Gesa Power House Theatre

Private Event
2021-06-18, 2021-07-15, 2021-09-04, 2021-09-05, 2021-10-22 | WA
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.

Power House Movie: A Valley Divided (documentary)
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
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Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Power House Movie screening of the 2021 documentary A Valley Divided on Wednesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m.

In the Yakima Valley, the nation’s fruit basket, where populations are increasingly majority-Latino, elected representatives are still overwhelmingly white.
A Valley Divided explores the ways in which the Latino community in Eastern Washington is finding its voice and demanding equal representation at the ballot box. The new documentary, directed by Madeline Gunderson, reveals the entrenchment of decades of political discrimination and holds up a mirror to the larger story of a changing United States.
Although Yakima County’s population is about 50 percent Hispanic, the county had had just one Latino county commissioner in its history. A 2020 lawsuit against Yakima County alleges that its at-large voting system dilutes the agency of Latinos, in violation of the state Voting Rights Act. and pushes for ranked choice voting.
General admission tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Seating for each screening is capped at 100 patrons, as allowed under Washington’s Safe Start Plan. Additional precautions including required mask use for non-vaccinated patrons and physical distancing between households will be observed. This event will have a runtime of approximately 75 minutes.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Power House Movies are powered by what you can’t get anywhere else in the Walla Walla Valley. Not only do we showcase award-winning festival favorites, feature-length narratives, documentaries, and undiscovered gems, we pair them with exclusive content from the movie makers themselves – most often in conversation with our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge. Join us for a night out in our historic venue, and enjoy a glass of wine with the show. It’s an experience worth leaving the couch for!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Little Watts Family Movie - Louisa: An Amazing Adventure
2021-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the animated, family-friendly movie Louisa: An Amazing Adventure on Saturday, June 26 at 10AM.
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January 12, 1899 was the setting for one of the most astonishing lifeboat recue attempts during one of the worst storms at sea in living memory. Unable to launch directly into the storm, the coxswain of the Louisa lifeboat, decided to haul the lifeboat 13 miles overland to a more sheltered bay in order to rescue a sailing ship. This real life story is dramatically told in Louisa: An Amazing Adventure, and explores the true courage, determination, and extraordinary spirit of ordinary people trying to save the lives of strangers in need. The animation style resembled that of an oil painting brought to life and the adventure is narrated by the coxswain’s daughter, May, voiced by acclaimed actor Celia Imrie (Best Exotic Marigold Hotel).
Louisa: An Amazing Adventure is currently touring festivals and recently won Best Animation Feature at the Moscow International Children’s Film Festival.
This Little Watts Family Movie is recommended for ages 8 and up and has a runtime of about an hour.
General admission tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Become a Gesa Power House Theatre Member (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

The Little Watts Family Series is presented by:

Additional support provided by:
Yancey P Winans Community Grant

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Private Event
2021-06-30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States

Live Cinema Series: Kenneth Branagh's "Romeo and Juliet" (2016)
2021-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Live Cinema Series screening of “Romeo and Juliet” on Wednesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m. The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s modern and passionate staging of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy returns to select theaters for the first time since it was screened live-to-cinemas in 2016.
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Romeo and Juliet is a heartbreaking tale of forbidden love where the longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Directed with “seriousness and opulence” (★★★★★The Mail) by Sir Kenneth Branagh and Rob Ashford, Romeo and Juliet was the fifth play in the inaugural Plays at the Garrick season and was filmed for the big screen in beautiful black and white CinemaScope. Set in 1950s Italy, this production stars Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) as Romeo and Lily James (Downton Abbey) as Juliet, with Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio and Meera Syal as The Nurse.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers. The Live Cinema Series is supported by Shakespeare Walla Walla.
This screening has an approximate runtime of 3 hours. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater.
General admission tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Become a Gesa Power House Theatre Member (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

