January 2023 – Page 2 – Shows I've Seen

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter play based on the book at Seattle Rep. Diverse audience/cast takes me back to San Antonio. Sly, wry, and unexpected-but-well-timed comedic quips to the 4th wall. Deliciously dramatic Quinceanera climax right before intermission. Synopsis from the Theatre: As she grieves the death of her … Continue reading... Click to read more

Arlington – Play – Washington Ensemble Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Arlington play w/ Washington Ensemble Theatre at 12th Avenue Arts. Experimental-like & abstract. Intriguing scenic/lighting design. Dystopian postapocalyptic Orwellian feel in an asylum-like prison. Peer into the disturbed mind! #theatre Synopsis from the Theatre: Isla waits for her number to be called. A young woman finally understands her fate. And a … Continue reading... Click to read more

Coming Home – Dinner Show – Teatro ZinZanni

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Coming Home circus dinner show at Teatro ZinZanni. Comedy, romance, (good) chaos, camp, drag, effortless feats of wonder, singing, live band, & a delicious 4-course meal! Thanks Michelle Sanders Communications for facilitating this review! #cirque #cabaret #vaudeville #variety Synopsis from the Theatre: Teatro ZinZanni’s original brand of love, chaos, and dinner … Continue reading... Click to read more

Once On This Island – Musical – Tacoma Musical Playhouse

@showsiveseen “Once On This #Island” #musical at @tacomamusicalplayhouse w/ the 1st live band since the 2019! Novel tribal-like choreography. Excellent Mother (@lanitahudson). Refreshing diverse #tropical vibes desperately needed in the cloudy PNW winter. Review: showsiveseen.com/3179 #theatre ♬ Mama Will Provide – Kecia Lewis-Evans & Once on This Island Ensemble Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Once On … Continue reading... Click to read more

Scenes & Songs: An Improvised Concept Musical – Unexpected Productions

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Scenes & Songs: An Improvised Concept Musical at Unexpected Productions. Opening night theme was about petty lawbreaking. Audience supplied piracy, jaywalking, & tray sledding examples as inspiration for the vignettes. Quick-thinking seemingly-telepathic performers! #theatre #improv Synopsis from the Theatre: One piano, one pianist, a handful of improvisers, and YOU. Created right … Continue reading... Click to read more