August always seems to stretch for too long but also zip by too fast. Make sure to take advantage of Seattle’s fantastic outdoor shows, from Shakespeare to Star Wars. NWtheatre.org has a wonderful calendar with all these shows, many of which are absolutely free. And, yes, you’ll catch me in one of them! If you need somewhere to cool down, there are several indoor options.
‘Hedda Gabler’
Aug. 4 to 12, West of Lenin, free to $100 ...