Amy Poisson – NWTheatre

Chase D. Anderson February 9, 2024February 26, 2024 Amy Poisson, ArtsWest, Karen Lund, Lauren Gunderson, Liz Duffy Adams, Maggie Lee, Mathew Wright, Nik Doner, Seattle, Seattle Public Theater, Shakespeare, Taproot Theatre

The Thrust: Making History

Two very different plays take a look at the legacy of Shakespeare, while a world premiere sends us to the past to fix the present. They run on Seattle stages through late February.

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Chase D. Anderson February 17, 2022February 27, 2022 Amy Poisson, Dani Norberg, Jenn Ruzumna, Lisa Every, Lisa Finkral, Macha Theatre Works, Mari Nelson, Parmida Ziaei, Seattle, West of Lenin

Macha’s ‘Fifth Wave’ Is Ready for Battle – But Which One?

A world premiere play from two local playwrights has a somewhat muddled message. But its captivating production and ample discussion fodder make it worth your time. ‘The Fifth Wave’ runs through February 27 at Macha Theatre Works.

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Chase D. Anderson September 30, 2019October 7, 2019 12th Avenue Arts, Alysha Curry, Amy Poisson, Artemisia Gentileschi, Bianca Raso, Jocelyne Fowler, Joy McCullough, Leah Jarvik, Macha Theatre Works, Meredith Armstrong, Michael D. Blum., Parmida Ziaei, Tim Gagne

‘Blood Water Paint’ Layers Artistry, Sexism, Violence, and Resilience Into a Vivid Portrait

Weaving disparate stories and art forms into one cohesive work, the latest from Macha Theatre Works makes for an inventive and beautiful play — and a fitting ode to an artist known for her vivid paintings. ‘Blood Water Paint’ runs through October 6.

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Chase D. Anderson September 9, 2019March 19, 2023 12th Avenue Arts, Amy Poisson, Artemisia Gentileschi, interview, Joy McCullough, Macha Theatre Works, Seattle

5 Questions with Playwright & Novelist Joy McCullough

‘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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Chase D. Anderson March 17, 2019August 6, 2023 Amy Poisson, Ayo Tushinde, International District, Macha Theatre Works, Maggie Lee, Parmida Ziaei, Seattle, Sunam Ellis, Theatre Off Jackson

Macha Slays with Maggie Lee’s Latest, ‘Sheathed’

Powerful women, strong acting, cohesive design, and lots of sword fighting combine for an exciting night of theatre. The world-premiere production runs through March 24 at Theatre Off Jackson.