Category: Mini Review

Till We Have Faces – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Till We Have Faces play at Taproot Theatre for Valentines Day. The myth of Psyche & Cupid retold through lens of Orual, her sister. Impressive memorization from narrator/star Candace Vance. Well-crafted costume repertoire from Sarah Burch Gordon. Smart use of mirror blocking and reverb. Interesting themes of escapism, faith, and psychosis. Written by CS Lewis and adapted by Karen Lund.

Tickets: https://taproottheatre.org/2026/till-we-have-faces/

Like/Comment/Share my Social Media Preview Posts About this Show:

Credits from the printed ENCORE program.
Headshots from the printed ENCORE program.
Headshots from the printed ENCORE program.

The Wild Party – Musical – Mini Review – Sound Theatre Company

Happy closing weekend to Sound Theatre Company’s production of The Wild Party musical at Center Theatre. Starring Jasmine Jean Sim and Jason Kappus. Bursting w/ big-band showstoppers. Each character’s featurette song delivered electric stage presence and powerhouse vocals backed by a glorious ensemble and band. Only 2 more performances left till closing on 2/8/26.

Tickets: https://soundtheatrecompany.org/2026-season/the-wild-party/

Like/Comment/Share my Social Media Preview Posts About this Show:

Mini Review – The Heart Sellers – Play – Seattle Rep

The Heart Sellers dialogue play at Seattle Rep. Beautiful story about two immigrant women (Filipino and Korean) who transverse language/cultural barriers to form a deeply human connection in an unfamiliar land. Reminded me of the sacrifices my first-generation parents made in pursuit of a better life. Closes 2/1/26.

Tickets: https://www.seattlerep.org/plays/202526-season/the-heart-sellers

Like/Comment/Share my Social Media Preview Posts About this Show:

Mini Review – Come From Away – Musical – Seattle Rep

Come From Away musical returns to its second home at Seattle Rep (original co-producing theatre company). A beautiful very human testament of resilience and selfless generosity that feels urgently needed today. Nearly sold-out run, but same-day standby, rush, and standing-room tickets are available. Performing through 1/4/26.

Tickets: https://www.seattlerep.org/plays/202526-season/come-from-away

Like/Comment/Share my Social Media Preview Posts About this Show:

Mini Review – A Wrinkle in Time – Musical – Arena Stage

Happy closing show to the stage musical adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time at Arena Stage, starring Taylor Iman Jones. Fantastical sci-fi production reminiscent of an abstract experimental with dissonant harmonies and memory play-like imagination.

Info: https://awrinkleintimemusical.com/ or https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/a-wrinkle-in-time/

Like/Comment/Share my Social Media Preview Posts About this Show:

Credits from the printed program.
Credits from the printed program.
Credits from the printed program.
Credits from the printed program.