OPENING THIS WEEK
THE ARK · Village Theatre
ART · Seattle Repertory Theatre
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER · Paramount Theatre
THE SHOW FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOAPBOX · Northwest Actors Studio
VOICES IN THE HEAD · Theatre Babylon
ONE WEEK ONLY
GALLAGHER · Paramount Theatre
M-PACT AND TURF · Kirkland Performance Center
POLYANNA–THE CHOIR CONCERT · The Washingtonians
SPOTLIGHT NIGHT: GYPSY · 5th Avenue Theatre
CLOSING THIS WEEK
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST · Barefoot Theatre Group
EGGUUS · Consolidated Works
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR · RipTide Theatre Company
OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS
21 DOG YEARS: DOING TIME @ AMAZON.COM
Mike Daisey dishes dirt on his experiences at Amazon.com, weaving in other topics as well. “The show, much like the new economy itself, has wonderful highs but sadly some staggering lows.“ (Tamara Paris) Speakeasy Backroom, 2304 Second Ave, 444-4336. $10. Fri-Sat at 8. EXTENDED through April 14.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST
Dario Fo’s satire, given local flavor by this new political theater troupe. Barefoot Theatre Group, Labor Temple, 2800 First Ave, 389-4977. $10. Wed-Sat at 8. Through Mar 31.
ART
The recent Broadway hit. See Stranger Suggests. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $15-$42. Tues-Sun at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 2 (Wed matinee at 2 on April 25). Through April 28.
CYMBELINE
One of those “problem plays” of Shakespeare that get everyone so bothered because it suggests that sometimes people aren’t very nice, even people we like. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $30-$42 general, $10 for anyone 25 or under. Tues-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2, Sun at 7:30. Through April 7.
EGGUUS
The most pompous, portentous play of all time, but with a twist. “Inventive sight gags, though moment-to-moment funny, eventually result in a one-note parody.“ (Stacey Levine) Consolidated Works, 410 Terry Ave, 381-3218. $14 general, $12 members, $7 for “coop” seating. Thurs-Sun at 8. EXTENDED through April 1.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Comic hijinx about grave-robbing Medieval monks. Reviewed this issue. Seattle Public Theater, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 524-1300. $16-$19. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through April 15.
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR
An adulterous couple meet clandestinely for some annual nookie. RipTide Theatre Company at the Liberty Deli, 2722 Alki Ave SW, 405-8433. $22 in advance, $25 at door, includes dinner and show. Fri-Sat at 6:30 (show starts at 7:30). Through March 31.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER–THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
The BeeGees have written two all-new songs for this show. We live in Hell. There is no other explanation. Paramount Theatre, Ninth & Pine, 292-ARTS. $24-$60. Tues-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2, Sun at 7:30. Through April 8.
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL
The horrors of public school turned into goofy comedy. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14.50-$22. Fri at 7, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30. Through June 10.
SPINNING INTO BUTTER
Racism and political correctness cause a frenzy at a Eastern liberal arts college. We are promised shocking secrets and shameful truths–that’s a lot to promise in this day and age. Reviewed this issue. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $29-$42 ($10 for anyone under 25). Tues-Sun at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 14.
VOICES IN THE HEAD
A staging of writings by Samuel Beckett and a Beckett-influenced play by DJ Hamilton. Theatre Babylon at the Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $12 (Thurs are pay-what-you-will). Thurs-Sat at 8. (On April 13, Beckett’s birthday, the show will be followed by a gala of some sort, featuring “Beckett-style entertainment”; the whole evening is $25.) Through April 21.
WINNIE-THE-POOH
Bear gets stuck in honey jar to the delight of vengeful bees. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $21-$22 adults/$14.50-$15.50 students, seniors, & children. Fri at 7, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30. Through May 20.
FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY
GALLAGHER
The man who smashes food for a living. We live in Hell. There is no other explanation. Paramount Theatre, Ninth & Pine, 628-0888. No price given. One night only: Sun April 1, 7 pm.
LIFE AND LOVE
From first kiss to kiss-off, in song. Cabaret at the Crêpe de Paris, second level of Rainier Square, 1333 Fifth Ave, 623-4111. $42 dinner and show, $16 show only (limited seating). Fri-Sat at 8:30. Through April 28.