The Live Cinema Series is supported by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The Red Badge Project: Veterans Tell Their Stories
2021-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents The Red Badge Project: Veterans Tell Their Stories on Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
— Maya Angelou
The women and men who have served our nation bear this burden daily. The Red Badge Project was established — by former Army Captain Evan Bailey and the actor Tom Skerritt (who is an Air Force veteran) — to lift that weight.
The Red Badge Project is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans by sharing storytelling skills with which they can manage the challenges of PTS, TBIs, moral injury, and more. Red Badge offers ongoing, bi-monthly classes for veterans in the Walla Walla region as well in conjunction with Vet Centers in Seattle, Federal Way, Everett, and Spokane.
Please join us on Thursday, July 8, as veterans from the Walla Walla group (and from around the state) will present stories they have crafted in Red Badge. If you are in the audience, you may be the first people outside the classroom or tight-knit circles of friends and families who have heard these tales. This is an honor and an opportunity to thank veterans for their services for embracing both the individuals and their experiences.
Hosted by Red Badge founding faculty member Warren Etheredge, the evening will run about 90 minutes and will offer an unforgettable experience that just may better lives for those who have protected yours.
General admission tickets ($15) are available online or at the door. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Red Badge Project.

Gesa Power House Theatre will continue to follow the most-recent guidance from state and county Departments of Health in terms of mask use, etc. Ticketholders will be notified during the week before each event of the current guidelines.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Become a Gesa Power House Theatre Member (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

5th Annual Walla Walla Movie Crush
2021-07-09, 2021-07-10, 2021-07-11 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The 5th Annual Walla Walla Movie Crush celebrates the most intoxicating blend of American short cinema returns to Gesa Power House Theatre on July 9-11. Once again, the festival will showcase narratives, documentaries, animation, music videos and experimental films grouped in hour-long themed packages, with more than 100 new shorts from Oscar®-winners, household names, rising stars and wunderkinds.

The Walla Walla Movie Crush is programmed thematically, comprised of short films packaged in hour-long blocks. In each block, you’re likely to find a mix of animation, live-action, documentary, and music video.
Blocks run 45 – 50 minutes total, with a few minutes leftover to enjoy conversation with visiting filmmakers (moderated by Movie Crush curator Warren Etheredge), transition between blocks, and refill your wine glass.
Friday, July 9: 6-10PM
6PM: “Stop. Loss.”
7PM: “Back to Normal?”
8PM: “Crush & Usual”
9PM: “The U.S. Intrepid”
Saturday, July 10: 9AM-10AM, 11AM-5PM, 7PM-10PM
9AM: “Little Watts”
11AM: “Head Start Program”
12PM: “Breaking Dad”
1PM: “Women’s Rites”
2PM: “Fringe Benefits?”
3PM: “Data Be Nature”
4PM: “Good Grief”
7PM: “Love is a Drug”
8PM: “Re. Creation”
9PM: “Adulting”
Sunday, July 11: 12PM-5PM, 8PM-9PM
12PM: “Good Sports”
1PM: “Where the Wild Things Are”
2PM: “Border Patrol”
3PM: “Mommies Dearest”
4PM: “Mela-Nation”
8PM: Walla Walla Movie Crush Award Ceremony
The full Movie Crush schedule, including descriptions of each film block and individual film titles is available at themoviecrush.com.
New this year is the “Little Watts” block of family-friendly short cinema, sponsored by Walla Walla Valley Honda. Admission is complementary for Movie Crush passholders and tickets are also sold separately by Gesa Power House Theatre.
As is customary, the festival will conclude Sunday evening with awards announced for Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Animation, Best Youth Short, Best Screenplay, and Best Performance. In addition, Warren Etheredge will proclaim the winner of the Curator’s Choice Award and the winner of the festival’s first Short Script competition; and the dedicated movie-lovers who watched every single short of the weekend (aka The Iron Ass Jury) will determine the Audience Award.
The Walla Walla Movie Crush receives support from The City of Walla Walla and other generous sponsors. Proceeds from the Walla Walla Movie Crush benefit The Red Badge Project. Tickets and festival passes ($35-$500) are available online at themoviecrush.com.
Gesa Power House Theatre is currently operating at full capacity, but will continue to follow the most-recent guidance from state and county Departments of Health in terms of face coverings, etc. Current guidelines are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

This event is a rental by Walla Walla Movie Crush. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

We Three
2021-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists We Three in concert on Friday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Originating from Portland, Oregon, We Three is composed of three siblings, Bethany, Joshua, and Manny Humlie, who first performed together in their father’s family band. They pursued other individual musical endeavors, including joining jazz groups and local bands, while all working as music teachers.

