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Crushing on Locust

locust, crushed Posted by: Dusty Hoesly Crushed is an explosive mix of hip-hop and contemporary dance, live beatboxing and sampled music, and video projection showing the same dancers in other contexts. The opening video images of a locust in a … Continue reading

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American Family Road Trip

Erik Friedlander Block Ice and Propane Posted by Ariel Frager When choosing shows for this years TBA I had about five minutes to read through the catalogue, check to make sure the show times didn’t conflict and to select which … Continue reading

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…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Bread

Pan Pan Theatre, The Crumb Trail Posted by: Jim Withington I began this post today simply because I felt the need for a different voice up here: simply put, Pan Pan Theatre’s The Crumb Trail is not a bad show, … Continue reading

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I’m missing something…a feeling…a feeling I’ve sensed

Back to Back Theatre in Pioneer Square small metal objects* posted by: Laura Becker “Everything has a fucking value!” Steve is having a metaphysical breakdown and Gary, a successful businessman who prides himself on being a good friend first, and … Continue reading

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Winnipeg Babysitter

Daniel Barrow, Winnipeg Babysitter posted by Kirsten Collins What would happen if everyone in town had their own TV show? What small dream would they have to share? How would they represent themselves to their community? Part time capsule, part … Continue reading

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A Broken History of the American Tradition of Breaking with Tradition, or The Tent Project by Ariana Jacob

Ariana Jacob Outside the Works at Washington High School Sept 8th -11th posted by Susan Ploetz I wanted to post something quickly about this guerrilla piece that has been happening this week outside of the works, so that maybe some … Continue reading

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The Open Road Inspires

Erik Friedlander Block Ice & Propane Thursday, September 10th 8:30 P.M. Winningstad Theatre (aka The Hollywood Squares) By Eve Connell Open spaces and open notes feature prominently in Erik Friedlander’s intimate performance, which I and my T:BA:09 compatriots were privy … Continue reading

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Yes, I Am Negative and Vegetarian

Pan Pan Theatre The Crumb Trail Wednesday, September 9th 8:30 P.M. Winningstad Theatre (The Hollywood Squares) By Eve Connell The intro segment to The Crumb Trail was quite a tease: Sharp banter! Linguistic play! Snarky, subtle challenges to one’s identity! … Continue reading

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What Works for the future of Washington High

The Works: Future of WAMO posted by Tim DuRoche Planner Ethan Seltzer offers some thoughts on possibilities for Washington High post-TBA: 09 At the opening night of the Works (née Washington High School) last week, I happened to see City … Continue reading

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Highlights from Circles and Spinning wheels….

circles and spinning wheels & if i could crowd all my souls into that mountain / Curated by Melody Owen Posted by Jim Withington At the opening of the afternoon of film that she hosted, Melody Owen said something to … Continue reading

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