When I tell people that we don’t have a permanent home, that we’ll be doing pop-up productions, they often envision a bare bones set that can be easily put up and taken down. In fact, the goal of Little Bird is just the opposite. By doing short-term rentals, we believe we can create more polished productions. Because performance space is at a premium in Bellingham, the best way for theater owners to make ends meet is to pack in a new show every weekend. For those of us making plays, this means moving into a space just days before opening: simple sets, and no time to polish the piece in its environment. To address this challenge, Little Bird will be renting each space for two months, giving us the time and latitude to create a polished set. The actors and technicians will get to live into the world of the play more fully, creating a rich experience for our audiences. So remember, when you think pop-up, think polish!
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