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Gills! Gills! Gills!
by Celeste Mari Williams directed by Rebecca Tourino Collinsworth stage management by KyeAnne Wilde lighting design by Robert Falk featuring: Jeremy Behrens Anuhea Brown Shahbaz Ahmed Khan Denny Le Stephanie Spohrer |
July 18 - August 18, 2019
12th Ave Arts From Celeste Mari Williams, one of Seattle's most exciting local playwrights, comes the highly entertaining world premiere of this hilarious collection of three comedies! In Gills! Gills! Gills! octopuses, seahorses, and anglerfish reveal unseen depths as they navigate dating, mating, and the survival of their species in an ocean of possibilities. Come dive into the fascinating and funny lives of these unforgettable creatures as they struggle to find love in the deep blue sea. Don't miss all the fun!
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eSe Teatro, Parley, & ACTLab present
Two Big Black Bags the world premiere workshop of a new play by Julieta Vitullo directed by Rebecca Tourino Collinsworth featuring Jeff Allen Pierce Jon Díaz Michael D. Blum Rose Cano Monica Cortés-Viharo Ashley Salazar Mario Martínez |
August 9, 10, 11
Lalie Theatre James, an Argentine veteran of the Malvinas/Falklands War, wakes one morning to a big surprise in his living room: two big black bags containing ten million dollars. Determined to turn his life around, James embarks on an adventure from Seattle to South America. But is he willing to face the ghosts of his past in order to transform his future?
Based on an overlooked but deeply significant moment in Latin American history, this new fast-paced drama by Julieta Vitullo draws on music, movement, and magical realism to craft a universal story about the devastating effects of violence and the long and winding road to healing and redemption. Two Big Black Bags will be presented as a scripts-in-hand, workshop production in collaboration with eSe Teatro, Parley, and ACTLab. The play will be presented in English with some spoken Spanish and music in Spanish. |
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"The birth scene, both in the writing and the playing, is one of the most powerful I've ever experienced. I especially enjoyed the different perspectives on truth."
"Go and see this show! It's awesome and unexpectable ... yeah ... new word ... deal with it." "A beautiful play that I'm still thinking about days later ... simply stunning ... I have so much love for Parley and the work that they do." "A sly and beautifully wrought love triangle that kept my head spinning long into the night, even in my dreams. The acting, writing, directing and audience engagement were so welcome in these times of seeing theater that’s mainly 'good for you.'" "There was tremendous love and energy from that audience. Quite extraordinary for a staged reading, and really fun for the performers." "We enjoyed your play SO much last night. I replayed it in my head and your play 'stuck' with me like a good book or movie. Subtle plot twists, the exploration of love and trust... made me really THINK and the more I thought about it, the more I LOVE this play." "I just wanted to tell you all how much I loved both the engaging play and the emotionally charged acting. You've all got a great thing going with Parley!" "An existential truth-telling gem. Thank you for the deeply poignant writing and the brilliant performances." "Your play was excellent. You really have something there that a lot of people will identify with. Thank you for telling the story." "It was everything I expected it to be and more! Wonderful!"
"Glorious, thoughtful, important work." "It felt like a very brave story to tell. Such beautiful writing." "The story [was] rich with piercing insight into the frailties of humanity while simultaneously reflecting love, respect, and hope for our species." "Get thee to Fremont's West of Lenin Theater before the show closes ... ! The acting is superb, the minimal staging is clever, and the play raises interesting questions." "I left the theater so happy yesterday, my heart was full. What a magnificent play!" "The play, the actors - wonderful. There were four of us, not used to the particular format for a play, that were stunned with the power and beauty of it. Thank you, thank you!" "We discussed [the play] all the way home last night as your words had a lasting effect … It reminded both of us of something you would experience at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. I'm a huge fan!!!" "A beautiful story told with great humor and empathy." "WONDERFUL ... the performances were pants droppingly good. . . . a delight, a triumph, and truly original." "Extremely interesting storytelling and really wonderful acting. The female take on The Odyssey was awesome! Hats off for such a courageous piece of work!" "Your ability to skewer religion while remaining kind and respectful to the humans involved is an astounding skill. I look forward to many more engaging plays." "The production was smart, and told the story well. Most of all, I wanted to say how impressive it is that you've accomplished 30 world premieres! That really is a contribution to the Seattle theater scene. I look forward to future productions." "I could, honest-to-God, see that play making its way out into theaters around the country." "Spectacular. Truly. ... I was crying from Act I, Scene 1. Kudos to everyone involved." Super thought-provoking play ... I am still thinking about it today. And my friend could not stop raving ... We are glad we came." "I wanted to thank you all for such a powerful and brave night of theater. I won't be able to stop thinking about tonight's show for quite a spell. Beautiful work you all." "The play was so touching from start to finish, so personal and very intimate." |
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