In 2018, We Three was invited to compete on America’s Got Talent, where they performed an original song, “Heaven’s Not Too Far”, a tribute to their late mother. The song made a big impression on judges Simon Cowell and Mel B, as well as connecting with fans across the US and beyond. Their audition was viewed over 114 million views on Facebook and currently the song has generated nearly 12 million streams on Spotify.

We Three released their self-titled debut album in 2018, which has been streamed over 29 million times on Spotify, followed by their EP We’re All Messed up – but It’s Ok in 2019. In 2020, the group returned with their second full-length album Dear PARANOIA, Sincerely, Me, which showcases their radically evolved sound. Now in 2021, the group is working diligently on new music for their steadily growing fanbase and continuing to release music and projects with impactful messages.

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“What makes We Three so special, aside from their groove ridden and story-telling songs, is their high-energy performances.
-AXS
We Three’s original songwriting style is positive and purposeful, with smart lyrics and infectious melodies. Their songs have landed on numerous Spotify play lists where their songs have been streamed more than 38 million times on Spotify and Apple Music alone.
We Three last performed at Gesa Power House Theatre to a sold out audience in January 2019. Reserved seating tickets ($40) are available online or by calling 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 e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Little Watts Movie - Curtain Up! (documentary)
2021-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the family-friendly documentary Curtain Up! on Saturday, July 24 at 10AM.

For more than ten years, the PS 124 theater club in New York’s Chinatown has been the only Asian-American team to compete at the renowned Junior Theater Festival, a gathering of young thespians from across the world. Curtain Up! follows the elementary school kids as they prepare for a musical production of Frozen. Behind the scenes, they face cultural stereotypes, families’ expectations, and uncertainties post- graduation. It is through rehearsing for this American favorite that these kids come to grapple with their Chinese roots.
Will they have to let something go?
Through rehearsals and time behind the scenes, the experience of growing up and the heartbreaks that come with it, this charming documentary tackles deep questions of identity and transitions from a kids-eye view.

Best Feature Documentary – DisOrient Asian American Film Festival
Emerging Filmmaker Award – Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Audience Choice Award – Asian American International Film Festival
Audience Choice Award – Seattle Asian American Film Festival

This Little Watts Family Movie has a runtime of about an hour.
General admission tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

The Little Watts Family Series is presented by:

Additional support provided by:
Yancey P Winans Community Grant

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival (postponed)
2021-08-15 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Dear patrons,
We regret to inform you that we made the difficult decision to postpone the Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival. This is heart-breaking for all of us. We so badly wanted to present these shows and celebrate with you – and we know you were excited as well.
Advance ticket sales made it clear to us, however, that with the rising COVID cases in our area and the uncertainties surrounding the Delta variant, that the community is not ready for larger-scale live events.
Ticketholders have been notified. The full press release regarding this decision is available online. We look forward to sharing rescheduled dates in the near future.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you very soon!
The Team at Gesa Power House Theatre

The Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival receives support from:

Season Sponsors:

Union-Bulletin, KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Live Cinema Screening: Riverdance 25th Anniversary (2020)
2021-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Live Cinema screening of Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.
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In 1996, seven minutes changed the face of Irish dancing forever. The Eurovision interval act performance gave millions of people a new and exciting glimpse of the future of Irish dance. Twenty-five years later, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs. This powerful and stirring reinvention of the beloved family favorite is celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy of its Irish and international dance. Filmed live in 2020 at the 3Arena Dublin, the exact spot where it all began, the 25th Anniversary Gala Performance brought Riverdance to the big screen for the very first time, and we are pleased to be able to offer an encore screening of this event.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers. The Live Cinema Series is sponsored in part by Shakespeare Walla Walla.
This screening has an approximate runtime of 2 hours, including an on-screen introduction and one short intermission. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater.
General admission tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling 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 e-mail list!

