"The Invisible Hand" interpreted Sat. 4/4 at 2:00p

Artists Repertory Theatre presents
an interpreted performance of

The Invisible Hand

Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 pm

1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR

Interpreters: Rich Hall and Dot Hearn

By Ayad Akhtar
Directed By Allen Nause^

The 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s tense plot involves a kidnapped American “futures” trader in Pakistan playing the market for his life. In this riveting, shockingly relevant play, taut scenarios unfold as the trader works to earn his release while unwittingly handing the tools for financial chaos and political vindication to his captor.

Designs by Resident Artists Kristeen Willis Crosser & Sharath Patel 

Produced in association with Seattle’s ACT Theatre

RUNNING TIME: Approximately 1 hour & 40 minutes plus one intermission.

RECOMMENDATIONS: For adults and older teens. Profanity.

Interpreted Plays: March and April 2015

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There are a number of interpreted performances in March and April. A little bit of something for pretty much everyone: family drama, a musical, political and international intrigue, fast-paced comedy that is never the same show twice, a classic romantic comedy, and a seldom seen Arthur Miller masterpiece! You can click on the links to be transported to the websites for the individual plays. And I will post more about each production as it nears.

But here is your handy pocket guide to some of the upcoming interpreted performances between now and the end of April.

If you haven't already seen it and you're surfing for something to do tonight, or you want to see it one more time - the final interpreted performance of "Tribes" happens tonight at Artists Repertory Theatre at 7:30 pm. Call ahead to make sure tickets are still available - or show up and get your name on the standby list.

Interpreted Performances for March and April 2015

"Other Desert Cities"
at Portland Center Stage
Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 pm

"Hairspray, The Broadway Musical"
at Portland Community College, Sylvania campus
Saturday, March 14th at 7:00 pm

"The Invisible Hand"
at Artists Repertory Theatre
Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 pm

"The People's Republic of Portland"
at Portland Center Stage
Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 pm

"Cyrano"
at Portland Center Stage
Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30 pm

"The Price"
at Artists Repertory Theatre
Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 pm




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PCS "Other Desert Cities" interpreted 3/12/15

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Portland Center Stage presents
an interpreted performance of

Other Desert Cities

 

By Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by Timothy Bond

 

Interpreted Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 pm
Portland Center Stage at The Armory

128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR
on the Main Stage

Interpreters: Krista Harmon and Cheryl Witters

Tickets: uses promo code SIGN for correct price in the interpreted section

The Story: In this Broadway hit and Pulitzer Prize nominee, Brooke Wyeth returns home after a long absence to visit her well-connected, conservative parents in Palm Springs. In a dramatic shift, Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history — a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the desert sand and dares them all to cross it. “All family reunions should be this satisfying” said The New York Times, praising the play as a ” witty, deeply enjoyable family drama.” A co-production with Syracuse Stage in New York.

Run Time:
Approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one intermission.

Notes:
Other Desert Cities is recommended for ages 16+; contains strong language and mature content. Children under 6 are not permitted at any PCS production. The actors in this production will be using tobacco-free herbal cigarettes. This production features brilliant mid-century architecture and close-to-home family dynamics.
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"Tribes" at Artists Repertory Theatre Closes this Weekend

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 The final interpreted performance of

"Tribes"

at Artists Repertory Theatre

on the Alder Stage

 1515 SW Morrison St, Portland. OR 97205

 

Saturday, March 7th, at 7:30 pm

Tickets: use code TRIBESASL for 20% off ticket price.

 

The production closes on Sunday, March 8th with a 2:00 matinee.

 

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"No Ordinary Hero: The Super Deafy Movie" April in Salem

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Fundraiser for OSD and OAD at Chemeketa Community College in Salem.

FREE "Three Sisters" Staged Reading at Profile Theatre

Profile Theatre presents a FREE interpreted performance of the staged reading

Three Sisters
by Anton Chekov
Adapted by Sarah Ruhl
In Collaboration with Reed College

Interpreted March 3, 2015
Alder Stage at Artists Rep

1515 SW Morrison, Portland OR
7:30pm

Join us for the In Dialogue Staged Reading of Sarah Ruhl's adaptation of the Chekov masterpiece Three Sisters. Tickets are FREE, but you need to reserve your tickets.

