Bhama Roget

Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 63 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Eighth Annual Binge Free Festival, five weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.

Seattle mourns the loss of one of its most talented, caring, and inspiring souls with the recent death of Nick Garrison, who passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2022.

Head out on the town for a 'rip-roaring night of fun' April 4 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Audience member Allen B. said, 'What a rip-roaring night of fun. I can't remember when I last laughed so hard! Okay...well maybe at last month's EDGE!'

Find your humor groove on Bainbridge Island March 7 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Audience member Val R. said, 'These guys (and gals) are a hoot. I can't possibly get enough of them.'

Liven up the long winter days with a night out on Bainbridge Island February 1 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Audience member Tyler D. said, 'The EDGE is reliably the funniest night out on Bainbridge!'

All Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) events are held at 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. Tickets, information, and registration, unless otherwise noted, are available at the BPA Box Office, by phone at 206.842.8569, or online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and one hour prior to each performance. BPA is supported, in part, by the Bainbridge Community Foundation, the City of Bainbridge Island, and One Call for All. Bainbridge Performing Arts is pleased to offer an 'Open Doors' program. Free and reduced-cost tickets to most events are available to community members in need through our partner Helpline House thanks to a grant from the Mabee Family Foundation.

Stand-Up Night LIVE is back with 2020 headliner Kortney Shane Williams (Laughs TV, 'The 206'), host Dan Rosenberg, guest Bhama Roget (The EDGE Improv), and more special surprise guests.

Kick off the New Year and celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island January 4 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Audience member Dave S. said, 'The EDGE turns life upside down, inside out, and reaches right in to tickle your funny bone.'

Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island December 7 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Audience member David R. said, a?oeSeeing The EDGE is like sunlit skies, a giant hug, your favorite desert, a massage, or anything you love a?" all wrapped up into a laugh-filled evening of bliss.a??

Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island November 2 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. a?oeThe EDGE Improv is friggin amazing,a?? said audience member Jeanne P. a?oeThey take the mundane and turn it into on-the-spot hilarity!a??

Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island October 5 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Following one performance, audience member Shirli M. said a?oeMy face and throat hurt from grinning so wide and laughing so hard! Who knew Improv was so much fun?!a??

Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island September 7 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time.

Wrap up summer with an evening on the town: Dinner in Winslow. The EDGE at BPA. Dessert or drinks after the show! Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island August 3 as The EDGE Improv delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Kathleen Jennings says, "The fun part is you never know what's going to happen, but you're right there in the middle of it."

Enjoy an evening out with a belly full of laughs in the heart of summer on July 6: Dinner in Winslow. The EDGE Improv at BPA. Dessert or drinks after the show! Alan Francescutti likens the troupe's humor to that of Saturday Night Live - "back in the heyday." For over two decades at BPA, The EDGE has delivered imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions.

Improvise your evening: Dinner in Winslow. The EDGE at BPA. Dessert or drinks after the show! Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island The EDGE Improv delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Enthusiast Molly Wagner is hooked on The EDGE 'because it's unpredictable and extremely humorous.' Get your monthly laughter fix with The EDGE June 1!

Dinner in Winslow. The EDGE at BPA. Dessert or drinks after the show! Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island April 6 as The EDGE Improv delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. As do many of the troupe's regular patrons, Dick Daniel uses The EDGE as part of his "feel-good therapy."

According to troupe member Ken Ballenger, "The Edge is like therapy, but cheaper." Get your dose of therapy March 2 as The EDGE delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from the PNW's long winters, life's wearisome worries, and an unrelenting news cycle.

Catch a ray of funny, fun sunshine with The EDGE Improv on February 2 at BPA. Join The EDGE as they deliver imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from the PNW's long winters, life's wearisome worries, and an unrelenting news cycle. As troupe member Matty Whitman sagely ruminates, "Whever you go, there you are. Whever you are, there you go."

Launch the New Year with laughter and The EDGE Improv on January 5 at BPA. The troupe skillfully delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. As troupe member Cynthia Lair reflects, "Only onstage with The EDGE is there an amusement park where you pay to sit in a hole, an elevator full of people taking a shower, and an exotic dancing car repair shop. All totally believable."

Kick start your holiday cheer with The EDGE Improv on December 1 at BPA. The troupe skillfully delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. You won't want to miss the troupe's holiday humor buffet, and as troupe member Matty Whitman reflects, "The EDGE hopes the audience remembers…when we are on stage, the stage adds 70 to 80 pounds."