Caravan of GLAM
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage Caravan of GLAM on June 7 at 7PM. This performance will be immediately followed with an after party. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Caravan of GLAM is a flamboyant cabaret act featuring drag, burlesque, acrobatics, and comedy. Expect the unexpected as each show is customized to the venue and no two shows are ever the same.
The Caravan of GLAM formed in 2013, appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2015, were featured in the documentary film Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe, and were scouted by ABC for a new dance-based reality competition. The Caravan of GLAM tours the United States and Canada, and individual members also perform and tour as solo artists. Recommended age to attend this show is 16+.
Reserved seating tickets start at $30($20 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Access to the afterparty with the performers come with tickets purchased. Be ready to present tickets and ID at the time of the afterparty.

Edward Scissorhands (dance)
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Edward Scissorhands on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, September 29, at 2:00 PM.
Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Filmed live for the first time in March 2024 at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this “visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive” (Metro) production is “the perfect treat for all the family” (The Times).
In a castle high on a hill lives Edward: a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?
“The story of Edward Scissorhands has never felt timelier. In an era when uniqueness and identity are both celebrated and reviled, the story of how we treat anyone who appears to be different in our communities is as poignant and relevant now, as when my dear friend Caroline Thompson wrote the screenplay for Tim Burton’s legendary movie fable some 33 years ago… If you come to see it in cinemas, I hope that you too will fall in love with the enchanting story of Edward Scissorhands, the incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.” Sir Matthew Bourne, Artistic Director, New Adventures.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series offers audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.
Reserved seating tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available online or by calling 509-529-6500. Runtime is 95 minutes.

★★★★★ ‘Stunning! The wonders keep coming in Bourne’s magical version of the Tim Burton classic.’ The Observer
★★★★★ ‘Straight from the heart. A stunning finale that knocks you sideways.’ Metro
★★★★★ ‘Full of wit and invention. A joyful theatre experience.’ WhatsOnStage

Dancing with the W2 Stars
2024-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla celebrities will take to the stage at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, October 5th at 7 PM for the “Dancing with the W2 Stars” fundraising event for Valley Residential Services.
Local participants will be paired with professional dancers and have a week of rehearsals to learn a ballroom dance routine before the live performance and a judging panel. Valley Residential Services has enlisted participation from a fantastic lineup of local “celebrities.”
In addition to seeing the Walla Walla Stars dance, the professionals teaching the stars will perform excerpts from their award-winning showcase “Ballroom Fever.” Audiences can expect to see breath-taking lifts, hundreds of costumes, theatrical story lines, and a variety of ballroom dance styles, from the sexy Cuban Salsa to the energetic American Swing to the elegant Viennese Waltz.
The professional dance ensemble are members of the United States National Formation Championship company in both Latin American and Standard ballroom dancing, and their company tours internationally, with more than 100 performances each year.
Learn more about the event and to donate to your favorite dancer, visit www.w2stars.com
Valley Residential Services provides personalized support in safe, comfortable, home environments for developmentally disabled individuals, residences for veterans with rehabilitation opportunities, and family assistance services.
Reserved seating tickets ($50) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
This event is a rental by Vally Residential Services. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2024-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, October 19, please join host Washington Water Trust for a benefit screening of the 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), a traveling roadshow of inspiring fly fishing films. Doors open at 5 PM, and films start at 6 PM.
Through a submission process, films are selected to bring the best fly fishing content to the big screen. Explore the science of the Costa Marlin Project in Mexico, search for the massive peacock bass in the depths of the Amazon, and navigate Washington’s waters with a local steelhead guide. See these incredible stories and many more on the big screen! F3T 2024 is proudly presented by Costa and Skwala.
Tickets for this F3T benefit screening are now available online: https://bit.ly/wwt-f3t-ww24
Come for the action and stay for the camaraderie while raising money for healthy rivers. Washington Water Trust is also hosting a silent auction with great items from local businesses in the Electric Lounge and a raffle with gear from Costa, Patagonia, YETI, Scientific Anglers and more. Proceeds from the event support projects that restore flows to rivers and streams across Washington.
Screening tickets will also be available at the theatre after 5 PM on Oct. 19.
About Washington Water Trust: Washington Water Trust is a non-profit organization that restores and protects rivers and streams across Washington including the Walla Walla River, Touchet River, and Mill Creek. WWT has partnered with people and groups in local communities for more than 25 years to put water back instream when and where it is needed most to benefit fish and those who love and depend upon healthy abundantly flowing rivers and streams in their communities.
This event is a rental by Washington Water Trust. Want to rent the theater for your own event? Click here to learn more!

