Emily Chisholm News

NCTC's FESTEN at 12th Ave Arts

by Sally Henry Fuller — October 17, 2015

New Century Theatre Company (NCTC) closes out its first season at 12th Avenue Arts with a powerhouse family drama adapted by David Eldridge from the Danish film The Celebration.

New Century Theatre Company to Stage West Coast Premiere of FESTEN

by Tyler Peterson — September 3, 2015

BWW Reviews: Adorably Bittersweet OUTSIDE MULLINGAR at Seattle Rep

by Jay Irwin — April 30, 2015

John Patrick Shanley may be best known for his incredibly thought provoking play 'Doubt' but there's an almost romantic comedy side to his writing as well.

BWW Reviews: NCTC's THE FLICK Drags Like a Bad RomCom

by Jay Irwin — March 16, 2015

You know when you're in a store or restaurant or even a movie theater and you overhear the conversations of the workers and take that little peak into their lives? Well now there's a nearly three hour play about that, "The Flick" by Annie Baker currently performing from the folks at New Century The

Eric Ankrim, Josh Rhodes & More Nominated for 2014 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards

by Nicole Rosky — January 9, 2015

Seattle Theater Writers critics' circle just announced the nomination slate of the fourth annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards,theater awards devoted to recognizing excellence across the economic spectrum of professional Seattle theaters in the prior calendar year.

BWW Reviews: Strawshop's BLACK COMEDY Brings Comedy Into the Light

by Jay Irwin — August 23, 2014

When physical comedy is done well it can be a beautiful thing.

BWW Reviews: Well Performed Frustration in ACT's BETHANY

by Jay Irwin — April 18, 2014

There's a plot device that has annoyed me since I was a kid.

BETHANY to Premiere at ACT

by Tyler Peterson — March 21, 2014

From squatting in a foreclosed home, to lying to the government, to taking desperate measures to make one last sale at work, Bethany takes on the economic crisis from the eyes of a middle class mom fighting to get her life back on track.

Tickets to ACT's 2014 Mainstage Season On Sale 2/12

by Tyler Peterson — February 6, 2014

A Contemporary Theatre single tickets go on sale to the public for all 2014 Mainstage shows February 12, 2014.

Nominees Announced for 2014 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — January 10, 2014

Seattle Theater Writers, a critics' circle of local theater writers and reviewers, today announces the 2013 slate of nominees of the third annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards, theater awards devoted to recognizing excellence across the economic spectrum of professional Seattle theaters.

BWW Reviews: SUGAR DADDIES at ACT Gives Complex and Funny Characters

by Jay Irwin — October 11, 2013

Sir Alan Ayckbourn certainly knows how to bring rich and complex characters to life and then set them spinning to hilarious ends and his current production of "Sugar Daddies", making it's American Premiere at ACT, is no exception.

Sir Alan Ayckbourn Directs Local Cast in SUGAR DADDIES at ACT Theatre, Beg. Tonight

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 2013

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre welcomes Sir Alan Ayckbourn to direct an entirely local cast for the American premiere of his play Sugar Daddies at ACT this October.

Sir Alan Ayckbourn to Direct Local Cast in SUGAR DADDIES at ACT Theatre, Oct 2013

by BWW News Desk — June 19, 2013

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre announces that Sir Alan Ayckbourn has selected an entirely local cast for the American premiere of his play Sugar Daddies at ACT this October.

BWW Reviews: PULLMAN PORTER BLUES at Arena Stage - Hop on Board

by Charles Shubow — December 7, 2012

Head to Arena Stage for this new, challenging, and entertaining play with music.

Photo Flash: First Look at E. Faye Butler, Larry Marshall and More in PULLMAN PORTER BLUES

by BWW News Desk — November 29, 2012

Following its celebrated opening at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pullman Porter Blues travels across the country in its world-premiere co-production at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.

Arena Stage to Present PULLMAN PORTER BLUES, Starring E. Faye Butler, This November

by Kelsey Denette — October 18, 2012

Following its celebrated opening at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pullman Porter Blues travels across the country to sweep D.

BWW Reviews: Seattle Rep's PULLMAN PORTER BLUES – A Rocky Start for an Incredible Play

by Jay Irwin — October 4, 2012

I understand that opening night isn't always the glorious shining gem that it ought to be.