Preview Post – Black Nativity – Concert Musical – Intiman Theatre and The Hansberry Project

Black Nativity concert musical w/ singalong from Intiman Theatre and The Hansberry Project. Performing till 12/29/24. Stay tuned for my full review of this year’s production or read my review of last year’s production now. #blackChurch #xmas #christmas

Tickets: https://www.intiman.org/black-nativity/

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Preview Post – Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams – Play – Intiman Theatre Cabaret

Happy opening night to Jacob Storms’ Tennessee Rising – The Dawn of Tennessee Williams one-person play production at Intiman Theatre Cabaret. Don’t wait for my full review to buy your tickets if you want to see this show since there are only 2 more performances left!

Tickets: https://www.intiman.org/tennessee-rising/

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Preview Post – The Lion Tells His Tale – Intiman Theatre

Vida Oliphant Sneed’s The Lion Tells His Tale world premiere at Intiman Theatre featuring Delbert Richardson’s American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths. Don’t wait for my full review to buy tickets if you want to see this show since there are only 3 more performances left and it’s nearly sold out. Rush tickets available even in sold out performances. #theatre #showsiveseen #bipoc #black #poc #history #africa #dance

Tickets: https://www.intiman.org/lion/

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The Lower Depths – Play – Review – Intiman Theatre & The Seagull Project

@showsiveseen "The Lower Depths" #play by @Intiman Theatre & The Seagull Project at Erickson #Theatre Off Broadway. Desolate portrayal of society's miserable underbelly & squalor. Closes this weekend! Adapted from Maxim Gorky's masterpiece. Review: showsiveseen.com/8027 Photos: Joe Moore Director: Gavin Reub Stage Manager: Emily Doorenbos #showsiveseen ♬ Empty – Letdown.

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Lower Depths by Intiman Theatre & The Seagull Project at Erickson Theatre Off Broadway. Desolate portrayal of society’s miserable underbelly & squalor. Closes this weekend!

Recommendation
See it if you enjoyed Arlington (which incidentally also featured Kiki Abba) or the dystopian aspects of Les Misérables.


Synopsis from the Theatre: In the basement of the exploitative King family live nine people on the edge of the world. Card sharps, artists, sex workers, and more make up this dynamic cast of characters, whose dreams and realities bump against the low ceiling society has built for them. When a stranger arrives with a message of hope, their situation is challenged and their lives upended. An ensemble of fourteen actors paint a vivid portrait of life in the margins of society. Love, poverty, addiction, loss, and healing play across the stage in this contemporary adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s classic play. The Lower Depths was first produced by the Moscow Art Theatre on December 18, 1902, where it was directed by Konstantin Stanislavsky. It is Gorky’s best known play and is now a hallmark of Russian realism.

Attended Performance Date: Opening Night 2/8/24 – Keep your eyes peeled for my preview posts if you want earlier notification of shows I’ve seen. Get your tickets now since the show ends this weekend!

Type: Play

World Premiere: No

Several or Few Scenes: A couple

Several or Few Settings/Locations: Two

Static (Stationary) Set? Yes

Prior Exposure/Knowledge Required: No, but I imagine you’d appreciate this more if you’re familiar with the original play by Maxim Gorky.

Defined Plot/Storyline: This play was more dialogue with less action and less story.

Equity Actors: A whopping 10!

Total Number of Actors: 14

Perceived Pace of the Show: Slow to medium speed

Length (Including Any Intermission): 2.5 hours

Was there an intermission? Yes

Was This the First Time I Attended a Production of this Show? Yes

Would I See It Again 3 Years from Now? No

Other Rave(s) Not Mentioned Above

  • Dawn: I enjoyed Dawn’s (played by Esther Okech) character the most. Her visual stark transformation in the 1st act was unexpected and she said a poignant statement towards the effect of “If I’m such a burden to society, why do I feel so weighed down.” Plus, I’m always of fan of dramatic dishware smashing.

Theatre Company: The Seagull Project and Intiman Theatre

Venue: Erickson Theatre Off Broadway

Venue Physical Address: 1524 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Price: Cheap to Expensive

Tickets: https://www.intiman.org/depths/

Ticket Affordability Options: The ticketing website offers honor code discount options for students, military, industry, … or anybody. They also offer 20 free rush tickets 1 hour in-person before each performance.

Dates: February 6 to February 24, 2024

Seating: Assigned Seating

Parking: It’s Capitol Hill … so good luck. Try taking the bus. Ironically, the lots on Harvard Avenue across Seattle Central College are cheaper than street parking. Geeez!

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Pictures: See pictures below and in video above by Joe Moore.

Miguel Castellano and Alexandra Tavares in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.
Julie Briskman and Tyler Polumsky in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.
Charles Leggett and Julie Briskman in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.
Amy Thone in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.
Amy Thone and Sharva Maynard in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.
Amy Thone, Antonio Mitchell, and Tyler Polumsky in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.
Amy Thone, Antonio Mitchell, and Tyler Polumsky in The Lower Depths. Photo by Joe Moore.

Preview Post – The Lower Depths – Play – Intiman Theatre & The Seagull Project

The Lower Depths play opening night at Intiman Theatre. Performing until 2/24/24. Stay tuned for my full review!

Final Full Review (Posted 2/21/24): showsiveseen.com/8027

Tickets: https://www.intiman.org/depths/

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