New Spokane theater group Bright Comet Theatre stages Lord of the Flies with all femme-presenting and female cast

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The cast of Bright Comet’s debut production.

With the establishment of Bright Comet Theatre in 2022, Dominique Betts, the group’s artistic director, and others hope to create performance opportunities for underrepresented groups. Their first production, Lord of the Flies, runs at the Central Library from Feb. 10-19. I caught up with Betts, 25, who’s directing the production, which has also been supported by a Spokane Arts Award Grant, for a quick Q&A. (Her responses have been edited for length and clarity.)

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