poems and friendly tips as we celebrate THE GOOD LIFE! This is an all ages show - young, old and in the middle. A place to feel good, to smile, to laugh, to come together. Joining us in July will…
Find out more »QueerFest!
During the last weekend in July, queer performers will descend upon the Pocket for mirth, merriment, and general mingling! 6 unique performances featuring entirely queer performers and producers. BUY TICKETS NOW! Look Both Ways: http://bit.ly/QFLookBoth Mac McGregor: http://bit.ly/QFMacM The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You: http://bit.ly/QFGayUncle Close Friends: http://bit.ly/QFCloseFriends A Necessary Sadness: http://bit.ly/QFSadness Pizza Crush & Friends: http://bit.ly/QFPizzaCrush Thursday, July 28th 7pm - Look Both Ways and Mac McGregor Friday, July 29th 8:30pm - The Gay Uncle Explains It…
Find out more »April 2017
Even God Knew I Was Gay [Theatre]
The show will reveal the struggles of the gay dating scene for a Catholic Mexican. Overall, it’s about the journey for self-acceptance. Tuesday, April 11th @ 7:00pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/EvenGodKnew Show Description - The show will reveal the struggles of the gay dating scene for a Catholic Mexican. Overall, it’s about the journey for self-acceptance. Featuring - Jilberto Soto - Comic Producer Bio - Jilberto is a comic from Seattle who has brought his talents to London. His sexual and racial…
Find out more »August 2017
Naturally
Serious. Comedy. Naturally. Saturday, August 26th @ 10:00pm Sunday, August 27th @ 3:30pm Tickets - http://bit.ly/NaturallyChoose Show Description - Naturally wants you to live in the now. First date OR harmonica solo? A new life OR a new idea? Powerpoint OR Beyonce? Heart OR head? 2 shows prepared. We’ve only got time to do one! We want you to choose, Naturally! Featuring - Clayton Weller & Sophie Lowenstein Producer Bio - Clayton and Sophie have been making comedy together for…
Find out more »September 2017
Half Sister/Sleepover/Sober Virgin @SketchFest 2017
"It's the best and brightest of Seattle sketch comedy - it's Sketchfest Seattle!" A local showcase for SketchFest Seattle 2017 featuring Half Sister Improv, Sleepover, and Sober Virgin! Tickets = $10 advance, $14 door
Find out more »November 2017
She is Fierce: Haunted (Storytelling)
SHE IS FIERCE is a storytelling event where female identified and gender queer individuals share their personal stories. Friday, November 3rd @ 6:30pm Saturday, November 4th @ 6:30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/sheHAUNTED Show Description - SHE IS FIERCE is a storytelling event where female identified and genderqueer individuals share their personal stories. This November, several incredible pieces have been chosen based around the theme HAUNTED. The storytellers will perform their haunting tales, poems, and songs alongside and in collaboration with artists of…
Find out more »Superchub: A Great Big Gay Story
Jeffrey Robert (The Gay Uncle Time, The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You, West Side Glory) has spent the last 58 years struggling to find a balance between self-love, men-love and food-love. It hasn't always been easy. It probably never will be. But he'd love to take you on his journey of discovery, tater tots and a work in progress acceptance of being big, gay and a sexual, loving person, or at least something close to it. And don't…
Find out more »They/Them – A musical by Sam Harrison
In Summer 2017, Sam Harrison wrote a 8 minute solo show with the Intiman Emerging Artist's Program entitled "They/Them", the story of gender identity seen through the eyes of boy/girl twins and their mother. Now they have expanded the story to 30mins and want you to come see it!! There will be two shows: Thursday 11/9 at 6:45 & Thursday 11/16 at 6:45 Tickets are $10 online & $14 at the door. You also get to see multiple solo shows…
Find out more »An Evening With Carlotta – A part of SOLO MONTH
I'M DOING A SHOW THIS SATURDAY AT "THE POCKET THEATER" THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th @ 10:00pm https://thepocket.vbotickets.com/event/Troy_Mink_Sketch_Month/19675 My nephew's too lazy to do a show so I have to show up & do it FOR him! This is the LAST time I swear!!! I'll be performing with 3 other folks that same evenin' durin' The Pocket Theater's "Solo Month"! COME SEE ME! I'm liable to have snacks or candy or somethin'...
