Life is … fleeting. So much to do, so little time to do it all in. Thus, we prioritize. Hedonism first! There are soooo many fabulous theatre and performance venues in Seattle and its surrounds; recently, there was Book-It‘s Adventures of Huckleberrry Finn Uncensored (April 16th-May 12th, 2013); ACT‘s world premiere of Assisted Living (April [...]

See Desperate Women in Desperate Times Until May 11th, May 15th, & May 18th Respectively

Desperation – a state of feeling or being (or both) without help, without hope. Sometimes this feeling is self-inflicted, and sometimes it is inflicted by another, possibly in a brutally violent way. There is a film, two operas and one monologue currently up for viewing (and reviewing, which your Hedonista is doing based on her [...]

Good People Sheds Light on Less-Than-Perfect People

Life can be kind … and cruel. Having the necessary tools in the ol’ toolbox to find success and not merely (or barely) get by are key. But what about simple dumb luck? Or, perhaps something in-between? Getting a break, perhaps. Or a good mentor. Or a great parent … or two. These issues are [...]

Photograph 51: Greater Than The Sex of Its Parts

Gestaltism is often summarized with the following belief: That the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Now, although this psychology theorizes about the mind and brain, the above belief could also be said to hold true in numerous contexts. Take genetics, for example. And gender differences. And competition. And acclaim. Life and [...]

Seattle Rep’s Inspecting Carol Atypical

O.K., so the holiday classics stand on their own. But what about a divergence from the true classics? An artistic evolution, say? That’s what the Seattle Repertory Theatre is serving up this holiday season. Specifically, Inspecting Carol, a play written in 1991 by former Seattle Repertory Artistic Director Daniel Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre [...]

Sex … “Or” Consequences

Sometimes, we all need a little sexin’ up. Perhaps a dash of intrigue mixed in. Oh, and a bit of gender-bendin’ can’t hurt, either. Running from March 23rd until April 22nd, 2012 at the Seattle Repertory Theatre (which will, incidentally, be celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season next season, scheduled to run from September 2012 until [...]

When Seeing Red is a Good Thing

We’ve all done it – seen red. Had the blood rise to our eyeballs, as it were. Become inflamed. Angry. Blinded by passions of one sort or another. (Think of the red cape in the hands of the toreador to deceive the bull, here.) William Shakespeare may have asked “What’s in a name?” in Romeo [...]

Until March 10th: I Am My Own Wife

Heroes and heroines are gifts to us all. Regardless of our respective geographical locations, languages, races, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, ages, and political leanings, we all have people in our lives, be they living or dead, who have inspired us. Inspired us to be better than we are. Inspired us to succeed. Or, quite simply, [...]

Bible Schmible: Family Focus

Time to get a little heavy here, dear hedonists. What is the Bible? What is its purpose? Why was it written and by whom? There’s a new play in town – a world premiere, in fact – that addresses these questions and, in so doing, redefines what is the Bible, what is holy. In short, [...]

Salivate Over Sylvia

Actually, it would be more accurate if Sylvia salivated over you. Not in a human hedonistic way, mind you – more of a canine way. For Sylvia is a dog. A curly-haired, caramel-colored dog. At least part lab and poodle, no less. Sylvia’s breed isn’t really known, for Sylvia is a rescue, a dog found [...]