Dear patrons, For your safety, we have taken the Visit Walla Walla Peace of Mind Pledge, and are following all guidelines from the state and local offices. If you plan to attend an upcoming event at Gesa Power House Theatre, please note the following: Our venue is currently allowed to operate at full capacity. We…
The pandemic may have temporarily closed the doors to performance spaces around the world, but many organizations are making content available for free at-home viewing. Here are some arts and entertainment options that we have found. See something we missed? Send an e-mail to webmaster@phtww.org. With the pending return of live events, this list will…
Gesa Power House Theatre offers a Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment to give Walla Walla more family-friendly entertainment options. From circus entertainers to magicians to singers and live theater, the Little Watts series is always geared towards catching the short attention spans of young audience members. We find that parents often find the…
The Walla Walla Summer Stage is a curated performing arts festival hosted by Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla, WA (originally slated for August 2020, but now tentatively scheduled for August 2021). Accepted submissions will be placed in one of three performing spaces at the theater. Artists will receive, on average, 2 performance slots.…
Gesa Power House Theatre is excited to be collaborating with Rodney Outlaw and Walla Walla Music Organization as a training ground for students learning audio skills. Starting in 2020, the Walla Walla Music Organization’s “Live Sound” classes, which are offered through Walla Walla Community College, will begin meeting at Gesa Power House Theatre. Each quarter,…
This 2011 article was written by Mary Meeker and published online by Walla Walla 2020: Property Description: Parcel numbers: 36-07-20-77-2402, 36-07-19-63-0217 Amended Old Power Plant Parcel: Commencing at the intersection of the North right of way line of West Rose Street with the West right of way line of Sixth Street in the City of…
by Mason Neil This month, Gesa Power House Theatre’s production of 9 to 5: The Musical is bringing several of the region’s theater teachers out of the classroom and onto the stage. Kristin Glaeser (Walla Walla High School), Heather Johnson (Pasco High School), and Eric Rohde (Walla Walla Catholic Schools) are playing the roles of…
by Mason Neil for the July 19 issue of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin This summer, Gesa Power House Theatre will bring the Broadway classic Annie: The Musical to the stage. The production will include modernized choreography and other updates that will give audiences a fresh perspective to the well-known tale. The cast includes a crew…
May 31 Union Bulletin Article (by Mason Neil) From 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Gesa Power House Theatre will host its first-ever pride party in coordination with June’s month-long LGBTQ+ pride celebration. The all-ages event will feature a screening of the new film “Saturday Church,” a drag show and a dance party. The drag show is hosted…
Okaidja Afroso’s goal is simple: educate people on the music of Ghana while giving them an entertaining and beautiful show of his culture. Born into a family of musicians and storytellers, Okaidja first began performing as a dancer, but quickly expanded his talents to include singing, playing a wide variety of instruments, and using vocal instrumentation.…