Rock the Holidays
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 PM, Côterie Bons Vivants presents Rock the Holidays at the Gesa Power House Theatre.
Reserved Tickets – $35
VIP Tickets – $55 (LIMITED SEATING)
VIP tickets are the premiere seating, located in the front-middle section of the auditorium. VIP tickets include a private wine tasting and meet-and-great with Côterie Bons Vivants and Long Shadows celebrity winemaker Gilles Nicault, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer, and the band, following the concert.
Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer brings familiar holiday songs as well as classical pieces to audiences, with the added excitement of his virtuosic rock band. From Mozart, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, to Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, Aaron’s unique brand of Concert Rock celebrates classical music by infusing new life through the modern sound, styles and performance of rock music.
If you like Lindsey Stirling, 2 Cellos or Trans-Siberian Orchestra, you will love Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.
This event is a rental by Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer. Learn more about renting the theater for your own event here!

Sensory-Inclusive Holiday Shorts
2024-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 | WA
On Sunday, December 8, at 4 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents a collection of family-friendly holiday short films, with accommodations for individuals with sensory needs. This event is sponsored by AAUW Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, Tulalip Tribes, and Yancey P. Winans Community Trust.
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of holiday shorts! Enjoy heartwarming stories, charming characters, and plenty of holiday cheer in a cozy atmosphere filled with laughter and joy.
In this screening, the auditorium lights will be dim, but not fully dark during the films. The volume of the films will be lower than a typical screening, and the audience is welcome to get up and move around during the show.
Reserved seating tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for children under 12. They will be available online or by calling the box office (509-529-6500) starting on November 15th. Want early access to tickets? Support the theater by joining our +Power Club!

Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, December 11, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Chronicles of a Wandering Saint.
In this bighearted supernatural comedy set in a tiny Argentinian town, a devout yet competitive woman devises a plan to stage a miracle, hoping it will lead her to sainthood. But as her grand unveiling approaches, an unexpected event reveals the hidden magic of her world, leading her to question everything she once took for granted.
Nominated for three 2024 Independent Spirit Awards and an award-winner at SXSW, Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is a humorous and thought-provoking journey into faith and self-discovery.
Reserved seating tickets are $15, with a student rate of $10. These are available online or by calling the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Don’t miss this enchanting cinematic experience!

'Tis the Season
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
On December 14th, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage ‘Tis the Season.
‘Tis the Season is a festive evening of jazz, rock, and soul renditions of all your favorite holiday classics. Don your holiday best and join us in downtown Walla Walla to kick off the season right! Enjoy the musical stylings of award-winning Seattle jazz vocalist Gail Pettis and her trio, along with local favorites Mark Brown, Gary Gemberling, Diego Romero, and more. Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI) is once again the proud charity sponsor of this year’s ‘Tis the Season holiday concert for the third and final year. PPGWNI will receive all proceeds from ticket sales.
Tickets can be purchased online at tistheseason.ppgwni.org or by calling the PPGWNI donor line at 509.321.4474.
This event is a rental. Interested in renting the theater for your own event? Learn more here!

