Pushing Back Against Seattle's Insidious, Logoless Starbucks!

I wanted to thank you for all of the work you’ve done and let you know that you were a large inspiration for the performance I directed last month outside 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea, Starbucks first attempt to disguise itself as a local coffeeshop. I write for theatre but had never done any improv or performance pieces until I heard that Starbucks was opening this covert shop in my neighborhood.

In the hours immediately following the performance up to this very day, I find myself saying “good morning” to the people on my block rather than just smiling, asking their names and remembering them. Externally, it’s a small change. But internally, I feel like I’ve encountered something simply and precious that has been forgotten in the digital age.