The Game Show
Staged Reading & Talkbacks
Written by Maggie Higginbotham
Directed by Lucien Oberleitner
August 18, 26 & 27, 2025
Talkbacks on August 18 & 27
Pay-what-you-can Admission, $15 suggested
Live stream tickets are $15 suggested, PWYC
Greta and Lynda find themselves trapped in a mysterious game show with a seemingly charming host. As the two women are forced to carry on increasingly absurd rounds of card games, they learn what it means to be a winner or a loser in a system rigged for failure, and what it means to be a winner or loser in their relationship. Dark, funny, and deeply rooted in audience participation, The Game Show is designed to leave the audience asking, “What did I just watch?” and perhaps more importantly, “What did I just participate in?”
Live Stream
Every performance is human curated for the best perspective moment-to-moment in the show and will be available to stream live. Recordings will be available to view on demand for up to two weeks after closing.
Masking & Air Filtration
All audience and staff are required to wear masks in all spaces unless they are actively eating and drinking. The theatre has minimal airflow and air filtration devices, so utilizing masks maintains safety for our performers, patrons, and staff. If you forget your mask, we will have extras available at the box office.
Annex Theatre partners with Seattle Clean Air Collective to include air filtration devices in public areas.