Find out more »They/Them – A musical by Sam Harrison
In Summer 2017, Sam Harrison wrote a 8 minute solo show with the Intiman Emerging Artist's Program entitled "They/Them", the story of gender identity seen through the eyes of boy/girl twins and their mother. Now they have expanded the story to 30mins and want you to come see it!! There will be two shows: Thursday 11/9 at 6:45 & Thursday 11/16 at 6:45 Tickets are $10 online & $14 at the door. You also get to see multiple solo shows…
Find out more »December 2017
New Year’s Eve at the Pocket! (Party!)
YOU'RE INVITED! Celebrate the end of 2017 and WELCOME 2018 at the Pocket! Friendship! Games! Dancing! Drinks! Sunday, December 31st @ 9pm - late! FREE It's a New Year's Eve party and we want to celebrate with you! ALL are welcome! - Champagne! Sparkling cider! - GIANT Twister! - Dance floor! - Board games! - Live stream countdown on the projector! Accessibility: The Pocket Theater is ADA accessible and has one all-gender single stall restroom. For more information and/or photos,…
Find out more »February 2018
Super Amazing Magic Fun Time (Variety)
A once in a lifetime opportunity for a super amazing magic fun time with some of Seattle's talented performing artists. Friday, February 23rd @ 8:30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/SuperAmazingMagicFunTime Show Description - Super Amazing Magic Fun Time is a collaboration of artistic mediums and performers to provide you with a super amazing, magic fun time. International award winning Magician Aaron Wheeler is your guide on this diverse magical adventure of unique characters, comedy, live music, and more. Featuring - Aaron Wheeler (host/producer)…
Find out more »Miscast: A Cabaret Valentine’s Edition (Musical Theater)
Inspired by New York's annual Miscast Gala, this cabaret invites performers to show off their talents...in roles they would NEVER be cast. Saturday, February 24th @ 10:00pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/Miscast Show Description - Inspired by New York's annual Miscast Gala, this cabaret invites performers to show off their talents...in roles they would NEVER be cast. Join us for the third installment of our very own Miscast and see local Seattle performers take on songs they thought they'd never get to sing…
Find out more »March 2018
Toxic Shock: Erotic Intuition (for 2 nights)
TOXIC SHOCK (Bettina McKelvey and Emily Shahan) will be investigating the dark alleys of the depraved mind! Seduction, lust, obsession and murder! How far would you go for a night of unparalleled desire? Would you hide evidence to protect your lover? Can you really trust your twin sister? What's the longest amount of time that you've spent crouched outside someone's window? Erotic Intuition is a live erotic thriller sketch comedy show. Featuring dance routines, video segments and live theater to…
Find out more »Toxic Shock: Erotic Intuition (for 2 nights)
TOXIC SHOCK (Bettina McKelvey and Emily Shahan) will be investigating the dark alleys of the depraved mind! Seduction, lust, obsession and murder! How far would you go for a night of unparalleled desire? Would you hide evidence to protect your lover? Can you really trust your twin sister? What's the longest amount of time that you've spent crouched outside someone's window? Erotic Intuition is a live erotic thriller sketch comedy show. Featuring dance routines, video segments and live theater to…
Find out more »CAMP (Improv Comedy)
Friday, March 30th @ 8:30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/CAMPimprov Featuring - CAMP features Britney Barber, Graham Downing, Mandy Price, Kinzie Shaw & Andrew Weiss. NASTY Improv will be joining for the opening set. Produced by Andrew Weiss Accessibility: The Pocket Theater is ADA accessible and has one all-gender single stall restroom. For more information and/or photos, please click here: http://bit.ly/PocketAccess. The Pocket Theater is a hate-free space. Do you have a concern you don't feel comfortable addressing directly? Here's a safe space…
Find out more »August 2018
Qabaret: A Queer Cabaret (Theater)
Queer reimaginings of all your favorite musical theatre songs. Sunday, August 26th @ 6:00pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/Qabaret Show Description -If you've ever wished you could see someone like you onstage in your favorite musical, then this show is for you! Qabaret is a performance dedicated to every queer kid who sings along to musicals in the shower, changes the pronouns to the love songs, and transposes ballads written for different ranges. Join us for an evening of musical theatre like you've…
Find out more »Can You Handle It??
Hey guys, our official page is coming soon with ticketing links but in the meantime we don’t want you to forget us!! This is the late night comedy show your parents always warned you about!!! Come party with us! We’ve got lights, lasers, smut, and queens!!! We’re gonna ask the questions you want answers too, talk to the people you wanna talk to, and get stupid, babies!! Heads up, this is an unapologetically queer show where we’ll be talking about…
Find out more »September 2018
Can you Handle It?!
