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Currently up to bat at Seattle Public Theater we have a spotlight on one of the most recent scandals to rock America's pastime, steroids, with "Back Back Back" by Itamar Moses. And while not one of the most scintillating looks into the inner workings of Baseball, director Kelly Kitchens has assembled a fine team of players who turn in some wonderful performances.

Currently up to bat at Seattle Public Theater we have a spotlight on one of the most recent scandals to rock America's pastime, steroids, with "Back Back Back" by Itamar Moses. And while not one of the most scintillating looks into the inner workings of Baseball, director Kelly Kitchens has assembled a fine team of players who turn in some wonderful performances.

When tackling a play such as "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", as is currently being tackled by Seattle Public Theater, you need to make sure you have two powerhouse actors in the titular roles, especially when putting in the twist of casting women rather than the traditional men in the roles. Check! Mission accomplished there. And as amazing as these women are, I have to say the production could have used a little more variation in pace as it rarely wavered from the breakneck speed with which it began.

When tackling a play such as "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", as is currently being tackled by Seattle Public Theater, you need to make sure you have two powerhouse actors in the titular roles, especially when putting in the twist of casting women rather than the traditional men in the roles. Check! Mission accomplished there. And as amazing as these women are, I have to say the production could have used a little more variation in pace as it rarely wavered from the breakneck speed with which it began.

On the surface, Seattle Public Theater's current production of David Mamet's "The Cryptogram" is a simple family drama. But then, this is Mamet and nothing is simple. Especially when you add in his glorious language and it goes from simple story to sublime dance of words. And while I enjoyed the language and the Mamet-ness of it all, I ultimately walked away more than a little confused.

On the surface, Seattle Public Theater's current production of David Mamet's "The Cryptogram" is a simple family drama. But then, this is Mamet and nothing is simple. Especially when you add in his glorious language and it goes from simple story to sublime dance of words. And while I enjoyed the language and the Mamet-ness of it all, I ultimately walked away more than a little confused.

Paul Welsh's solo show Men In Paintings: A Night At The Crisp Family Hall Of Portraits debuts at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (307 W. 26th Street) at 8pm on Thursday, May 12, and returns at 8pm on Thursday, May 26.

Paul Welsh's solo show Men In Paintings: A Night At The Crisp Family Hall Of Portraits debuts at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (307 W. 26th Street) at 8pm on Thursday, May 12, and returns at 8pm on Thursday, May 26.

Seattle Public Theater is presenting the Northwest premiere of Julie Marie Myatt's drama "The Happy Ones". And while I appreciated the performances in the production I didn't really feel the play went anywhere.

Seattle Public Theater is presenting the Northwest premiere of Julie Marie Myatt's drama "The Happy Ones". And while I appreciated the performances in the production I didn't really feel the play went anywhere.