It’s opening night of “Love Song”

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Knoopie

“What secret ingredient makes you think things are possible?”

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Elizabeth Deutsch, Ryan Sanders and Dara Lillis in “Love Song

(photo by Armen Stein)

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This performance is Sold Out

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Knoopie

We’re excited to announce that opening night of “Love Song” (Jan. 29) is Sold Out. But don’t worry, tickets are still available for all our remaining performances at

Brown Paper Tickets soldout

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Ryan Sanders

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the cast of “Love Song.”

rsandersRyan Sanders is a Seattle stage, film and voice actor. Favorite stage credits include Unbalancing Act’s Recent Tragic Events, Book-It’s Border Songs, New Amerikan Theatre’s The Deadliest Instruments, BASH Theatre and Radial Theater Project’s Beating up Bachman, Rock Paper Theater’s The Raft and After All plus many shows with the sketch comedy troupe, Ubiquitous They. Recent film appearances include Phoebe’s Father, Us, Without You, Tell Me a Story and Manic Pixie Dream Wife.

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Elizabeth Deutsch

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the cast of “Love Song.”

unspecifiedElizabeth Deutsch is a Seattle native. Her favorite roles include Elizabeth Skies in “Beating Up Bachman” (BASH Theatre), Jess in “Autobahn” and Caroline in “Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden” (TCT), Marina in “Pericles” (Freehold’s Engaged Theatre Tour), Mrs. Crosby in “Owen Meany’s Christmas Pageant” (Book-It Repertory Theatre), and Callie Warren in the film “Affairs in Order” (Try This Films/BASH). Elizabeth is a founding member of BASH Theatre. She can also be seen performing sketch comedy with the Wayward Knitting Club.

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Lauren Skelton

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the cast of “Love Song.”

laurenskeltonLauren Skelton is a local improviser-turned-musical comedian-turned-clown-turned-burlesque performer-turned-emcee-turned-actor-turned-who knows what’s next.  Ever the lover of challenges, she is devoted to creating art that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, and pushing boundaries.  She also enjoys burritos.

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Dara Lillis

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the cast of “Love Song.”

daralillisDara Lillis is a Seattle-based actor. He previously appeared with KTO as Frank Sweeney in Molly Sweeney. In June 2015 he completed the Ensemble Training Intensive at Freehold Theatre. Recent stage roles include Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bainbridge Performing Arts and Bertram in All’s Well That Ends Well at 12th Ave Arts. He is a proud ensemble member with Lucia Neare’s Theatrical Wonders (lucianeare.org). For Barry, with peace, love, and understanding.

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Director – Jenni Taggart

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the crew of “Love Song.”

Jenni Taggart recently directed the world-premiere of “As a Beaver and an Artist.” Her previous work includes “The Deposition of Lawrence Patterson,” a reality play adapted from a deposition from a case that appeared before the Ohio State Court, and a portion of the anthology [BOXED]. This is Jenni’s second collaboration with KTO, having last appeared as Molly Sweeney in “Molly Sweeney.” She has worked both on stage and off in Seattle with Ear to the Ground, Live Girls!, Nebunele, Seattle Musical Theatre, and Irrational Robot Bureau. Jenni serves on the Board of Directors at Freehold Studios and is a Principal Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Washington.

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Stage Manager – Michael Massey

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the crew of “Love Song.”

Michael Massey is a Seattle area Stage Manager and Teaching Artist for technical theatre. Previously, Michael has taught stage management and technical theatre courses with Salmon Bay Middle School, The Northwest School, Cornish, and Seattle Children’s Theatre. Michael has had the pleasure of stage-managing with: Seattle Children’s Theatre, New Century, Cornish, Dayna Hanson at On the Boards, Pork Filled Productions, and Live Girls! Theater. Michael holds a BA from The University of Texas at Austin.

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Lighting Designer – Marcella Barbeau

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the crew of “Love Song.”

Marcella is thrilled to be returning to KTO Productions after designing  Molly Sweeney.  A graduate with her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University in St. Louis, Marcella has worked at Seattle Children’s Theatre, Book-It Repertory, and ACT Theatre. This past spring she was the lighting design fellow at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Thanks to Doug Knoop and Jenni Taggart for another opportunity to work with them.

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Stage Carpenter – Stephen Kelsey

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Knoopie

Meet the crew of “Love Song.”

Stage Carpenter – Stephen Kelsey
Stephen Kelsey (Stage Carpenter) has work in the theater for over forty years, he is a newcomer to Seattle. He builds set pieces in his garage, puts them on the roof of his car, drives to the theater and assembles them on the stage. To see more of his work visit: http://part-time-setmakerpdx.com
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