There are some stories so brutal and emotionally draining that you fear hearing them. The thing about such painful memories is that when expressed as art they can become tales that are so eloquent you are not only thrilled that you experienced it, but you want everyone to share in the experience. That is...
The Fremont Troll stars in a new play by musical theater duo Justin Huertas and Steven Tran, directed by Ameenah Kaplan
By Roxanne Ray – May 18, 2023 – for the IE Examiner When the International Examiner last checked in with playwright and actor Justin Huertas and composer Steven Tran, they had collaborated on a pre-pandemic musical entitled The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion and then had worked on a video concept album called Swimming...
Fantastic: ‘Lydia and the Troll’ Directed by Ameenah Kaplan, Represents Real Seattle
By W. Barnett Marcus | May 17, 2023 | for Real Change News Six years ago, as they were driving me across town on a sunny day, my friend turned to me and asked, “Can I show you this song?” As soon as “A Terrible Ride” from Justin Huertas’ 2015 musical “Lizard Boy” began,...
Seattle Rep’s ‘Lydia and the Troll’ Directed by Ameenah Kaplan, has Catchy Tunes, Emotional Story
May 16, 2023 at 6:00 am – Review by Dusty Somers, read the full article from The Seattle Times here There’s a malevolent force lurking in the shadows in Justin Huertas’ new musical, “Lydia and the Troll,” aiming to steal the abilities and derail the plans of our not-so-intrepid protagonist. Non-spoiler alert: It’s the...
Stage Review – Lydia and the Troll (Seattle Rep) Directed by Ameenah Kaplan
Stage Review – Lydia and the TrollPresented By: Seattle Rep (Leo K. Theatre), Seattle, WADate Reviewed: Saturday, May 20, 2023Reviewed By: Greg Heilman When you enter the Leo K. Theatre at Seattle Rep for a performance of Lydia and the Troll, it’s quite apparent that you’re in for a good time. Other than an...