Linda K. Johnson is a visionary dancer who has created more conceptual and site-relevant performances and projects for the last 40 years. She has been both an educator and curator bringing together artists of varied disciplines to create together. One … Read the rest
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
Chisao Hata, veteran artist, activist and community weaver and Roberta Wong longtime visual artist and curator both have personal and family histories connected to Portland’s historic Old Town. They are about to embark on Vanport Mosaic’s Coming Home project … Read the rest
While many new works festivals have closed post-pandemic around the country such as the Humana festival in Louisville, Portland is enriched by festivals such as the Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, Risk/Reward and the Jaw Festival that feature original … Read the rest
Dmae Lo Roberts has the distinction of working with every member of the talented Gil-Kashiwabara family. She worked with John Kashiwabara as a scenic designer for three shows she’s directed including “Where The Mountain Meets The Moon” at Oregon Children’s … Read the rest