Know Your Place
2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, January 15th, Gesa Power House Theatre presents the film Know Your Place.
Set against the rapidly changing landscape of Seattle, Know Your Place is a poignant slice-of-life drama following 15-year-old Robel Haile, an Eritrean-American boy, as he embarks on a seemingly simple errand that transforms into an emotional journey. Tasked with delivering a huge and heavy suitcase across town, destined for a sick family member in his parents ‘homeland’, Robel and his best friend Fahmi must navigate Seattle’s evolving streets while confronting themes of family responsibility, identity, and the dislocation caused by economic displacement.
The film explores the essence of home—what it means to a young boy at a time of personal transition and to a city undergoing significant redevelopment. Director Zia Mohajerjasbi captures Seattle’s beauty and reflects on the dissolution of communities, making Know Your Place both a love letter and a lament for a hometown in flux.

Director Statement
It is personal as an attempt to capture the beauty of the place that raised me and those I keep company with, in this moment of rapid transition; in which the disappearance of the familiar continues to gain momentum with increasing scope and intensity. The dissolution of community, economic displacement, and redevelopment of legacy neighborhoods has made part of the city to which I’d been intimately connected almost unrecognizable. This film is about capturing some sense of what Seattle is, what it has been, what it is becoming. It is a film about home.
Through an intimate narrative lens and characterization, “Know Your Place” depicts impermanence as a relative experience. The film centers this experience through the eyes of Robel, an Eritrean-American boy of 15 years, at a time of transition in his own life, within the greater transitional context of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The film’s key performers are almost all first-time actors or second-time collaborators with me. I am unwaveringly committed to a methodology that embraces storytelling as a universal human trait. As tools to filmmakers become more available, the localization of cinema is vital – adding nuance, specificity, potency and authenticity to stories represented in film. No story is “too small”.
In essence, “Know Your Place” is an exercise in this process – reflecting the possibilities of storytelling in cinema that is grounded in community, friendship and ongoing cultural exchange. This film is as independent and homegrown as it gets: a diverse cross section of our city’s inhabitants, collaborating to bring a story of ‘home’ to life in a way that honors the beauty of our shared space, and the nuance of the individual experiences contained within it.
– Zia Mohajerjasbi, Seattle, WA, September 2022
Reserved seating tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting on November 15th, 2024.
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Honoring Women Peacebuilders in Africa and Beyond
2025-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, January 22, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly features Honoring Women Peacebuilders in Africa and Beyond. This event is sponsored by The American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Walla Walla and Humanities Washington.
Richard Middleton-Kaplan (he/him) is the director of Academic Support Services at Whitman College. In 2011, Richard spent a sabbatical at the Centre for Applied Human Rights at University of York, helping to develop a course on literature and human rights. His publications include “Using Literature to Teach Peace” in Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies.
What makes women’s peacebuilding movements so effective—often more effective than larger scale national and international initiatives? Why is the work of women peacebuilders less well-known and celebrated than that of their male counterparts? Is the collective nature of women’s peacemaking work a reason it’s both effective yet also underappreciated?
In this talk, meet peacebuilders beyond the usual names like Mother Theresa and Jane Addams, and gain an appreciation for the collective nature of women’s peacebuilding activities. Glimpse the more peaceful horizon that could dawn if we inspired and supported women’s peacebuilding collectives.
Gesa Power House Theatre is committed to ensuring that the arts are for everyone. Join us for this free community event, bringing impactful stories to the Walla Walla Valley. Donations are welcome!

Funke
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, January 29, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Funke.
Acclaimed Chef Evan Funke mounts his culinary comeback – an ode to the dying art of handmade pasta – on the most competitive street in America where he finds himself fighting to fulfill his artistic destiny while battling the impossibly volatile LA restaurant industry.

