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A new play looks at Black trauma and the struggle for self-determination
Tim Bond directs Antoinette Nwandu's 'Pass Over' at ACT Theatre.
Misha Berson
Misha Berson was the chief theatre critic for The Seattle Times for 25 years. Now a freelance writer and teacher, her work appears in The Seattle Times, American Theatre and other publications, and sh
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Channeling Nina Simone's daring spirit at Seattle Rep
When Nina Simone broke through the music scene in 1959, the lanky African American singer looked like no other star.
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From Parks and Rec to A Doll's House
Actress Pamela Reed takes on a sequel to the classic Ibsen play at Seattle Rep.
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Why we can't get enough of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë
It’s not Darcy and Lizzy. Jane Austen and her readers are the true timeless love story.
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Cover story: a play explores the complicated decisions behind wearing a veil
Whether to cover the head or entire body with a scarf or draped clothing is a crucial decision many young