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June 2019
Love Street Playhouse presents “The Talisman Ring,” June 14-30
Love Street Playhouse presents "The Talisman Ring," based on a novel by Georgette Heyer, playing June 14 through 30 at 126 Loves Avenue, Woodland. Single tickets are $20 and are on sale at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at (800) 966-8865 The play begins when Sir Tristram Shield is thrust by the dying Lord Lavenham into a marriage betrothal not of his choosing. Lavenham would keep the barony out of the grasping hands of the vain and greedy Basil. The direct…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents “Henry V” at Lents Park
The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents "Henry V," at Lents Park on June 28 at 7 p.m. To sum up: Hal (King Henry) is all grown up! The Dauphin mocks Hal with tennis balls. War starts between England and France. Meanwhile, Falstaffe's dead, so Pistoll takes over. Buddies Bardolph and Nym get hanged for stealing, and Pistoll is force-fed a leek. Henry wins the war, but must now woo a wife. In French. OPSFest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks…
Find out more »“Red” at Portland’s Shaking the Tree Theatre
Crave Theatre presents the Pulitzer-winning play "Red," by John Logan, a portrait of Portland’s ow, Mark Rothko, to be staged at Shaking the Tree Theatre starting June 14. This new adaptation, in which Rothko and his assistant Ken are portrayed by women, follows their story as they work on a commission for the Four Seasons, with a series of debates and dissections of art brings the pair to explore what makes art and artists authentic. Ticket prices range from $15…
Find out more »Love Street Playhouse presents “The Talisman Ring,” June 14-30
Love Street Playhouse presents "The Talisman Ring," based on a novel by Georgette Heyer, playing June 14 through 30 at 126 Loves Avenue, Woodland. Single tickets are $20 and are on sale at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at (800) 966-8865 The play begins when Sir Tristram Shield is thrust by the dying Lord Lavenham into a marriage betrothal not of his choosing. Lavenham would keep the barony out of the grasping hands of the vain and greedy Basil. The direct…
Find out more »Pin-Ups On Tour Vintage Burlesque and Variety Show
Pin-ups On Tour will perform at the American Legion Post 176, 14011 N.E. 20th Ave. Vancouver, at 7 p.m. June 29, with proceeds supporting hospitalized veterans. This vintage burlesque and variety show recreates the bawdy fun of vaudevillian theaters so popular across America during and post-WWII. Veterans and active duty service members always attend for free as the group’s way of saying "thank you for your service." Pin-Ups on Tour’s goal is to recreate the magic of the Hollywood Canteen…
Find out more »“Red” at Portland’s Shaking the Tree Theatre
Crave Theatre presents the Pulitzer-winning play "Red," by John Logan, a portrait of Portland’s ow, Mark Rothko, to be staged at Shaking the Tree Theatre starting June 14. This new adaptation, in which Rothko and his assistant Ken are portrayed by women, follows their story as they work on a commission for the Four Seasons, with a series of debates and dissections of art brings the pair to explore what makes art and artists authentic. Ticket prices range from $15…
Find out more »Love Street Playhouse presents “The Talisman Ring,” June 14-30
Love Street Playhouse presents "The Talisman Ring," based on a novel by Georgette Heyer, playing June 14 through 30 at 126 Loves Avenue, Woodland. Single tickets are $20 and are on sale at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at (800) 966-8865 The play begins when Sir Tristram Shield is thrust by the dying Lord Lavenham into a marriage betrothal not of his choosing. Lavenham would keep the barony out of the grasping hands of the vain and greedy Basil. The direct…
Find out more »Magenta Improv Theater’s Summer Kick-Off Show
Magenta Theater's improve troupe will be performing at 7:30 p.m. June 29, with doors opening at 7 p.m. School will be out, summer plans will be in the works, and everyone will be in the mood for a good giggle. MIT players promise audiences they are prepared to launch into summer with a whole new barrel of laughs in downtown Vancouver. This show is a family friendly event where you can be assured it’s safe to bring the kids and…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare presents “Loves Labour’s Lost” at Kenton Park
Oregon Practice Shakespeare festival will present "Love's Labour's Lost," at 1 p.m. on June 30 in Portland's Kenton Park. A brief synopsis: Forgetting the French Princess is arriving soon, King Ferdinand and friends swear off women, The courtiers are smitten. Letters are sent and confused. Berowne reasons ways out of the oath. The French court departs, but will return in one year to marry the King and courtiers… if they prove worthy. OPSFest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and…
Find out more »“Red” at Portland’s Shaking the Tree Theatre