The Live Cinema Series is supported by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Little Watts: The Zaniac Comedy Show (free admission)
2021-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | WA
The Little Watts Series of Family Entertainment continues with The Zaniac Comedy Show performed outdoors in front of Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m. This FREE family-friendly performance is sponsored by Walla Walla Valley Honda.
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With the energy of 1,000 suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon as he bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop, and drool will fly as Alex juggles bowling balls, flaming torches and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card. Every volunteer the Zaniac brings on stage becomes a hero and leaves with a memory that they’ll have for the rest of their life. Alex has mad skills, killer dance moves, and the comedy is always 100% clean.
Awards and Accomplishments

Two Guinness World Records
Voted Seattle’s Funniest Prop Comedian
Appearances on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing
Hacky Sack World Champion and Seattle’s 3rd Best Air Guitarist!

This is an outdoor performance. Folding chairs will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Concessions (beverages, popcorn, and snacks) will be available for purchase.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

The Little Watts Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Rosie Cerquone and Co. (free concert)
2021-09-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Rosie Cerquone and Co. – live in concert in front of the theatre – on Saturday, September 18 at 4:30 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free!
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Rosie Cerquone and Co. is a celebration of percussion, songwriting, and modern music performance. Rosie is a classically trained percussionist that never got over her wannabe pop star phase–so she decided to combine her two dreams into a genre she calls “pop percussion.” With the help of project collaborator and drummer, Haydn Halsted, they present Rosie’s intricate and honest melodies to listeners through voice, vibraphone, drums, and electronics.

Rosie’s music explores stories of loss, love (for others and yourself), and self-discovery. Musical influences include jazz, indie rock, and pop. Lyrically, her songs explore everything from loss to self discovery to empowerment. Rosie Cerquone and Co. creates a sonic experience full of reflection and joy.
This concert is part of a new Patio Pulse series, which is all about enjoying local and regional talent in a safe outdoor setting appropriate for all ages. Folding chairs will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Concessions (beverages, popcorn, and snacks) will be available for purchase.
Rosie Cerquone and Co. was previously scheduled to perform in August as part of the Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival – now rescheduled to 2022.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

The Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival receives support from:

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Don Reed in "East 14th"
2021-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Northwest Public Broadcasting and Gesa Power House Theatre present actor-comedian Don Reed in his critically-acclaimed one-man show East 14th on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Growing up in Oakland, California, Don Reed’s mother and stepfather raised him to be a middle-class, straight-A, God-fearing church boy, but Don Reed wanted to be like his biological father. Too bad he didn’t know that dear old dad was an actual pimp.
“Hilarious!”
– The New Yorker
“Unexpectedly touching.”
– San Francisco Chronicle
Don Reed has written, performed, directed, and produced five solo shows in New York City, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Los Angeles. His flagship show East 14th was so popular in Berkeley, it was extended 22 times, and spurred the opening of a second Marsh theater, where it ran for an additional 18 months. The show earned Reed the 2016 TBA: Theater Bay Area Award for Outstanding Production of a Solo Show and an NAACP Double Nominee for Best Actor & Best Playwright, and in 2016, he won the Performance of the Year award on NPR’s “Snap Judgement” with an excerpt from East 14th titled “I Miss Toni.”
“Nobody does what Don Reed does. The Brother is quite simply amazing, versatile & hilarious.”
– Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx
Don Reed is currently playing one of the lead roles in the Amazon Prime comedy series Bartlett, co-financed and with recurring role by Lin Manuel Miranda – composer/creator of the Broadway smash Hamilton. Reed is also currently producing Robert Townsend’s solo tour de force Living the Shuffle.
Don Reed’s memorable performance on an HBO Partners and Crime special of up-and-coming comedians years ago caught the attention of Hollywood and led to many recurring and guest starring roles. You may have heard his voice on: Spiderman, Johnny Quest, SNL, and most recently as the voice of the cat on 2 Broke Girls. Additionally, Don has written, directed, produced and starred in short films for HBO Shorts, and can be seen on Netflix in the feature film Unleashed alongside stars from Showtime’s Shameless. Reed was the opening act/warm-up comedian for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for more than 1,000 episodes, and recently shared an excerpt story from East 14th – on NPR/WYNC’s Snap Judgment so compelling that it will be woven into the graduate writing curriculum at American University in Washington D.C.
Reserved seating tickets ($40) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

