It’s 2004, and 14-year-old Shelby Hinkley has kidnapped Tobey Maguire, at the height of his career, to force him into marrying her.

Content Disclosures:

Kidnapping, Self Harm Ideation, Adult Language, Drug Use, and Sexual Situations and Themes

We had such an enthusiastic response to our last two Action Fiction! shows—and fielded so many questions about when we’d do another—that it’s time.

Action Fiction! returns Sunday, October 25!

Action Fiction! is a live literary performance series where local actors bring short fiction by contemporary writers off the page and into the room. Expect surprising voices, strange stories, and the magic that happens when writers hand their work to performers with no strings attached.

When & Where

We always start on time!

FREE ADMISSION · RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

But why?

Great writing deserves to come alive in the room.

Let's admit it: great writers are not always great performers. But when compelling actors take on a story, the words become something else entirely.

Readings should feel like war and love happening in front of you, not a museum exhibit.

By pairing original literary voices with compelling performers, Action Fiction! creates a live experience unlike anything else in Bellingham.

Featured Writers & Performers

Tom Altreu — performed by Dominic Santangelo

Glen Hirshberg — performed by Carol Makela, Erin Caslavka, and Joel Simler

Scott Lambridis — performed by Joan Prinz

Ashton Macaulay — performed by Melinda Cumming and Suzie Mackay

Tiffany Midge — performed by Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor

Joe Pandolfi — performed by Dana Crediford

Jabez Richard — performed by Keefe Healey and Doug Starcher

Kami Westoff — performed by Joel Simler

Come for an evening of community, writing, acting, and creative surprises.