Kaleb Van Rijswijck is BAAY’s Artistic Director

Kaleb Van Rijswijck is BAAY’s Artistic Director

BAAY is thrilled to announce our new Artistic Director, Kaleb Van Rijswijck! In his new role, Kaleb will oversee the development and delivery of BAAY programs. They will coordinate our onsite classes and productions, oversee and support program staff, help care for...
Juliette Machado is BAAY’s Executive Director

Juliette Machado is BAAY’s Executive Director

Hello BAAY community, As you may know, our organization is in a period of transition and growth on many levels. BAAY’s Artistic Director Olivia Theilemann is phasing out of this role to focus more fully on her job as a teacher at Blaine High School. When she shared...
Artistic Director Olivia Theilemann Takes a Bow

Artistic Director Olivia Theilemann Takes a Bow

Sounds of song and dance ring through the halls of Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth as excitement builds for BAAY’s upcoming State Street Theatre Company production of Cabaret. The show will open on Friday, August 18 at Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre. Director...
BAAY’s State Street Theatre Company presents: Cabaret

BAAY’s State Street Theatre Company presents: Cabaret

What good is sittingAlone in your room?Come hear the music playLife is a cabaret, old chumCome to the cabaret! You are invited to Cabaret!   About: In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and...
BAAY’s Building is For Sale

BAAY’s Building is For Sale

Dear beloved community, Last month, we received word from our landlords that the building will be put up for sale. We first processed with BAAY’s Board of Directors and then with staff. Some of you may have noticed that the building was listed publicly on...
BAAY at Home Resources

BAAY at Home Resources

Three years ago in March 2020, the world seemed to shut down overnight. BAAY shows were postponed, but students isolated at home needed to create and connect together more than ever. BAAY stepped in with “BAAY At Home” – virtual gatherings and classes that carried on...