Category: Plays

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord – Play – Washington Ensemble Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Our Dear Dead Drug Lord play by Washington Ensemble Theatre at 12th Ave Arts. Middle-class suburban private school teens gone wild with cocaine, ouija board seances, & blood sacrifices. #PabloEscobar Synopsis from the Theatre: Set in the face of the 2008 presidential election, the Dead Leaders Club meets in an abandoned … Continue reading "Our Dear Dead Drug Lord – Play – Washington Ensemble Theatre"... Click to read more

The Squirrel Plays: Infestation, Compensation, Eradication – Play – Mirror Stage

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Squirrel Plays – Infestation, Compensation, Eradication by Mia McCullough w/ Mirror Stage at 12th Ave Arts. Allegory on government/politics. It was fun guessing what each thing symbolized. Probably the best opening performance reception spread I’ve seen! #play #symbolism #symbolic Synopsis from the Theatre: Tom and Sarah finally find the suburban … Continue reading "The Squirrel Plays: Infestation, Compensation, Eradication – Play – Mirror Stage"... Click to read more

How I Learned What I Learned – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): How I Learned What I Learned by August Wilson & Todd Kreidler performed by Steven Anthony Jones at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Random storytelling of black Pittsburgh. Like listening to a kindly grandfather ramble on “in my day.” Entertaining voices. Funny dig at Justin Bieber and Clarence Tomas. Well-designed stage. #play Synopsis … Continue reading "How I Learned What I Learned – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre"... Click to read more

Significant Other – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Significant Other play by Joshua Harmon at Tacoma Little Theatre. As a regular single gay man whose friends are getting married, this hits home. Romantic comedy that focuses less on love & more on girlfriends. #romcom #friends #friendship Synopsis from the Theatre: Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but … Continue reading "Significant Other – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre"... Click to read more

The Niceties – Play – Intiman Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Niceties #play by Eleanor Burgess at Intiman Theatre w/ Varinique “V” Davis & Amy Thone highlighting today’s generational/racial divide. It’s rare to find a 2-person play w/ intellectual dialogue as thrilling & delicious as this. Loved the twist at the end of the 1st act. Well-written and well-executed! Synopsis from … Continue reading "The Niceties – Play – Intiman Theatre"... Click to read more