TAPROOT THEATRE C.S. Lewis's TILL WE HAVE FACES January 21 - Feburary 28, 2026 Review
C.S. LEWIS'S TILL WE HAVE FACES
Adapted by Karen Lund
Directed by Marianne Savell
Taproot Theatre Company
Seattle, WA
Review: Saturday 1/24/26 - 7:30pm Performance
I’d like to start this review with a bit of context. If you notice the date of the performance, this was the same morning that the world saw another murder in Minneapolis, MN by federal agents. This horrific event triggered a slew of emotions within me.
I had an interview scheduled that afternoon and I mentioned these feelings before the discussion began with my guest. It brought me back to 2020 when I started doing virtual interviews and the state of the world at that time.
In any event, I mention this as I was in need of an escape Saturday evening. On paper it seemed like this would be a perfect antidote for my state of mind.
I’ll be as up front as my readers have grown accustomed to. I couldn’t relate to this production.
Perhaps it's because of the aforementioned state of mind? Perhaps because the story line delves into faith and mythology, two areas I’m not well versed in? I’m not entirely sure other than this show wasn’t working for me.
What I can say is that I recognized several cast members from previous Taproot Theatre productions. So, the quality of the performances was not an issue whatsoever. I also enjoyed the stage and costume design. The high level of quality of the show was not in question. I want to make that very clear.
The show is a World Premiere which is to be applauded. We need new shows and new adaptations to move the art form forward. This is the 50th Anniversary of Taproot Theatre and they have, with good intention, curated a set of shows for this season that pull from their wide ranging background as a theatre company.
I cannot recommend this show nor can I dismiss it. I find myself rather indifferent to it but, again, I do believe the current state of the world affected my experience when I was there Saturday evening.
I do hope you give it a chance and please tell me what your thoughts are after your performance. Going out to live events is still of paramount importance in my opinion and Taproot Theatre has always been a staple in the arts community here in Seattle. They deserve and demand your support.
”Till We Have Faces” plays through February 28th. Tickets are available: HERE!
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
Adapted by Karen Lund
Directed by Marianne Savell
Taproot Theatre Company
Seattle, WA
Review: Saturday 1/24/26 - 7:30pm Performance
(Alanah Pascual as Young Orual and Eric Polani Jensen as The Fox in Taproot Theatre's production of Till We Have Faces (January 2026). Photo by Giao Nguyen.)
I’d like to start this review with a bit of context. If you notice the date of the performance, this was the same morning that the world saw another murder in Minneapolis, MN by federal agents. This horrific event triggered a slew of emotions within me.
I had an interview scheduled that afternoon and I mentioned these feelings before the discussion began with my guest. It brought me back to 2020 when I started doing virtual interviews and the state of the world at that time.
In any event, I mention this as I was in need of an escape Saturday evening. On paper it seemed like this would be a perfect antidote for my state of mind.
I’ll be as up front as my readers have grown accustomed to. I couldn’t relate to this production.
(TWHF Production - Photo by Giao Nguyen)
Perhaps it's because of the aforementioned state of mind? Perhaps because the story line delves into faith and mythology, two areas I’m not well versed in? I’m not entirely sure other than this show wasn’t working for me.
What I can say is that I recognized several cast members from previous Taproot Theatre productions. So, the quality of the performances was not an issue whatsoever. I also enjoyed the stage and costume design. The high level of quality of the show was not in question. I want to make that very clear.
The show is a World Premiere which is to be applauded. We need new shows and new adaptations to move the art form forward. This is the 50th Anniversary of Taproot Theatre and they have, with good intention, curated a set of shows for this season that pull from their wide ranging background as a theatre company.
I cannot recommend this show nor can I dismiss it. I find myself rather indifferent to it but, again, I do believe the current state of the world affected my experience when I was there Saturday evening.
I do hope you give it a chance and please tell me what your thoughts are after your performance. Going out to live events is still of paramount importance in my opinion and Taproot Theatre has always been a staple in the arts community here in Seattle. They deserve and demand your support.
”Till We Have Faces” plays through February 28th. Tickets are available: HERE!
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
(Eric Polani Jensen as The Fox and Brian Pucheu as Bardia in Taproot Theatre's production of Till We Have Faces (January 2026). Photo by Giao Nguyen.)
Candace Vance as Orual in Taproot Theatre's production of Till We Have Faces (January 2026). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
Ayo Tushinde as Psyche in Taproot Theatre's production of Till We Have Faces (January 2026). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
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