ARTS REVIEW: ‘Teenage Dick’ By Mike Lew | Directed by Malika Oyetimein | Seattle Rep. Leo K. through April 2 | Tickets $55–$72
As live theater tests the waters of fully reopening, the safety of Shakespeare offers itself as a reliable pool of inspiration. It feels like everyone’s rehearsing a Henriad these days. The second-longest play in that cycle of kings, “Richard III,” is a fan favorite for its dark themes, gruesome endings and iconic lines, including “My kingdom for a horse!” Mike Lew’s adaptation, “Teenage Dick,” which opened on March 4 at Seattle Repertory Theatre, creates a kingdom in the English class and a cavalry at the Sadie Hawkins dance. ...