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| Sunam Ellis and Ayo Tushinde in the world premiere of Sheathed by Maggie Lee (Laura Dux Photography) |
Romeo + Juliet, ACT
Theatre, 3/1-31/19 (opens 3/7)
Yes, it’s still Shakespeare’s play, but with Joshua Castille as Romeo, the classic
story of two young star-crossed lovers who are kept apart by feuding families
is performed like it’s never been seen before. ACT is partnering with leaders
in the Deaf community to create a production in both spoken English and ASL and
makes it accessible for Deaf and hearing audiences alike.
Man of La Mancha,
SecondStory Repertory, 3/1-24/19
An imprisoned man must tell a story to the other prisoners
or risk dying. He tells one of a dying old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals
or his passion, and inspires them all. The celebrated score includes "The
Impossible Dream," "I, Don Quixote," and "Dulcinea.”
Magic Teakettle,
Thistle Theatre, 3/2-17/19 (various locations)
In a Japanese temple, a teakettle is placed over the fire
for the tea ceremony. Suddenly, it sprouts a tail, a head and the four legs of
a Tanuki (a raccoon-like animal found in Japan). Fearing the strange creature with the body of
a teakettle, the Priest returns it to the peddler woman who sold it to
him. She gives the Tanuki a home and
food and grateful for her kindness, the Tanuki reveals he is Bumbuku Chagama, a
teakettle of good luck. Together they start a theatre and the Magic Teakettle of
Good Luck performs acrobatic tricks. (Bunraku puppetry)
An art gallery hosts a retrospective of the work of a
legendary Chinese dissident artist who was imprisoned in a Chinese detention
center for a single work of art. The artist is present and shares with patrons
the details of an ordeal that defies belief. A labyrinthine exploration of
truth, art, social justice, and cultural appropriation, where nothing is as it
first appears.
Sheathed, Macha
Theatre Works, 3/8-23/19 (at Theatre Off Jackson) (world premiere)
Playwright Maggie Lee
is a writer you should be following by now! Her new play focuses on two
swordswomen try to find their way forward in the aftermath of a devastating war
between clans. In this strange new world of peace, one tries to escape her past,
and the other is driven by an inherited thirst for revenge. When your very
existence is defined by your blade, how do you keep the violence within
yourself sheathed?
Trevor, MAP
Theatre, 3/8-30/19 (at 18th & Union)
Trevor is a tragicomedy about family, the nature of love,
and the lies we tell ourselves to avoid facing sad and terrible truths. At the
center of this world are Trevor, an almost-famous chimpanzee, and his owner and
"mom" Sandra. Trevor’s getting older and more uncontrollable by the
day, but Sandra knows Trevor would never hurt a fly ... not on purpose, anyway.
A painfully funny satire exploring how flawed communication can lead to
disaster.
The Curious Incident
of the Dog in the Night-Time, Village Theatre, Issaquah: 3/14/19-4/21/19,
Everett: 4/26/19-5/19/19
When 15-year-old Christopher is wrongfully accused of
murdering his neighbor’s dog, he sets off to solve the mystery and prove his
innocence. Equipped with an extraordinary brain, but hampered by a strong
distrust of strangers and a personal struggle to interpret everyday life, this
adventure will turn his life upside-down – while giving the audience an
intimate look at the world through his eyes. The Village Theatre production
will add new musical compositions and choreography to this play!
Always... Patsy Cline,
Taproot Theatre, 3/14/19-4/6/19
Kate Jaeger and Cayman Ilika star in this warm
retrospective of the hits of Patsy Cline. Her story is told through her
unlikely friendship with Texas housewife, Louise Seger. This musical tribute includes
hits like “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces” and “Crazy.”
Balloonacy,
Seattle Children’s Theatre, 3/14/19-7/7/19
In this wordless, situational comedy, The Old Man, who lives
alone, prepares to celebrate his birthday. To his surprise, the solitary
festivities are interrupted when a playful Red Balloon floats into his
apartment, shaking up his normal routine. The Balloon teases and delights the
Old Man. Through physical comedy, the two enjoy a surprising number of
adventures. Ages 3+.
Ms. Pak-Man: Mazed and
Confused!, Shoes and Pants Productions, 3/14-30/19 (at Re-Bar)
More Scott Shoemaker funnin’. It’s the 5th
installment! Hold onto your joysticks, it’s going to be a bumpy night!
John, ArtsWest,
3/14/19-4/7/19
Annie Baker, an award-winning playwright frequently
performed in Seattle, writes about a weekend bed & breakfast. The shadow of
infidelity hangs over a young couple struggling to rebuild their relationship. The
elderly owner shares her own memories and ghosts real and imagined arrive to
haunt the living. Blending keen realism with the eerily supernatural, this
quiet tale is unafraid to seek beauty in one of the most startling places: the
solitude of human experience.
