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Bellevue International Theater Festival

Meydenbauer Center Theater

April 4-6 2025

Bellevue International Theatre Festival (BITFest) will be held at the Meydenbauer Center Theater, April 4-6 2025.  Come for the entire festival (Festival Pass), just one day (Day Pass) or see an individual show!  Seven theaters, 4 states, 4 languages, 3 days, various genres, shows for kids and adults - BITFest will be a feast for the eyes, ears and soul for any theater enthusiast!


Festival Passes for al 7 shows ($60) or day passes ($30-35) can be purchased by following the links to either Friday or Saturday shows.  Individual show tickets ($15-20) are available for each of the shows.can you update this with the info for this year 2026 so not inaugiral anymore:


BITFest 2025 is the inaugural Festival hosted by Theatre33 and represents a forum for community theaters in the greater PNW region and across the US to showcase theatrical productions in world languages.


Theater Festivals have a rich tradition of providing creators and audiences with the chance to experience the theater in unique settings. Theatre33 is thrilled to welcome colleagues to showcase their works in the center of Bellevue. The weekend will be filled with performances of different genres in different languages, artistic craftsmanship, engaging discussions, informative workshops and meaningful connections across cultures and theatrical traditions.  The main objective of BITFest is to offer the community an immersive experience into the vibrant and diverse world of directors, actors and technical professionals, providing a glimpse into the craft of dramatic arts from multiple perspectives.




Participating Theaters

Stray Dog from San Pedro
SOVA Theatre Studio
Fool House Art Collective
Hawberry Productions 冰糖葫蘆表演社
Theatre Chameleon
Les Seagulls
Theatre33

2025 Award Recipients

Outstanding Sound Design

Stray Dog from San Pedro: Lightbulbs

Outstanding Production

Stray Dog from San Pedro: Lightbulbs

Outstanding Direction

Stray Dog from San Pedro: Tamara Krasovskaya

Outstanding Actress

Stray Dog from San Pedro: Natasha Ivanova

Outstanding Actor

Stray Dog from San Pedro: Nilolay Mamaev

Magic Moment: Connection to the Audience

Les Seagulls, LA BALADE DE PLANCHES

Outstanding Set Design

Theatre33, HOME

Outstanding Production

Theatre33, HOME

Outstanding Ensemble

Theatre33, HOME

Outstanding Costume Design

Theatre33, HOME

Outstanding Lighting Design Award

Theatre33, HOME

Outstanding Choreography Award

Theatre33, HOME

Audience Choice Award

Theatre Chameleon: Connecticut State: Crisis in 6 Scenes

Reviving Forgotten Classics Award

Fool House Art Collective

Heart of Playfulness Award

SOVA Theatre Studio

Illuminating Hearts Award

Stray Dog from San Pedro

The Tears and Truth Award

Hawberry Productions

The Hearts and Hands Award

Theatre33 Volunteers

Keeping the Simplicity Alive on Stage Award

Les Seagulls

The Punchline Pivot Award

Theatre Chameleon

Adjudicators

Gallery





Shows

梅雨季 / Mississippi

Hawberry Productions 冰糖葫蘆表演社

Ёлка у Ивановых / Christmas at the Ivanovs

Fool House Art Collective

Connecticut State: Crisis in Six Scenes

Theatre Chameleon

Лампочки / Lightbulbs

Stray Dog from San Pedro

Не Ёжик / Not Hedgehog

SOVA Theatre Studio

La Ballade des Planches

Les Seagulls

Home

Theatre33

Official Sponsors

Korvinus Productions
Western Mechanical
Anna G Maklashova
Engineers Northwest, Inc
Bagdasarov Insurance
Prophoto Marina Savilova

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer exciting sponsorship opportunities to showcase your brand while supporting the arts. Join our sponsor community and be part of the Bellevue International Theatre Festival! Download our sponsorship brochure to learn more, or contact us for details.

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