Annex Theatre — Attraction in Seattle

The theater is centrally located on Capitol Hill, Pike & 11th. It's up about 2 1/2 flights of stairs so if you're unable to climb you'll want to arrange to be carried (it's been done before). The lobby consists of a long hallway with a nice sized bar/lounge area just past check-in. There's a T at the end of the hallway, bathrooms left, seats right. There are 2 single unisex bathrooms up another couple stairs. The theater has several rows of seats divided by an aisle. It gets hot and humid in the summer but it's survivable when the fans are going. There's no bad seat in the house unless someone tall sits in front of you. The aisle down the middle is a well used area for performers so don't spread out too far. Tickets are wonderfully affordable. You can purchase online or in person and there's usually a couple pay what you can nights. The bar has beer, liquor, and snacks, all extremely affordable, and takes credit cards.

Now on to the performances. I'm never disappointed when seeing a show at Annex. Whether it's a mainstage, off night, late night, or rental. It's a great place to see something weird, brand new, and current. Supporting artists that have something to say and not many places to say it. You'll see things that make you laugh, cry, cringe, question, cheer,...

On a rainy Saturday night, I walked in the Annex Theater jaded and expecting to see another half-baked "turkey" filled with a pool of Seattle's marginally talented actors.

To my surprise, I didn't need to run out of the theater and hail a cab during the intermission. I was enthralled with the play "Blood Countess." The story-line was intriguing and the acting well above small theater mediocrity. Kudos to the Annex...this play is a winner in my eyes.

I hope this macabre/ comedy, with the same group of talented actors, becomes a Seattle tradition during the season of autumn (Halloween).

Also, kudos to the Annex Theater's administration for keeping its productions affordable.

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