International Guitar Night XXVI
2026-01-29 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 the 26th Anniversary American Tour of International Guitar Night to the stage on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by ArtsWA. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
International Guitar Night (IGN) returns with a dynamic lineup featuring Vietnamese classical guitarist Thul Le , rock/flamenco/classical powerhouse Lucas Imbiriba (Brazil), innovative fingerstyle guitarist Alexandr Misko (Russia), and, for the first time, ukulele master Taimane (Hawaii).
Lucas Imbiriba blends flamenco fire, Latin rhythms, classical melodies, and rock energy into breathtaking performances. A former multiple classical competition winner, he later embraced rock and viral acoustic arrangements, earning millions of views and a worldwide following.
Alexandr Misko is a modern fingerstyle innovator whose percussive techniques and viral videos have captivated audiences. With six albums and performances from Carnegie Hall to major festivals, he continues to push guitar boundaries with his custom-built instruments.
Thul Le is a celebrated Vietnamese guitarist whose performances combine exceptional technical command with lyrical expression. A graduate of prestigious European conservatories, she bridges Eastern and Western traditions through a distinctive voice on the classical guitar, earning acclaim on international stages.
Taimane redefines the ukulele with her genre-spanning artistry, blending classical, rock, and Polynesian influences. From Waikiki street performances to global tours, she has amassed millions of fans and four Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards, proving the instrument limitless.

Reserved seating tickets starting at $30 can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on November 15th. Want early access to tickets starting November 8th? Visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club/ to see how you can be a+Power Club member and gain early ticket access and other exclusive benefits!

ALMOST February Film Feast
2026-01-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, January 31, at 5:30 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will host the third annual February Film Feast (or ALMOST February!).
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners with Visit Walla Walla, Walla Walla Movie Crush, and Walla Walla Community College Culinary Arts 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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TINĀ
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents TINĀ on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by Friends of Gesa Power House Theatre, and a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Tinā is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together
while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother…

Andrew Sleighter & Tyler Boeh
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Get ready to laugh the night away as Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Andrew Sleighter and Tyler Boeh to the stage on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. for an evening of incredible comedy and fun.
Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers.
Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He’s also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for the Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country, Andrew’s also performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot, Bridgetown, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, The Aspen Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival.
Andrew’s comedy has the ability to reach wide ranges of audiences and works in a diversity of rooms. Reliable and consistent, he rarely ends a show by lighting the stage on fire out of rage. Most importantly, he’s constantly fascinated by and eager to keep learning about stand-up.

How do you go from being a nationally recognized vocal percussionist in a college acapella group to a nationally touring headlining comedian? Ask Tyler Boeh, a comedian whose comedy has been described as high-energy, intelligent, physical, and silly. His quick wit and award winning “beat-boxing” talent bring audiences to hysterical heights. Tyler started his stand-up career in his hometown of Portland, OR, but after placing in the finals of comedy competitions in Seattle, San Francisco, Boston, and at the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, Tyler made his way to Los Angeles. Within a year of his move to Hollywood he had established himself at the top comedy clubs, completed work on two television pilots, and Tyler’s debut comedy album, “Carpool Companion” was chosen as LaughSpin Magazine’s album of the year when it was released in 2012.
In 2015, Tyler held his own with Craig Fergusson on his new show, “Celebrity Name Game”, was featured in numerous BuzzFeed videos, and appeared in 3 episodes of “Laughs on Fox”. 2016 culminated with a college tour that took him to nearly 40 campuses across the country and a return visit to showcase for the third season of “Laughs” on Fox. In 2018, Tyler released his second album, “Full Circle”, which was selected in January as the SiruisXM 98 artist of the month and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. Also in 2018, he released his Dry Bar Comedy special “Wait For It”, which has already received over 10 million views online. In 2023, Tyler returned to Dry Bar to film his second special titled “Upgraded”, which was released across multiple platforms in February of 2024. In 2025 in addition to his regular touring and headlining dates, Tyler has been a regular opening act for Leanne Morgan on her nationwide “Just Getting Started” tour.
Tyler continues to perform across the country at comedy clubs, colleges, cruise ships, and theaters bringing his incredible brand of humor wherever he goes. You can hear his comedy on Sirius XM Radio, Pandora, Amazon Prime, and many other platforms online, but don’t miss the chance to see Tyler perform live!

