Bas Bleu Theatre Company

01/29/2025

Our friend and supporter, Deb Mills has some wonderful treats available for Valentine's Day! Her treats are delectable. Thank you Deb for supporting Bas Bleu!

01/25/2025

Rehearsals are starting for our next production, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL written by Horton Foote, and directed by Warren Sherrill. This heartfelt and moving play will be on the Bas Bleu stage February 28 - March 23.

Made famous by the 1985 film of the same name, where Geraldine Page won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the nostalgic Mrs. Watts. This character will be brought to life by our very own Wendy Ishii, Artistic Director and co-founder of Bas Bleu Theatre.

Tickets are available now, and can be purchased by calling 970-498-8949, visiting our box office at 401 Pine St, or by visiting our website at www.basbleu.org. Friday February 28 is pay-what-you- will preview, and Saturday March 1 we will have a free opening night reception after the performance.

We will see you at the Bleu!

01/24/2025

We’re excited to partner with NOCO Style for their annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes offering you a chance to win romantic local prizes, including two tickets to any Bas Bleu Theatre show of your choice, plus two drink tickets, concession tickets and a pair of Bas Bleu socks!

How to Enter:

Submit Your Photo: Upload your favorite couple’s photo using the button below.

Get Votes: Share your photo with friends, family and followers to collect votes.

FOUR Lucky Winners:

Prizes go to the top four photos with the most votes!

The Prizes:

Win prizes from The Armstrong Hotel, Ace Gillett’s Lounge, Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center, Bas Bleu Theatre Company and Foss Photography.

Enter a photo of you and your sweetheart for a chance to win prizes from The Armstrong Hotel, Sweet Heart Winery, Foss Photography and more!

01/21/2025

Bas Bleu is honored to receive 6 awards from the 2024 OSCA!!

Terri Gerrard Costumes for The School For Lies.

Roger Hanna Scenic Design for Waiting for Godot.

Steve Keim Director - Comedy for The School for Lies.

Jeffrey Bigger Actor - Comedy for The School for Lies.

The School for Lies for Best Ensemble.

The School for Lies for Best Comedy.

Congratulations to all!!!

This year's awardees for the OnStage Colorado Awards for Theatrical

01/18/2025

Brrrr, it's cold out there!

01/14/2025

Bas Bleu needs you! Join our Bleustocking Society and help us continue to do what we do at the Bleu.

We thank you from the bottom of our Bleustockings!

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01/13/2025

Do you have the January blues? Need something to look forward to in the New Year? Mark your calendars! Our annual gala will be on August 3rd this year at the resplendent Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Fort Collins!

Delicious food, non-stop entertainment, silent auction, live auction and much more!

01/10/2025

Bar Bleu is now open! Join us at the Bleu for a tasty beverage before and during every Main Stage performance, Readers' Theatre, and at select special events.

01/02/2025

Next up at Bas Bleu: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, by Horton Foote and directed by Warren Sherrill.

This moving play, featuring Bas Bleu’s Founder and Artistic Director, Wendy Ishii, tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, who longs to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her protective son, Ludie, and her authoritarian daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. Carrie wants to return to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas, one final time before she dies. Carrie escapes to the bus station and befriends a young woman named Thelma. The new friends travel toward Bountiful together, but when Carrie arrives in nearby Harrison, Texas, she begins to learn that her beloved town isn’t the same as she remembered.

Playing weekends February 28 through March 23. Friday and Saturday at 7:30, and Sunday at 2:30. For tickets visit www.basbleu.org or call the box office at: 970-498-8949,

We will see you at the Bleu!

12/24/2024

Have a safe and happy holiday from all of us at Bas Bleu Theatre!

12/21/2024

This is it!! The time has come!! It's shred or be shredded as we close the show that has audiences getting in touch with their inner air guitar.

ONSTAGE Colorado says that AIRNESS, written by Chelsea Marcantel and directed by Nathaniel Quinn, "... rock(s) out with an energy that’s hard to match, and it more than deserved its standing ovation."

Come rock with us one last time tonight at 7:30, and tomorrow at 2:30. For tickets visit www.basbleu.org, or call the box office today between 1-6 at 970-498-8949

Pictured: Jordan Hull, Elisabeth Sells, Dan Muth, and Austin Jackson.
PC: Bill Cotton

12/21/2024

Thank you Visit Fort Collins!!

Learn more about Bas Bleu Theatre, an intimate theatre with local productions.

12/20/2024

We are in our final weekend of AIRNESS, written by Chelsea Marcantel and directed by Nathaniel Quinn.

Who will win the National Championship Air Guitar Competition?

