Catch This: A Bizarre Romp at North Seattle

Today in local theatre...

Support student exploration and commitment to the difficult art of theatre: see North Seattle Community College students take on Aphra Behn's The Rover, a restoration comedy that explores all the possible combinations of mistaken identities, unbridled lust, tested virtue, unchecked ego, base humor, violent defense of virtue and incessant gender-bashing. The language is tough -- for both the actors and the audience, I think -- but you're sure to enjoy several laughs.

Aphra Behn was a 17th century British writer and spy for Charles II. Truly a cut above.

Highlights include a few actors who do "over-the-top" fearlessly, well-staged swordfighting, comedic costume choices and a particularly committed stagehand who makes every scene change entertaining.

North Seattle Community College, Stage One Theater. Tonight, 7:30. Runs through March 14. All performances Pay-What-You-Can