This event is sponsored by:
Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Power House Movie: East of the Mountains (independent drama)
2021-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Power House Movie screening of the 2021 independent film East of the Mountains on Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. The screening will be followed by an in-person conversation between the film’s director, SJ Chiro, and Gesa Power House Theatre Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge.
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From the author of Snow Falling on Cedars…
Ben Givens (Tom Skerritt) is a retired heart surgeon and recent widower who learns he has terminal cancer. Determined to navigate his final days on his own terms, he shares the news with no one—not even his daughter (Mira Sorvino)—instead traveling back to his boyhood home in Eastern Washington with only his dog in tow. But the journey does not go as planned; the familiar landscape triggers memories and a connection with a kind stranger (Annie Gonzalez) inspires new insight. Based on David Guterson’s best-selling novel and unfolding against the scenic vistas of the Columbia Basin, this compelling character study offers a long-overdue showcase for one of cinema’s greatest treasures.
General admission tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales will be capped at 50% of capacity to allow for distancing between groups. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates. This event will have a total runtime of about 2 hours.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Power House Movies are powered by what you can’t get anywhere else in the Walla Walla Valley. Not only do we showcase award-winning festival favorites, feature-length narratives, documentaries, and undiscovered gems, we pair them with exclusive content from the movie makers themselves – most often in conversation with our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge. Join us for a night out in our historic venue, and enjoy a glass of wine with the show. It’s an experience worth leaving the couch for!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Cancelled: An Evening with George Winston
2021-10-03 - 2021-10-04 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Official statement from George Winston’s team:
Night Song Concerts announces the cancelation of George Winston concerts from September 11 to October 4, as we ensure the health and safety of George before he returns to music venues across the country. In 2012 he had a bone marrow transplant, which many of you may have heard about with the release of his album Spring Carousel – A Cancer Research Benefit.
George is currently taking immuno-suppressive medications, and is being advised that he not tour at this time due to the surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19. His medical team is closely evaluating the effectiveness of the 3rd vaccine, with hopes of returning to the road in mid-October 2021 at the soonest.
We appreciate your understanding at this time.

This concert is now cancelled (We will try to reschedule in 2023). Ticket holders have been contacted. If you have any questions, contact 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 e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Seattle Rock Orchestra plays acoustic Led Zeppelin
2021-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents Seattle Rock Orchestra in concert on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
In this concert, Seattle Rock Orchestra explores the softer side of Led Zeppelin, offering an intimate evening out that draws on the band’s acoustic compositions from across their entire discography. The program will feature the songs “Going To California,” “The Battle Of Evermore,” “Thank You,” “The Rain Song,” “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” and many more.
Seattle Rock Orchestra is dedicated to creating performances that are spectacular, fun, educational, and of exceptional quality. Seattle Rock Orchestra celebrates and perpetuates the orchestral tradition while exploring the rich history of rock and pop music; presents new works by emerging artists; engages in collaborations across genres and artistic disciplines; and offers exciting educational programs for youth.
Reserved seating tickets ($50) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Seattle Rock Orchestra plays Pink Floyd
2021-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents Seattle Rock Orchestra in concert on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Seattle Rock Orchestra pays tribute to psychedelic rock pioneers Pink Floyd with a complete performance of their landmark album The Dark Side of the Moon. As one of their most popular and frequently performed shows, the Seattle Rock Orchestra arrangements double as a veritable concerto for orchestra, featuring soloists from every section of the orchestra. Popular songs include “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Great Gig In The Sky,” “Money,” “Us and Them,” and many more.
Seattle Rock Orchestra is dedicated to creating performances that are spectacular, fun, educational, and of exceptional quality. Seattle Rock Orchestra celebrates and perpetuates the orchestral tradition while exploring the rich history of rock and pop music; presents new works by emerging artists; engages in collaborations across genres and artistic disciplines; and offers exciting educational programs for youth.
Patrons are encouraged to review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.
Reserved seating tickets ($50) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The High Kings
2021-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents The High Kings in concert on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

