Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) presents the comedy-drama Trouble in Mind Feb. 9 through March 3. Trouble in Mind, written by trailblazing playwright Alice Childress, is a funny, moving and insightful look at who we are and who we want to be. 

It’s 1958. An integrated theater company gathers to rehears a new play—the one they hope will be the next big hit. Against the backdrop of misperceptions and stereotypes within the company, veteran Black actress Wiletta Mayer grapples with a once-in-a-lifetime choice to play the lead in a Broadway show or compromise her principles.

The show contains some mature language and mature content, including the N-word.  BAT’s policy is to inform audiences of content, but to allow individuals to make decision they feel are appropriate for themselves or the youth and teens in their care.

There will be post-show discussions Feb. 18 and Feb. 25.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. in the Theater at Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S. 140th St., Burien, WA 98168. The show runs approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes with one intermission.

There is plenty of free on-site parking. Masks are required at all performances, and will be provided by BAT if you don’t have one.

Ticket prices range from $7 to $25. Student tickets are $5. Enjoy opening weekend deals: Only on Saturday, Feb. 10, all tickets are $13. Only on Sunday, Feb. 11, which is BAT’s Seven Buck Sunday, admission is just $7. If ticket pricing is a barrier, reach out to BAT at Tickets@BATtheatre.org—theater is for everyone!

For tickets and details, go to www.BATtheatre.org or call 206-242-5180 (message only).

Trouble in Mind is sponsored by 4Culture through the King County Lodging Tax and the City of Burien.