Stage&Studio

A Timely Christmas Carol

For many of Charles Dicken’s timeless tale about a miserly businessman who is visited by three ghosts is a holiday reminder for us to seek our own humanity. Portland Playhouse has been bringing this classic play back a non-traditional thoroughly … Read the rest

Madonna of the Cat

It is the second production in its 4th season, 21Ten Theatre presents the world premiere of “Madonna of the Cat” by veteran playwright Sue Mach. The storylines of  Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” are a jumping off point that explores the missing … Read the rest

That’s No Lady-Remembering Walter Cole

Theater can be ephemeral with only the veteran artists holding memories alive of the history and the history makers. Donald Horn, the founder and managing artistic director of Triangle Productions (https://www.trianglepro.org/darcelle-thats-no-lady), brings back an encore production of “That’s … Read the rest

Portland Playhouse’s “Notes From The Field”

"...these are heavy issues, but there's moments of light and hope. And joy.”
Sarah Jane Hardy

Sarah Jane Hardy & NWCTS

Sarah Jane Hardy has been the artistic director of Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) for a couple of decades. Since she left her native Liverpool, England, Sarah Jane has weathered many storms at the theatre and produced and directed many successful … Read the rest

William Earl Ray + God’s Favorite

For more than 46 years, William Earl Ray has been an actor and director of countless productions. He’s directed productions numerous August Wilson plays such as “Seven Guitars,” “Two Trains Running,” and “The Piano Lesson.” He’s also directed other playwrights’ … Read the rest