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A Fiendish Conversation with Robert Schenkkan

The Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright discusses Seattle Rep's productions of All the Way and The Great Society.

12/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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The Stories Behind Maurice Sendak's 'Nutcracker' Designs

The longtime PNB costumer Mark Zappone shares stories of Maurice Sendak and the man's iconic Nutcracker designs.

12/03/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Andrew Joslyn

The Passenger String Quartet leader discusses the ensemble's new album with David Bazan and touring with Macklemore.

11/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Tacoma Art Museum's Laura Fry

The Curator of Western American Art discusses the impact of TAM's new Haub Family Galleries expansion.

11/11/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle International Comedy Competition's Ron Reid

As SICC enters it's 35th year, the event's producer discusses selections, past winner Mitch Hedberg, and more.

11/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Minus the Bear's Jake Snider

The Seattle rock vets revitalize their forgotten b-sides with Lost Loves.

10/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Amy O'Neal

The choreographer takes a break from dancing to push against breakdancing's masculine norms with Opposing Forces.

10/21/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Jody Kuehner (Cherdonna Shinatra)

The wild drag dancer readies her first evening-length show for Velocity Dance Center.

10/13/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with S's Jenn Ghetto

The emotionally raw singer brings in a band (and Chris Walla) for her Hardly Art debut Cool Choices.

09/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Garth Stein

The author of The Art of Racing in the Rain returns with A Sudden Light.

09/17/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Northwest Film Forum's Courtney Sheehan

The program director at NWFF talks about Local Sightings Film Festival 2014 and nurturing the city's film community.

09/09/2014 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson

Deep Sea Diver returns with a new EP, sold out release shows, and plans for a new full-length album.

09/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with the Lonely Forest's John Van Deusen

The Anacortes indie rock band prepares to play its final show at Bumbershoot.

08/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Timothy McCuen Piggee

The actor takes the stage in Intiman Theatre Festival's epic Angels in America production.

08/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler

The experimental Sub Pop hip-hop duo returns with Lese Majesty.

07/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Odesza's Harrison Mills

We chat with half of the chillwave duo about Seattle's electronic music scene and playing Capitol Hill Block Party.

07/24/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Owuor Arunga

The trumpeter for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis talks about bridging musical generations with a Timeless performance, visualization, and space travel.

07/16/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Rep's Benjamin Moore

The theater's managing director reflects on his 28-year career with the organization before he bids the stage adieu.

06/24/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Hollis Wong-Wear

The Flavr Blue singer talks about staying hyper busy, performing with Macklemore, playing Fremont Fair's new concert series.

06/17/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Megan Griffiths

The director discusses bringing Seattle—and its music scene—to life in Lucky Them.

06/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld