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In ‘People of the Book’, Soapy Characters Drift to a Mesmerizing Finale

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Dusty Somers ACT Theatre, John Langs, Monika Jolly, Quinlan Corbett, Sydney Andrews, Wasim No’mani, Yussef El Guindi

In Yussef El Guindi’s latest, an adrift and too-convenient show is saved by an exceptional performance in its final moments. ‘People of the Book’ runs through September 29.

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This Week in Arts: Wednesday Roundup (9/11)

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 NWTheatre

A wildly busy theatre month continues with several more openings. Here’s what to look for this week in theatre openings, short-runs, and other performance arts.

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In Comedy ‘Washer/Dryer’, a Tiny Apartment Is the Least of Claustrophobic Forces

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 Chase D. Anderson Agastya Kohli, Elisabeth Ballstadt, Kathy Hsieh, Lee Yang, Nandita Shenoy, Pratidhwani, Reeti Diwan, SIS Productions, Theatre Off Jackson, Van Lang Pham

‘Washer/Dryer’ lets the a pair of newlyweds live their lives, without assigning them some higher purpose. If only their families and neighbors would do the same. The co-production from SIS Productions and Pratidhwani runs through 9/22.

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A Searing Family Drama in ‘Is God Is’, But Its Revenge Comes Up Cold

September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 Dusty Somers The Hansberry Project, Washington Ensemble Theatre

A blaze, a horrific revelation, and a righteous quest are at the center of Washington Ensemble Theatre’s latest, ‘Is God Is’. But despite some strong acting, the production lacks the requisite conviction — and bloodshed — to bring its characters justice. It runs through September 23.

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5 Questions with Playwright & Novelist Joy McCullough

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 Chase D. Anderson 12th Avenue Arts, Amy Poisson, Artemisia Gentileschi, Joy McCullough, Macha Theatre Works

‘Blood Water Paint’ imagines the great 17th century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi in her studio, interacting with the apocryphal subjects who inspired her. NWT talked with playwright Joy McCullough about the work, ahead of the play’s opening this Friday with Macha Theatre Works.

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A Bounty of New Works: Festivals & More

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 NWTheatre

As summer soon heads into fall, the area’s theatre companies are rolling out a feast of locally grown new works. Here are some to look out for.

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South Sound Stage Excellence Awards Announced

September 3, 2019September 4, 2019 NWTheatre

The awards recognize the breadth and quality of theatrical performance in the Tacoma area. Angels in America: Parts 1 &

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It’s Gregory Awards Season Again!

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 NWTheatre

The Gregory Awards — the big annual ceremony and recognition for outstanding local theatre — are in swing, with nominations revealed over the course of this week. Here’s what you need to know.

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Mayor’s Arts Awards Honor Intiman Theatre, Dani Tirrell, and More

August 25, 2019August 25, 2019 NWTheatre Center on Contemporary Art, Dani Tirrell, Delbert Richardson, Intiman Theatre, Jenny Durkan, Jourdan Imani Keith, Marcie Sillman, Mayor's Arts Awards, Office of Arts and Culture

The ceremony on this Thursday honors the 2019 award recipients: Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), Intiman Theatre, Delbert Richardson, Marcie Sillman, and Dani Tirrell. Newly named Seattle Civic Poet Jourdan Imani Keith will present at the ceremony.

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Introducing NWTheatre.org

March 14, 2019March 28, 2019 Chase D. Anderson

Seattle theatre coverage has gotten pretty slim. We want to help change that.