Tag: 2025
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Weirdo. Dynasty Handbag — Divine Meets Karen Finley.

Dynasty Handbag (the Doppelgoofy of performance artist Jibz Cameron), is one exaggeratedly foppish gal. She is as schmutzy-glamorous (and lackadaisical with her gowns and lipstick) as Divine, yet suddenly as combative and comedically intense as Karen Finley. Talk about a wonderful blend!
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Tan Dun’s Soundscape Monument for Mothers, Daughters, and Sisters

Tan Dun has called his Nu Shu a “soundscape monument for mothers, daughters, and sisters.” “Monument” is a good word choice. Despite all of the amazingly ambitious and wonderful music this composer has already made throughout his life, I can’t imagine anything will top this piece, and all of the real, human mythology surrounding it.
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Seattle 2025 Fall Dramatic Arts Preview

While we cannot right the Earth’s tilt, there are some consolation prizes for contending with the dark. With most everyone hunkering down, the dramatic arts kick into high gear again, and really thrive, starting in the fall. … In the land of the Big Dumper, let’s get our Big Bottoms off the couch and into…