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June 12, 2020

October 2, 2020

David and Thomas to appear on “It’s Late on Vashon”

“Fun is not Cancelled” will feature the duo David Mielke and Thomas Pruiksma, and singer Arlette Moody.

The livestream starts at 9pm on Monday, October 5th, and can be watched on the Vashon Center for the Arts website, vashoncenterforthearts.org, as well as the VCA Facebook page.

The show will also be available for viewing afterward on both the website and Facebook page.

Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma and David Mielke in "Plant a Radish" from their "Broadway in the Yurt" series

September 28, 2020

David Mielke Interview on the Please Don’t Kick Me Out Podcast

This episode features David Mielke, an LGBTQIA+ actor who has spent much of his career feeling like an imposter. From Canada to Hollywood, the fear of authenticity due to sexuality and the political climate carried. He now lives happily in a Yurt with his partner, producing youtube Broadway spoof-hits. He is a delight to speak with, and has a lot to say about being true to who you are.

Please Don't Kick Me Out

Listen to the podcast.

September 27, 2020

The Driftwood Bridge in South Sound Arts etc. blog

This cabaret-style musical can now be seen free of charge online.

The author of the South Sound Arts etc. blog, Alec Clayton, is an artist and writer who lives and works in Olympia, Washington.

His wife, Gabi Clayton, has written a moving tribute to their son, Bill, who committed suicide after a gay bashing at the age of 17: Bill's Story: Portrait of a Son's Suicide.