The High Kings are Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and newest member Paul O’ Brien. The band formed in 2007 when Brian, Darren, Finbarr and former member Martin Furey were asked to join a brand new Irish ballad group by David Kavanagh after he had noticed a gap in the market for a band specializing in traditional Irish music.
It didn’t take long during their first studio rehearsal for them to realize that the way their individual voices blended together, they were onto something special. The High Kings play 13 instruments between them creating the unique sound and atmosphere that they still showcase to this day.
Their self-titled debut album reached number two on the Billboard World Music chart, and in 2009, The High Kings played five consecutive sold out shows in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and licensed their second studio album “Memory Lane” to Universal Music Ireland – signifying the fast trajectory that the band had taken in their short lifespan. “Memory Lane” went platinum only four months after its release.
Over the past 12 years The High Kings have toured frequently, and released four studio albums, two live albums and two DVDs. In 2017, they released a compilation album “Decade” which celebrated 10 amazingly successful years together and also included five brand new recordings.
In 2012 they performed for President Obama in Moneygall, this led to a personal invitation from the president to perform at the 2012 White House St. Patrick’s Day celebration. They flew directly from London where they had already been the headline act for the Lord Mayor of London’s St. Patrick’s Day concert. In 2015 The High Kings were invited to the Pentagon as guests of General Martin Dempsey, who is the Chairman of the The Joint Chiefs of Staff. They performed alongside the US Marine Corps band marking another special occasion for the band.
The High Kings set the bar extremely high for Irish Folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. The High Kings continue to perform to sold out venues across the globe to their ever-growing army of loyal fans that span generations.

The High Kings are currently on tour to promote their new album – Home from Home.
Reserved seating tickets ($40) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Pigs on the Wing - A Tribute to Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here 2021
2021-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing return to Gesa Power House Theatre on their “Wish You Were Here” concert tour on Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
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Close your eyes and imagine having the opportunity to experience the soaring majesty of Pink Floyd’s music in an intimate venue. That is the Pigs on the Wing experience: a melding of the epic, arena scale of Pink Floyd with the visceral experience of being front row at a rock club.
Pigs on the Wing has on occasion been referred to as “the most punk rock of the Pink Floyd tributes” and that is a badge the band wears with unequivocal pride. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing, and while the band approaches the material with the deepest respect for legacy of the music, they also chart a course suggesting a willingness to push the musical boundaries of a traditional tribute band.
Tracing its roots to a one-off performance in Portland in 2006, Pigs on the Wing has steadily developed a devoted fanbase and a reputation for delivering a high quality, high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music, steeped in the NW’s own rich musical heritage.
All members of the band are seasoned veterans of the original NW rock scene and balance a decidedly un-tribute like attitude towards the music with a deep understanding of the precision and importance of Pink Floyd’s music in many fans’ lives. The result is a sound and experience both refreshing in delivery and yet true to the original – something the band believes sets it apart from other Pink Floyd tributes.
Pigs on the Wing’s 2021-2022 feature show is a full album performance of Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic masterpiece Wish You Were Here, followed by a full second set of carefully curated Roger Waters era Floyd.
Reserved seating ticket ($25 in advance, $30 at the door) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Pigs on the Wing is ( L to R): Eric Welder (bass / vocals); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar / vocals); Pete Galluzzo (sax); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Matt Jones (keys / vocals); Jason Baker (guitar / vocals)

This event is a rental by Pigs on the Wing. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

Songs of the Nearly Forgotten (stories, songs, séance)
2021-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Unfortunately, as the performer is unable to reach Walla Walla due to weather-related flight cancellations, this event is now canceled.

