The shows I have enjoyed recently on Seattle stages have all been low on tech, high on imagination. Poverty, of course, is no guarantee of quality but at least in that vein one can make a virtue out of the approach. All it requires is dedication and a little taste.
The Secret in the Wings: The Joys of Play
This Holy Week in Theater: Telling Tales
Holy Week is usually a little slow in the theatrical world and this year's is no exception. Very few openings, some continuations and even an extension. We take a look around Seattle for theatrical gifts.
Can't Miss It: Wednesday
THE SEARCH FOR ALANIS: Is over. She's appearing at the Paramount Theatre tonight for a show that has to be in part an extended post-election celebration. Honestly, we haven't listened to Flavors of Entanglement yet, but come on, who has? Besides, she never responds to our emails. Join the Alanis faithful and boo that one guy from Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place. Van Wilder or something.
The Arabian Nights, Balaganized for Your Enjoyment
The Arabian Nights is almost indestructible theatre--you just need to tell the stories, after all, and imagination does the rest--and that's lucky for Balagan Theatre because their production of Mary Zimmerman's play ($15, Thurs-Sun, through November 8) takes awhile getting to its feet.

