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When Seattle Shakespeare Company hits one out of the park they do it with gusto. Such is the case with their current production of Oscar Wilde's battle of witty banter, "The Importance of Being Earnest". They've managed to take Wilde's delightful romp and made it even more delightful by executing it with magnificent precision in all aspects. If I had to find one drawback with the production it's that it ended as I, for one, was having entirely too good a time.

Seattle Shakespeare Company is proud to announce their new production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde. The production, directed by Victor Pappas, will run tonight, March 21 through Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Center Theatre at Seattle Center.

Seattle Shakespeare Company is proud to announce their new production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde. The production, directed by Victor Pappas, will run Friday, March 21 through Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Center Theatre at Seattle Center.

Only one other writer could compete with Shakespeare for the title of the most quoted playwright, and that is Oscar Wilde. Seattle Shakespeare Company produces their first production of a Wilde play with The Importance of Being Earnest directed by Victor Pappas this spring.

I love it when a production manages to actually make me giddy with its technical aspects whether that be the gorgeous set, the intricate staging or the storytelling lights and sound. It appeals to the theater geek in me. So, Dear Readers, you can imagine how much I was in geek heaven at the Seattle Rep's current production of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" which managed all four of those elements. And when coupled with a fresh fun new script and equally fun cast, this new production makes for a chilling romp through the world of Sherlock Holmes.

The Custom Made Play Project announces the artist lineup for the second project: Emily Conbere (Playwright), Kelly Kitchens (Actor), Betsy Schwartz (Actor) and Rebecca Olson (Actor, Producer). The second project will begin development in summer 2013.

To think that a murder mystery that's been around for 60 years such as “The Mousetrap', currently playing at Village Theatre, could still be fresh. I mean, everyone knows who the killer is by now, right? Nope. I for one couldn't remember and from the gasps in the audience many others couldn't either. But then that's part of the enduring quality of this Agatha Christie classic, it still keeps you guessing. And the Village production is so full of fun, rich characters and, of course, red herrings that it amounts to a thoroughly enjoyable night out.

The Custom Made Play Project, brainchild of Seattle actress Rebecca Olson, now enters the third phase of development for its inaugural script, Ballard House Duet. Conceived in to the context of Seattle's "locally grown theatre" movement, the Custom Made Play Project matches Pacific Northwest playwrights with local actors to develop and produce new plays of regional significance.

The Custom Made Play Project, brainchild of Seattle actress Rebecca Olson, now enters the third phase of development for its inaugural script, Ballard House Duet. Conceived in to the context of Seattle's "locally grown theatre" movement, the Custom Made Play Project matches Pacific Northwest playwrights with local actors to develop and produce new plays of regional significance.

After 15 years of presenting 14 plays in 48 hours for four weekends every year, the producers of 14/48 present two new styles of the popular speed theatre festival.

After 15 years of presenting 14 plays in 48 hours for four weekends every year, the producers of 14/48 present two new styles of the popular speed theatre festival.

There are some Shakespeare shows that are not quite as bulletproof as others. If the pacing isn't there or the casting or both then they can run into an uphill battle. Such was the case with Seattle Shakespeare Company's current production of "As You Like It". While having some lovely moments and definitely picking itself up in Act Two, it suffered from some uneven casting and pacing that left the show just so so.

Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount stages his first mainstage production-As You Like It-since being appointed to lead the organization last December. Shakespeare's romantic comedy of wandering and wooing in the woods features 15 actors with original music by Sarah McGuinn, playing now through June 24. Check out photos from the production below!

Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount stages his first mainstage production-As You Like It-since being appointed to lead the organization last December. Shakespeare's romantic comedy of wandering and wooing in the woods features 15 actors with original music by Sarah McGuinn, playing May 30-June 24.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre is pleased to announce the return and expansion of Pinter Fortnightly, the popular series devoted to giving public readings of the plays of Harold Pinter and other challenging writers.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre is pleased to announce the return and expansion of Pinter Fortnightly, the popular series devoted to giving public readings of the plays of Harold Pinter and other challenging writers.

Julie Briskman continues in the moving portrayal of Ann Landers, The Lady With All the Answers, while Martin McDonagh's highly anticipated, blood-drenched farce The Lieutenant of Inishmore takes to the stage next door.

Julie Briskman continues in the moving portrayal of Ann Landers, The Lady With All the Answers, while Martin McDonagh's highly anticipated, blood-drenched farce The Lieutenant of Inishmore takes to the stage next door.