Chocolate Rave

The Seattle Repertory Theatre in Seattle Washington was the first theatre company to stage a production of Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize winning play The Heidi Chronicles. This 1988 production was produced in a new play workshop format and was directed by Daniel J. Sullivan. The Seattle Rep is one of the quality theatre companies in Seattle and many of the city’s visitors who are staying in one of the Washington luxury hotels request information on the latest production as part of their overall city experience.

The Heidi Chronicles cover the life experiences of the main character Heidi Holland from the point of her high school years and follow her through her career as an art historian. Along the way Heidi makes interesting life transitions that are also representative of the social climate and feminine role changes. It should be noted that the play begins in the 1960s and continues through to the 1980s when Holland begins to feel betrayed by the current attitudes and lack of appreciation for her efforts as well as the numerous other feminists who fought for equal rights, bodily rights and career potential. This reflects the standard forgotten revolutionary efforts of feminist movement and the general apathy of women toward the rights after they were attained.

The Seattle Repertory was established in 1963 and is one of the major regional theatre companies in the city. It is part of the Seattle Center and is a member of Theatre Puget Sound and Theatre Communications Group. It has received the honored Regional Theatre Tony Award. In addition, numerous famous actors, directors and playwrights have worked with the company. It is a cultural point of pride for Seattle residents as well as a major point of attraction for tourists.