Reserved seating tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) will be available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting on November 15th.
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February Film Feast
2025-02-01 17:30 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, February 1, at 5:30 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will host the February Film Feast.
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners with Visit Walla Walla, Walla Walla Movie Crush, and Marcus Whitman to celebrate February Restaurant Month with a night of culinary celebration. Local farmers and purveyors will be joining us to share our region’s bountiful goods and enjoy films showcasing the culinary arts.
Join us at 5:30 PM for mingling and feasting on locally sourced culinary delights. After enjoying some hearty appetizers, sip local wines and nibble on delicious snacks while enjoying a 7 PM short film festival (food-themed, of course) curated by our Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge.
Reserved seating tickets are $55 and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting November 15th.
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The Thinking Game (Film)
2025-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
On February 2nd, 2025, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will present the documentary The Thinking Game.
The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world’s leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Inside DeepMind’s London headquarters, founder Demis Hassabis and his team are relentlessly pursuing the creation of AI that matches or surpasses human abilities on a wide range of tasks. Filmed over five years, the documentary puts viewers in the room for the pivotal moments of this quest, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold, a program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology.
The Thinking Game captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis’ commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape
our world.
Reserved seating tickets (Adults $15, Students $10) are available for purchase online, or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Additionally, members of the IRL Movie Club can use the promo code IRLCLUB at checkout to purchase a ticket for only $5! Not a member? You can still use the code, and you’ll automatically join the IRL Movie Club for free, and be registered to the email list to hear about future events! Learn more about the IRL Movie Club here!

ULTIMATE CITIZENS
2025-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On February 12, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the film ULTIMATE CITIZENS.
ULTIMATE CITIZENS is the story of Jamshid Khajavi, an extraordinary 65-year-old Iranian American public school counselor who uses the sport of Ultimate Frisbee to help children heal. In an America where many families are quietly, barely getting by, Mr. Jamshid coaches an underdog team of kids on their way to compete in the world’s largest youth tournament. ULTIMATE CITIZENS is a celebration of resilience and belonging, and the third independent feature documentary from award-winning filmmaker Francine Strickwerda.

Reserved seating tickets ($15, $10 for students) will be available on November 15th, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Jen Kober
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On February 14, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly welcomes comedian Jen Kober to the stage!
Celebrated for her dynamic, high-energy performances, Jen Kober is a trailblazing LGBTQ comedian known for her original blend of stand-up, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy. Hailing from Lake Charles, LA, Kober has made an indelible impact in the comedy world and on screen, appearing in acclaimed shows like The Righteous Gemstones, The Mandalorian, Diary of a Future President, American Horror Story, Hacks, Black Monday, and Dead to Me. She also starred as the hilarious correspondent “Phony Photo Booth” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and is currently the headlining comedian for Cirque Du Soleil’s MAD APPLE in Las Vegas.
Kober’s comedic prowess has earned her the Best Comedic Performance award on NPR’s Snap Judgment, where her viral “Girl Scout Cookie” story captivated fans. In 2024, she released her latest special, No Flies On Me, through 800 Pound Gorilla Media, following two sold-out solo shows at The Netflix Is A Joke Fest in Los Angeles.
Brace yourselves for a night of laughter as Kober brings her powerhouse act to Walla Walla. Reserve your tickets today—don’t miss out on this unforgettable performance!
Clip from Jen’s stand-up:

Clip from Jen’s guest starring role on The Mandalorian (Disney+):

Reserved seating tickets starting at $45 will be available starting November 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Mike Wiley’s historical play Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart on Friday, February 21, 2025 , at 7 p.m. This programming is brought to you in part by Creative West and the National Endowment of the Arts.
A Game Apart provides a glimpse of Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, of whites-only hotels, and of restaurants with only a back door for colored athletes to enter. Witness the hopeless humiliation of a star player who was showered with adulation on the field and became a second-class citizen when he walked off the diamond. Meet Jackie’s compatriots fighting the same battles between the end zones, inside the ring, and around the track. A Game Apart is a powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance, and leadership.
About Mike Wiley: Acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley has spent the last decade fulfilling his mission to bring educational theatre to young audiences and communities across the country. In the early days of his career, Wiley found few theatrical resources to shine a light on key events and figures in African-American history. To bring these stories to life, he started his own production company. Through his performances, Wiley has introduced countless students and communities to the legacies of Emmett Till, Henry “Box” Brown and more.
Reserved tickets will be available starting at $25 ($20 for students) on November 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

My Own Normal
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents My Own Normal on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 7PM.

