Category: Plays

Humbug – Play – Renton Civic Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Humbug play at Renton Civic Theatre. Modern take of A Christmas Carol where Scrooge is a cutthroat career-obsessed woman. Terminator was the ghost of #Christmas future! #theatre #CharlesDickens #xmas Synopsis from the Theatre: As A Christmas Carol with a modern-day twist, Humbug follows the story of Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthlessly ambitious … Continue reading "Humbug – Play – Renton Civic Theatre"... Click to read more

Austen Unbound – Improvised Play – Book-It Repertory Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Austen Unbound improv at Book-It Repertory Theatre. Hilarious parody-like ephemeral variations in Jane Austen’s signature style. The audience chose a play called “Tranquility & Travesty.” Impressive diction. Elizabeth Brammer was reminiscent of Elizabeth Bennett. All-knowing Elicia Wickstead was a hoot! Beautiful, #feminine, & warm scenic design/lighting. #improvisation #theatre #Regency Synopsis from … Continue reading "Austen Unbound – Improvised Play – Book-It Repertory Theatre"... Click to read more

A Christmas Story – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): A Christmas Story play (based on the movie) at Tacoma Little Theatre . Funny narration, delightful Randy, & cool rotating stage. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” #xmas #theatre Synopsis from the Theatre: Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940’s follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker in his … Continue reading "A Christmas Story – Play – Tacoma Little Theatre"... Click to read more

Miracle on 34th Street – (Radio-ish?) Play – Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Miracle on 34th Street radio-ish-play-within-a-play at Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts. Actors perform a play based on the classic movie over Zoom (set during the height of Covid) live in-person on-stage. Great stage set scenic design. #play #xmas #Christmas #Santa #santaClaus Synopsis from the Theatre: Do you believe in Santa … Continue reading "Miracle on 34th Street – (Radio-ish?) Play – Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts"... Click to read more

The Flight Before Xmas – Play – Macha Theatre Works

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Flight Before Xmas play w/ Macha Theatre Works @ West of Lenin. Delayed holiday flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport! Interesting tidbits of world Christmas traditions. Shelley Douma nailed her Karen vibes. Cute voice/energy from Lila Bahng. Novel catwalk shaped stage. #theatre #airport #SeaTac Synopsis from the Theatre: With all the … Continue reading "The Flight Before Xmas – Play – Macha Theatre Works"... Click to read more