How do you honor a person’s story? Intiman Theatre’s latest production, I Am My Own Wife (directed by Wesley Frugé), is a poignant one-person show telling the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a trans woman living in East Berlin who survived the Nazi and Communist regimes. The show begi…
Dear Readers, I must warn you that I’ll be using some coarse and crude language in a bit. Not trying to shock or offend but it’s the actor’s name I’ll be referencing from the current production of “Oh, Mary!” playing at the Paramount. But then, if you’re interested in “Oh, Mary!”…
Welcome to the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein. The motto: “No men. No meat. All manners.” Got it? When you walk through the steel, blast-resistant concrete door, you are now a participant in the society’s ritual Quiche Breakfast. Set in a 1950s community center, 5 L…
Dear Readers, I will state unabashedly, I love a good RomCom. The twists and turns and hope surrounding a couple trying to find that ever elusive love. Will they get out of their own way long enough to realize what they want is right in front of them? If you like them too then Douglas Lyons’ �…
In Seattle, a Salome of Biblical Proportions…
With flipping acrobats, ginormous creatures, and vocal talent that will melt you, the 2026 national tour of Water for Elephants makes for a spectacular night out. Lucky for Seattle, the production is currently stopping at The Paramount Theatre. With artful tour direction by Ryan Emmons, this product…
Magical realism as a genre offers the potential to portray emotion with the dream-like counter-logic that better explains how an emotion feels, as compared to what a strictly realistic portrayal may be capable of. Losing a feeling of love in a lifelong commitment is a perfect example of the type of …
Dear Readers, if you’ve ever been a part of a committee or administrative association you know how painful they can be. With a clash of egos, agendas, and issues, committees and boards can be the lowest form of life. But fortunately for us, they can also be a source for hilarious entertainment. …
Dear Readers, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad production of “Ragtime” and the current production at Village Theatre is no exception. That’s not to say it’s bullet proof, I’m sure a bad production has existed somewhere out there, but as long as you understand the heart of the show a…
'This above all: to thine own self be true.' There have been dozens (maybe hundreds) of Shakespearean adaptations in Seattle in recent years, and it’s become rarer to see classic versions of source material. Ironically, a tried and true Hamlet, currently playing at Union Arts Center, feels refr…
On a relentless quest for wonder, three veteran acrobats let their imaginations run wild to fulfill secret longings. Fluent in the language of circus, Acrobatic Conundrum’s principal performers melt the fourth wall to reveal their flaws and journeys to redemption. The audience...
Samantha O’Malley, 100% female human woman, is living happily in Butte, Montana when a carefully guarded family secret is unearthed. Not only does Sam have an estranged aunt no one has ever mentioned, but it turns out she's lesbian punk rock icon Vikki Vektor! Desperate to learn...
Three of Seattle's most versatile actors, Amy Thone , Shermona Mitchell , and Galen Joseph Osier, are story-tellers in FELLOW PASSENGERS, opening December 1 for a limited run at 12th Ave Arts in Seattle. The three share over fifty characters in a play that uses almost every word...
In an overconnected, information-saturated world, Ashley is struggling. Diagnosed with a condition known as “Hyperempathy”, she finds it difficult to hold a job, maintain relationships, and otherwise cope with the emotional demands of her everyday life. When Ashley is introduced...
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Eureka Day Leo K. Theater (9/24-11/15) |
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Seattle Rep Theater (11/27-1/03) |
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The Who's TOMMY Paramount Theatre (3/16-3/21) |
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Village Theatre Presents: Titanish Village Theatre (4/16-4/25) |
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The Naughty List Intiman Theatre (12/18-12/23) PHOTOS |
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Nanay Theatre Off Jackson (10/30-11/14) |
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HALLMARKED at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (12/04-12/27) |
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Hadestown Paramount Theatre (1/19-1/24) |
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A Klingon Christmas Carol TPS Center Theatre (12/04-1/02) |
