List of Upcoming Interpreted Plays Feb - August 2023

 (Updated 07/07/2023) A quick list of interpreted performance dates for January to July 2023 at several Portland Metro area venues. The show titles link to the specific production page (when available). Below the season is a key to the theatre abbreviations. Check back for updates. You can also follow Performing Arts Interpreting Alliance on Facebook [paiaPDX] and/or Instagram [paia_pdx] for additional information, insights, play reviews, and more.

Portland Center Stage's JAW Festival is happening later this month, July 29-30. All public readings are free and will be interpreted. Join us for these incredible new plays at the end of an intensive theatrical workshopping week! Link below for more information.

NOTE: Interpreted performance dates for some theatres will be available in late August. Schedules and interpreters are being arranged for several theater companies right now.  *The first play interpreted for the 2023-24 season will be at Bag and Baggage Productions on 8/3 - see the link below!

Check the theatres' websites for the most up to date information regarding safety protocols or programming updates. 

The following two productions are available from Artists Repertory Theatre for streaming on-demand with ASL interpretation:

ART: Mercury Company     Berlin Diaries

ART: Mercury Company     Magellanica 

Upcoming interpreted performances 

JUL 2023

July 28-30     PCS    JAW New Play Festival 

AUG 2023

8/3/2023       B&B   Red Velvet

      

*Key to Theater Abbreviations, with links*

ART        Artists Repertory Theatre

B&B        Bag & Baggage Productions

CORR     Corrib Theatre

MODA     Rose Quarter/Moda Center/Veterans Memorial Coliseum

PacU       Pacific University 

PCC        Portland Community College, Sylvania 
PCS        Portland Center Stage at The Armory

PGMC     Portland Gay Men's Chorus

PLC        Portland Lesbian Choir

PPH        Portland Playhouse

RES        The Reser

TRR        Third Rail Repertory Theatre

10/27: "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" at Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Portland Center Stage & Artists Repertory Theatre present
an interpreted performance of

the ripple, the wave that carried me home

By Christina Anderson

DATE & TIME: October 27th at 7:30 pm

LOCATION: The Armory, 128 NW Eleventh, Portland 97209

TICKETS: Check the Ticket Specials page to see what is available; 

                or use promo code SIGN to get a community discount

INTERPRETERS: Taiwo Olopade & Lo Aviles

Like diving into a glorious pool of water, this play suspends you with its bright humor and healing depth.

When Janice is pressed to return to her hometown and speak at a ceremony honoring her father, she has to reconcile with the childhood she’s tried to distance herself from and forget — one defined by her parents’ political activism and fight for the integration of their local swimming pools. Drawing on history that spans from 1930s segregation to the Rodney King trial and beyond, this deeply moving story explores the joys and challenges of forgiveness, justice, and the weight of one’s family legacy. Written by Tony Award-nominated playwright Christina Anderson, this gorgeous play was just selected as the winner of the coveted Horton Foote Prize!

“Anderson is a gifted playwright you want to pay attention to. She has the voice of a poet.” –Variety

 

3/26/21: "Wine in the Wilderness" - interpreted

 Portland Center Stage at The Armory
presents

"Wine in the Wilderness"

Alice Childress, Playwright

Tiffany Nichole Greene, Director

Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7:30 pm

Streaming online at PCS.org

Pay What You Will tickets start at $5 - purchase online

Interpreters: Taiwo Olopade and Sarika Mehta

Join us for this virtual release launch and pre-show discussion with the director!

"As race riots blaze on the streets outside his Harlem home, painter Bill Jameson works feverishly to complete a triptych depicting his vision of Black womanhood. While he struggles to find his final muse — the “messed up chick” — his friends discover the perfect model in Tommy, a woman they meet at a bar after she’s been burned out of her home in the riots. However, Tommy is more than she seems, and her presence changes everything. Celebrated writer Alice Childress offers an intimate and raw study of race, gender, and class that explores how the Black community perceives, defines, and affirms itself from within."

Read more about the playwright, Alice Childress, on the PCS website, here. 

PCS's Annual Gala "Metamorphosis"

Portland Center Stage's annual gala, Metamorphosis, is being streamed live and will be interpreted.

This event will be ASL interpreted.