Filmmaker Alexander Freeman who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two, was raised by his loving and supportive parents but the one thing he has always wanted was to be in a loving relationship with a woman and to have a family of his own. When Alexander meets his life partner Orina by chance, at a film screening, his life changes forever for the better, especially when his daughter Maya is born.
As Alexander and Orina raise Maya, have a commitment ceremony, start their lives together, and struggle with life’s challenges, Alexander’s parents learn to accept that Alexander can live a normal life independently and can be a great father despite their original views on the pregnancy.
Reserved seating tickets starting at $15 ($10 for students) will be available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting on November 15th.
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BIG BANG BOOM!
2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents BIG BANG BOOM! on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2 PM.
Big Bang Boom is a 3-piece Kindie Music Band from Greensboro, North Carolina that began in the minds and aspirations of talented artists and long-time musicians: Chuck Folds, Steve Willard, and Eddie Walker.
After 20 years of touring the grown-up stages, Chuck, Steve, and Eddie decided to expand their horizons and play for kids whose parents (like themselves) want MORE from children’s music. In 2007, this dynamic dad trio began to create parent-friendly children’s music! They write songs with a pop sensibility by cleverly mixing alternative, hip-hop, rock, pop, country, and other genres to create music that both adults and children enjoy. The themes of their songs focus on building character traits and education through relatable stories that engage people of all ages.
Their song titled “Monster Under the Bed” won grand prize in the 2011 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and they wrote and performed the music for the WFMY’s Emmy Award Winning Community Service program, Read 2 Succeed!
On Stage is where Big Bang Boom shines brightest! You may have seen their high energy, interactive performances at countless libraries (Yes, they are LOUD in the library!), schools, performing arts centers, museums, festivals, and private and community events all over the USA.
Keep Rockin’, Kids!

Reserved tickets will be available for $12 ($8 for children under 12) on November 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Jess Plus None
2025-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On March 12, 2025, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents the comedy film Jess Plus None.

Jess (Abby Miller, Justified), a reluctant maid-of-honor attends her best friend’s off-the-grid wedding in the woods, where she’s forced to confront her ex-girlfriend, her more successful college friends, and every horrible choice she’s made in her life so far, until a chance meeting with an elusive park ranger (Matt Walsh, Veep) shows Jess the real force of nature at this wedding…might be her.
“Screwball comedies feel like something from a bygone era, but Mandy Fabian’s directorial debut JESS PLUS NONE manages its tones masterfully while giving us a flawed but relatable protagonist who’s simply doing the best she can. If you’re not laughing, you’re cringing, and that makes it a screwball comedy through a contemporary lens.” – SQF
Reserved seating tickets ($15, $10 for students) will be available starting November 15th, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Take One Thing Off (film)
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Friday, March 14, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will present Scout Durwood’s digital series, Take One Thing Off.
An existential odyssey based on the original music from cabaret singer/bon vivant Scout Durwood’s debut studio album, Take One Thing Off is a twenty-two episode digital series combining music videos and narrative sketch following Scout’s transition from performing in dive bars and supper clubs in NYC to the City of Angels where IRL is IR-relevant forcing her to step onto the biggest, strangest stage she’s encountered so far: The Internet.
Synopsis
Take One Thing Off features eleven comedy vignettes paired with eleven original music videos from Scout Durwood’s debut studio album with Blue Elan Records. The series follows the life of chanteuse/bon vivant Scout Durwood, who has spent most of her adult life singing in New York supper clubs and dive bars, fostering a meaningful connection between audience and performer. Now living in Los Angeles, where IRL seems IR-relevant, she’s stepping onto the biggest, strangest stage of all: The Internet.
In this twenty-two episode digital series, Scout traverses the deserts of YouTube tutorials in her episodes Make-Up Tutorial, DIY Cupcake Bra and Scout on Scout. She opines on the chemical reactions society has labeled “romance” in her ballads Here We Are and Falling in Love, and delves into the complicated nature of female friendships in Frenemies. Take One Thing Off is as esoteric as it is slapstick; as high- concept as it is low-brow. You’ll laugh. She’ll cry. Grown men will drink wine from a baby pool. So be the strange you wish to see in the world, and in the immortal words of Coco Chanel, “after you dress but before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”