Reserved seating tickets starting at $35 ($25 student) can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on November 8th.
This event is a rental. Curious about how you can rent the Gesa Power House Theatre for your next event? Email us today at info@phtww.org

Film Is Dead. Long Live Film!
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents FILM IS DEAD. LONG LIVE FILM! on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Film collectors rescue and preserve obscure and forgotten photochemical films from basement vault, releasing and restoring titles before analog film disappear, blurring lines between piracy and preservation as archives seek their holdings.

Reserved tickets are available for $15 ($10 for students), 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)!

Andrew Allen
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Andrew Allen on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. Andrew Allen, accomplished Canadian singer-songwriter, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with an impressive roster of achievements. Boasting five top-ten singles, including chart-toppers like “Loving You Tonight,” “I Wanna Be Your Christmas,” “What You Wanted,” “I Want You,” and “Favorite Christmas Song,” Andrew’s songwriting prowess is nothing short of exceptional. This show is sponsored by David W. & Anne Hull. This program is also supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission and by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Beyond his solo success, Andrew has collaborated with industry giants, including co-writing with the likes of Meghan Trainor, Rachel Platten and Carly Rae Jepsen. His collaborations extend to the international stage too, with contributions to notable songs such as the Platinum #1 single “Seasons” by K-Pop Icon, Taeyeon, that resonated with audiences globally and the Quadruple Platinum Song “Ad Occhi Chiusi” by Italian Superstar Marco Mengoni. These two chart-toppers not only showcase Andrew’s versatility in working across languages and genres but also underscores his ability to contribute to the success of artists on a global scale.
His compositions have not only dominated the airwaves but have found a place in various media, with songs featured in popular TV shows, movies, and commercials. This creativity and ability to connect with audiences across different platforms further solidify Andrew Allen’s status as a sought-after artist in the entertainment industry. Andrew’s impact extends to the live stage, where he’s shared his talents with audiences worldwide. With his dynamic performances and engaging stage presence, he’s earned himself opportunities to tour with some of the biggest names in the music industry, sharing the stage with acts like Bruno Mars, One Republic, Train, Andy Grammer, and the Barenaked Ladies!

Reserved seating tickets starting at $30 can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on November 15th. Want early access to tickets starting November 8th? Visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club/ to see how you can be a+Power Club member and gain early ticket access and other exclusive benefits!

The Importance of Being Earnest
2026-02-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents a live cinema screening of The Importance of Being Earnest on Wednesday, February 18 at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the ArtsWA.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
In this screening, filmed at the National Theatre in London, the three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Tickets are available for $15 ($10 for students) strting November 8 for +Power Clob members, and November 15 for general public, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. For more information on how you can become a +Power Club member and get early access to tickets and other exclusive benefits, visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club/ today!

Holding Liat
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents HOLDING LIAT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by Friends of Gesa Power House Theatre, and a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
In the weeks unfolding after Liat is kidnapped, her father resists efforts to use her captivity to justify escalating violence in Gaza, exposing political and emotional rifts within his family as they struggle to find a way to bring her home.

On the morning of October 7, 2023, Israeli-American Liat Atzili and her husband Aviv were at home when Hamas attacked their kibbutz. By nightfall, Liat and Aviv are captives in Gaza along with 250 other people – 12 of whom, like Liat, are American citizens.
Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv’s release. This agonizing process, and the ultimate fate of their loved ones, challenges how the members of the family understand themselves and their place in the conflict.
Through the intimate lens of a family’s experience, HOLDING LIAT poses complex questions of identity across generations, as the family is thrust into the epicenter of a global conflict rapidly unfolding in real-time.

Tired Souls: King and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
2026-02-28 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 Tired Souls: King and the Montgomery Bus Boycott on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. This programming is brought to you in part by ArtsWA, Friends of the Theatre, Magnolia Healing Arts, Pacific Northwest Wine Competition & Elizabeth Fraser. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, AL: Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus. this action inspires the black citizens of Montgomery to abandon all travel on city busses until they are no longer forced to stand when a white person boards. There were more who came before, brave visionaries who laid the groundwork for this pivotal moment. Tired Souls introduces audiences to fellow heroes and heroines including Jo Ann Robinson, Claudette Colvin and others instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement who changed the course of U.S. history.
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)!

Suburban Fury
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents SUBURBAN FURY on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by Friends of Gesa Power House Theatre, and a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
In the early 1970s, the FBI recruited Sara Jane Moore, a conservative mother from the San Francisco suburbs, to infiltrate leftist organizations—but her deeply radicalizing politics complicated her role. Moore takes us back through her recollections and perspectives leading up to the moment where she attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, and an eerie sense of déjà vu takes hold as the tightrope of tension—between the ideals of the US and the realities we are living through—becomes a stranglehold.