Our second show is fast approaching and we could not be more jazzed! It’s a Saturday night this month and Saturday Night’s alright!! Come hang out with the gang in the dollhouse in space! See amazing guests! Shudder at what we can and can’t handle! Use a hand fan!! Here’s the ticket link https://thepocket.org/watch/ You won’t wanna miss this queer-stravaganza!! https://www.facebook.com/events/2344612538912571/
Find out more »October 2018
Summer Waldron is a Big Fat Liar: Stories, Confessions, and Cake
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/SummerWaldron As part of the Pocket Theatre's annual Solo Performer's Month, I am thrilled to be back with another solo show! Come for a night of confessional and confectional storytelling! https://www.facebook.com/events/2047845675454573/
Find out more »Can You Handle It?!—Halloween Edition
It’s Halloween in the Dollhouse!! Come celebrate the spookiest of holidays with Graham, Michael, and Magic Voice. We’ll be announcing guests soon, so stay tuned!! Also? We’ll be in costume, you should dress up too!! Get your tickets now: http:/thepocket.vbotickets.com/event//29551 https://www.facebook.com/events/2014971401858130/
Find out more »Alphabet Soup LGBTQIA+ Improv Jam
Come to this PWYC improv jam for LGBTQIA+ improvisers! Low pressure, highly fun, this month’s jam will be hosted by Kayla Teel.
Find out more »November 2018
Theater: Man-ologue
Man-ologue, a new solo show by Sam I'Am, about all the stupid sh*t men say. Featuring gems like: "You should smile more." "Guys don't like it when you..." & "Not all men." 2 chances to see it! Sunday Nov. 4th at 8:30pm & Sunday Nov. 18th at 8:30pm Get $10 tickets ahead of time at: http://bit.ly/SamIAmSolo $14 at the door. Drinks are PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT! The Pocket Theater is Queer owned & operated & wheelchair accessible.
Find out more »December 2018
Theater: “Float” Produced by Mistresspiece Theater
The Budapest Women's Club’s holiday tradition of crafting a parade float leads them to self-discovery. Saturday December 1st 6-8pm Sunday December 2nd 2-4 pm Saturday December 15th 6-8pm Sunday, December 16th 2-4pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/FloatMistress Show Description -We welcome you to a small, Midwestern town for this heart-warming, modern tale of female friendships and new lesbian romance. It's a struggle to be true to yourself in the uphill battle of The Holidays but we're our best selves when we're with our friends!…
Find out more »February 2019
Theater: A Pyrate’s Life: Anne Bonny
A solo show about the 17th century female pirate Anne Bonny. Friday, February 22nd @ 8:30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/PyrateAnne Show Description - Come set sail with 17th century pirate, Anne Bonny! You will meet Anne and 12 other characters, all played by one woman. There'll be fights, sex, whiskey, disguises, prison breaks, and of course, lots of death. This timely story of a woman's journey toward freedom, belonging, and unbound adventure, in a time when women didn't have many options, addresses…
Find out more »July 2019
Outliers: an all womxn comedy show
Friday, July 12th @ 8:30 pm Tickets - http://bit.ly/qpoccomedy Show Description - Come laugh and celebrate the voices of womxn/femmes/non-binary/trans people! Line up - TBA Host - Kimi Rutledge Featuring - Howie Echo-Hawk With appearances by - Mitch Mitchell & Stef Sefren Kimi Rutledge is a recent UW graduate who plans to pursue being an overqualified barista and has been doing comedy for a year. Producer - Stephanie Nam Producer bio - Stephanie Nam aims to create community with comedy…
Find out more »November 2019
Seventy-Nine Cents: an all womxn comedy show
Come laugh off the stress of living under the patriarchy with some funny womxn. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH @ 10:00 pm TICKETS - http://bit.ly/SeventyNineCents Show Description -Womxn are still making 79¢ on a man's dollar. Black and indigenous womxn make even less. Don't you need a laugh after hearing that? This standup comedy showcase features an all-womxn lineup cause we're funnier anyways. Lineup: Bernice Ye, Aisha Farhoud, Kimi Rutledge, Stephanie Sefren, and Stephanie Nam This is a hate free space. Racism,…
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