2008 Season
November 16–December 2, 2007
Endgame by Samuel Beckett
Are the characters in Beckett’s masterpiece the smoldering earth’s last humans - or are they imprisoned by their own consciousness? Beckett never gives answers, but heaps question on top of question like so many corpses on the crust of a scorched earth. Gannon Patton directs.
February 2008
Matt and Ben by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Whithers
Follow wunderklutzes Ben Affleck and Matt Damon (played by women) as they stumble toward the debatable genius of their happy accident, Good Will Hunting. Two powerhouse actresses tear both dudes ironic new assholes in this fucked up celebrity send up. Morgan Aldrich directs.
March 2008
I and You, He, She and Her by Seattle playwright, Lisa Hopp
“I” is an artist held prisoner by various oppressive pronouns. 2HT tackles their second world premiere with a new work written by Seattle playwright, Lisa Hopp. This bitingly comic turn-of-the-century social commentary is a sparkling cocktail of wit, psychology, and domestic drudgery. Directed by Brenda Walker.
June 2008, Seattle Pride Festival
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom by Charles Busch
Local favorites Lily Armani and Patty O'Furniture star in Charles Busch's camp comedy as two girl-guzzling undead divas catfighting their way through history, from biblical times, to old Hollywood, to modern day Vegas. This Pride, 2HT delivers you an all queer cast slathered in baby oil. Scantily clad men, show tunes, dancing, drag stars Lily and Patty, add up to an event you simply can't miss!
2007 Season
January 2007
Twelfth Night (or what you will)
Viola loves Orsino, but Orsino loves Olivia. Olivia (who is also pursued by Malvolio and Sir Andrew) is in love with Cesario--who is really Viola dressed as a man in search of her long-lost twin, Sebastian. Two Hours' Traffic tackles Shakespeare's classic comedy for their inaugural production.
May 2007
Death Do Us Part
"When two become one." The marriage band won't come off with soap anymore. There's got to be another way. One plus one equals one again on this carnival ride of gore and matrimony. Created for you and your loved one by the bloodthirsty folks at 2HT.
July 2nd, 2007
Steve Smith and Hard Road
A Two Hours' Traffic Fundraiser. Bluegrass music, silent auction, booze, prizes, and fun. Kick off your 4th of July holiday by supporting Seattle's newest fringe theatre company!
