Category: Performance Type

Wish You Were Here – Play – Mini Review – ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble

Happy opening weekend to Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here play by ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble! 🎭 Unexpected frank, sexual humor contrast with Iran’s restrictive political climate. The lighting design, retro scenic design, costume changes, haunting current event radio announcements, and string music blend synergistically in scene transitions. It's a reminder to cherish our fragile stability and privileges under pax americana.... Click to read more

Frida … A Self Portrait – Play – Mini Review – Union Arts Center

Happy opening weekend to Frida... A Self-Portrait one-person play at Union Arts Center! The personable and charismatic Vanessa Severo magnetically navigated the eccentric, emotional rollercoaster of Frida Kahlo. Beautifully executed poses and graceful movements. Genius, multi-purpose use of a clothesline for props, characters, costumes, and scenic design. Closes 6/28/26. #saudade... Click to read more

Aviatrix – Musical – Review – Seattle Public Theater and Macha Theatre Works

Angela Poe Russell and Dionne McClain-Freeney’s world premiere musical Aviatrix by Seattle Public Theater w/ Macha Theatre Works starring Haley Dortch. It’s shows like this that remind me why I attend local smaller theatre – for a chance to uncover a rare, unexpected worthy gem like this. With a solidly written, eclectic score, this runaway hit is ready for a major stage. Run, don't walk, to snag rush/waitlist tickets to this sold-out show before it closes in 2 days.... Click to read more

Barefoot in the Park – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Barefoot in the Park play at Taproot Theatre. Charming ode to young love, compromise, and opposites that attract ❤️… then attack 💔! The cynical Scrooge in me was secretly cheering for the pragmatic realists. Ays Garcia & Arjun Pande are fantastic newlyweds, and Alexandra Tavares steals scenes as the chic, elegant, overbearing NYC-area mother. Closes 6/20! 🎭... Click to read more

that drive thru monterey – Play – Mini Review – Stages Repertory Theatre

Matthew Paul Olmos’s that drive through monterey world premiere play at Houston Stages. Sophia Marcelle and Matthew Martinez star in a sweet love story between two square awkward nerds while sneaking in a commentary on machismo. Who knew such cute scintillating romance could be found at the library! Huge shoutout to Cassidy Stanley’s lighting design which used floor trims to seamlessly simulate driving and scene changes. It’s been 10 years since my last visit at this theatre company, and it's crazy seeing their nice new building complex. Closes 6/7. 🎭🚘... Click to read more