Private Event
2026-03-06, 2026-03-19, 2026-04-03 - 2026-04-04 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
A private event is scheduled at the theater on this date. Want to rent our historic venue for your own event? Contact us at events@phtww.org.

Artrageous - Little Watts Family Series
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes the incredible ARTRAGEOUS, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. for an afternoon matinee show sure to please the whole family! This show time is a part of our Little Watts Series and promises to excite even the youngest of theater goers. The matinee showing will be roughly 45-60 minutes in length an dhave a more education focus.
Busy in the afternoon, but still want to experience this incredible art demonstration? Check out the evening show at 7PM – Details HERE! This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission, Friends of the Theatre, and Brad & Arleen Rice. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Picture a spectacle where music, dance, and live painting collide in a mesmerizing fusion, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Critics rave about Artrageous, drawing comparisons to the innovation of the Blue Man Group.
Imagine being transported to a realm where every stroke of the brush is a heartbeat, every note is a pulse, and every move is a masterpiece. With a history of incredible collaborations, from Harrison Ford to the NBA All-Stars, from Sir Richard Branson to Blue Man Group, from Cirque du Soleil to the Oscar’s After Party, Artrageous has graced prestigious venues, captivating audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the magic – grab your tickets now and join the ranks of those who’ve been swept away by the artistic phenomenon that is Artrageous!

Reserved seating tickets starting at $20 ($10 for child ticket) can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on November 15th. Want early access to tickets starting November 8th? Visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club/ to see how you can be a+Power Club member and gain early ticket access and other exclusive benefits!

Artrageous
2026-03-07 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 ARTRAGEOUS, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. for an evening of incredible art! Picture a spectacle where music, dance, and live painting collide in a mesmerizing fusion, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Critics rave about Artrageous, drawing comparisons to the innovation of the Blue Man Group. Looking for something earlier in the day for the whole family to enjoy? Check out the matinee show time for Artageous HERE. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission, & Friends of the Theatre. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Imagine being transported to a realm where every stroke of the brush is a heartbeat, every note is a pulse, and every move is a masterpiece. With a history of incredible collaborations, from Harrison Ford to the NBA All-Stars, from Sir Richard Branson to Blue Man Group, from Cirque du Soleil to the Oscar’s After Party, Artrageous has graced prestigious venues, captivating audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the magic – grab your tickets now and join the ranks of those who’ve been swept away by the artistic phenomenon that is Artrageous!

Reserved seating tickets starting at $40 ($30 student) can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on November 15th. Want early access to tickets starting November 8th? Visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club/ to see how you can be a+Power Club member and gain early ticket access and other exclusive benefits!

Othello
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents a live cinema screening of OTHELLO on Wednesday, March 11 at 7PM, and Sunday, March 15 at 2PM. This program is supported in part by Lisa Anderson & Stephanie Whitaker, and by a grant from the ArtsWA.
Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob).
Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, this is ‘an electrifying star-studded Othello.’ (★★★★ Mail on Sunday).

Seattle Jewish Film Festival Shorts Program
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners once again with the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for 2026’s short film showcase. This collection of short films was curated by our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge, and sponsored by Friends of Power House Theatre.

Poet Laureate: Derek Sheffield
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7 PM as we welcome the Washington State Poet Laureate, Derek Sheffield to the stage for a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. Derek Sheffield will share his work in an evening of inspiration and poetry, followed by a Q & A session. This event is supported in part by the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and Humanities Washington.
Celebrated poet and professor Derek Sheffield is Washington’s eighth State Poet Laureate. Sheffield lives in the Wenatchee Valley and serves as a professor of English at Wenatchee Valley College. He has published several poetry collections and edits poetry for Terrain.org, and has also received fellowships from the Sustainable Arts Foundation, Artist Trust, the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, and the Spring Creek Foundation for his poetry.
The Washington State Poet Laureate builds awareness and appreciation of poetry through public readings, workshops, lectures, and presentations. Laureates perform this work in culturally and geographically diverse communities throughout the state.
Reserved seating tickets encouraged and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 8AM and to the general public on February 15 at 8AM. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Wild Rumours back to the stage!
Just as Cirque du Soleil elevates the circus to an art form, Wild Rumours transforms Fleetwood Mac’s music into a captivating masterpiece. Wild Rumours focuses on the apex Buckingham-Nicks era material, creating an authentic concert experience with dramatic crescendos and moments of quiet intimacy. The band, comprised of an all-star cast of Seattle-based musicians, takes liberty with the material, adding their personal stamp on some of the greatest pop music ever created.
Friday Night, Wild Rumours will play the very set that Fleetwood Mac played on Aug 29, 1977 at the Forum in LA when Rumours held the No.1 spot on the Billboard charts! Join us again on Saturday as Wild Rumours will play a signature set of Fleetwood Mac’s monster hits of the 70s and 80s.

