Welcome Maya Icela! May 20, 2009
by Tania
Production Manager Mark Meuter and his awesome wife Rosa welcomed Maya Icela into the world on Monday, May 18. We can't wait to see what she thinks of the 09/10 Season line-up.
Seattlest on Fabre - "Actually Featured Orgy, Social Critique" May 18, 2009
by Jessica
Jeremy Barker from Seattlest posted a review of Orgy of Tolerance this afternoon:
Artsjournal review of Jan Fabre May 18, 2009
by Jessica
Regina Hackett at Another Bouncing Ball reviews this weekend's performance:
Jan Fabre's splendid company saves him from the didactic tedium of his text, but just barely.
Orgy induced insomnia May 18, 2009
by Jessica
Christopher Frizzelle at the Stranger opened up a thread about Orgy of Tolerance. See what commenters have to say about show.
People are talking about Jan Fabre May 16, 2009
by Jessica
The show this weekend has kicked off some debate. Words (fighting and otherwise) have started to hit over at the Stranger:
Seattle Times reviews Orgy of Tolerance May 15, 2009
by Jessica
Misha Berson from the Seattle Times writes:
As an unfettered (sometimes unclothed) Euro-stomp howl against the sins of a bespoiled Western Civilization, this "Orgy" is certainly impassioned.
Troubleyn | Jan Fabre | Orgy of Tolerance May 15, 2009
by Tania
Welcome to our review blog for Orgy of Tolerance. Read our patron reviews, press reviews, and click on the Comments button to read the comments of others. Take a moment post your own thoughts!
Active Viewing May 15, 2009
by KateR
Please try this experiment with me: attend Orgy of Tolerance at On the Boards. Observe, react, process in sleep and in waking. Pull yourself together the following morning, sit down to read some news, clutching your coffee for comfort and support. Possessed by some demon, decide you might as well read the online article the Atlantic has recently posted on SpongeBob SquarePants.
Troubleyn's Orgy of Tolerance May 15, 2009
by Tania
I had not quite registered the image onstage until I heard, "Sometimes this is just the more modern way of doing things." The cast was onstage warming up in their underwear and sports socks. Someone else responded, "Oh, now I see why everyone is sitting so close." I was sitting in front of an older couple and their friends who were seemingly out for a nice night of art/theatre.
Orgy of Tolerance May 15, 2009
by Tania
"When you sit on your sofa at home in the evening and watch television," says Fabre, "you see so much perversity and violence, such extreme excess, that as an artist you cannot top it."
Open direct letter to Jan Fabre: May 15, 2009
by
Jan, you missed the mark. You took aim at so many human sins and indulgences, and arranged them in a shocking, high-art fashion, and yet in the end, you said nothing, suggested nothing, and added nothing to what should be a grand conversation on awareness in the 21st century.
Seattle Dances on Jan Fabre May 14, 2009
by Jessica
New dance blog Seattle Dances posted a preview of Jan Fabre this morning:
Winner of the 09/10 subscriptions.. May 13, 2009
by Jessica
...is Kristin! Congrats - you can enjoy the 09/10 season on us.
Thanks to all who joined in for the week-long caption contest. Stay tuned for more free stuff on the blog in the coming year.
If you're interested in what subscriptions we offer, check out this page detailing the different packages (and early bird discounts).
Seattlest on OtB's 09/10 May 13, 2009
by Jessica
Seattlest just posted an article on OtB and the 09/10 lineup:
Yesterday, On the Boards announced their next season of shows, and we're excited. OtB is the company we most often recommend to friends, particularly if they're not theatre people.
Read the full article (including their top 3 picks for the upcoming season).
The Stranger on Jan Fabre - "Juggling or Sodomy?" May 13, 2009
by Jessica
Brendan Kiley writes about Jan Fabre in this weeks theater column in The Stranger:
Seattle Times previews 09/10 and Jan Fabre May 13, 2009
by Jessica
Two OtB-related articles from critic Misha Berson are landing in the Seattle Times today. The first is a preview/interview with Jan Fabre:
Backstage at Orgy of Tolerance May 13, 2009
by Jessica
Yesterday as I walked to get some water from the OtB kitchen, this is what I saw: 
Granted, this isn't the first time in 08/09
new arts blog on Jan Fabre and Orgy of Tolerance May 12, 2009
by Jessica
A new blogger, A Girl on a Mission TV, posted a preview of this week's show. It has some great examples of a some of Fabre's earlier performances and visual art exhibitions:
Seattlest recommends Orgy of Tolerance May 12, 2009
by Jessica
Jeremy Barker at Seattlest posted a preview of Jan Fabre's Orgy of Tolerance. It even includes a little gallery of images from some past works by Fabre. Jeremy says:
09/10 Season Announcement! May 12, 2009
by Jessica
It's here!
Check out this 09/10 Season Preview to see what we've got in store for both the Inter/National Series and the Northwest Series and to hear artistic director Lane Czaplinski talk about each artist.
Caption Contest | Day 6 | Congrats to... May 12, 2009
by Jessica
...Matthew!
His caption - “Seeking to reach out to a younger audience, Hootie and the Blowfish retool for the 21st century. ”
Read what other people had to say about yesterday's picture. Everyone who left a comment is now in the running for two 09/10 subscriptions.
The winner of the subscriptions will be announced soon!
