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Hir – Play – ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery

Watched the play "Hir" & was so confused w/ the message that I stayed for the talkback. Not sure if I'm too dense, I'm too entrenched in the patriarchal mindset, or the play was too layered that I missed the commentary on misogynistic domestic abuse. Who was the good/bad guy? — attending HIR by Taylor Mac, co-produced by ArtsWest & Intiman Theatre at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery
Watched the play “Hir” & was so confused w/ the message that I stayed for the talkback. Not sure if I’m too dense, I’m too entrenched in the patriarchal mindset, or the play was too layered that I missed the commentary on misogynistic domestic abuse. Who was the good/bad guy? — attending HIR by Taylor Mac, co-produced by ArtsWest & Intiman Theatre at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery.

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Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin – Musical Revue – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Evening performance of "Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin." Not a fan of one-man shows and only knew a few songs but could tell he was really talented. Would have liked to see his previous show on Frederick Chopin. — attending Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin at Seattle Repertory Theatre.
Evening performance of “Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin.” Not a fan of one-man shows and only knew a few songs but could tell he was really talented. Would have liked to see his previous show on Frederick Chopin. — attending Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin at Seattle Repertory Theatre.

Ride the Cyclone – Musical – ACT Theatre

Opening preview night to "Ride the Cyclone" musical w/ Paul. After a rollercoaster derails, six kids in limbo await their fate at the mercy of a carnival robot. Yes, it sounds bizarre. Hopefully, they'll fix some kinks before opening night. Visuals & vocals were on point though! — attending Ride the Cyclone (Mar 10-May 20) at ACT Theatre.
Opening preview night to “Ride the Cyclone” musical w/ Paul. After a rollercoaster derails, six kids in limbo await their fate at the mercy of a carnival robot. Yes, it sounds bizarre. Hopefully, they’ll fix some kinks before opening night. Visuals & vocals were on point though! — attending Ride the Cyclone (Mar 10-May 20) at ACT Theatre.

Imaginary Opus – Musical – Seattle Center

Opening night to the musical/artshow "Imaginary Opus." No substantial plot. Just the message that everyone is a special snowflake. ? — attending Imaginary Opus: A Sensory Experience in Two Acts at Seattle Center.
Opening night to the musical/artshow “Imaginary Opus.” No substantial plot. Just the message that everyone is a special snowflake. ? — attending Imaginary Opus: A Sensory Experience in Two Acts at Seattle Center.

Type: Musical

Recommendation: Don’t see it unless you’re a die-hard social justice warrior and special snowflake lover.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 2 stars

Negatives: Plot was overly simplistic, underdeveloped, hallmark-y, and mostly boring.

Story, Script, and Lyrics: They advertised this as “A Sensory Experience in Two Acts.” Apparently the first act was the musical and the “second act” was an art show.

  • First Act: The musical followed the struggles of socially awkward kid who gets overly-stimulated easily and paints/draws to cope. The “moral of the story” was that everyone is special and contributes something worthwhile to society (I’m gagging).
  • Second Act: The “second act” art show consisted of paintings by a local (mentally-challenged?) artist who I assume the main character is based on. I’m no visual art critic but I wasn’t too impressed by the works. Just because someone picks up a brush doesn’t mean they’re an artist.

Cast and Theater Company: Cast wasn’t bad. Though I assume the non-main characters had limited experience in the theater.

Venue and Set: Black Box Theatre is a hidden tiny theater in the back of the Center Theatre at the Seattle Center Armory. Set was very simple and occasionally featured the works of the artist from the art show.

Music and Audio: Meh. Venue was small enough that mic-ing wasn’t needed.

Price: $ (Low-priced at $25)

Dates: February 25-28, 2018

Seating: General Admission

Link: http://www.soundtheatrecompany.org/2018-season/making-waves-experimental-performance/