Reserved seating tickets starting at $45 will be available online or at the box office (509-529-6500) beginning February 8 for Power Club members, and February 15 to the general public. Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

Frankenstein
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | WA
On Sunday, April 12th, at 2PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents a screening of Frankenstein, filmed live at the Royal National Theatre.
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development, and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale.
This production stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Dr. Strange, The Imitation Game) as the Creature, filmed live at the Royal National Theatre in London in 2011. Writer Nick Dear aims to tell the story, at least initially, from the creature’s point of view. “We do start with the moment of creation,” he says, “but not told from the perspective of the scientists, which is how it’s usually told; we tell it from the perspective of the experiment rather than the experimenter.
“A great deal of what we’re trying to do in this show is to explore what it feels like to be that experiment.”
Reserved seating tickets begin at $15 ($10 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 8AM, and to the general public on February 15 at 8AM. To join our +Power Club, or learn more, click here.

Spacewoman
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Spacewoman on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by Friends of Gesa Power House Theatre, and a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Astronaut Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft. Born on the other side of the tracks in upstate New York, she smashed many glass ceilings in the US Air Force and at NASA in her career, culminating in four increasingly dramatic and dangerous space shuttle missions. With an incredible set of archival materials, intimate interviews, and a moving score by Marcelo Zarvos, Hannah Berryman’s nail-biting film shares the emotional journey experienced by Eileen’s family, and explores what level of risk is acceptable in human endeavour.

Reserved seating tickets begin at $15 ($10 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 8AM, and to the general public on February 15 at 8AM. To join our +Power Club, or learn more, click here.

The Poet. The Prophet. The Madman. The Dreamer.
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre and Teatro Popular are proud to partner in welcoming actor and screenwriter Darius Wallace to the stage in this latest production: THE POET. THE PROPHET. THE MADMAN. THE DREAMER. Join us on Friday, April 17 at 7PM for this incredible live theatre production.
After living nine lives ruled by fear, fate, and deferred dreams, one man discovers the transformative power of faith and claims his true calling as poet, prophet, madman, and dreamer. Blending autobiography and myth, this one-man performance follows a variety of characters, songs and audience interaction in the life of a man and actor who becomes awakened to his personal power and the collective liberation.
Darius is no stranger to stories. He has been in several Hollywood Movies (Nothing But The Truth, Brian Banks and The World We Make). His most recent staring role is as Charles Harlen Private Eye in Damaged Goods. He has been seen on television in Law And Order and Law And Order SVU. His most recent tv role is in the hit Hulu show Reasonable Doubt. He is a founding company member of Tennessee Shakespeare in Memphis Tennessee, and he has performed all over the country in thousands of schools, universities, theaters, and libraries as Frederick Douglass and Langston Hughes. His original One Man Show (My Words Are My Swords) has performed with The Portland Chamber Orchestra and the Walla Walla Symphony Orchestra. He also has been the TEDx Memphis speech coach for seven years. He is a practitioner of Tai Chi/Chi Gong and teaches methods of self improvement through meditation. Currently Darius is also directing, writing and producing movies. He is an all around storyteller telling amazing stories and helping others tell amazing stories as well.

Reserved seating tickets are just $20 and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on February 15th. Want early access to tickets starting February 8th? Click here to see how you can be a +Power Club member and gain early ticket access and other exclusive benefits!

