Event

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Set in the back of a Vermont Coffee shop, a pair of society's misfits spend their days singing songs, writing novels and lamenting past loves. When a young barista asks them to leave, the duo initiate him in the ways of the world. the writings of Bukowski, and the true worth of life. Described as "a gentle and extraordinarily beautiful new play" and named "Best Play of 2010" by the New York Times, this Obie Award-winning play is by Annie Baker, who recently won the Pulitzer for The Flick. You dare not miss this captivating comedic drama with music about friendship, art, loss and the greatness within.

Directed by ReAct's Artistic Director, David Hsieh, our multi-ethnic ensemble features the talents of Alan E. Garcia, Curtis Gehlhausen, and Cooper Harris-Turner. We're excited to encore our award-winning production for a second limited engagement this summer. Our 2016 staging of THE ALIENS was awarded a Seattle Times Footlight Award for for Best Play. Don't miss this unique and affecting show!

Press coverage:
http://artsstage-seattlerage.com/2016/the-aliens-by-annie-baker-presented-by-react-theatre/
http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/more-than-meets-the-eye-in-reacts-the-aliens/