BPA GOES TO THE MOVIES
Bainbridge Performing Arts and Far Away Entertainment, known around the Island as Bainbridge Cinemas, are proud to announce an exciting new partnership to bring live theatre to the Pavillion. BPA will move production of live performances to Theater 3 of Bainbridge Cinemas at the Pavilion during the renovation of what will soon be re-named “The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts.”
When Bainbridge is ready to return to the theater, we’ll be ready too.
“As our community continues to find ways to work together through the pandemic, this really feels like the most natural of partnerships. We need the stories, connection, and inspiration of our neighbors more than ever right now. We teased early on about a season of ‘hope and change,’ but we couldn’t have known how much that would actually sustain us. We continue to HOPE we’ll get to welcome audiences back this fall, especially in this exciting temporary change of venue!”
Dominique Cantwell of BPA & Jeff Brein of Faraway Entertainment
Theatergoers of both stage and screen will be pleased to return to the Pavilion after a long intermission due to COVID-19 to catch the latest blockbuster one night and return for The EDGE Improv or a concert from Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra the next. Thanks to Far Away Entertainment’s existing infrastructure, concessions such as popcorn and soft drinks will be available before the show. After the performance, the Pavilion’s many dining options will make for an exciting night out.
“The past 18 months have been especially challenging for all of us in the arts community, and a working partnership with BPA will reinforce the commitment we all share to protect and preserve live performances, film, and other forms of cultural and entertainment offerings on Bainbridge Island. Our multiple auditoriums will allow us to continue featuring new top-rated films each week along with live Operas, community events, and special programs. The live performance offerings BPA brings is a natural fit.”
“For the Pavilion, in general, we are now moving enough fresh air through the building to completely exchange the air inside every 10 minutes (6 exchanges per hour). We have added filters (both MERV-13 and UV) to the inbound air exchangers so that the air inside is CLEANER than the air outside.
We have also increased the indoor air pressure so that when a door or window opens our clean air leaks OUT rather than the outside air getting in. Finally, for the Theaters, we are monitoring the air quality 24-7, and although we cannot directly detect COVID-19, we CAN monitor the exhaled breath with which it is spread by monitoring CO2. Our CO2 levels are consistently below 450 ppm (actually 431 ppm today), which counts as being as fresh as if you were outside.”
BPA plans to produce a variety of concerts, small plays, improv shows, and more through 2023, when the new Buxton Center is tentatively scheduled for its grand opening. However, we will always put the health and safety of our patrons, performers, and staff above all else, and will only produce events in a manner that follows the latest health guidelines.