Langston Hughes Performing Arts

Black Nativity – Musical – Review – Intiman Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity musical by Intiman Theatre & The Hansberry Project. Black church worship service Christmas pageant complete w/ a collection plate offertory & a hot gospel choir. Second act included an Xmas hymn singalong. Refreshing change of pace from Seattle’s homogeneity. “Amen and tell that!” Recommendation See it, especially … Continue reading... Click to read more

The Amen Corner – Play – The Williams Project

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Amen Corner play w/ music by The Williams Project & Langston Seattle at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Good critique on toxic hypocritical church piety & condemnation. Religious interjections & rich pure black voices were a delight. Love seeing a good unraveling on stage. The audience attended in their Sunday … Continue reading... Click to read more

Black and Tan – Musical – Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Black & Tan musical at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. BiPOC perspectives on Seattle’s history centered around a famous interracial jazz nightclub. Promising dancers w/ graceful silhouettes & moves. #black #POC Type: Musical-ish Show Other Rant(s) Needs better lighting placement and timing. Awkward scene transition pauses. Vocals and music were recorded … Continue reading... Click to read more

Riverwood – Play – Seattle Public Theatre

“Riverwood” play w/ dad at Langston Hughes Performing Arts & Seattle Public Theater. Tenants in a rundown neighborhood struggle w/ the reality of race, poverty, social class, & gentrification. #POC #BiPOC @showsiveseen "Riverwood" #play w/ dad at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute & Seattle Public Theater. Tenants in a rundown neighborhood struggle w/ the reality … Continue reading... Click to read more