FREE TO ALL - registration required

PCS's annual gala, Metamorphosis, will be streamed live on

Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 7 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Pre-Show Virtual Gala (With great music from Blossom and helpful tips!)

7 p.m. Metamorphosis Gala Live!

Join Masters of Ceremony, Artistic Director Marissa Wolf and Associate Artistic Director Chip Miller, for a fabulous evening featuring five outstanding artists and an exciting live auction! Bid on rejuvenating local getaways, inspired redecorating packages, unique entertaining opportunities and three great raffle prizes — all to support the theater you love!

*NOTE: interpretation will begin with the Gala at 7:00 pm; the pre-show helpful tips are on slides and will repeat*

Interpreters: Jayodin Mosher and Sarika Mehta

   The gala will be streamed live on the PCS website, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

PCS: Love in the Time of Pinatas 10/24/2020

Portland Center Stage presents 

an interpreted one-time live-streamed event

Love in the Time of Piñatas

staged reading

ASL interpreted

[video: no dialogue; salsa song plays throughout. solid dark pink flamingo background, 

cut lime green crepe paper banner on top, white English text about show content, 

with changing images, such as a donut, donkey pinatas, photos of the creator-performer 

in a fishnet shirt, black tight shorts, make-up, glittery beard.]

Love in the Time of Piñatas

Written and Performed by Baruch Porras Hernandez

Directed by Richard A. Mosqueda

Date & Time: Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Location: Link will be live on the PCS website day of the event.

Tickets: Pay What You Will starting at $5 and are available here. 

Interpreter: Laurielle Middleton-Aviles

"Hilarious and deliciously biting, this play brings love, piñatas, and donuts to the fight against injustice, hatred, and oppression in all its flavors (but especially the orange-tinged variety). Writer, performer, and comedian Baruch Porras Hernandez shares stories of his journey as a Queer Latino boy growing up in Toluca, Mexico, and immigrating to California. Using poetry, stand-up comedy, and sweaty go-go dance vibes, Baruch serves up everything from Rainbow Brite realness to Frida Kahlo glitter magic along the way. Love in the Time of Piñatas played to sold-out crowds in San Francisco and this staged reading is a special adaptation for the PCS Remix: Play Reading series. Grab your party hat and get ready to take a bite of this deep-fried, frosted goodness!"

March 2020 Interpreted Performances Summary

MARCH 2020 Interpreted Performances - the short list. Click the links for more information!





W 03/04/20   PPH      Pipeline  

Fr 03/13/20   PacU     This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

Sa 03/14/20   PCC      Our Town  (7:00 pm)








Th 03/19/20  PCS      The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time




Sa 03/21/20  PGMC   Reflections  
(8:00 pm)
Su 03/22/20  PGMC   Reflections
(3:00 pm)









Th 03/26/20  PCS       9 Parts of Desire

Sa 03/28/20  NWCT  Elephant & Piggie’s, We are in a Play – On Tour 
(Portland 11AM)







*Key to Theater Abbreviations*

NWCT   Northwest Childrens Theater and School
PacU     Pacific University
PCC      Portland Community College, Sylvania
PCS      Portland Center Stage at The Armory
PGMC  Portland Gay Men's Chorus
PPH      Portland Playhouse

12/19/19 "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" interpreted

Portland Center Stage at The Armory
presents
an interpreted performance of

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Written by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf

DATE & TIME: Thu 12/19/19 at 7:30 pm

LOCATION: 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland OR 97209

TICKETS: Use promo code SIGN to see where the reserved seats are located and 

to receive $5 off the ticket price. Also check out the Ticket Specials for other potential discounts. 

Box Office 503-445-3700

INTERPRETERS: Rich Hall and Sarah Hewlett

Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!

Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.

Approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.

Recommended for ages 10 and up. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production at The Armory.


Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley from Portland Center Stage on Vimeo.

11/14/19 "Redwood" interpreted at PCS

Portland Center Stage at The Armory
presents
an interpreted performance of

"Redwood"

by Brittany K. Allen

Ancestry.com gone wrong.
A story with dancing, DNA, and dark truths.

Redwood Teaser from Portland Center Stage on Vimeo.