Caption Contest | Day 6 May 11, 2009
by Jessica
For the last day, here's a picture from 05/06's Forced Entertainment:
Sample caption - "Spinal Tap really had nothing on us."
Leave your own caption(s) in the comments and b
Caption Contest | Day 5 | Congrats to... May 11, 2009
by Jessica
...paige!
Her caption - “Honeyyyy. ”
Read what other people had to say about yesterday's picture. Everyone who left a comment is now in the running for two 09/10 subscriptions. Day 6's caption contest (another chance for a daily prize and entry into the larger drawing for the subscriptions) will be up soon!
Season Announcement on May 12! May 8, 2009
by Jessica
On Tuesday we'll be announcing our 09/10 season AND the winner of the 2 subscriptions. Leave your caption comments before then to enter the contest and check back that day to read up on what we've got in store for next season.
Seattle Met interviews Jan Fabre May 8, 2009
by Jessica
Seattle Met's Christopher Werner interviewed Jan Fabre. Some of his questions:
Seattle is one of only two stops in America.
Caption Contest | Day 5 May 8, 2009
by Jessica
Today's image comes courtesy of 07/08 artist Young Jean Lee's Theater Company:
Sample caption - "Tourists learn the art of being an Air Geisha."
Leave your own caption(s) in the comments
Caption Contest | Day 4 | Congrats to... May 8, 2009
by Jessica
...Gieg!
Her caption - "' ”¦And then I took off all my clothes and writhed around on the floor during the family picture and they STILL ignored me. FML.'"
Read what other people had to say about yesterday's picture. Everyone who left a comment is now in the running for two 09/10 subscriptions. Day 5's caption contest (another chance for a daily prize and entry into the larger drawing for the subscriptions) will be up soon!
Seattlest previews NW New Works Studio May 7, 2009
by Jessica
Jeremy Barker at Seattlest previews the NW New Works Festival Studio performances:
For the past few years, the studio showcase of "smaller" performances has been our favorite part of the festival (not that the mainstage shows aren't fine--this year they're all dance), so we were particularly excited to get a sneak peek of what's up.
Caption Contest | Day 4 May 7, 2009
by Jessica
Today's image comes courtesy of o8/09 artist tEEth:
Sample caption - "Another successful Sears family portrait."
Leave your own caption(s) in the comments and be entered to win 2 tickets
Caption Contest | Day 3 | Congrats to... May 7, 2009
by Jessica
...RobbyB and Kristin!
From RobbyB:
There once was a hunk with one skate
Old ladies in housecoats he’d date
While one friend made doody
The other watched booty!
Three fun loving lads - all first rate!
From Kristin:
“I\’m nuts and I know it. But so long as I make \’em laugh, they ain\’t going to lock me up. ” ~Red Skeleton
Read what other people had to say about yesterday's picture.
lolAvant Garde May 6, 2009
by Jessica
In the spirit of the Caption Contest, I think it's only fair to point out The lolAvant Garde, a blog dedicated to marrying contemporary art with the lolcat sensibility.
Enjoy!
What are those pictures from previous days? May 6, 2009
by Jessica
For those that are following along, here are the artists that we've featured in the past few days:
Day 1 | Jan Fabre's Je suis sang. Read about in this blog post.
Day 2 | Compagnie Mare Chouinard's Orpheus and Eurydice.
Caption Contest | Day 3 May 6, 2009
by Jessica
Sample caption - "Anyone seen my other skate? Anyone? Bueller?"
Leave your own caption(s) in the comments. Today we'll draw 2 people who both win an OtB t-shirt (check them out!).
Caption contest | Day 2 | Congrats to... May 6, 2009
by Jessica
...Marji!
Her caption (for this image) - "Who was it that told me working out with the big balls would be easy?"
Read what other people had to say about yesterday's picture. Everyone who left a comment is now in the running for two 09/10 subscriptions.
Caption Contest | Day 2 May 5, 2009
by Jessica
Sample caption - "He floats through the air with the greatest of ease.
Caption Contest | Day 1 | Congrats to... May 5, 2009
by Jessica
...Ryan H!
His caption (for this image)- "I seem to have taken a wrong turn. Which way is the Eagle?"
Read what other people had to say about yesterday's picture. Everyone who left a comment is now in the running for two 09/10 subscriptions. Day 2's caption contest (another chance for a daily prize and entry into the larger drawing for the subscriptions) will be up soon!
Late night TV and the good nightlife of Seattle May 4, 2009
by Jessica
How do you find a cast who will get naked, dance wildly, sing and create a spectacle? What does late night television have to do with the inspiration for a show titled Orgy of Tolerance? And what does an international art star expect in his inaugural trip west of the Mississippi?
Caption Contest | Day 1 May 4, 2009
by Jessica
Sample caption - "You've come a long way, baby."
Leave your own caption(s) in the comments and be entered to win 2 tickets to the opening night of Jan Fabre's Orgy of Tolerance. The winner will be announced Tuesday morning.
Everyone who leaves a caption will also
Welcome to your chance to win 09/10 subscriptions (and more!) May 3, 2009
by Jessica
Last week we teased that as we kickoff the countdown to the announcement of our new season, we'll also be offering the chance to win a Complete Series Subscription to 09/10. And it's true - we're going to give away 2 subscriptions on this blog. We're just that excited about what we've got in store for next year.
So how do you get these subscriptions?
Each day we'll be putting up 1 new image and inviting you all to make your own caption for it. All you have to do is write a quick caption and leave it in the comments.
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