Re: “Intiman brings back ‘Black Nativity,’ a beloved Seattle tradition” [Dec. 6, Entertainment]:
After greater than a decade, the return of “Black Nativity” is precisely 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 had been, the viewers proved a vital a part of this particular night, demonstrating range in age, race, gender identification 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 basic and run with it, making one thing contemporary, difficult and in addition reassuring — actually a musical expertise for our time as we recuperate and reform on this post-pandemic world.
This new iteration of “Black Nativity” is destined to change into a Seattle theater basic and vacation custom.
Carrie Krueger, Greenbank