DATE & TIME: Thur Nov 14 at 7:30 pm

LOCATION: 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland OR

TICKETS: use promo code SIGN online for $5 off

 - or call the Box Office 503-445-3700; 

also check out the Ticket Specials page

INTERPRETERS: Rich Hall and Laurielle Middleton-Aviles

A World Premiere!

"A BEAUTIFUL, HUMOR-FILLED EXCAVATION OF OUR SHARED HISTORY.

When a hip hop lovin' uncle obsessed with Ancestry.com starts digging into the past, an interracial couple finds that they have a lot more (and a lot less) in common than they thought. Filled with comedy, wit, and dance, this singular American story is about learning to live and love in a present that's overpopulated with ghosts."

 

2019-20 Season Interpreted Performances

Here is a quick list of interpreted performance dates for  the 2019-20 season at several Portland OR theaters. The show title links to the specific production page (when available). Below the season is a key to the theatre abbreviations. Check back for updates. You can also follow Performing Arts Interpreting Alliance on Facebook and/or Instagram for additional information, insights, play reviews, and more. (Last updated 2/23/2020)

MAR 2020
W 03/04/20   PPH      Pipeline  
Fr 03/13/20   PacU     This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Sa 03/14/20   PCC      Our Town  (7:00 pm)
Th 03/19/20  PCS      The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Sa 03/21/20  PGMC   Reflections  (8:00 pm)
Su 03/22/20  PGMC   Reflections  (3:00 pm)
Th 03/26/20  PCS       9 Parts of Desire
Sa 03/28/20  NWCT  Elephant & Piggie’s, We are in a Play – On Tour (Portland 11AM)

APR 2020
Sa 04/18/20  CORR    Kissing the Witch  
W 04/22/20   PPH      Thurgood   

MAY 2020
Th 05/07/20   PCS      Howards End
Su 05/10/20   STT      The Antipodes
Sa 05/1620   NWCT    Elephant & Piggie’s, We are in a Play – On Tour (Salem 11AM)
Sa 05/16/20   PCC      In The Blood (7:00 pm)
Sa 05/16/20   NWCT   Seussical (at noon)
M 05/18/20   PCS       Teen Program Spring Showcase - free

JUN 2020
Fr 06/05/20   PROF    By the Way, Meet Vera Stark        
Th 06/18/20  PCS       Cambodian Rock Band


*Key to Theater Abbreviations, with links*

CORR   Corrib Theatre
LINE     LineStorm Playwrights
NWCT   Northwest Childrens Theater and School
PacU     Pacific University
PCC      Portland Community College, Sylvania
PCS      Portland Center Stage at The Armory
PGMC  Portland Gay Men's Chorus
PLC      Portland Lesbian Choir
PPH      Portland Playhouse
PROF   Profile Theatre
STT      Shaking the Tree Theatre

*Archived 2019-20 season*

SEPT 2019
Th 09/19/19   PCS    In the Heights

OCT 2019
Sa 10/05/19   CORR  Eclipsed      
Sa 10/05/19   NWCT  How I Became a Pirate (11 am)
Su 10/06/19   LINE   Welcome to Zion  *free*
W  10/09/19   PPH    The Wolves    
Th 10/17/19   PCS     Macbeth    
Su 10/20/19   PacU    Orlando (2:00 pm)
Su 10/20/19   STT      Bakkhai  (5:30 pm)
Fr 10/25/19    PROF   The Baltimore Waltz  
Th 10/31/19   PPH     Women of Will  

NOV 2019
Th 11/14/91   PCS      Redwood      
Sa 11/23/19   PCC     Dracula  (7:00 pm)


DEC 2019
W 12/11/19    PPH       A Christmas Carol (7:00 pm)  
Sa 12/14/19    PPH       A Christmas Carol (2:00 pm)  
Th 12/19/19   NWCT   Matilda, the Musical (at noon)
Th 12/19/19    PCS      Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley

JAN 2020
Sa 01/11/20   benefit   Home: Songs for the Border  benefit concert
Mo 01/13/20  PCS     "Visions & Voices Winter Showcase" - free
Th 01/16/20   PCS       Hedwig and the Angry Inch  

FEB 2020

Su 02/01-09  LINE    *free* Fertile Ground readings continue [Mon - Sat 12-2 pm; Sun 6-8 pm]

Th 02/06/20  PCS       School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Sa 02/08/20  PLC       Born to Celebrate (7:30 pm)

Sa 02/22/20  NWCT    Jungle Book  (noon)

Sa 02/22/20  CORR    James X

reminder: Crossing Mnisose 5/2/19 at PCS

Portland Center Stage at The Armory
presents
an interpreted performance of

Crossing Mnisose

By Mary Kathryn Nagle

Directed by Molly Smith

Protect the water. Remember the sacrifice.

