PCS: The Santaland Diaries - interpreted

Portland Center Stage at The Armory presents
an interpreted performance of

The Santaland Diaries

By David Sedaris 

Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello 

Directed by Wendy Knox 

Starring Darius Pierce

DATE & TIME: Thur 12/22/16 at 7:30 pm
LOCATION: The Armory, 128 NW Eleventh, Portland, OR
TICKETS: use promo code SIGN to get discounted community price
INTERPRETER: Jayodin Mosher, Sign Coach Irene Jazowick

Based on the true chronicles of David Sedaris’ experience as Crumpet the Elf in Macy’s Santaland display, this cult classic riffs on a few of Sedaris’ truly odd encounters with his fellow man during the height of the holiday crunch.

Run Time: Approximately 70 minutes; no intermission.

Note: Recommended for ages 14 and up. Contains mature content and language, and the secret of Santa is exposed. Children under 6 are not permitted at any PCS production.

Artists Rep: "A Civil War Christmas" - interpreted

Artists Repertory Theatre presents

an interpreted performance of

A Civil War Christmas -

An American Musical Celebration

Written by Paula Vogel

Original score by Daryl Waters

Directed by Paul Angelo

Music Directed by Andrew Bray

A collaboration with Staged!

DATE & TIME: Sat 12/17/16 at 2:00 pm

LOCATION: 1515 SW Morrison, Portland, on the Alder Stage (lower level)

TICKETS: use code ASL to get right seat right price online

INTERPRETERS: Dot Hearn and Kassie Hughes

"Set during a time when the country is divided by conflicting ideologies and convictions following a contentious presidential election, Vogel’s sweeping, music-rich story plays out one frigid Christmas Eve on the banks of the Potomac River. Amid the hubbub of holiday preparations, an array of abolitionists and assassins, slaves and freemen, Union and Confederate soldiers, along with President Lincoln and Mary Todd, all pursue their paths to liberation. Propelled by traditional American songs, marches and spirituals — all revitalized for this production by luminary Portland musicians — A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS is a lively reminder for people of all beliefs about humanity’s potential for compassion, reconciliation and hope."

RUN TIME: approximately 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission.

Best-suited for school-age children and up. Children under 5 are not allowed.

By special permission, this production features the new and stylistically diverse arrangements of luminary Portland musicians Darrell Grant, Holcombe Waller, Mark and LaRhonda Steele, Okaidja Afroso, Edna Vázquez, James Beaton and Brian Adrian Koch of Blitzen Trapper.

PCS: Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin - interpreted 12/15

Portland Center Stage presents
an interpreted performance of

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

written by Hershey Felder

directed by Trevor Hay

DATE & TIME: Thur 12/15/16 at 7:30 pm

LOCATION: The Armory, 128 NW Eleventh, Portland, OR

TICKETS: online with promo code SIGN, or call 503-445-3700

INTERPRETER: Sarah Hewlett; Sign Coach Irene Jazowick

Songwriter Jerome Kern said it all: “Irving Berlin … IS American music.” In this tour de force performance by award-winning pianist and performer Hershey Felder, the remarkable story of “America’s Composer” takes us from the depths of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia to New York’s Lower East Side — and ultimately throughout America and the world. Featuring Irving Berlin’s most popular and enduring songs, Hershey Felder’s masterful creation of character and musical performance makes this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable journey that epitomizes the American dream. Hailed as “the greatest songwriter that has ever lived,” by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin is known for innumerable American classics such as “White Christmas,” “God Bless America,” “Blue Skies” and “Cheek to Cheek.”

Run Time: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes; no intermission.

Note: Recommended for ages 10 and up. Children under 6 are not permitted at any PCS production.

OSD's "The Happy Prince" - Dec 13 & 14

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Oregon School for the Deaf 

presents 

"The Happy Prince" 

a stage adaptation of the Oscar Wilde story of the same name 

The play was written by, and will be performed by, OSD drama students. 

Voice interpreters will be provided for non-signers.

Dates & Time: Tues, Dec 13th & Wed, Dec 14th at 7:00 pm.

Location: OSD, 999 Locust Street, Salem, OR.