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

Corners Grove – Play – Cornish College of the Arts

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Corners Grove play by Cornish College of the Arts at Cornish Playhouse At Seattle Center. Modern take on Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Reminded me of TV shows about privileged California teens & young adults. Synopsis from New Play Exchange: A reverent nod to Our Town by Thornton Wilder, this play follows … Continue reading "Corners Grove – Play – Cornish College of the Arts"... Click to read more

Not / Our Town – Play – Pony World Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Not / Our Town play by Pony World Theatre at 12th Avenue Arts. Experimental take on Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Performances differ based on audience survey. They pulled me on stage for rock, paper, scissors! Multilayered timeline. Great message about life’s mundane moments. #theatre Synopsis from the Theatre: With Not / … Continue reading "Not / Our Town – Play – Pony World Theatre"... Click to read more

The Boy Who Kissed the Sky – Musical – Seattle Children’s Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Boy Who Kissed the Sky musical at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Inspired by the early Seattle life of Jimi Hendrix. Vibrant costumes & great music. Fantastic show for kids or adults. Good teachable moments. Fascinating lobby exhibit of previous Seattle theatre stages. #JimiHendrix #musician Synopsis from the Theatre: Set in the … Continue reading "The Boy Who Kissed the Sky – Musical – Seattle Children’s Theatre"... Click to read more

Jesus Christ Superstar – Musical – Reboot Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Jesus Christ Superstar musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber w/ Reboot Theatre Company at Theatre Off Jackson. Novel modernized production w/ a cool TV-driven set. Sweet harmony from the energetic inclusively-cast ensemble. Pleasantly surprised there was a tap dance number. Favorite actors were Herod, Annas, & Pilate. #Jesus #Christ #JesusChristSuperstar #JesusChrist #theatre … Continue reading "Jesus Christ Superstar – Musical – Reboot Theatre"... Click to read more