Seattle Repertory Theater – Page 12 – Shows I've Seen

Familiar – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Evening performance of the play "Familiar." Hilarious relatable commentary on first-generation immigrant cultural identity after American assimilation. And of course in typical Seattle fashion, there was brief nudity out of nowhere. ? — attending Familiar at Seattle Repertory Theatre. — Evening performance of the play “Familiar.” Hilarious relatable commentary on first-generation immigrant cultural identity after American assimilation. And of course in typical Seattle fashion, there was brief nudity out of nowhere. ? — attending Familiar at Seattle Repertory Theatre.

The Great Leap – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

World premiere of "The Great Leap" play. Chinese American basketball player stars in a USA vs communist China game held during the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Not a fan of sports and politics but this was sooo so good! — attending a performance at Seattle Repertory Theatre. — World premiere of “The Great Leap” play. Chinese American basketball player stars in a USA vs communist China game held during the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Not a fan of sports and politics but this was sooo so good! — attending a performance at Seattle Repertory Theatre.

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.

Ibsen in Chicago – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Watched the play-in-a-play "Ibsen in Chicago." European working class immigrants with secrets try to make it in America and put on the play "Ghosts." Prima Donna character was pretty funny. — Watched the play-in-a-play “Ibsen in Chicago.” European working class immigrants with secrets try to make it in America and put on the play “Ghosts.” Prima Donna character was pretty funny.

Type: Musical

Recommendation: Worth seeing!

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4 stars

Negatives: Not many setting changes. Everything occured in a fictional theatre hall.

Story, Script, and Lyrics: Play-in-a-play where European working-class immigrants with secrets try to make it in America and put on the play Ghosts.

Cast and Theater Company: Typical Seattle Repertory Theatre production. Loved the prima donna character Helga (played by Kirsten Potter).

Venue and Set: Single setting in a run down fictional theatre hall.

Music and Audio: True to Seattle Repertory Theatre, no microphones were used but the performers projected well.

Price: $$ (Medium-priced at $54-$71)

Dates: February 2, 2018 – March 4, 2018

Seating: Assigned

Link: https://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1718/IC/Synopsis

Two Trains Running – Play – Seattle Repertory Theatre

Attended a preview of the play Two Trains Running. What's up with Seattle Repertory Theatre choosing plays where people just talk? No action, scene changes, or entertainment. So boring! At least the 3rd performance here I've walked out at intermission. — Attended a preview of the play Two Trains Running. What’s up with Seattle Repertory Theatre choosing plays where people just talk? No action, scene changes, or entertainment. So boring! At least the 3rd performance here I’ve walked out at intermission.

Type: Play

Recommendation: Don’t see unless you like to watch people talking. I actually left at intermission.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 2 Stars

Negatives: I was bored to tears. No action, just talking! When I go to theatre, I want to be entertained.

Story, Script, and Lyrics: Black people from the mid-1900s in a restaurant talking about race stuff.

Cast and Theater Company: Well acted. Just not a good choice of play. I’m learning more and more that Seattle Repertory Theatre is a hit and miss.

Venue and Set: Well designed set of a restaurant. It’s a shame there were no scene changes though.

Music and Audio: No microphones but the actors project enough that you should be able to hear okay (if not “barely okay”). Seriously though, Seattle Repertory Theatre needs to start using microphones for the ticket prices they’re charging.

Price: $$ (Mid Priced at $17-80)

Dates: January 12, 2018 – February 11, 2018

Seating: Nothing special to say.

Link: https://www.seattlerep.org/Plays/1718/TT/Synopsis