Will it be the arrogant D Vicious? The artistic and nerdy Shreddy Eddy? The one of a kind Golden Thunder? The sentimental Facebender? The intense Canibal Queen? Or the new kid on the block, The Nina?

To find out, get your tickets here: www.basbleu.org or call the box office at 970-498-8949.

Come shred or be shredded!

Pictured: Austin Jackson, Elisabeth Sells, Jordan Hull, Miles Horne, Dan Muth, and Trisha Gillin.

PC: Bill Cotton

12/20/2024

Only one weekend left for AIRNESS by Chelsea Marcantel, and directed by Nathaniel Quinn! For tickets visit: www.basbleu.org

Meet Austin Jackson! Austin plays the enthusiastic Shreddy Eddy. We asked Austin the following:

How do you relate to Shreddy?

I've never played a character that was so similar to myself, honestly. Shreddy is passionate, goofy, and nerdy which gives me a great chance to express all those parts of myself. The passion and dedication that Shreddy has to an absurd art form is so relatable to my identity as an actor.

What do you love about Shreddy?

The balance that Shreddy finds between being very serous and very absurd. He allows himself to be completely silly in one moment, then switches on a dime to having a complete straight face.

What does Shreddy prioritize?

Self expression and authenticity. Part of his reason for playing air guitar is an outlet for all the things he might be uncomfortable expressing in everyday life.

What is the biggest challenge about playing Shreddy?

Matching Shreddy's level of self-confidence. There are so many parts of this performance that could be so embarrassing out of context, so it requires a lot of vulnerability and confidence to go out on a limb like that every night.

What motivates Shreddy?

I think that he is motivated by truth. He is disillusioned by society and all its expectations. He sees a lot of posturing and fakeness in the world, and endeavors to build his life in a way where he is free to shed all societal expectation and be his true self.

Without giving anything away, what is your favorite line of dialogue?

"Disqualified for having and instrument onstage."

Which actor in this production is going to blow people away?

Bas Bleu audiences have already met Elisabeth, but they've never seen her play air guitar. Her talent for physical expression, commitment to character, and tangible relationships with her scene partners makes her performance so dynamic and captivating.

If you could play any other character in the show, who would it be?

Facebender. He's so dramatic and entertaining, and has a very wholesome tract which seems like a lot of fun to play.

P.C. Bill Cotton

12/19/2024

Got family in town for the holidays? We are offering BOGO tickets for the last weekend of AIRNESS! Call the Box Office at: 970-498-8949 to take advantage of this killer discount!

Warning: AIRNESS, written by Chelsea Marcantel and directed by Natianiel Quinn, has a cast full of colorful characters who compete in an air guitar competition. These colorful characters, at times, have a bit of colorful language that may not be suitable for tender ears. Bring your family, age 13 - 100 for a rockin' good time!

12/18/2024

Only one weekend left of AIRNESS, the show that ONSTAGE Colorado calls: "...a guaranteed good time, seamlessly blending silliness with remarkable poignancy and depth."

Meet the cast! Meet Elisabeth Sells. Elisabeth plays Nina, the rookie with a broken heart to mend.

We asked Elisabeth the following questions:

How do you relate to your character?

Nina lives in her head and has a difficult time letting go. Her "Type A" ness is a major obstacle in her life, and I often times feel the same way. I have heard all too often that I am my own worst enemy.

What do you love about this character?

I love her vulnerability and fragility. It's hard to find it sometimes as she doesn't want anyone to, but it's there and it humanizes her.

What does your character prioritize?

Her priorities certainly shift throughout the play, but one of them is her feelings.

What is the biggest challenge about taking on this role?

The air guitar!! Obviously. She is a challenging role to take on in many ways, but I was most nervous about jumping in and shredding for the masses.

What motivates your character?

One of Nina's motivations is her fear of failure. She internalizes it, so each misstep feels more personal.

Without giving anything away, what is your favorite line of dialogue?

"People Fu*% love Sprite."

Besides yourself, which actor in this production is going to blow people away?

Everyone is killing it! I think people will be blown away by the talent in this cast, I know I have been!

If you could play any other character in this show, who would it be?

I would love to play D. Vicious, if only to wear the killer kilt.

Come see Elisabeth, and the rest of the cast in AIRNESS! Written by Chelsea Marcantel, and directed by Nathaniel Quinn, there are only three performances left. Friday December 20, Saturday December 21, and Sunday December 22. For Tickets visit www.basbleu.org, or call the box office at 970-498-8949.

Come shred with us!!

Photo Credit: Bill Cotton

12/16/2024

A killer review for our show that shreds! Thank you ONSTAGE Colorado!

At Bas Bleu, a rockin’ production is a guaranteed good