Culture A tale of punk rock, addiction and recovery on stage in Seattle Book-It has adapted Tom Hansen's memoir, American Junkie. by Misha Berson / February 4, 2019 / Updated Aug. 25, 2023
Culture Why we can't get enough of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë Plays, musicals and merchandise demonstrate the lasting popularity of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. by Misha Berson / December 4, 2018 / Updated Dec. 4 at 9:41 a.m.
Culture Cover story: a play explores the complicated decisions behind wearing a veil The PNW premiere of Veils looks at the decision two women face on whether or not to wear a hijab. by Misha Berson / November 27, 2018
Culture Monologue maker Mike Daisey crafts his own ‘People's History’ The actor and writer adapts the Howard Zinn book into 18 monologues. by Misha Berson / October 23, 2018
Culture A ghost story about how grandma escaped the Nazis Cyla's Gift, now at Taproot Theater, delves into a personal story of survival, luck and refuge. by Misha Berson / October 9, 2018
Culture New play spotlights Detroit, ‘metaphor for Black America’ Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew, which looks at auto workers facing layoffs, premieres in Seattle at ArtsWest. by Misha Berson / September 19, 2018
Culture Neighborly feuds and culture clash in new comedy at Intiman Playwright Karen Zacarías explores race, class and privilege in "Native Gardens." by Misha Berson / September 4, 2018
Culture Seattle theater company cancels play that ‘hasn’t aged well’ Strawberry Theatre Workshop decided one character’s behavior in planned show was offensive to the deaf community. by Misha Berson / August 30, 2018
Culture In Georgetown, it’s a nice day for a ‘Blood Wedding’ Indulge in poetry and paella at this immersive theater performance directed by Ryan Guzzo Purcell. by Misha Berson / July 31, 2018
Culture 128 years later, Oscar Wilde’s warning still resonates Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, now at Book-It Repertory Theatre, still horrifies and fascinates. by Misha Berson / June 27, 2018