a white haunting – Play – MAP Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): a white haunting play w/ MAP Theatre at 18th & Union. A white axe-wielding psychopath interrupts an interracial date. High energy actors. Experimental theatre. Thought-provoking poignant commentary on race. Wondering what veiled symbolism I didn’t grasp. Like did the phallus mean anything? #horror #theatre

Type: Play

Recommendation: See it if you like experimental theatre, art symbolism, race commentary, plays with only one scene, and/or community theatre

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 3.5 stars

Other Rant(s)

  • The jumpy neurotic/manic nature of the Asian character was A LOT. But kudos to the actor who was able to tap into that persona.
  • There was a bit too much randomness. It would have been fine if the randomness was actually symbolism … in that case, it went over my head.
  • Turn down the A/C! This is coming from someone who loves A/C’ed rooms and turns it on in the fall. Maybe I was sitting in the vent’s direct line of fire.

Other Rave(s)

  • Really good symbolism on racial themes. I’m so curious of what I gathered that was unintentional from the playwright and what went over my head.

Theatre Company : MAP Theatre

Venue: 18th and Union Arts Space – 1406 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Price: $ (Cheap)

Dates: October 7-22, 2022

Seating: General Admission

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@showsiveseen "a #white #haunting" #play w/ MAP #Theatre at @18thandunion. A white axe-wielding psychopath interrupts an #interracial #date. High energy actors. #Experimental #theatre. Poignant thought-provoking commentary on #race. Wondering what veiled #symbolism I didn't grasp. Like did the phallus mean anything? #horror ♬ The Monster (Made Popular By Eminem ft. Rihanna) [Vocal Version] – Party Tyme Karaoke
Photographer Marcia Davis (General Mayhem Creative). Actors Rhys Daly and Patrick Tolden.
Photographer Marcia Davis (General Mayhem Creative). Actors Rhys Daly and Patrick Tolden.
Photographer Marcia Davis (General Mayhem Creative). Actors Rhys Daly and Brandon Ryan.

Ghost Train – Play – Centerstage Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Ghost Train play at Centerstage Theatre. Great scary show for Halloween. So much chilling anticipation. Wished the dreadful crabby ole spinster had more lines. Unexpected ending reminiscent of Scooby Doo. #spooky #theatre

Type: Play

Recommendation: See it if you like scary theatre with limited number of scenes.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4 stars

Theatre Company : Centerstage Theatre

Venue: Dumas Bay Centre – 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023

Price: $$ (Medium)

Dates: October 7-30, 2022

Seating: Assigned Seating

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@showsiveseen "#Ghost #Train" #play at Centerstage #Theatre. Great #scary show for Halloween. So much #chilling anticipation. Wished the dreadful crabby ole spinster had more lines. Unexpected ending reminiscent of #ScoobyDoo. #spooky ♬ Ghosts – Alexis Lynn
Photographer Michelle Smith-Lewis
Photographer Michelle Smith-Lewis
Photographer Michelle Smith-Lewis
Photographer Michelle Smith-Lewis

The Foreigner – Play – As If Theatre Company

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): “The Foreigner” play w/ As If Theatre Company at Kenmore Community Club. Intriguing accents. The backwoods American caricatures made me thankful I left the South. But the cute innocent simpleton & the Southern old woman were so endearing. #reinvention #theatre

Type: Play

Recommendation: See it if you like community theatre.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4.25 stars

Other Rant(s)

  • What a strange second half of the second act!

Other Thought(s)

  • Pretty uncomfortably shocking decision to wear KKK costumes on the stage but I guess it was integral to the conflict resolution. Similar to how the “Sound of Music” displays the Nazi flag.