Reserved tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) starting November 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Scout Durwood, Live!
2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre will welcome comedian Scout Durwood back to the stage on Saturday, March 15 at 7 PM.
Scout Durwood Live combines comedy, music, storytelling and cabaret into a singular narrative extravaganza including hits from TAKE ONE THING OFF and COMEDY ELECTRONICA such as (I DON’T WANT TO) HOLD UR BABY, SEXUALLY IMPLICIT, STEAL UR GIRLFRIEND and more.
Inspired by her formative years as a go-go dancer and burlesque emcee, Scout’s joyfully irreverent outlook on life embraces Big Tent Queerness as a way of spreading love and unity throughout the land. A throwback to the Bette Midler bathhouse shows of the 70’s, this lightly interactive experience embraces queerness not just as sexual orientation, but as a way of life. From a dance craze inspired by Wacky Wavers to a heartfelt embrace of the darkest parts of our psyche, Scout encourages audiences to fly their freak flag with pride. It’s a comedy special with a lot of heart.
This show runs about 90 minutes, plus an intermission. Reserved seating tickets starting at $35 ($20 for students) will be available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting on November 15th.
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Skerryvore - Whisky Tasting!
2025-03-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – If you would like to be added to a waitlist for available tickets, please contact our box office at 509.529.6500 or email info@phtww.org

Join us for an exclusive evening of whisky on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 5PM, celebrating the best of Scotland! Start with a Whisky Tasting Session hosted by the acclaimed Scottish band, Skerryvore. Dive into Scotland’s whisky regions as each dram is perfectly paired with a live, handpicked tune to enhance the tasting journey.
What’s Included:

Tasting of four to five premium Scotch whiskies, each accompanied by a Skerryvore performance designed to match the unique flavors.
Stories and insights from Skerryvore, sharing personal experiences tied to each whisky region.
An interactive, informal atmosphere where participation and fun are encouraged.

Reserve Your Spot
Purchase tickets online or contact our box office at (509) 529-6500. With only 50 whisky tasting tickets available, we recommend reserving early!
Please note: Concert tickets for the Skerryvore performance at 7:00 PM are sold separately.

Skerryvore
2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, Gesa Power House Theatre will present Skerryvore.

From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals around the world, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their eclectic fusion of folk, rock, and Americana – with thundering drums and bagpipes, of course – is as rich as a single malt scotch. Since setting sail, Skerryvore has performed in over 25 countries and scooped up Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award – three times. With their distinctive mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore fuses outstanding musicianship with pure joy.

Winner of 2023 Best of the Bay Award for their Whisky Sessions show!

Reserved seating tickets, priced from $40 to $50, will be available starting November 15, either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Seattle Jewish Film Festival Shorts Program
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners once again with the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for 2025’s short film showcase, HASHIVENU: RETURN US. This collection of short films was curated by our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge.
When people speak of grit, they usually mean the power of perseverance. From a secular mindset, grit is a manifestation of stick-to-it-tiveness. For this block of short films, we explore a more divine form of resilience, hashivenu—a reaffirming of faith in challenging times of grief or crisis.
For SJFF’s 30th Pearl Anniversary, this strand of seven cinematic gems exhibits the transformation through adversity to resilience (Rated PG-13).

A program of the Stroum Jewish Community Center, the Seattle Jewish Film Festival runs March 22- April 6. For more information about the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival, visit SEATTLEJFF.ORG.

Musical Monday: IMPROV
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Musical Monday, the internet’s favorite improv comedy band with over 2 million fans and a staggering 1 billion views, is coming to Gesa Power House Theatre!
On Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 7PM, brace yourself for an unforgettable night of storytelling, off-the-cuff music, and never-to-be-sung-again songs—all inspired by the crowd! It’s a one-of-a-kind show where you call the shots, and we turn your suggestions into comedy gold. Don’t miss the improv musical event that’s taking the internet by storm!

Tickets available NOW starting at $25 either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500.