Making Movies
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Don’t miss this night of sensational music, as MAKING MOVIES takes the stage at Gesa Power House Theatre! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:00PM for an unforgettable night of music and culture. Tickets for this event start at $40 ($20 for students). This event is supported by Creative West. This program is also supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission (now also known as “ArtsWA”) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Rooted in the rich traditions of Panamá, a crisol de razas (an immigration program), the band’s sound is an embodiment of those diverse cultures, and its music encompasses the entirety of the Americas. The band interweaves styles as divergent as cumbia and blues, salsa, soul, and rock’n’roll – all boiled down into their own original sound.
The work of MAKING MOVIES includes collaborations with legendary artists like Rubén Blades, performances at major international festivals, and tours with notable acts such as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Maldita Vecindad, and Flor De Toloache, and has been featured on NPR.
Founder, Enrique Chi—a songwriter, musician, filmmaker, and activist—is also producing AMERI’KANA TV, a National Endowment for the Arts-funded documentary that explores an alternate history of American music and is set to release alongside their new studio album in 2026.
Reserved seating tickets begin at $40 ($20 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 8AM and to the general public on February 15 at 8AM. To join our +Power Club, or learn more, click here.

Justice Media FilmFest
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6PM for a reception and screening of Northwest Film Forum/Unincarcerated Productions’ Justice Media FilmFest.
Justice Media FilmFest is a one-night celebration of justice-centered storytelling, presented in partnership with the San Quentin Prison Film Festival and featuring short films from the past year’s festival and the premiere of Lockdown, a narrative short written and co-directed by incarcerated participants in the Inside/Out Media Lab at the Washington State Penitentiary. Some of the justice-impacted filmmakers will be in attendance and speaking about their work, and there will be special video messages from the currently incarcerated filmmakers as well.
Doors will open at 6:00pm for a reception, followed by film screening at 7:00PM.
Reserved seating tickets begin at $20 ($15 for students) and are available NOW online or at the box office, or call (509) 529-6500.

The Sunny Hours in Concert
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, April 25 at 7PM as Lyric Works, LLC presents THE SUNNY HOURS IN CONCERT!
With the first rain of notes from The Blue and Green Waltz, you’ll be whisked along on a vibrant musical journey: from lively swing melodies – to poignant ballads – to towering anthems as soaring and captivating as the Cascades themselves.
The music – from The Sunny Hours new, original musical – tells the story of a bright and determined high school girl in swing-era Seattle, Catherine, who plans a future that bucks the convention of her times.
As we follow Catherine from her gritty Seattle younger days, through her life’s twists, turns, challenges and triumphs, the expressive music, and rich visual backdrops, paint a vivid picture of her remarkable experiences…and brings Catherine’s uplifting character and resilience to life.
This is a charming story, based on real Washingtonians, and crafted by Washington State talent. The Book and Lyrics are by Tri-Cities native Eileen Voiland; music written by Seattle-based composers Nancy Erickson Lamont and Shawn Schlogel.
The concert will be performed by Tri-Cities WA based group Adrienne Fletcher, Hannah Evans, Samantha Gustafson, Ted Miller, Jason Morgan and Julie Wiley, most of whom originated roles in The Sunny Hours Tri-Cities premiere, and are very excited to be performing on the wonderful Gesa Power House Theatre stage!
Reserved seating tickets ($35 Auditorium, $30 Balcony) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500

Ladies of Laughter
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents stand-up comedy by Ladies of Laughter on Friday, May 1 at 7PM. This show is sponsored in part by ArtsWA. Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to partner with Ladies of Laughter in promoting new and professional comediennes from all walks of life, to share their humor with audiences and help jumpstart their careers, as they bring the funny to Walla Walla.
Since its inaugural year, the Ladies of Laughter contest’s past participants include Amy Schumer and “Big Bang Theory” star Melissa Rauch. This year’s comedians include:
Poppy Champlin, comedically trained from Chicago’s Second City Training Center and the 2024 National Winner. Poppy was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and has opened for such comics as Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Bill Hicks, and Rosie O’Donnell.
Stephanie Blum, a former physiologist from Brooklyn and winner of the Pro Division of the Ladies of Laughter Competition award at Madison Square Garden! Stephanie won New York’s Funniest Teacher Contest, CBS’s Star Search, and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival’s “Breakout Performer.
Reserved seating tickets begin at $40 ($20 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 8AM and to the general public on February 15 at 8AM. To join our +Power Club, or learn more, click here.

