Get Out Friday: Julius Caesar @ SSC

Updates of Shakespeare tend to make us yawn at best, or at worst, make someone douse the theater with an accelerant and post a "Smoking Area" sign on the way out. But Seattle Shakespeare Company's martial-arts cult take on Julius Caesar (as detailed in the P-I) may just find that rare middle ground where it doesn't blow or suck. We're turning the concept over in our heads, and it seem like it could work. Director Gregg Loughridge pulled off Richard III last season, so we're cautiously optimistic. Also, we like the SSC troupe and their space -- every seat is close to the action. This is a chamber version, with a stripped down cast and running time (a little over 2 hours). Tonight's opening night, we're gonna go and see and report back. If you're adventuresome, why wait?

Through January 27 // Seattle Shakespeare Company // Tickets $30-$34, with student/senior discounts

Photo: Erik Stuhaug