Whidbey Island Center For The Arts

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Written by poet and novelist David Wagoner, it takes us on an immersive, lyrical journey with the influential American naturalist Henry David Thoreau through the environment he grew to think of and care for as his home. Thoreau at Home is performed by Todd Jefferson Moore and directed by Richard E.T. White, with music and sound design by Peter Richards and stage management by Emily Grierson. Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with…

Sir John Falstaff—a lazy, gluttonous, boastful, selfish, lying, debauched old knight—is universally beloved as one of William Shakespeare’s greatest creations. But how did Falstaff get to be Falstaff? What was he like as a young man? How did he become a knight? How did he meet young Prince Hal? And most importantly, was he ever truly in love? Find out in this hilarious prequel to the Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays, commissioned by the highly respected Oregon Shakespeare Festival and premiering…

Sir John Falstaff—a lazy, gluttonous, boastful, selfish, lying, debauched old knight—is universally beloved as one of William Shakespeare’s greatest creations. But how did Falstaff get to be Falstaff? What was he like as a young man? How did he become a knight? How did he meet young Prince Hal? And most importantly, was he ever truly in love? Find out in this hilarious prequel to the Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays, commissioned by the highly respected Oregon Shakespeare Festival and premiering…

Sir John Falstaff—a lazy, gluttonous, boastful, selfish, lying, debauched old knight—is universally beloved as one of William Shakespeare’s greatest creations. But how did Falstaff get to be Falstaff? What was he like as a young man? How did he become a knight? How did he meet young Prince Hal? And most importantly, was he ever truly in love? Find out in this hilarious prequel to the Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays, commissioned by the highly respected Oregon Shakespeare Festival and premiering…

Sir John Falstaff—a lazy, gluttonous, boastful, selfish, lying, debauched old knight—is universally beloved as one of William Shakespeare’s greatest creations. But how did Falstaff get to be Falstaff? What was he like as a young man? How did he become a knight? How did he meet young Prince Hal? And most importantly, was he ever truly in love? Find out in this hilarious prequel to the Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays, commissioned by the highly respected Oregon Shakespeare Festival and premiering…

Sir John Falstaff—a lazy, gluttonous, boastful, selfish, lying, debauched old knight—is universally beloved as one of William Shakespeare’s greatest creations. But how did Falstaff get to be Falstaff? What was he like as a young man? How did he become a knight? How did he meet young Prince Hal? And most importantly, was he ever truly in love? Find out in this hilarious prequel to the Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays, commissioned by the highly respected Oregon Shakespeare Festival and premiering…

Well, we know where you can find an entire week of side-splitting entertainment and cinematic gems – Whidbey Island Film Festival 2024! This year we dive into classic screwball comedies, with genre-defining flicks like “What’s Up Doc?,” “Shall We Dance,” and more! Join us January 17–21

Calling all live music fans! Celebrate the soulful sounds of bluegrass this month at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts first ever Bluegrass Festival! We dive in on day one with the Tony Furtado Acoustic Trio, featuring John Reischman and Luke Price for some masterful americana. On day two, we welcome award winning Stephanie Schneiderman performing alongside Jenny Conlee of the Decemberists and renowned bassist, Keith Brush. Day 1 Tony Furtado Acoustic Trio Wednesday, January 24 7:30 PM –…

Calling all live music fans! Celebrate the soulful sounds of bluegrass this month at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts first ever Bluegrass Festival! We dive in on day one with the Tony Furtado Acoustic Trio, featuring John Reischman and Luke Price for some masterful americana. On day two, we welcome award winning Stephanie Schneiderman performing alongside Jenny Conlee of the Decemberists and renowned bassist, Keith Brush. Day 1 Tony Furtado Acoustic Trio Wednesday, January 24 7:30 PM –…

Sleuth A Staged screenplay by Harold Pinter Based on the play by Anthony Shaffer Directed by David Churchill Think of the perfect murder… then go one step further Thursday, February 8 | 7:30 PM Friday, February 9 | 7:30 PM Saturday, February 10 | 7:30 PM Sunday, February 11 | 2:00 PM| Thursday, February 15 | 7:30 PM Friday, February 16 | 7:30 PM Saturday, February 17 | 7:30 PM Sunday, February 18 | 2:00 PM Thursday, February 22 |…

Jayme Stone’s Folklife treats old field recordings not as time capsules, but as heirloom seeds passed down from a bygone generation. Planting these sturdy seeds in modern soil, this versatile gathering of musicians has cultivated vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos, and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes for contemporary listeners. They also play entrancing indie-pop originals.

Seen on Conan, James Corden, Comedy Central and both originally from Seattle, comedians Bo Johnson and Andrew Sleighter come to Whidbey Island for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy. Intro by our own Patrick Moote!  

Whidbey Island Orchestra performs for the love of the music and the opportunity to spread joy. This “Pops” concert showcases the diverse, joyful music the orchestra is known for. The concert celebrates the music we all love!

Last year, Island Shakespeare Festival and Whidbey Island Center for the Arts came together to create a space where our companies could explore what it means to be human and continue to figure out what it means to do theatre at this moment in the world. The culmination of that journey was a 2-weekend event featuring three incredible solo theatre shows.  We are excited to announce that the Whidbey Repertory Festival is returning for its second annual 2-weekend event this…

Lyla is an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer. She brings her conversation, Architects of Abundance: Indigenous Regenerative Food Systems & the Excavation of Hidden History, to WICA.

Immerse yourself in a night of classical enchantment with Gloria Ferry-Brennan, Aniela Perry, and Mark Findlay as they weave a musical tapestry that transcends time and emotion. Experience the raw power and emotional depth of Shostakovich's wartime masterpiece Piano Trio in E Minor. Then let the lush harmonies and intricate melodies of Ravel's Violin Sonata transport you to a world of impressionistic beauty. Experience Beethoven's enchanting Variations on a Theme from Mozart's "The Magic Flute," skillfully interpreted through the interplay…