Category: Theaters, Performance Spaces, and Production Companies

Barefoot in the Park – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Barefoot in the Park play at Taproot Theatre. Charming ode to young love, compromise, and opposites that attract ❤️… then attack 💔! The cynical Scrooge in me was secretly cheering for the pragmatic realists. Ays Garcia & Arjun Pande are fantastic newlyweds, and Alexandra Tavares steals scenes as the chic, elegant, overbearing NYC-area mother. Closes 6/20! 🎭... Click to read more

that drive thru monterey – Play – Mini Review – Stages Repertory Theatre

Matthew Paul Olmos’s that drive through monterey world premiere play at Houston Stages. Sophia Marcelle and Matthew Martinez star in a sweet love story between two square awkward nerds while sneaking in a commentary on machismo. Who knew such cute scintillating romance could be found at the library! Huge shoutout to Cassidy Stanley’s lighting design which used floor trims to seamlessly simulate driving and scene changes. It’s been 10 years since my last visit at this theatre company, and it's crazy seeing their nice new building complex. Closes 6/7. 🎭🚘... Click to read more

Grease – Musical – Review – Village Theatre

Grease musical by Village Theatre. Maya McQueen and Daniel Velasquez shine backed by the theatre's signature top-tier choreo, vocals, and band. Ben Dow's "Those Magic Changes" was pure magic. The retro doo-wop score and squeaky-clean 1950s harmonies/setting were reminiscent of The 5th Ave Theatre’s Bye Bye Birdie. Closed in Issaquah, but still playing in Everett through June 7! 🎸 ... Click to read more

Chicken Tinders: A Musical Fable – Mini Review – Copious Love Productions and Gaisma Theatre Group

World premiere of Scott Zenreich & John Gregor’s Chicken Tinders - A Musical Fable from Copious Love Productions & Gaisma Theatre Group at Taproot Theatre! Cartoonish, absurd, cacophonous romp serving up as many “fowl” puns as Shucked does corn. Starring Noah Fletcher as Chicken 33671 guy. Janet Krupin stole the show as the fox. Unforgettable education on the "cloacal kiss." 💋🍑🥚🐔🎭... Click to read more

Continuity: A Play in Six Takes – Mini Review – Blue Hour Theatre

Bess Wohl’s Continuity - A Play in Six Takes by Blue Hour Theatre at 12th Ave Arts. Sharply written/executed dialogue. This production thoroughly melted away my initial skepticism of the premise. Fascinating, meta-theatrical experience bringing the chaotic filmmaking process to a live stage medium. Only 2 chances left tomorrow before they "lose the light" and close for good! 🎬🎭... Click to read more