Joy McCullough – NWTheatre

Chase D. Anderson September 25, 2023August 26, 2024 Books, Hannah V. Sawyerr, Joy McCullough

On Book: ‘All the Fighting Parts’ Reads Fast, Hits Hard

Hannah V. Sawyerr’s new YA novel-in-verse champions survivors, brings empathy to the decision of whether to report, and delivers a compelling read with the art of a poet.

ON BOOK RELEASES

Chase D. Anderson August 10, 2023September 26, 2023 Books, Joy McCullough

Summer Stacks: Playwright’s Newest Young Adult Novel Is Spot-On

Seattle-based playwright and novelist Joy McCullough’s latest is a story about periods that celebrates youth finding their voice. It might be as illuminating for adults as it is for its young adult audience.

REVIEW THEATRE

Chase D. Anderson October 22, 2022October 31, 2022 Joy McCullough, Macha Theatre Works, Richard Wagner, Seattle Opera

The Thrust: They Have the Recipes for Love and Murder

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.

REVIEW THEATRE VISUAL ART

Chase D. Anderson September 30, 2019October 7, 2019 12th Avenue Arts, Alysha Curry, Amy Poisson, Artemisia Gentileschi, Bianca Raso, Jocelyne Fowler, Joy McCullough, Leah Jarvik, Macha Theatre Works, Meredith Armstrong, Michael D. Blum., Parmida Ziaei, Tim Gagne

‘Blood Water Paint’ Layers Artistry, Sexism, Violence, and Resilience Into a Vivid Portrait

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.

INTERVIEW ON BOOK THEATRE

Chase D. Anderson September 9, 2019March 19, 2023 12th Avenue Arts, Amy Poisson, Artemisia Gentileschi, interview, Joy McCullough, Macha Theatre Works, Seattle

5 Questions with Playwright & Novelist Joy McCullough

‘Blood Water Paint’ imagines the great 17th century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi in her studio, interacting with the apocryphal subjects who inspired her. NWT talked with playwright Joy McCullough about the work, ahead of the play’s opening this Friday with Macha Theatre Works.