Donald Byrd's Shocking (IM)PULSE Responds to the Pulse Nightclub Shootings

by Christopher Frizzelle Seattle Repertory Theatre presents (IM)PULSE Thurs-Sun, through July 2. Nate Watters
Donald Byrd wants to traumatize you. At the very least, the Tony Award–nominated choreographer wants you to confront the physical and emotional trauma of the gay American experience in raw, explicit, excruciating detail. Nothing about (IM)PULSE, Spectrum Dance Theater's response to the Pulse nightclub shootings a year ago, softens sharp edges for the audience, or makes it okay at t