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One of the fun things about seeing live theater, especially live theater from a troupe that is on the rise, is the discussions theatergoers have after the curtain falls and the parking lots empty. Such was the case with Educating Rita. The reoccurring refrain from those discussions about this show
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One of the fun things about seeing live theater, especially live theater from a troupe that is on the rise, is the discussions theatergoers have after the curtain falls and the parking lots empty. Such was the case with Educating Rita. The reoccurring refrain from those discussions about this show
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There are a few classic duos in the world. Rocky and Bullwinkle, Sonny and Cher, Joanie and Chachi. The South Sound has a version of its own classic duo of sorts, and it is taking to the stage at Capital Playhouse. The Olympia theater is staging A Little Night Music in
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There are a few classic duos in the world. Rocky and Bullwinkle, Sonny and Cher, Joanie and Chachi. The South Sound has a version of its own classic duo of sorts, and it is taking to the stage at Capital Playhouse. The Olympia theater is staging A Little Night Music in
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If I followed my mother’s adage of not saying anything if I can’t say something nice, this would be a short column. Well actually, there were some high points in Harlequin Productions’ The American Pilot. But not many. Scott C. Brown, Elliot Weiner and Amy Hill delivered solid performances. No surprise
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If I followed my mother’s adage of not saying anything if I can’t say something nice, this would be a short column. Well actually, there were some high points in Harlequin Productions’ The American Pilot. But not many. Scott C. Brown, Elliot Weiner and Amy Hill delivered solid performances. No surprise
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Tacoma Musical Playhouse is on fire this season. With the down economy and other theaters cutting back, TMP has taken risks and opted to skimp on nothing. Not only is it the only community theater to front a pit orchestra, but it has shown serious twig and berries by staging
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Tacoma Musical Playhouse is on fire this season. With the down economy and other theaters cutting back, TMP has taken risks and opted to skimp on nothing. Not only is it the only community theater to front a pit orchestra, but it has shown serious twig and berries by staging
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During times likes these, when money is tight and people want to escape, many community theaters find themselves staging safe, middle-of-the-road shows to safeguard against a show failing to find an audience. Prodigal Sun is a little different in that manner. Sure, it wants a show to succeed since it operates
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During times likes these, when money is tight and people want to escape, many community theaters find themselves staging safe, middle-of-the-road shows to safeguard against a show failing to find an audience. Prodigal Sun is a little different in that manner. Sure, it wants a show to succeed since it operates
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I normally don’t write about the behind-the-scenes work done by theaters in the South Sound because, ultimately, the butts in the seats don’t care about the theaters they visit other than that they got their money’s worth from the show. But a recent development in the local theater scene has some
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I normally don’t write about the behind-the-scenes work done by theaters in the South Sound because, ultimately, the butts in the seats don’t care about the theaters they visit other than that they got their money’s worth from the show. But a recent development in the local theater scene has some
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Anyone who religiously reads my column in this rag and checks out our blog Spew (weeklyvolcanospew.com) knows that I have found myself in a few bars in my day. It is my job, after all. I actually don’t drink much. But bills need to get paid, so I find myself
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Anyone who religiously reads my column in this rag and checks out our blog Spew (weeklyvolcanospew.com) knows that I have found myself in a few bars in my day. It is my job, after all. I actually don’t drink much. But bills need to get paid, so I find myself
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I’m a sucker for a great story. On Golden Pond is a great story. But that is not all that makes this show a wonder to watch. Sort of like The Crying Game, I won’t spoil the surprise if you don’t already know what former South Sound acting juggernaut has
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I’m a sucker for a great story. On Golden Pond is a great story. But that is not all that makes this show a wonder to watch. Sort of like The Crying Game, I won’t spoil the surprise if you don’t already know what former South Sound acting juggernaut has
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Into the Woods was one of my top “must see” shows when I first learned Lakewood Playhouse was staging the Stephen Sondheim gem. Not only is it cleverly written and cute, but it is just a fun spin on the fairy tales most everyone learned as a child. My daughter was
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Into the Woods was one of my top “must see” shows when I first learned Lakewood Playhouse was staging the Stephen Sondheim gem. Not only is it cleverly written and cute, but it is just a fun spin on the fairy tales most everyone learned as a child. My daughter was
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Jason Haws is a brilliant actor. His portrayal of John Merrick in Harlequin Production’s staging of The Elephant Man is nothing shy of amazing. His ability to bring to life the true-life story of a disfigured man comes to light in the opening scene as he fluidly transforms himself from
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Jason Haws is a brilliant actor. His portrayal of John Merrick in Harlequin Production’s staging of The Elephant Man is nothing shy of amazing. His ability to bring to life the true-life story of a disfigured man comes to light in the opening scene as he fluidly transforms himself from
