It’s an undeniable fact: Food makes life better. Interminable work meetings, awkward family reunions, “it’s you, not me” breakups – everything is better when there’s something delicious as a distraction. So adding food to some already tasty theatre? Genius. Austin Playhouse increases their theatrical temperature with Seared, turning up the heat by adding live cooking demonstrations to delicious drama. A classic brilliant-but-tortured chef works to put his restaurant on the map. But, like any monkey paw will warn, be careful what you wish for. Recipes go awry. Loyalties are tested. And, as The Bear shows, madness lurks in every kitchen corner. – Cat McCarrey
