DIE DREIGROSCHENOPER or THE THREEPENNY OPERA is a musical spectacle that tells the story of the notorious serial killer Macheath and his marriage to Polly Peachum, a woman whose family makes their living exploiting the poorest of the poor. Theatre Battery's new production explores a world of desperate beggars, ruthless thieves, and proud sex workers - and they all sing.

Approximate Running Time: 2 hours including intermission

Content Advisory: Sexual content, discussion of murder and domestic violence, strong language

THE THREEPENNY OPERA features (in alphabetical order):

Richard Arum* as Tiger Brown

Gemma Balinbin as Lucy Brown

Olivia Lee as Celia Peachum

Robert McPherson as Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum

Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Polly Peachum

Adrienne Wells* as Jenny

Devin White as Macheath

Marnie Wingett as Filch

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

And Musicians:

Harlan Feinstein - Tuba, Brass, Band Leader

Ed Baisa - Piano, Organ, Reeds

Chris Monroe - Percussion, Vibraphone

Justin Ho - Guitar

The creative team includes: Associate Producers: Kait Mahoney, Danielle Alexis Nicole Mitchell, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Scenic Designer: Bella Rivera, Costume Designer: Meg Powers, Lighting Designers: Cricket Neiss & David Keough, Choreographer: Fen Kennedy, Casting Director: Kathryn Stewart, Graphic Designer: Aaron Mayper, Stage Manager: Cricket Neiss, Asst. Stage Manager: Tynee Curry, Music Director/Arranger: Dan Pardo, Director: Logan Ellis, Written by Bertolt Brecht & Elisabeth Hauptmann, Music by Kurt Weill. 

Performing August 14th to August 31st  

Previews: August 14th & 15th @ 8pm

Opening: August 16th @ 8pm  

Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 8pm / Sundays @ 3pm

In addition to tickets released online, seats will be released at the door to walk ups starting one hour before each performance. All tickets are available for free admission, with donated funds going to support the artists and expenses of the theater.

About the Location:

Theatre Battery @ Kent Station 

438 Ramsay Way, Suite 105

Kent, WA 98032

[The space formerly known as Christopher & Banks]

• Air-conditioned space
• Padded seating
• Standing room for overflow
• Ground floor lobby and theater space, accessible for all mobility devices
• Free parking at Kent Station
• High quality restaurants, coffee, bars, and shopping in the immediate vicinity at Kent Station 

THEATRE BATTERY produces experimental plays for the suburban community of Kent, Washington. We aim to nurture our audience's understanding of the connection between storytelling and relevant social issues through the presentation of contemporary works in nontraditional settings. In partnership with local businesses, non-profits, and community leadership, Theatre Battery tasks local artists to create socially testing and unapologetic work that ignites the community. We are a non-profit organization powered with fiscal sponsorship by Shunpike. 

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