WHERE WE BELONG Seattle Rep September 15, 2022 Eclectic Arts
WHERE WE BELONG
By Madeline Sayet
Directed by Mei Ann Teo
Seattle Rep
Seattle, WA
Performance Review: September 15, 2022
The first show in the 2022 /2023 Seattle Rep season, “Where We Belong” was a strong statement from the first moment to the last.
A one artist performance, Ms. Sayet stood on stage amongst an initially unusual but later effective set design with equally interesting use of lighting design techniques.
The story of part of her heritage as a Mohegan from the Mohegan Tribe (located on the east coast), Ms. Sayet was incredibly sure handed with her delivery of the material. From the colonization atrocities to the modern day scars, there was much to be learned if the patron took in what was being said.
I couldn’t help but wonder a tad about her other heritage as the play progressed. She mentioned her father’s Jewish heritage and it piqued my interest. I would imagine there would be another story in there that needs to be told as well. Or perhaps not.
“Where We Belong” was brave and vulnerable, inspiring and shaming, all at the same time. If you leave the theatre not talking about this piece, then you missed the point entirely.
Recommended.
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts
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“Where We Belong” runs through October 9th. Tickets are available here: TICKETS!
By Madeline Sayet
Directed by Mei Ann Teo
Seattle Rep
Seattle, WA
Performance Review: September 15, 2022
(Madeline Sayet in WHERE WE BELONG at Philadelphia Theatre Company, directed by Mei Ann Teo. Photo by Mark Garvin.)
The first show in the 2022 /2023 Seattle Rep season, “Where We Belong” was a strong statement from the first moment to the last.
A one artist performance, Ms. Sayet stood on stage amongst an initially unusual but later effective set design with equally interesting use of lighting design techniques.
The story of part of her heritage as a Mohegan from the Mohegan Tribe (located on the east coast), Ms. Sayet was incredibly sure handed with her delivery of the material. From the colonization atrocities to the modern day scars, there was much to be learned if the patron took in what was being said.
I couldn’t help but wonder a tad about her other heritage as the play progressed. She mentioned her father’s Jewish heritage and it piqued my interest. I would imagine there would be another story in there that needs to be told as well. Or perhaps not.
“Where We Belong” was brave and vulnerable, inspiring and shaming, all at the same time. If you leave the theatre not talking about this piece, then you missed the point entirely.
Recommended.
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts
Connect with Eclectic Arts: Social Media Links Here
“Where We Belong” runs through October 9th. Tickets are available here: TICKETS!
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