Jitterbug Perfume,
Café Nordo, 3/14/19-5/12/19
A large and exotic cast of characters are interested in
immortality and/or perfume. Immortal lovers trek from medieval Bohemia to
present-day Paris by way of a Tibetan lamasery, the Bandaloop caves in India,
Byzantine Constantinople, Pan's Greece, frontier America, and the afterworld. Others
are in Seattle and New Orleans and Paris. Adapted from the Tom Robbins novel: What
do perfume and immortality have to do with each other? They are both related to
memory.
A Doll's House, Part 2,
Seattle Repertory Theatre, 3/15/19-4/28/19
Nora Helmer is returning home after closing the door on her
life with her husband Torvald and their three children 15 years prior. Her
unexpected homecoming is met with recriminations and the family drama unfolds
in this explosively entertaining continuation of Henrik Ibsen's acclaimed A Doll's House. The play explores gender
roles and societal expectations through the eyes of a woman mired in an era for
which she is simply too exceptional.
She Stoops to Conquer,
Seattle Shakespeare Company, 3/19/19-4/14/19 (Center Theater)
A raucous comedic romp about a practical joke that leads to
mistaken identities, and a young woman clever enough to use it to her
advantage. Marlow, the young man that Kate Hardcastle desires, is too shy to
talk to well-born ladies. When a practical joke has him believing she’s a working-class
barmaid, Kate seizes the opportunity. While wrangling her meddling step-mother,
blusterous father, and rascally step-brother, can Kate convince Marlow to love
her for who she really is?
We Will Not Be Silent,
Taproot, 3/20/19-4/27/19
A gripping historical drama is based on the true story of an
ordinary young woman during the meteoric rise of Nazi Germany.
Twenty-one-year-old Sophie Scholl is a college student, anti-Nazi activist and,
along with her brother, a member of The White Rose resistance. Charged with
treason and held in a German prison, Sophie is forced to play a psychological
game of cat and mouse as she fights for her life and soul with a Nazi
interrogator. This emotionally charged story testifies to the courage required
to live out your values.
Dry Land, Seattle
Public Theater, 3/22/19-4/14/19
Amy and Ester must find a way to terminate Amy’s unwanted
pregnancy. Soon. Limited by their age and the legal restrictions on
reproductive health services in their locality, the two best friends meet in
the locker room of their Florida high school and do their best to manage the
situation while struggling with academics, athletics, and their own respective
physical and emotional growing
Marie, Dancing Still –
A New Musical, 5th Avenue Theatre, 3/22/19-4/14/19
Director and choreographer Susan Stroman helms this new
musical based on a famed masterpiece by Edgar Degas, “Little Dancer,” and the
unknown dancer, Marie, who inspired it. Part fact, part fiction and set in the
glamorous and dangerous backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, this
magnificent new musical follows a young woman caught between the conflicting
demands of life and art, and an artist with one last chance for greatness.
Returning the Bones,
Book-It Repertory Theatre, 3/28/19-4/14/19 (at Erickson Theatre) (opens 3/30)
A solo piece by Gin
Hammond tells of a young African-American medical student suddenly faced
with a question only she can answer: continue to risk her life in the fight for
Civil Rights, or escape to Paris to live a life she’s always dreamed of? 28
characters explore the question: How do you choose between your country, your
people, and yourself? The story weaves between the U.S. South and racism, and
interweaves World War II, the Holocaust, and anti-Semitism, to illuminate it
all.
Feathers and Teeth,
Washington Ensemble Theatre, 3/29/19-4/15/19
Stepparents are usually a drag, but Chris’ new stepmom might
actually be evil incarnate. When a mysterious creature shows up at their home,
poor, grieving Chris sees it as a sign to avenge her mother’s death and take
back her life, family, and future once and for all. This twisted horror-comedy
grapples with the power of grief and the dangers of the other side.
Mamma Mia!,
Seattle Musical Theatre, 3/29/19-4/14/19
On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of her perfect
wedding which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t
know which of three men he really is! Her mother, Donna, the former lead singer
of a 1970s pop group, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take
matters into her own hands. She secretly invites them all to the wedding which
leads to chaos and hilarity. Told through the legendary music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! has become a worldwide
sensation that has audiences everywhere singing and dancing.
My Name is Asher Lev,
Seattle Jewish Theater Company, 3/31/19-4/28/19 (various locations)
A young Jewish artist is torn between his Hassidic
upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his deep need to paint. When his
artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his parents and
community, young Asher realizes he must make a difficult choice between art and
faith. This stirring adaptation of a modern classic presents a heartbreaking
and triumphant vision of what it means to be an artist.
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