Songs of the Nearly Forgotten is a one-woman story and song show in which storyteller Katie Anne Mitchell explores themes of isolation, femininity and finding your place in this world through conducting a séance. That’s right. A séance.
Through writing, through performance, and through songs Mitchell shares slice-of-life stories that are simply and heartbreakingly human. Her most recent release Alice’s Land draws from folk, alternative, country, and spoken word roots to share small moments in the lives of five women. Five different women who have forgotten themselves, or forgotten what exists around them, or have been forgotten by the world. More than forgetting, though, this performance is about remembrance. These are the stories that drive that trusty old train from victim to creator, choo-chooing at every stop in between.
This event is part of a new Patio Pulse series, which is all about enjoying local and regional talent in a safe outdoor setting appropriate for all ages. Folding chairs will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Songs of the Nearly Forgotten was previously scheduled as part of the canceled 2021 Summer Stage Festival in August. The Summer Stage Festival will re-launch in August 2022!

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

WW Symphony: "First Impressions" concert
2021-10-30 | WA
Land Title of Walla Walla County presents “First Impressions” with the Walla Walla Symphony at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m.
Under the direction of Maestro Yaacov Bergman, members of the Symphony will perform the world premiere of John David Earnest’s “Scenes in Silver and Black”, a double concerto featuring guest artists and Walla Walla Symphony principals Leonard Garrison (flute) and Shannon Scott (clarinet). Additional pieces include Jessie Montgomery’s “Banner”, featuring a string quartet of guest musicians from the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, and Impressionist composer Claude Debussy’s “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune”.
Livestream access (7 pm only) and in-person tickets are now on sale!
This event is a rental by Walla Walla Symphony.

Little Watts Movie - Coraline (animated)
2021-10-31 15:00 - 16:30 | WA
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the family-friendly animated feature film Coraline on Sunday, October 31 at 3PM. A costume contest will be held at 2:15PM with the winners announced after the screening. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Ages 0-7, Ages 7-12, Ages 12-15, and Adult/Parents.
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Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) discovers a hidden door to a fantasy version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Based on a Hugo award-winning book by Neil Gaiman and adapted for the screen and directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Coraline was an ambitious stop-motion animated film released in 2009, involving more than 500 people over four years, including 35 animators. The film is rated PG for thematic elements, scary images, mild language, and suggestive humor.
Awards:

American Film Institute – Best Feature Film
BAFTA Children’s Award – Best Feature Film
San Francisco Film Critics Circle Alliance of Women Film Journalists – Best Animated Feature
Annie Awards – Best Character Design, Best Production Design, Best Music

General admission tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. This event will have a total runtime of about 2 hours.
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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The Little Watts Family Series is presented by:

Additional support provided by:
Yancey P Winans Community Grant

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show
2021-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
“The Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show” returns to Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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“A stand up comedian with unbelievable skills.”
-The Oregonian
Voted Seattle’s Alternative Comic, Matt Baker is a three-time Guinness World Record holder and has performed his comedy stunt show around the world. He has appeared on numerous television shows including The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Comic Standing, Tosh.0 and America’s Got Talent, where Sharon Osbourne called him “Hilarious” and Piers Morgan described him as, “the total package!”
His hip comedy show is action-packed with audience participation, interesting skills, and perpetual laughter. The comedy never stops even when performing stunts like spearing vegetables in mid air, spitting ping-pong balls at volunteers or catching a bowling ball on his head. His hilarious onstage banter gives the feel of a stand-up comedy show, but with a little something more.
Throughout his show Matt shares his unique comic perspective on things like; the advantages of traveling light, outdated slang, unexpected uses of technology, things not to say to women, and the proper way to floss your teeth. He has made people laugh in over 17 countries, had Presidential candidates cracking up and has shared his humor with U.S troops overseas.
Matt Baker last performed at Gesa Power House Theatre in 2015.
Reserved seating tickets ($30 adults, $20 youth under 18) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated
