Slavery, Oppression, Kafka and Turning 40

I tell you, dear hedonists – this Spring has been filled with – for the most part – intense, “downer” theatrical runs. Not that they aren’t good productions, mind you … most of them are just lacking in joy, warm, fuzzy feelings, and lighthearted comedy. Severely lacking. Just like slavery, oppression, Kafka, and … turning [...]

A Christmas Carol … The Next Generation

“The Next Generation.” O.K., so I’m not talking about the new holiday remake of an old chestnut à la Star Trek, here. (Apologies to all of us Trekkies/Trekkers out there.) Rather, I’m referring to the latest production at Taproot Theatre Company (TTC): Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol. Where Sherlock Holmes meets A [...]

Taproot’s Leaving Iowa All About The Journey

Are we there yet? If any of you hedonists out there have ever taken a road trip with lil’ hedonists-in-training, you know exactly what this is all about. I’m hungry. I have to go to the bathroom. (Sigh.) Although taxing at time, such journeys make some of the most memorable times of our lives – [...]

Wilde Wildly Entertaining at Taproot

I confess that I’m simply wild about Wilde. Oscar Wilde, that is. Intelligent and flamboyant with a privileged upbringing and piercing eyes, Wilde was a true hedonist. But one who was truly ahead of his time and unaware of the possible repercussions of seeking justice in a Victorian era. For, although laden with improvements and [...]

Murder Mystery Theatre: Something’s Afoot

There’s always something alluring about a good murder mystery. From television and movies about detective shows and crime scene investigators to both real-time and virtual games, murder is all the rage. Now, there’s an opportunity to play armchair detective with a murder mystery musical right here in Seattle. From July 13th through August 13th, 2011, [...]