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A play is only as strong as its weakest link and when that link is the structure of the play then the rest will suffer immensely. Unfortunately Theater Schmeater's current show, "Lark Eden" suffers from that link and a few others. And while it has its moments, ultimately it's weighed down by some forced and cliche plot points and a structure that keeps betraying itself.

Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books like "The Cave of Time" from when you were a kid? The kind that would give you choices on how the story would continue like, "If you continue toward the ranch, turn to page 8. If you go back into the cave, turn to page 10." Well, Theater Schmeater's current production of "Adventures in Mating" by Joseph Scrimshaw has taken that formula and amped it up into a hilarious and rollicking evening where the audience decides the fate of two lonely people on a blind date.

Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books like "The Cave of Time" from when you were a kid? The kind that would give you choices on how the story would continue like, "If you continue toward the ranch, turn to page 8. If you go back into the cave, turn to page 10." Well, Theater Schmeater's current production of "Adventures in Mating" by Joseph Scrimshaw has taken that formula and amped it up into a hilarious and rollicking evening where the audience decides the fate of two lonely people on a blind date.

Nuns with guns are back this summer in a fully-loaded, blasphemous new installment of Annex Theatre's Penguins 3: The Bishop's Bastard written by Scot Augustson and directed by Bret Fetzer.

Nuns with guns are back this summer in a fully-loaded, blasphemous new installment of Annex Theatre's Penguins 3: The Bishop's Bastard written by Scot Augustson and directed by Bret Fetzer.

Nuns with guns are back this summer in a fully-loaded, blasphemous new installment of Annex Theatre's Penguins 3: The Bishop's Bastard written by Scot Augustson and directed by Bret Fetzer.

Nuns with guns are back this summer in a fully-loaded, blasphemous new installment of Annex Theatre's Penguins 3: The Bishop's Bastard written by Scot Augustson and directed by Bret Fetzer.

Nuns with guns are back this summer in a fully-loaded, blasphemous new installment of Annex Theatre's Penguins 3: The Bishop's Bastard written by Scot Augustson and directed by Bret Fetzer.

Annex Theatre's production of Penguins, Episode II: Roll Away the Rock, the second installment of the 'Penguins' franchise from prominent Seattle playwright Scot Augustson (Sgt. Rigsby & His Amazing Silhouettes, Plants and Animals) will play its final performance on February 19, 2010.

Annex Theatre presents the world premiere of Penguins, Episode II: Roll Away the Rock, the second installment of the 'Penguins' franchise from prominent Seattle playwright Scot Augustson (Sgt. Rigsby & His Amazing Silhouettes, Plants and Animals).

Annex Theatre presents the world premiere of Penguins, Episode II: Roll Away the Rock, the second installment of the 'Penguins' franchise from prominent Seattle playwright Scot Augustson (Sgt. Rigsby & His Amazing Silhouettes, Plants and Animals).

There is much gladness and gaiety coming from the Center House Theatre. Book-It closes their season with an inspired adaptation of Edith Wharton's classic 1905 novel about wealth, sex, and manners. Under the confident direction of Jennifer Jones, this House of Mirth is a cerebral wonder. A stunning leading performance highlights one of the best offerings of the year.