Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery – Play – Taproot Theatre Watched the terribly corny play “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.” Five actors portrayed 35 characters. Liked how one of the main characters was Texan. Represent!
Oslo – Play – ACT Theatre Previewed the Tony Award-winning play Oslo. Political/historical references to the Palestinian-Israeli crisis frequently went over my head. But great dialogue & frequent scene changes engaged my attention throughout this 3 hr (2 intermission) show.
A Thousand Splendid Suns – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre Attended the stage play adaptation of A Thousand Splendid Suns. The portrayal of misogynist tyranny in Afganistan was like watching a Taliban Lifetime special (in a good way). Guys are born with so much privilege.
The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes – Musical – Village Theatre Watched “The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes.” A regular guy’s life turns into a musical (aka my-dream-come-true). Incredible talent and set but plot was kinda lacking.
Little Shop of Horrors – Musical – Shoreline Community College Watched the Little Shop of Horrors musical. The main characters were uniquely portrayed by puppets (like in Avenue Q). Sadly, the urchin ensemble desperately lacked its characteristic soul music quality.