Seattle Rep's 'Iliad' an outstanding adaptation Hans Altwies in <i>An Iliad</i> by Ben Rankin / April 23, 2010
Culture A quarter-century later, standing ovations for 'Fences' Playwright August Wilson by Ben Rankin / April 6, 2010
Depression-era 'Paradise Lost': Intiman's timely parable Intiman Theatre's production of Odets' 'Paradise Lost' by Ben Rankin / March 31, 2010
Tech Openness can make citizens collaborators with officials Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell by Matt Rosenberg / March 3, 2010
Theater review: ACT's Rock 'n' Roll finds a groove Anne Allgood (Eleanor) and Denis Arndt (Max) in Rock 'n' Roll at ACT by Ben Rankin / October 23, 2009
Seattle Rep: One too many steps In going from thriller novel to onstage comedy, the slapstick adaptation of Hitchcock's classic '39 Steps' tries just about everything to get a laugh, when maybe none was needed. by Ben Rankin / October 6, 2009
At ACT, a tale of unstated hopes and disappointments Marianne Owen as Carrie Watts, Mary Kae Irvin as Jessie Mae Watts, and Paul Morgan Stetler as Ludie Watts in 'The Trip to Bountiful' at ACT. by Ben Rankin / June 1, 2010
Culture Quirky 'Receptionist' makes for a good excuse to head to Portland Sharonlee McLean in <i>The Receptionist</i> at Portland Center Stage. by Ben Rankin / February 25, 2010
The Rep's fine 'Glengarry' rumbles past like a dirty L train Mamet at the Rep: shady magniloquence and ugly desparation. by Ben Rankin / February 15, 2010
Fine acting makes for a memorable 'Nature of Dust' Amy Thone is natural and Michael Patten powerful in New Century's latest production. by Ben Rankin / May 25, 2010