POLYANNA–THE CHOIR CONCERT
Those wacky Washingtonians are at it again, featuring songs like “Every Time a Friend Succeeds a Little Piece of Me Dies Inside.” Also featuring comedians Peggy Platt and Kit Harris. On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, 217-9888. $15 general/$12 students & seniors. Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2 & 7. One weekend only.
THE SHOW FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOAPBOX
A fervid mix of improvisation and sketch comedy. See Bio Box. Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike, 324-6328. $7. Fri-Sat at 8. Through April 21.
SPOTLIGHT NIGHT: GYPSY
Lecture/cabaret about the background and creators of the musical Gypsy, featuring film clips of old vaudeville. Hosted by Artistic Director David Armstrong. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 625-1418. Free. One night only: Tues April 3, 7 pm.
LATE NIGHT
CABARET: THE RESURRECTION
Everything from drag queens (including host Hellen Havokk), live music, naked poetry, fire-breathers, and sword-swallowers. Coffee Messiah, 1554 E. Olive Way, 861-8233. $5. Every Saturday at midnight.
SEX DRUGS ROCK & ROLL
Revival of Eric Bogosian’s overrated series of monologues, performed with gusto by Peter Dylan O’Connor. Stepping Stone Productions at Nippon Kan Theatre, 628 S Washington St, 781-3905. $10. Fri-Sat at 10:30. Through April 13.
LONG RUNS
JET CITY IMPROV at University Heights Center, 781-3879.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at A Contemporary Theatre, 292-7676.
MYSTERIAN at Illusionz Magical Entertainment Center, Issaquah, 425-427-2444.
THEATERSPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.
ELSEWHERE
THE ARK
A musical retelling of the story of Noah. Previews on Thurs March 29. Village Theatre, 303 Front Street N, Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $10-$20. Wed-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 7.
M-PACT AND TURF
Pop-jazz vocal band m-pact combines with hiphop extravaganza Turf. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $13 general/$9 students & seniors. One night only: Sat March 31, 7:30 pm.
SPRING TRAINING
A musical comedy tribute to baseball. Secondstory Repertory at Redmond Town Center, Redmond, 425-881-6777. $18-$20 ($4 discount for stud/seniors). Pay-what-you-will Thurs show at 8:15 on March 29. Fri-Sat at 8:15. Through April 7.
CALLS
Driftwood Players seek directors for pre-selected productions in their 2001-02 season. Send resumes to: Director Selection Committee, The Driftwood Players, P.O. Box 385, Edmonds, WA 98020. Questions? 425-774-9600.
Freehold is offering Diversity Scholarships for persons of color 18 or older (as of June 1, 2001) who can demonstrate financial need and are looking for actor training. For an application form, write to: Freehold Studio/Theatre Lab, Scholarship Selection Committee, 1525 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Or call 323-7499, ext. 31.
Greenstage holding auditions on April 2 & 3 for Macbeth and Troilus & Cressida, to be performed in the parks this summer. Stipends based on show revenue. For appointments/information, call 748-1551 or e-mail auditions@greenstage.org.
Lotus Productions seeks actors for feature length movie shooting in Seattle in August. Send photo/brief bio to P.O. Box 1109, Clinton, WA 98236.
Open Door Theatre holding season auditions for 2001-2002 on Sat March 31, for plays dealing with child abuse. All positions are paid; minority actors encouraged to audition. Rehearsals in August, touring performances in Sept. Call 800-809-0633.
Short non-synch 16mm film seeks male actors 25-35 and 50+. Send head shots to: 237 Seventh Ave W #5, Kirkland, WA 98033 and/or call 369-1785.
Short film seeks three male actors (16-60), one female actor, and one male child actor for production in mid April. Auditions on March 31. Call 425-462-7654, or e-mail mskypro@hotmail.com.
Smilewide Productions is holding open auditions Sat March 31 at the Speakeasy backroom for two women, five men for upcoming performance of Raised On Film. Call 284-5445.
Serious Dogs Productions looking for fun, motivated people for upcoming show in May. Need help especially with PR, props, house/stage management. Call 324-9977.