Only four more chances to see Electra!
The Seattle Shakespeare Company's take on the classic Greek play, Electra, is directed by the always
By Brangien Davis January 29, 2010
Seattle actress and writer Marya Sea Kaminsky steals the show with her moving (and rocking, roiling, spitting, moaning, shaking) portrayal of Electra, a woman imprisoned by her own mourning and hunger for vengeance. She is riveting. But there’s lots more to like in this production–notably Sheila Daniels’ clever directorial touches, including her nods to modernity…which…
Seattle actress and writer Marya Sea Kaminsky steals the show with her moving (and rocking, roiling, spitting, moaning, shaking) portrayal of Electra, a woman imprisoned by her own mourning and hunger for vengeance. She is riveting. But there’s lots more to like in this production–notably Sheila Daniels’ clever directorial touches, including her nods to modernity…which I think falls under the category of spoilers. So I won’t say exactly what they are but I will say, go, and stay alert for Aegisthus’s entry, which is perfectly, subtly hilarious, just before the final bloodbath.
Plays through Sunday night at the Seattle Center House Theater.