Re: “Intiman brings again ‘Black Nativity,’ a beloved Seattle custom” [Dec. 6, Entertainment]:
After greater than a decade, the return of “Black Nativity” is strictly what this metropolis and area wants. The present I noticed on Dec. 16 is vivid, emotional, joyful and, most significantly, unifying.
A lot appreciation to the Intiman Theatre for this vibrant re-imagining of the Langston Hughes gospel play, coupled brilliantly with music, dance and viewers participation. As spectacular because the performers have been, the viewers proved a important a part of this particular night, demonstrating variety in age, race, gender id and extra, but joined as one for this celebration of sunshine and pleasure.
It was arduous to think about Seattle’s “Black Nativity” with out the Rev. Pat Wright and the Rev. Samuel McKinney. However the brand new era has taken this traditional and run with it, making one thing contemporary, difficult and in addition reassuring — actually a musical expertise for our time as we get better and reform on this post-pandemic world.
This new iteration of “Black Nativity” is destined to develop into a Seattle theater traditional and vacation custom.
Carrie Krueger, Greenbank