 

Make your FREE Reservations Now!

 

In Dialogue Staged Readings include new and contemporary plays in conversation with Sarah Ruhl’s body of work, as well as readings of Ruhl plays not included in our Main Stage season.

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Quick List: Interpreted Performances February & March

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Here is a quick reference list of some of the interpreted performances for the remainder of February and into March 2015.


"Tribes" at Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland OR   Sat 2/21 at 7:30 pm

"The God Game" a Brandon Woolley production at Shaking the Tree, , Portland OR   Thu 2/26 at 7:30 pm

"The Laramie Project" at Albany Civic Center, Albany OR  Thu 2/26 at 7:30 pm

"Tribes" at Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland OR     Sat 2/28 at 2:00 pm

"Three Sisters" adaptation by Sarah Ruhl, Profile Theatre's "In Dialogue" staged reading (free), Portland OR   Tue 3/2 at 7:30 pm

"Tribes" at Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland OR   Sat 3/7 at 7:30 pm

"Other Desert Cities" at Portland Center Stage, Portland OR   Thu 3/12 at 7:30 pm

"Hairspray, The Broadway Musical" at Portland Community College, Portland OR   Sat 3/14 at 7:00 pm

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OSF Spring 2015 Interpreted Performances

The Spring 2015 interpreted performances at Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR!

"Dead Man's Cell Phone" Interpreted Friday 2/26/15

Profile Theatre kicks off its 2015 season with

"Dead Man's Cell Phone"

by Sarah Ruhl

Interpreted performance this Friday, February 6th

7:30p on the Morrison Stage

1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR

Interpreters: Rich Hall and Dot Hearn

TICKETS:  $32 (see discount ticket options HERE ). 

Contact the Box Office by phone at 503.242.0080  or Email.

"When Jean takes possession of the cell phone of a dead man, she is thrown into a mysterious journey of self-discovery and awakening. Through this small modern device, she finds adventure, purpose and even love – but at what cost? This hilarious and paradoxical treatise on the digital world probes at the thin line between reality and fantasy, privacy and openness, and even life and death."

'Dead Man's Cell Phone' rings with quirky charm at Profile Theatre (review) by Jillian Cohan Martin at OregonLive

"... a quirky journey of discovery into a surreal realm that is darkly funny and quite unpredictable. ..."

Read the full review here.

"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" - Interpreted Performance

The wait is over! 

Portland Center Stage presents an interpreted performance of

"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike"

written by Christopher Durang

Thurs 1/29/15 at 7:30 pm

Main Stage at The Armory 128 NW 11th, Portland, OR

Interpreters: Dot Hearn and Carolyn Brockway

Tickets $25 with promo code SIGN 

"Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, complete with all the comic genius that only Christopher Durang can deliver. Vanya and his sister Sonia tolerate their mediocre middle-aged lives, until their movie-star sister Masha returns for a surprise visit with her boy-toy Spike that really shakes things up."

Run Time:
Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission.

Note:
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is recommended for ages 13+; contains mature language and sexuality. Children under 6 are not permitted at any PCS production.

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Reviews:

Holly Johnson | The Oregonian [Review 20 Jan 2015]

The laughs keep coming

“The giddy, satirical comedy is family-centered … with a dollop of magic realism thrown in.

“There’s love, personal growth and a happy ending here ... The wonderful thing about this absurdist theater is the laughs keep coming, yet the plot dances along, knowing its path.”

Read the full review.

Patrick Brassell | BroadwayWorld.com [Review 20 Jan 2015]

The funniest play in town

“the funniest play in town … you will laugh your head off at the wild goings-on.”

Read the full review.

Dennis Sparks | Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks[Review 20 Jan 2015]

A dynamite cast

“Riordan has done a super job of dealing with comic timing and choosing a dynamite cast for this production.”

Read the full review.

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