EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 9 MIN
'The Orca Show' brings killer whales, killer cabaret and perimenopause to Intiman Theatre
from Soundside · host KUOW News and Information
Looking for something to do this weekend? How about… a perimenopausal comedy cabaret featuring killer whales? Intiman Theatre is running a production called "The Orca Show." It’s a play that explores the lead character’s experience with perimenopause. Along the way she bonds with someone who can truly understand what she’s going through: An orca whale. The writer and performer behind "The Orca Show" stopped by to share how she came up with the concept for her play, which is showing at The Intiman Cabaret at the Erickson Theatre from April 16 to April 19. Guest: Aysan Celik, the writer and performer behind "The Orca Show" Related links: The Orca Show | Intiman Theatre Killer whales have menopause. Now scientists think they know why | Nature Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aysan Celik shares how she came up with the concept for "The Orca Show," a play that explores the experience of perimenopause.... with the help of a killer whale.
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