At ACT, a tale of unstated hopes and disappointments Marianne Owen as Carrie Watts, Mary Kae Irvin as Jessie Mae Watts, and Paul Morgan Stetler as Ludie Watts in 'The Trip to Bountiful' at ACT. by Ben Rankin / June 1, 2010
Fine acting makes for a memorable 'Nature of Dust' Amy Thone is natural and Michael Patten powerful in New Century's latest production. by Ben Rankin / May 25, 2010
Trying to make 'Henry V' into an anti-war play David S. Hogan as Bedford and Evan Whitfield as Henry V by Ben Rankin / April 26, 2010
Seattle Rep's 'Iliad' an outstanding adaptation Hans Altwies in <i>An Iliad</i> by Ben Rankin / April 23, 2010
Culture A quarter-century later, standing ovations for 'Fences' Playwright August Wilson by Ben Rankin / April 6, 2010
Depression-era 'Paradise Lost': Intiman's timely parable Intiman Theatre's production of Odets' 'Paradise Lost' by Ben Rankin / March 31, 2010
Shakespeare's 'Two Gentlemen,' but with tanning lotion and texting Russ as Crab and Chris Ensweiler as Lance in 'Gentlemen' by Ben Rankin / March 26, 2010
Well-crafted 'Jammer' has a curious charm Ray Tagavilla, Nick Edwards, Jay Irwin, and Monica Wulzen in 'The Jammer' by Ben Rankin / March 23, 2010
Culture Quirky 'Receptionist' makes for a good excuse to head to Portland Sharonlee McLean in <i>The Receptionist</i> at Portland Center Stage. by Ben Rankin / February 25, 2010
The Rep's fine 'Glengarry' rumbles past like a dirty L train Mamet at the Rep: shady magniloquence and ugly desparation. by Ben Rankin / February 15, 2010