Category: Plays

Mr. Dickens and His Carol – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Mr. Dickens & His Carol play at Seattle Rep adapted from the same-titled book. Backstory on how Charles Dickens’ wrote A Christmas Carol. Always cool to see a rotating stage. MJ Seiber’s characters were a delight. Didn’t expect the perpetrator’s reveal in the end. Still working out the mystery behind Tiny … Continue reading "Mr. Dickens and His Carol – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre"... Click to read more

A Christmas Carol – Play – ACT Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): A Christmas Carol at ACT Theatre. Play adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novella. Kudos to young adult Scrooge for tearing up on-demand. Delightfully the angriest old Scrooge I’ve seen on-stage so far. Bah humbug! #xmas #AChristmasCarol #sentimental Synopsis from the Theatre: Fill your heart with joy! Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale … Continue reading "A Christmas Carol – Play – ACT Theatre"... Click to read more

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley – Play – Taproot Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley play at Taproot Theatre rectified an anti-feminist Pride and Prejudice storyline that Jane Austen inadequately resolved for women. Rich English accent from Mr. Darcy. Very Downton Abbey. Good young energetic naiveté from Lydia. Craving tea & shortbread now. Synopsis from the Theatre: In this all-new Jane … Continue reading "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley – Play – Taproot Theatre"... Click to read more

Language of Angels – Play – University of Washington School of Drama

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Language of Angels play w/ UW School of Drama about chilling, haunting, mysterious tragedies in small town USA. Professional-quality production. Great acting, projections, sound effects, & set design. Novel use of darkness. Interesting accents. #theatre #karma Synopsis from the Theatre: “I didn’t get all that when I was little, all that … Continue reading "Language of Angels – Play – University of Washington School of Drama"... Click to read more

boom – Play – Blue Hour Theatre Group

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): boom play by Blue Hour Theatre Group at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Modern earth experiences a semi big bang of sorts (or boom). Novel play-within-a-play museum framework. Makes me wonder how future generations will depict us thousands of years from now. Did not expect the twist at the end! Nice touch … Continue reading "boom – Play – Blue Hour Theatre Group"... Click to read more