Macha Theatre Works Archives

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

September 30, 2019October 7, 2019 Chase D. Anderson 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

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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5 Questions with Playwright & Novelist Joy McCullough

September 9, 2019October 7, 2019 Chase D. Anderson 12th Avenue Arts, Amy Poisson, Artemisia Gentileschi, Joy McCullough, Macha Theatre Works

‘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.

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5 Questions with Playwright Maggie Lee

March 18, 2019May 17, 2019 R. Barron Five Questions, Macha Theatre Works, Maggie Lee

This month, Macha Theatre Works opened its world-premiere production of ‘Sheathed’ — a new fantasy/adventure saga from acclaimed Seattle playwright Maggie Lee — which runs through March 24 at Theatre Off Jackson. NWT talked with Lee to learn more about the process, from ideation to realization, and her inspiration behind this latest work.

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Macha Slays with Maggie Lee’s Latest, ‘Sheathed’

March 17, 2019March 24, 2019 R. Barron International District, Macha Theatre Works, Maggie Lee, Theatre Off Jackson

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.