Theatre Company : As-if Theatre Company

Venue: Kenmore Community Club – 7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028

Price: $ (Cheap)

Dates: October 6-23, 2022

Seating: General Admission

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@showsiveseen “The #Foreigner#play w/ #AsIf #Theatre Company at #Kenmore Community Club. The #backwoods American caricatures made me thankful I left the #South. But the cute innocent simpleton & the #Southern old woman were so endearing. Intriguing accents! #reinvention ♬ Country Roads / Dixieland Delight (Ao Vivo) – André e Luiz Otávio

SHe Said – Musical – Broadway Performance Hall

Elevator Pitch/Thoughts/Tweet: “SHe Said” world premiere show by Jen Ayers at Broadway Performance Hall. Mashup between a concert & “one-ish” person musical. Reminiscent of a gentler “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” show. Very Seattle. Fascinating wife’s perspective as her husband transitions to a trans woman. Cool background videos. Packed audience! Lots of love & support. #transgender

Type: Musical/Concert

Recommendation: See it if you like “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” or one-person shows or Seattle music.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4 stars

Other Rant(s)

  • Background vocal volume needs to be increased. I could tell there was good harmony but I could barely hear it.

Other Rave(s)

  • Pretty nifty how the program included the lyrics. Reminds me of compact disk case inserts from back in the day.

Venue: Broadway Performance Hall (Seattle Community College) – 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Price: $$ (Medium)

Dates: October 6 to October 9, 2022

Seating: General Admission

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@showsiveseen “SHe Said” world premiere show by #JenAyers at Broadway Performance Hall. Mashup between a #concert & “one-ish” person #musical. Reminiscent of a gentler Hedwig show. Very #Seattle. Fascinating wife’s perspective as her husband transitions to a #trans ♬ Forever Love – Jen Ayers
Mike Mitchell Photographer
Mike Mitchell Photographer
Mike Mitchell Photographer
Mike Mitchell Photographer
Mike Mitchell Photographer
Mike Mitchell Photographer
Ailisa Newhall Photographer
Ailisa Newhall Photographer
Ailisa Newhall Photographer
Ailisa Newhall Photographer
Ailisa Newhall Photographer
Ailisa Newhall Photographer

What the Constitution Means to Me – Play – Seattle Rep

Elevator Pitch/Thoughts/Tweet: “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Seattle Rep. Intellectually stimulating mashup between a TED Talk, play, & debate. Appreciate the free ACLU book of rights. The 4th wall was broken. Abolish or keep the constitution? #speech #USA #UnitedStates #penumbra #theatre #feminism

Type: Play-ish Show/Talk

Recommendation: See it if you like TED Talks, debates, law, or feminism. Don’t see it if you’re looking for a play with a plot.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4 stars

Other Rants

  • There were a lot of random tangents but I guess they were required for comic relief.

Theater Company: Seattle Rep

Venue: Seattle Rep – 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Price: $$$ (Medium to Expensive)

Dates: September 30 – October 23, 2022

Seating: Assigned Seating

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Linkhttps://www.seattlerep.org/plays/202223-season/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/

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@showsiveseen “What the #Constitution Means to Me” at #SeattleRep. Intellectually stimulating mashup between a #TEDTalk, #play, & #debate. Appreciate the free @aclu book of rights. The 4th wall was broken. Abolish or keep the constitution? #speech #USA #UnitedStates #penumbra #theatre #feminism ♬ American Idiot – Green Day
Cassie Beck in What the Constitution Means to Me. Photo by Joan Marcus
Cassie Beck in What the Constitution Means to Me. Photo by Joan Marcus
Cassie Beck in What the Constitution Means to Me. Photo by Joan Marcus
Leah Scott in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Sayed Alamy.
Cassie Beck and Gabriel Marin in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Bronwen Houck.
Cassie Beck and Gabriel Marin in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Bronwen Houck.
Cassie Beck and Gabriel Marin in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Bronwen Houck.
Mara Gonzalez Moral in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Sayed Alamy.
Mara Gonzalez Moral in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Sayed Alamy.
Gabriel Marin and Cassie Beck in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Bronwen Houck.
Cassie Beck in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Bronwen Houck.
Mara Gonzalez Moral and Cassie Beck in What the Constitution Means to Me at Seattle Rep. Photo by Bronwen Houck.