March 2023 – Shows I've Seen

Every Brilliant Thing – Play – ACT Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Every Brilliant Thing one-person storytelling play w/ Ian Bell written by Duncan Macmillan & Jonny Donahoe. Feel-good show that ironically explores depression w/ the help of audience participation. First time I sat front row at ACT Theatre! Synopsis from the Theatre: The color yellow. Sunsets. Things with stripes. Wearing a cape. … Continue reading... Click to read more

110 in the Shade – Musical – Reboot Theatre Company & Seattle Public Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): 110 in the Shade musical w/ Seattle Public Theatre & Reboot Theatre Company. Wonderful production that touches on what it means to be a woman … through the lens of genderblind casting! Loved the juxtaposition between life choices of nomadic adventure vs quiet stability. Synopsis from the Theatre: Reboot Theatre Company, … Continue reading... Click to read more

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde – Play – Dukesbay Productions

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde w/ Dukesbay Productions at Merlino Arts Center. Interesting to see Edward Hyde as more of a person than a monster and vice versa w/ Henry Jekyll. Synopsis from the Theatre: In one man’s inner battle between good and evil, the lines are often blurred. Robert Louis … Continue reading... Click to read more

Suite Surrender – Play – As-if Theatre Company

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Suite Surrender play at Kenmore Community Club w/ As-if Theatre Company. Two rival divas accidentally stay in the same hotel suite & hijinks/chaos ensues. So much anticipation leading up to a well-devised unexpected ending. Grandiose stage presence & great voice from Merry Senn. #theatre Synopsis from the Theatre: Set in 1942, … Continue reading... Click to read more

Rock of Ages – Musical – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Rock of Ages jukebox musical w/ Tacoma Little Theatre and UW Tacoma. Impressive production value for community theatre. Complete with a catwalk and stage sparklers! #RockOfAges #theatre Synopsis from the Theatre: Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues in the 1980s. … Continue reading... Click to read more