DATE & TIME: Thu 5/2/19 at 7:30 pm

LOCATION: 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR

TICKETS: use promo code SIGN for community discount

INTERPRETERS: Dot Hearn and Karen Breidenbach

Crossing Mnisose (“minne-show-she”) tells the story of one of America's first feminists, Sacajawea, and draws a line from a completely original view of Lewis and Clark to the present day, as descendants of the Dakota and Lakota Nations continue their fight for the Mnisose (or what Europeans named the “Missouri River”) and the lands that contain the burials of their ancestors. From celebrated playwright, activist, and attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle (Cherokee Nation), whose Manahatta captivated audiences at Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Run Time  Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission.

Note     Recommended for ages 15 and up. This production contains loud noises, combat, domestic violence, strong language, and fog/haze. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production at The Armory. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700 or emailing boxoffice@pcs.org.

*free tickets to "Sense & Sensibility" *

*

We have 4 free tickets to give away to the interpreted performance of "Sense & Sensibility" on Thu 1/31 at 7:30 pm, thanks to a grant from RACC (Regional Arts and Culture Council). This grant is to provide training for Interpreters of Color in performance interpreting. Two of the participants will be joining the team for this show - meaning there will be a team of four interpreters!

Send an email by January 21st with "S&S tix" in the subject to Deaf.tix.raffle AT gmail - and include your name in the body of the email to enter. Winners will be drawn at random; email addresses will only be used for the drawing and to notify winners.

JAW: The Fun Begins!

Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW Eleventh NW Ave
Portland OR

Heads up! 

The playwrights are in town; rehearsals and revision begin on Monday, July 16th.

All staged readings on the Big Weekend will be interpreted.

A Playwright Festival

FREE and open to the public. No reservations needed!

The Big Weekend

The JAW Big Weekend features public readings of the four new works selected by the JAW reading committee, presented at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. Kicking off the festivities,  Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m., is the work of this year’s Promising Playwrights.

All of the staged readings will be interpreted

Friday, July 27

• Promising Playwrights Kickoff Event 8 p.m. | Ellyn Bye Studio 

Saturday July 28

• three girls never learnt the way home by Matthew Paul Olmos 4 p.m. 
• The Tasters by Meghan Brown 8 p.m.  

Sunday, July 29

• Pick a Color by Emily Feldman 4 p.m.  
• The Birds of Empathy by Clarence Coo 8 p.m.  

More information is available about these plays at

Performing Arts Interpreting Alliance's page in Facebook (paiaPDX)

 Portland Center Stage's JAW webpage

comedy: "Major Barbara" interpreted at PCS 5/3

reminder
Portland Center Stage at The Armory presents
an interpreted performance of

Major Barbara

written by George Bernard Shaw

MAJOR BARBARA teaser from Portland Center Stage on Vimeo.

DATE & TIME: Thur 5/3/18 at 7:30 pm

LOCATION: The Armory, 128 NW Eleventh, Portland OR 97205

TICKETS: use promo code SIGN online for community discount 

or call 503-445-3700

INTERPRETER: KT Corlett and Dot Hearn

SIGN COACH:  Jayodin Mosher

"How do you lift up a society? Shaw’s deliciously witty and timely classic tackles this question with unexpected results. Barbara has dedicated her life to serving the poor and clashes with her father who amassed his fortune selling weapons for war. As Shaw explores notions of right versus wrong, left versus right, and everything in between, you’ll find yourself laughing while questioning your own beliefs. "

“One of Shaw's brightest, slyest, most provocatively outrageous and most timeless comedies." –New York Post  

"A comedy of explosive ideas." PDXMonthly

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission.

Note: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production at The Armory.