SEATTLE -- The ambitious Printer's Devil Theatre Baker's Dozen play festival gets going Apr. 13 with 13 plays in as many weeks. The plays are Dumpster Bergel by Herbert Bergel (Apr. 13, 14, 20, 21); Altamont Now by David Bucci (Apr. 27, 28); Lucky Sorrow by John Klein and John Paulsen (Apr. 27, 28); North Street by Aaron Thomas (May 4, 5); Descending In Bits and Pieces by Kristen Palmer and Splitting Hairs With A Panty Ho by Elizabeth Kenny (May 11, 12); Swimming in the Shadows by Adam Bock (May 18, 19); Refreshment of the Spirit by Anne Washburn (May 25, 26); The Whaler Mass by Lawrence Krauser (June 1, 2) Jerryweather by Sharon Alexander (June 8, 9); American Watchdog by Scott Martinez and P. Adam Walsh (June 15, 16); Drowned by J. Chisum (June 22, 23) and Fresh Water Plays by Kip Fagan (June 29, 30).

This showcase for NW playwrights is performed at Book-It Repertory Theatre. 219 Westlake Ave. N. Performances are at 7:30 PM. For information (Tickets are pay what you can) call (206) 860-7163.

-- By David-Edward Hughes
Seattle Correspondent