"Love's Labor's Lost," Seattle Shakespeare Company, Center Theater at Seattle Armory, Seattle Center
In pursuit of everlasting fame, would you give up sleep, food, and the company of women?
The King and his buddies, to secure their legacies, vow to do just that. They proclaim new court rules and sign an oath – only to discover that the Princess of France and her ladies are about to arrive on official state business. A serious pursuit is turned upside-down as the men scramble to keep their promises and not fall in love.
This battle of Wits versus Heart may play like a game, but you will soon see that the consequences are real.
The first Wednesday preview is Pay-What-You-Wish, with tickets available same day, starting at Noon online or at 1:00 PM at the box office (either in person or over the phone). You can also enroll for free in their “Groundlings” program, which allows you 2 $10 rush tickets up to an hour before the start of the show. As with all rush programs, we recommend you check availability online before heading to the theater. Click here for tickets and more info.
"Indian School," Timothy White Eagle, On the Boards, Belltown
Indian School is a poignant solo performance by Timothy White Eagle, delving into themes of cultural displacement and identity. Pulling together timelines from America’s ongoing projects of genocide and hydraulic engineering that reshape landscapes and relationships to land, White Eagle explores imperfect archives of family history and tactics of assimilation that separate us from understanding and belonging where we are now. In it, he examines the narrative of his grandfather being forcibly removed from his tribal family and lands and sent to the Phoenix Indian School, reflecting a dark period in American history when Native American children were often taken from their families and subjected to assimilationist policies in government-run boarding schools. As he navigates his own journey of adoption and heritage, the performance offers a compelling narrative of intergenerational trauma and resilience, enriched by stunning theatrical visuals and a unique storytelling style that spans time and place. "Indian School" ultimately celebrates the transformative power of storytelling and ritual art theatre in understanding and honoring Indigenous experiences.
The evening-length event features new and past collaborators in an ambitious production that combines light, sound, video, and theatrical magic to literally and figuratively immerse the audience in a river of memory. It includes original music by Olivia Komacheet, live sound design by Crystal Cortez, video projection and scenic design by Juniper Shuey, a conceptual video installation of archival imagery by DB Amorin, lighting by Geoff Korf, and dramaturgy by Hatlo. Indian School is in development, with multiple residencies across the country—from the Mojave River and Joshua Tree National Park to Guild Hall in South Hampton, NYC, and an Indian School archive in Pennsylvania—culminating in an 'avant-premier' in Seattle in November 2024 and a world-premier in early 2025.
PWYC tickets available starting at $1. Click here for tickets and more info.
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