Seattle Public Theatre at the Bathhouse

I love the intimacy of this small theater, and how welcoming it is. What prompts me to write this review is their current show, «Amadeus», which is absolutely astounding. I am not a classical music buff, but had also seen «Amadeus» in movie version, and I came unprepared to be as blown away as I was by SPT’s adaptation of the story. Everything was top notch, from the actors, their costuming, the preciseness of movements on stage, and a setting (and lights) which led one to focus on the story and the interplay of the characters, rather than the ‘frothy’ set of the movie. Once again it was a reminder of what great talent can be had on stage in Seattle. And with the SPT it comes at a very reasonable price.
Parking is plentiful and free at the closest Greenlake parking a lot, which is only steps away from the theater.
I knocked one star off because SPT hasn’t been able to afford to send out real paper tickets yet, and as a season ticket-​holder my abysmal calendaring skills lead me to email them about our next shows more often than necessary.

This is a small intimate theatre. Most seats have good sightlines although, those on the side far end are limited in their view. We saw The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It was a well done production that was laugh out loud funny. A little short for the cost but enjoyable nonetheless. This theater has parking for free which is a definite plus. It is a good venue to see a play.

intimate theater, $ 1 donation for coffee and cookies. Fun to bring friends to since it is so cheap. $ 20-​$ 30 bucks per ticket. we liked it so much after buying tickets the first season that we got memberships. Would be a great present to get someone tickets or a membership to the theater. haven’t been disappointed with a play yet.

I love this small theatre. It is very intimate, and dark, and has the feel of an off-​off Broadway theatre. I recently saw the Habit 14 production, and it was HILARIOUS and professional. Every seat has a good view because it is such a small space. The lobby got a little tight before this general admission shows, but the staff is pleasant, and everyone got seated in good time. The ticket prices are also very affordable which is nice. Parking ot is pretty convenient, just a small walk away along a short path.

First off, the mocha guy was so great. I didn’t bring cash, and we scrounged up all of the quarters my fiancée had in her purse and were about 50 cents short. He gave me the drink anyway. It was cold, so I wanted a nice wintery mocha and was happy! We later found a couple of quarters and got him back.
This place is so tiny and has a neighborhood feel, I just really like that about the Bathhouse theatre. The show was fun and I felt like they were my friends from the neighborhood (although I can’t say I knew them). I highly recommend this place.
Yes they have troughs in the bathroom. I’m cool with that – I don’t want them to modernize this quaint little historic place, and troughs don’t bother me. I’m a man, darnit.

I love this little theater.

Seattle Public Theatre is a fantastic venue offering up modern plays with solid acting, directing and production values.
SPT consistently chooses interesting works with something to say. The actors and directors employed are frequently some of the biggest names in Seattle, and they also offer great opportunities for some of the young performers in town.
The theatre itself is cozy but comfortable, and the ticket prices make it affordable for virtually every theatregoer.
The small lobby can cause bottlenecking heading into the restrooms or the theatre itself, and sometimes it can be tricky trying to reach the concession stand before the show or during intermission.
My biggest complaint with the theatre has to do with the bad behavior of some of the patrons. Because of the intimacy of the space, the curtain will frequently be held, 5,10 and sometimes 15 minutes to wait for tardy audience members to arrive. As a theatre patron who consistently arrives more than 30 minutes before a show, the additional time feels like an eternity.
Overall, I am a big fan of the theatre, and I will certainly continue to attend shows here!

We have been season’s ticket holders for several years because of the consistently great and affordable theater experience SPT at the Bathhouse provides. Last night we saw «The Happy Ones,» another excellent production. Seattle Public Theater has outstanding acting and direction in the most intimate setting one might imagine. It’s probably the best deal in Seattle for a terrific theater experience… half the price of most others. If you haven’t tried it, do it! BTW they also do youth productions; introduce your kids to theater!

It’s a small, intimate theatre with lots of character! They have a parking lot which is really nice since most of the theatres in Seattle don’t come with free (or any) parking. But late at night, it can be a little creapy walking along the path at Green Lake to your car.
It’s typically pretty cold in this theatre, so make sure to bring a sweater! Also, I am not a huge fan of the bathrooms here. Years ago, when I was a child, and came to summer camp at Green Lake those same bathrooms were used for people at the park/​beach.
They show wonderful plays at this theatre and the staff are super nice and helpful. It’s a great atmosphere!

We’ve seen two shows (one was a band, another a Christmas play) here and I must say that I really enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this little venue.
We enjoy seeing productions at the Bathhouse.

SPT does the best youth theatre program in town. Even if you don’t have a kid in the show, it’s always worthwhile. Pay particular attention to the Shakespeare productions in the summer.
As far as we can tell, the North American première of Phillip Pullman’s «His Dark Materials» (the Golden Compass etal) was here a couple years ago. With high school and middle school performers. It rocked.

My wife and I went to see My Wonderful Day last night. What a wonderful experience. It had been about 15 years since I had seen a production at the Bath House Theater. I remembered it being an intimate setting, but had forgotten how small it actually was. If you like to feel like you are a part of the play, this is the place to be.
The production of My Wonderful Day was, in fact wonderful. The cast did a tremendous job and kept the level of action and excitement up in this comedy.
If you are looking for a great night out at an intimate and well priced theater, you could do far worse than this.

I’d just returned from watching Tryst by C. Leach at the Bathhouse, and wow, was it an experience. I hope you can still go see it, as it deserves accolades. It’s playing until October 25^th. The acting was solid, and the play was incredibly well written. It takes only two actors — and I think the performances of both will haunt me for awhile. It’s a mystery/​drama set in the Viktorian England, about a man named George Love who makes his living by duping unsuspected women into marrying him — and he gets a surprise of his life in the face of a lonely spinster…
Now, about the theater itself — it’s mid-​size, intimate, and inexpensive. I paid 25 bucks for a ticket today, including fees over the internet. It doesn’t get better than that, unless you’re seeing a student play. You have to walk at least a short distance to this theater as it sits right on the lake, and hey, exercise never hurts. I was so impressed, I’m buying a season subscription for the rest of the plays — all of which sound impressive.

After walking by a zillion times in the past 12 years, I FINALLY went to a play here. We went to see End Days & it was great! If you like theater, want to pay a bit less than your broadway-​type theater prices & see some quality, local performers in an intimate venue, this is the ticket!
The space is small, but perfect for the types of plays (I believe) they offer here. They have educational programs & all kinds of other interesting things… I am really excited to support local theater & see many more plays here!
Highly recommended date night option!

Since I messaged Sprizee about my experience I thought I might as well make it a review…
I’ve been here once and what I remember is that it was small and the seats/​rows are very close together, basically I felt the guy next to me was on top of me. The place was also freezing cold so I was thankful he was sitting on top of me it kept me warm. Oh and if you have to use the restroom during the show you are not suppose to flush the toilet because they can hear you in the theatre if you do.

We have seen a couple of plays here and they were solidly good plays. They both had some minor flaws, but for the ticket price (about $ 20) you can’t beat it. It’s a small, intimate theatre and its Green Lake location is really nice. It’s a little hard to find the first time if you are not familiar with the area.