Underneath the surface of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, his 2007 semi-autobiographical farce being receiving its Seattle premiere in a co-production by ReAct and the Pork Filled Players at the Richard Hugo House, lies an ingenious truth delivering machine, one that explicates the various dimensions involved in crafting ethnicity specific works of theater in an environment that's heavy on lip-service, yet light in providing concrete examples of that sort of work. It isn't a perfect production, though what it lacks in professional polish and quality, it more than makes up for in ambition and sincerity. more ›

This week’s line up is looking pretty promising—with everything from bloody executioners (which may kill your appetite) to advice on Seattle’s best grub (which will definitely bring it back). Regardless, enjoy your week in Seattle lit. events! more ›

A pretty varied programming palette as theater companies reach to the distant past to get experimental; sarcastically explore race; take the piss out of Catholic clergy; and see what happens when the female orgasm takes the world by storm. more ›

Part II of Arts Editor Jose Amador's fond look back at Seattle's past as a place for sketch comedy. more ›

As Arts Editor Jose Amador gears up for a busy weekend, he reminisces about the halcyon days of the late 90s-early 00s in Seattle, when sketch was vibrant and ever-present. more ›

Watching the Pork Filled Players and their Canadian guests Assaulted Fish in their new show, Workin' Swine to Five is a study in contrasts. On the surface they share many similarities. Both groups are hilarious. Both are a mix of men and women. Both have no respect for stereotypes. Both indulge in delightful crudity to various degrees. Beyond the obvious, though, is an interesting cultural difference. more ›

Yes, but will it be pork-filled rummage? We've just been alerted that Pork Filled Players, ReAct Theatre, Rk Productions, and SIS Productions are holding a weekend rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday the 26th, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 27th. There you will find "costumes, clothing, small appliances, interesting theatre props, small furniture, equipment, books, knickknacks, and lots of other great finds at bargain prices and all in support of the arts!" It's at Prima Vera Arts Center near the Seattle Center--on the second floor of 112 5th Avenue North. For more info or to donate last-minute rummage, contact ReAct at 206-364-3283. more ›