In English and Farsi, two plays on now in Seattle and Portland examine our relationships to home and others through language. ‘English’ runs through 4/28 at ArtsWest; ‘Nassim’ runs through 5/12 at Portland Center Stage.
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Two very different plays take a look at the legacy of Shakespeare, while a world premiere sends us to the past to fix the present. They run on Seattle stages through late February.
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Variety is the theme of the weekend, with a wide range of great shows on the menu. But don’t wait — a lot of these are short runs or closing soon. Here’s what’s on this week.
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This weekend is bursting with dance on Whidbey Island, puppets in Chimacum, and theatre in Port Townsend, with more to come later this month. Your destination stage is just a scenic daytrip away.
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Great shows continue, including the last wave of this summer’s outdoor shows. Here’s what’s on this week.
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When 20-something James returns to his childhood home, he kicks up more than just the dust in his aging father’s living room. Keiko Green’s ‘Hometown Boy’ runs through May 28 at Seattle Public Theater.
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A fresh take on Shakespeare, new works from local artists, and a brilliant new book from the former Seattle Civic Poet all take stage this week. Here’s what I’d focus on if I ran your agenda.
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This week brought an exceptional debut from Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble, standout work at a bi-annual theatre festival, and another strong production at an intimate stage in the shadow of the Cascades (on through 2/26).
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Beware the apothecary in two shows on now, with potions for love and death alike. The world premiere ‘La Tofana’s Poison Emporium’ from Macha Theatre Works and Seattle Opera’s Wagner epic ‘Tristan and Isolde’ both run through 10/29.
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This week bubbles over with plays and musicals for every mood, new dance works, a few seasonal works to ease into the spooky season, group-friendly outings with dinner & drinks, family-friendly fun, and admission at every price point.
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This weekend, round out the summer theatre season with a few shows just a scenic day-trip away. Plus, in-town openings
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A world premiere play from two local playwrights has a somewhat muddled message. But its captivating production and ample discussion fodder make it worth your time. ‘The Fifth Wave’ runs through February 27 at Macha Theatre Works.
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For all their differences, some overlapping themes (grit, loss, family, and comedy) emerged in the mix of Seattle theatre openings. Here are takeaways from six of them.
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Two strong productions, on now from Theatre22 and Seattle Public Theater, dive into hot topics around race, culture, and appropriation. They’re both comedic, thought-provoking, and very well done. ‘White’ runs through 11/9, and ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ closes 11/16.
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Weaving disparate stories and art forms into one cohesive work, the latest from Macha Theatre Works makes for an inventive and beautiful play — and a fitting ode to an artist known for her vivid paintings. ‘Blood Water Paint’ runs through October 6.
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‘Yen’ is vulgar. Its characters are often unlikeable, even repulsive. But its unexpected glimpses of tenderness, unabashed lack of nuance, and strong direction and performances make this year’s Kenan Fellowship in Directing showcase a highly recommended trip. It runs through September 29.
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Deaf and disabled actors, shoved out of the spotlight in an overworked (and invented) stage performance, shine light on how they experience the world. That’s the premise of ‘Peeling’, in its U.S. premiere, and another powerful show from Sound Theatre Company. It runs through this Saturday.
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Powerful women, strong acting, cohesive design, and lots of sword fighting combine for an exciting night of theatre. The world-premiere production runs through March 24 at Theatre Off Jackson.
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