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Home *Seattle Theaterland, Arts & Entertainment, New Works, Stage, Streaming, Virtual/Digital TheaterSeattle Rep’s Star Studded “Ghosts” Set For May 6th

Seattle Rep’s Star Studded “Ghosts” Set For May 6th

April 14, 2021• byMichael Strangeways
It’s a reunion for actors David Strathairn and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio who starred in the 1999 film LIMBO and reunite for Seattle Rep’s streaming production of GHOSTS this May.

Seattle Repertory Theatre has TWO big streaming events coming up in its Plays in Process series in the next few weeks. First up is a new translation of Ibsen’s GHOSTS featuring star actors Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and David Strathairn on May 6th. Followed by a new musical with local talent, Lydia and the Troll from out playwright/composer/actor Justin Huertas.

Both these theatrical events are streaming and not live/in-person productions, so don’t be polishing up your dress shoes and start planning on where to part at the Rep just yet…

More fun facts I just learned: David Strathairn and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio starred in the 1999 John Sayles film LIMBO! It’s a REUNION!

More info:

Seattle Rep today announced new casting for its third Plays In Process installment, set to feature a fresh and relevant new translation of the Ibsen masterpiece Ghosts. The Plays in Process program offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the development of new works on the horizon for Seattle Rep, and has previously featured Cheryl L. West’s Fannie and Erica Schmidt’s unique adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This upcoming presentation of Ghosts will be directed by Carey Perloff (A Thousand Splendid Suns), and feature commentary from acclaimed actors Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Scarface), David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck), and Thom Sesma (Broadway: The Lion King) as well as one of the foremost Ibsen translators of our time, Paul Walsh (John Gabriel Borkman). Single tickets are on sale now at SeattleRep.org.

Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts is perhaps his most vivid and controversial play. The story follows a mother caught between duty and desire and begs the question: how far should she go to protect her family? In Ibsen fashion, the play itself is a contemplative commentary on 19th century morality that has been translated for the American contemporary theater. Of the play and its title’s meaning, translator Paul Walsh said, “It means, that which goes again; that which returns. The ghosts of our past, all those things that we thought we had done away with—racism, sexism, homophobia—they all are returning now, and it’s so relevant. That’s how ghosts operate within this play and within our lives” (excerpt from Williamstown Theater Festival 2019 interview).

This new translation and subsequent production of Ghosts premiered at the Williamstown Theater Festival in 2019. As development continues, Seattle Rep audiences have the opportunity through this Plays in Process presentation to capture a rare glimpse into the creative process of adapting and refining this vibrant story.

It was also announced today that single tickets for the fourth installment of Plays In Process are on sale now and will feature the new contemporary musical Lydia and the Troll from local playwright Justin Huertas and co-creator Ameenah Kaplan. Inspired by fantasy and folklore, yet grounded in Seattle’s noted landscape and landmarks, Lydia and the Troll was commissioned by Seattle Rep, developed through The Other Season, and now Seattle Rep is sharing pieces of that development work through this one-of-a-kind Plays in Process experience. Learn more >>

A single ticket to a Plays in Process presentation is available now for the suggested price of $20 – current presentations on sale include Ghosts on May 6 and Lydia and the Troll on June 3. The Plays in Process three-part series pass is now available to purchase at the suggested price of $45. Other individual event tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. Reservations are required for these events and pay what you choose options are available for all ticketing options. Purchase your ticket or pass today at SeattleRep.org.

WHEN:
Thursday, May 6 – Ghosts 7:30 p.m. PT seattlerep.org/ghosts
Thursday, June 3 – Lydia and the Troll 7:30 p.m. PT seattlerep.org/lydia

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About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.

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