Bon Débarras
2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Bon Débarras.
Bon Débarras unites the worlds of music, dance and poetry through a collaboration between Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Veronique Plasse. The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing and global influences, for a show that is full of fun and inventive energy. On guitar, banjo, violin and harmonica, the trio opens a door to their recollections of America and their music is at the intersection of various traditions. Bon Débarras’ energy taps into the rhythms of today and ventures boldly on the multi-faceted road to tomorrow’s dreams, in an atmosphere that transcends boundaries and ages.
DOMINIC DESROCHERS: His passion for sound and movement comes all the way back from those family gatherings, where singers, dancers and accordionists helped create his artistic vision. Over time, Dominic added another passion to music and poetry: percussive dance. Multi-instrumentalist, choreographer and founding member of Zogma, an urban folk group, Dominic is always willing to share his knowledge through educational workshops and master classes. His talent has been widely recognized by various organizations and groups like le Cirque du Soleil, La Bottine Souriante, Loco Locass and Les 7 doigts de la main. His approach is to make percussive dance an extension of oneself. His motto: “Scratch the sky, the earth gives you an itch, then beat the earth and the sky warms you up… All you can beat, bon appétit! There is jig a plenty at the banquet of your two feet”.
JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMAS: Talk about a one-man band! Accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Jean-François Dumas grew up in a family of musicians and singers where his early musical talent bloomed among songs and melodies from times past. At the age of 17, driven by a thirst for freedom, his guitar slung over his shoulder, he chose travelling to learn his trade. His journeys took him through the United-States, Latin America and Europe. There he discovered other peoples’ folk traditions and colors, and nourished his boundless passion for musical interbreeding in which his own roots lie. Several participations to Noël dans le Parc (Christmas in the Park) as a performer and music director enabled him to stage shows convening artists of all cultures to help create ties between people and generations. Somehow, it’s there that the trio Bon Débarras was born. Equipped with a solid musical knowledge and background, Jean-François has performed with many spirited artists among which La Bottine Souriante, Cedric Watson, Juan Sebastian Larobina and Edgar Bori.
VERONIQUE PLASSE: A trained actress and a musician, has joined the world of traditional music since a score of years, working at enhancing Québec cultural heritage. Her commitments and involvements are driven by goals which are at the heart of whatever she undertakes: creation, gathering, preservation and diffusion. Endowed with a very sensitive and positive energy, Véronique really enjoys bringing to the public her knowledge and a kind of cultural expertise she acquired through encounters and research. Spurred by her passion for Québec traditional music, this violinist and singer has been active on the international traditional folk scene for about 20 years. Recognized by her fellow trad musicians as a high-calibre performer, Véronique strongly believes that we must carry on the effort of creating moments and places where beauty, sharing and human interaction weave the threads of a sociocultural fabric we can all call our own.
The latest addition to the Bon Débarras trad trio, Véronique performs also in several other significant projects: Beaton-Plasse, Les Commandos Trad, Barbo and Hurlevent.
Reserved tickets will be available starting at $30 ($20 for students) on February 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (early ticket access February 8th and highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list (at the bottom of this page)!

