![]() “No romantic novel ever written in America, by man or woman, is one half so beautiful as My Ántonia.” -H. Tickets for “My Antonia” are available now through December 30th. This is the perfect season to take a stroll around the gleaming Seattle Center, stop by the bustling Armory for a bite to eat, and take in “My Antonia” at the intimate Seattle Center Book-It Repertory Theatre. Ahmed, as the strong and steadfast Antonia. Inclusive of an engagingly supportive cast, “ My Antonia “ standouts include Kiki Abba, effervescent in her multiple roles Jasmine Jean Sim, as the sparkling Lena and, of course, Nabilah S. Jim’s story, so delightfully enacted, encompasses his early friendships and his lifelong fascination with Antonia. Tim Gouran is impeccable in his portrayal of Jim Burden, a young boy wending his way through idyllic prairies, wheatfields, and bygone memories into adulthood. Cathers work, too, had met with positive reviews and favorable sales. ![]() Cather’s native Nebraskan wide-open prairie but also exemplifies her intimate, small-town surroundings. Cather had published four novels Alexanders Bridge (1912), O Pioneers (1913), The Song of the Lark (1915), and My Ántonia (1918)and a collection of short stories, Youth and the Bright Medusa (1920), since April Twilights and The Troll Garden. Book-It Repertory Theatre’ss multi-layered set not only pulls the audience into Ms. ![]() The wholesome production of “ My Antonia,” based on Willa Cather’s most autobiographical 1918 novel, springs to life with gusto in a creatively crafted stage setting. ![]()
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