February 6 - 9

Bainbridge Performing Arts and our partners at Bainbridge Island Theater Lab (BitLab) bring you MagPie, written by local author Catherine Rush and directed by Rachel Noll James.

It’s 1978. The Sixties are over and Reaganomics is just around the corner. At the Pierson School, a private boarding school for girls, Maggie Guthrie and Peggy Norris are roommates and best friends. Unwittingly, Peggy finds herself in the middle of a tug-of-war between the past and the future when a lecherous music teacher, two well-meaning counselors, a domineering new dean of students and a 12-year-old Iranian student all converge and explode.

What is the Studio Series?

Intended to compliment BPA’s Mainstage program of large-scale productions and musicals, our Studio Series presents an ongoing collection of more intimate plays, developed in collaboration with outside partners like BitLab, and performed here at BPA in the new Cynthia Sears Studio. This collaborative model allows BPA to support local theatre makers, by providing vital resources such as performance and rehearsal space, production support, and administrative infrastructure, and use our platform to amplify the amazing work created by artists in our community.

About BitLab

Bainbridge Island Theater Lab is a dynamic collective of performing artists, writers, and producers dedicated to discovering, developing, and producing works by Bainbridge Island and Northwest Playwrights. Our mission is to nurture and showcase fresh theatrical voices, providing a platform with the support of Bainbridge Performing Arts for innovative storytelling and creative exploration. Comprised of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in various facets of the entertainment industry, from acting and directing to writing, producing, design, and marketing, BITLAB’s founding members bring their individual strengths and collaborative spirit to every project. Together, we are committed to expanding the boundaries of conventional theatre and creating a space where bold original works can flourish. BitLab was founded by Catherine Rush, Dinah Manoff, Pete Benson, Rachel Noll James, and Sabrina Fiander.

MagPie Content Advisory

Please be advised that this production contains the following: