One of the principle, if generally unstated, beliefs held by theatergoers everywhere is that it shouldn’t be more enjoyable to read a play than to see it performed. And yet, stunningly, Arts Equity has managed to make it so. On paper, Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a little piece of heaven for […]
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A Lesson from Aloes
In A Lesson from Aloes, playwright Athol Fugard explores the darkness surrounding lives lived under South Africa’s repressive apartheid government in the early 1960s. For someone who steps out of line, the penalties are clear. But in the end, even apolitical observers can’t escape the pressures of a tyrannical system. The play opens in the […]
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They Came from Way out There
There are countless new, interesting, and vibrant plays being written these days. Playwrights are creating works that push the boundaries of their audiences, invent new worlds worth exploring, and remind us why live theater should be supported and encouraged. They Came from Way out There is not one of these plays. Written by Jahnna Beecham, […]
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Rosalba y los Llaveros
The Miracle Theatre Group consistently brings thought-provoking, boundary-expanding work to the Portland stage. The edges of their performances can be a little rough, but you can forgive someone a few missteps if they’re dancing their heart out. Their production of Rosalba y los Llaveros is no exception. Presented here with supertitles, Emilio Carballido’s play—first produced […]