The Aunties
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre is humbled to welcome The Aunties to our stage on Saturday, May 9 at 7PM for a contemporary Indigenous storytelling experience. This programming is brought to you in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the Washington Stories Fund grant at Humanities Washington, ArtWalla Art Builds Community Grant, the Betty Kinsman Fund at The Kinsman Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation Small Grant, and a Spark Good Local Grant from Walmart #2492. This event is also sponsored by Friends of the Theatre.
The Aunties is an invitation to come together to honor the women that shape, heal, and uphold Indigenous communities through an evening of contemporary storytelling, shared live from the stage alongside familial and archival photographs and works of legacy. The Aunties project is shared at sites across the Blue Mountain region, featuring stories by Indigenous women who call the local area their home and who have dedicated their life’s work in service to their community. We come together to honor the contributions and enduring legacy of Native women, whose stories inspire new narratives and guide new generations of leaders. We join in community to reflect on our collective history to nurture hope for a brighter future.
Storytelling from the live performance will be preserved on film to become the heart of a narrative-driven documentary series that captures the artistic, cultural, and visual integrity of the places and people from which auntie stories emerge.
THE AUNTIES:
Ɨtísyawak, Mildred Quaempts, was born in 1953 and raised on the Umatilla Reservation by her maternal grandparents who were fluent Ičiškiin speakers of the Umatilla and Yakama dialects. Mildred was raised in the language and learned to speak English fluently by 3rd grade. She finished high school in 1972 then went on to raise five children who also carry language knowledge. Today, she is a grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild with another on the way. Mildred has been an active MMIW/P/R (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women/People/Relatives) advocate since 2009. Recently, Mildred has gotten back into dancing and has danced traditional style at multiple pow wows since 2025.

Acosia Red Elk is an enrolled member of the Umatilla Tribe from the northeastern Oregon territory and a 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient. She is a 10-time World Champion Jingle Dancer and world-renowned performing artist. She is also an international yoga instructor, snowboarder, glass artist, cultural teacher and wellness advocate. She is known for public speaking and storytelling, tribal dance performance, indigenizing fitness, teaching yoga through a tribal lens and instructing powwow dance to tribal youth across Turtle Island.
Jeanine Gordon, Special Assistant to the President for Native American at Whitman College, is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and has worked in various roles within the CTUIR Tribal Government. Jeanine earned her B/SBA and MBA degrees from the University of Phoenix while working full time for the CTUIR Water Resources Program. She is a direct descendant of four treaty signers of the Walla Walla Treaty Council of 1855.
As an advocate for American Indian students at Whitman College, she strives to create a campus where Indigenous students can successfully earn an education to help fulfill their life and career goals. Jeanine has oversight of the Memorandum of Agreement between Whitman College and the CTUIR. She leads the Pášx̣apa Advisory Council for CTUIR Collaboration, Pášx̣apa Elders Advisory Council, Pášx̣apa Powwow Committee, and First Foods Festival Committee and participates in the President’s Advisory Council and Inclusive Excellence Council. She also serves on the CTUIR Science & Technology Committee and the Walla Walla Community Council Board of Directors and is a former member of the Frenchtown Historical Foundation Board of Directors.
Reserved seating tickets starting at $30 ($10 for students) can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on February 15th. Want early access to tickets starting February 8th? Click here to see how you can be a +Power Club member and gain early ticket access and other exclusive benefits!

Intro to Acting
2026-05-19 18:00 - 2026-06-23 19:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
This welcoming six-session course invites community members ages 16 and up to step onto the stage at Gesa Power House Theatre and explore the fundamentals of acting in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Taught by longtime performer and beloved former Walla Walla Community College instructor Kevin Loomer, the class is designed for beginners as well as anyone curious about reconnecting with their creativity. Through theatre games, scene exploration, voice and movement exercises, and ensemble activities, participants will build confidence, presence, and authentic communication.
Whether you’ve always wanted to try acting, want to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others, or are simply looking for a creative outlet and a welcoming community, this class offers a chance to play, explore, and grow.
Participants may explore:
• Theatre games that build trust, creativity, and spontaneity
• Voice and movement exercises to develop presence and expression
• Basic acting tools for approaching scenes and characters
• Listening and responding authentically with scene partners
• Improvisation techniques that help participants get out of their heads and into the moment
• Ensemble work that fosters connection and collaboration
Each session will build on the group’s comfort and curiosity, allowing the instructor to adapt activities to the interests and experience level of the participants.
About the Instructor
Kevin Loomer is an experienced actor, director, and teacher who spent many years inspiring students as a theatre instructor at Walla Walla Community College. Known for his talent, humor, and ability to create welcoming learning environments, Kevin has helped countless students discover their voices both on and off the stage. His teaching focuses on helping participants feel comfortable taking creative risks while developing the tools and confidence to express themselves authentically.
No experience required. Just show up ready to learn, play, and connect.