UNIT SOUZOU
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes the incredible art of Unit Souzou on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00PM. Funded in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project, with lead funding from The Mellon Foundation and support from the Doris Duke Foundation.
‘Souzou’ can be written in three ways meaning ‘creation’ (創造), ‘imagination’ (想像), or ‘noisy’ (騒々), alluding to a force by which new ideas are born and take shape in the world. Inspired by these words, an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance, forging new traditions for evolving communities. The core of Unit Souzou’s artistic voice is personal and authentic, sound shaped and inspired by form and by movement. The essence of Unit Souzou is an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance, forging new traditions for evolving communities. In addition to creating groundbreaking professional theatrical works, Unit Souzou is deeply committed to share taiko through community performances and collaborations, public classes for adults and youth, and school-based education programs.
Unit Souzou was founded in 2014 by Co-directors Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe, relentless innovators at the forefront of a growing artistic movement within the taiko community. Fujii and Watanabe met at Warabi-za, Japan’s foremost traditional folk dance troupe based in Akita, Northern Japan. They have been guest artists and collaborators with many North American and international taiko groups.
Reserved seating tickets starting at $30 can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on to the public on February 15th.
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Burden of Dreams
2025-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Burden of Dreams captures legendary director Werner Herzog’s filming of his most ambitious film Fitzcarraldo, in which an entrepreneur (Klaus Kinski) endeavors to push a steamship over a mountain to build an opera house in the Amazon jungle, one thousand miles away from civilization.
Featuring visceral interviews with Herzog, Burden of Dreams which was held by Roger Ebert as “one of the most remarkable documentaries ever made about the making of a movie” depicts the full range of Herzog’s unflinching vision spanning four years of production, despite all odds, such as the lead actor (Jason Robards) who had to leave the set after 40% of the shoot was completed and ultimately was replaced by Herzog’s muse, Klaus Kinski. Most notoriously, the film features a jaw-dropping sequence featuring Herzog requiring hundreds of native Campa, Machiguenga, and Aguaruna people to pull a full-size, 320-ton steamship over a small mountain. The result is an extraordinary document of the filmmaking process and a unique look into the single-minded mission of one of cinema’s most fearless directors.
Blank’s interviews with Herzog, bring context and backstory to his personalized style of “ethnographic filmmaking,” which values Peru’s native, Campa, Machiguenga, and Aguaruna people and their Old World culture as much as it does Herzog’s perilous enterprise. Blank’s appreciation for the jungle comes through in his uninflected photography of insects, birds, and even the feet and faces of his Peruvian subjects – as frequently set against the classical music that Herzog used in Fitzcarraldo.

Reserved seating tickets ($15, $10 for students) will be available on February 15th, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Power Up Fundraiser 2025
2025-04-26 17:30 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Join us for the 2025 Power Up fundraiser and concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2025 featuring the internationally-acclaimed jazz singer, Anthony Nunziata. Tickets to the Power Up fundraiser includes special pre-show access to the fundraising party, complimentary food and treats, and (2) beverages* of your choice from our bar. You may even have the chance to meet and mingle with the performer before the show! *Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
The 2025 Power Up fundraiser benefits the programs and services at our nonprofit theater and directly supports our mission-driven work to generate a strong, inclusive community through the arts!
This fundraising event will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by a concert in the auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. It will also feature an online silent auction with art, wine, unique experiences, and more!

Auction Open NOW! Click here to register and BID!

Reserved seating tickets are $150 and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting January 26th for +Power Club members, and February 1 for general public.
Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: NELSON CONSTRUCTION CORP., and Beer Sponsor: BURWOOD BREWING COMPANY!
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Art For Everybody
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Art For Everybody. Thomas Kinkade’s pastoral landscapes made him the most collected and despised painter of all time. After his shocking death, his family discovers a vault of unseen paintings that reveal a complex artist whose life and work embody our divided America.
You’ve seen his cozy cottages, idyllic gardens, and welcoming village streets on everything from canvas to commemorative plates. Both celebrated and disparaged for his kitschy signature settings, the “Painter of Light” Thomas Kinkade rocketed to popularity in the ‘90s by marketing himself to American evangelicals and pitting himself against the elite art establishment.
Yet beneath the pristine public persona were demons that would drive him to alcoholism, scandal, and death from an overdose in 2012. After his passing, Kinkade’s daughters uncovered a trove of unseen, unexpectedly dark paintings, a discovery that launched an investigation into their father’s true personality.
Through the voices of skeptical critics, adoring fans, and Kinkade’s closest friends and family, ART FOR EVERYBODY digs deep into Kinkade’s life and work to elucidate the real man behind the persona. Accomplished editor Miranda Yousef’s directorial debut is an insightful documentary that peels back the layers of Kinkade’s facade, delivering a portrait of a complex man divided by the same forces that continue to pull us apart as a nation.

Reserved seating tickets ($15, $10 for students) will be available on February 15th, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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