Sound Theater’s The Wild Party
As director Corey McDaniel notes in his introduction, Joseph MoncureMarch’s poem The Wild Party was originally banned for its “exploration of pleasure, sex, decadence, violence, race, prohibition and all that pushed the boundaries of society.” The Sound Theater Company production of the musical based on this work does not shy away from most of it.
Theater Schmeater’s Game Show
A typical summer offering from Theater Schmeater’s latter end of its production run. What’s notable about this one, a game show wedded to a hoary showbiz story, is that it will be the final production presented in the former parking-lot-turned-theater.
Celebrations: 79 Minutes with LaRae Lobdell of Photo Sister
LaRae Lobdell is one of the hidden geniuses of the Seattle arts community. The Star interviews Ms. Lobdell about her upcoming Celebration exhibit at ACT Theatre this June 20th.
TZ’s Lucky in Love: Glitz and Spectacle à la ZinZanni
Tom Mohrman goes under the tent for Teatro ZinZanni’s new show.
The Temperamentals: Renewing History
Omar Willey goes underground with Jon Marans’ play about the Mattachine Society.
Young Jean Lee’s Untitled Feminism
Some thoughts about Young Jean Lee’s UNTITLED FEMINIST SHOW at On the Boards.
Smoked: A gritty, affectionate Café Nordo tribute to the western
Tom Mohrman reviews Café Nordo’s latest mélange of food and theater.
Once Upon a Time 6x in the West: Playfully Experimental
Director Jeffrey Fracé and his talented young cast explore the history of experimental theater in this excellent production.
Cyrano: The Rough and the Ready
Omar Willey reviews the University of Washington UTS production of Edmond Rostand’s play of great renown, and finds much joy in this student production.
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