25th Anniversary Season
Main Stage Productions
Heartfelt Musical
September 7 - 28​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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The Spitfire Grill
An American Musical
Music & Book by James Valcq
Lyrics & Book by Fred Alley
Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff
Directed by Gwen Adams
Newly revised! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
Country Music Legend
October 26 - November 23​​​​​​
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Always...Patsy Cline​
Created and originally directed by
Ted Swindley--based on a true story
Licensed by the family and estate of Patsy Cline
Directed by Erin Scott​​​​​​​​
Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.
Nostalgic Variety
January 18 - 25, 2026​
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Radio On The Air: Sentimental Journey
Vintage Broadcasts & Music
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Directed by Michelle Peterson & Alice Ingle​​​​​​​​
Radio On The Air is a program unique to the Jewel Box Theatre.
We re-create a 1940's radio studio and bring vintage programs, advertisements and music back to life. All of the sound effects are created live by our on-stage Foley artist. The Program includes retro radio plays, vintage advertisements, old-time local news and classic songs from the Golden Age of Radio.
This fast-paced program has something for everyone. Radio On The Air feels like a trip back in time.
Anniversary Celebration
February 15 - March 1, 2026​​
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"Jewels Of The Jewel Box"
An Evening of Short Plays
Directed by: Kathie Currie, Fred Sass, Eric Hayes, Casey Cline, John Ackenhusen, Molly Millican, Glenn Millican, Michelle Allen & Gwen Adams​​​​​​​​
This season we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Over the last 25 years, hundreds of talented actors and directors have created many memorable performances. They have all help the JBT fulfill our mission in bringing quality entertainment to Poulsbo. We wanted to include some of these talented JBT family members. The best way to do it was to curate an evening of short plays, each directed by a different director and cast. The plays include stories of jealous actors, quirky drama teachers, tortured writers & behind the scenes drama! Come celebrate the JBT and the wonderful world of live theater.
Timely, Moving Drama
April 12 - 26​​​​​​
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The Laramie Project: Ten Years On​
Written by: Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Bleber
Directed by: Karen Hauser​​​​​​​​
​On October 6, 1998, gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard left the Fireside Bar with Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. The following day he was discovered on a prairie at the edge of town, tied to a fence, brutally beaten, and close to death. Six days later Matthew Shepard died at Poudre Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado. On November 14th, 1998, ten members of Tectonic Theatre Project traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, and conducted interviews with the people of the town. Over the next year, the company returned to Laramie six times and conducted over 200 interviews. These texts became the basis for the play The Laramie Project. Ten years later on September 12th, 2008, five members of Tectonic returned to Laramie to try to understand the long-term effect of the murder. They found a town wrestling with its legacy and its place in history. In addition to revisiting the folks whose words riveted us in the original play, this time around, the company also spoke with the two murderers, McKinney and Henderson, as well as Matthew's mother, Judy Shepard. THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER is a bold new work, which asks the question, "How does society write its own history?"
Blast From The Past
June 7 - 28​​​​​​
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The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On
Written & Created by Roger Bean​​​​​​​​
Vocal & Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth
Directed by Trina Williamson
This is the fourth show in the WONDERETTES Series!
It’s 1969, and The Marvelous Wonderettes are back at Springfield High (Go Chipmunks!) to throw a retirement party for their favorite homeroom teacher. As the girls sing their way through the greatest girl-group hits of the '60s and bid Ms. McPherson a fond farewell, one of the Wonderettes reveals she’ll also be saying goodbye to search for success and happiness on her own. Act II finds the girls back together as the class of 1958 celebrates their 20-year reunion. The classic pop and rock hits of the '70s provide the perfect soundtrack for these old friends to catch up on the places life has led them, all performed with their own marvelous spin!