Crave Theatre presents the Pulitzer-winning play "Red," by John Logan, a portrait of Portland’s ow, Mark Rothko, to be staged at Shaking the Tree Theatre starting June 14. This new adaptation, in which Rothko and his assistant Ken are portrayed by women, follows their story as they work on a commission for the Four Seasons, with a series of debates and dissections of art brings the pair to explore what makes art and artists authentic. Ticket prices range from $15…
Find out more »Love Street Playhouse presents “The Talisman Ring,” June 14-30
Love Street Playhouse presents "The Talisman Ring," based on a novel by Georgette Heyer, playing June 14 through 30 at 126 Loves Avenue, Woodland. Single tickets are $20 and are on sale at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at (800) 966-8865 The play begins when Sir Tristram Shield is thrust by the dying Lord Lavenham into a marriage betrothal not of his choosing. Lavenham would keep the barony out of the grasping hands of the vain and greedy Basil. The direct…
Find out more »July 2019
Original Practice Shakespeare Presents Henry V at Cathedral Park
Hal’s all grown up! The Dauphin mocks Hal with tennis balls. War starts between England and France. Meanwhile, Falstaffe's dead, so Pistoll takes over. Buddies Bardolph and Nym get hanged for stealing, and Pistoll is force-fed a leek. Henry wins the war, but must now woo a wife. In French. OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Presents Midsommer (Abridged) w/THPRD at Kaiser Woods Park
Hermia loves Lysander (requitedly). Helena loves Demetrius (unrequitedly). Pucke (a fairy) accidentally makes Lysander and Demetrius love Helena. Chaos ensues. King Oberon bespells Queen Titania to love an actor transformed into an ass. The fairies reconcile. Pucke fixes the spells (except Demetrius). Everyone gets married and watches a terrible play. OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Presents Romeo & Juliet at Luuwit View Park
The Capulets and Montagues hate one another. Romeo (Montague) sneaks into a Capulet party and meets Juliet (Capulet). They marry in secret. Juliet's cousin challenges Romeo. Romeo kills him and is banished. Juliet fakes her death. Romeo doesn't realize, takes poison, and dies beside her. Juliet wakes and stabs herself. OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Presents As You Like It at Willamette Park (WIL FEST #1)
Frederick exiled the rightful Duke to the Forest of Arden. Orlando's brother won't raise him right. Orlando and Rosalind fall in love. Frederick banishes Rosalind. The girls escape to Arden (Rosalind cross-dressed). Rosalind gets Orlando to pretend she/he is Rosalind and woo her. A god appears and performs many marriages. OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Vancouver Native’s Show “Juice Box” Featured in Portland Sketch Comedy Festival
Vancouver native Anne Zander's one-woman comedy show, "Juice Box," has been chosen to be featured in the Portland Sketch Comedy Festival. The one-night performance is at 8 p.m. July 12 at The Siren Theater, 315 N.W. Davis St., Portland. Admission is $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at bit.ly/JB_PDXsketch. "Juice Box" is an imaginary memoir of adolescence, covering everything from boy bands and crushes to tantrums and triumphs. Zander's character, Jessica, just wants to go…
Find out more »Auditions for “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”
Pacific Stageworks is seeking a diverse ensemble cast for the West Coast premiere production of “Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At a Certain School of Magic and Magic." “Puffs” is a magical comedy for everyone who has never been destined to save the world. (To learn more, check out the original cast in a taped performance on both Amazon Instant Video and Broadway HD.) Auditions are from 2 to 6 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the Hampton Inn…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Presents Julius Caesar at Irving Park (WIL FEST #2)
War, conspiracy, omens, assassination, and a ghost. The too ambitious Caesar is killed by a group of high-ranking political conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius. Fleeing Rome, they are defeated in battle by Antony and Octavius, Caesar's heir; but it's only after the battle that the bodies start piling up… OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Presents Two Getlemen of Verona at Laurelhurst Park (WIL FEST #3)
Protheus loves Julia. Valentine travels. Valentine loves Sylvia. Speed loves bed. Launce loves a dog. Protheus changes his mind, loves Sylvia, betrays Valentine, betrays Julia, betrays Thurio, and generally acts like a privileged child. Valentine, banished, becomes outlaw king. Julia dresses as a boy. Protheus is foiled and forgiven. Weddings. OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Auditions for “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”
Pacific Stageworks is seeking a diverse ensemble cast for the West Coast premiere production of “Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At a Certain School of Magic and Magic." “Puffs” is a magical comedy for everyone who has never been destined to save the world. (To learn more, check out the original cast in a taped performance on both Amazon Instant Video and Broadway HD.) Auditions are from 2 to 6 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the Hampton Inn…
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