Michael Mendelson News

Literature's favorite quirky inquisitor is infused with the spirit of a crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge in an unusual holiday show crafted by Seattle veteran playwright John Longenbaugh.

On Monday, November 7, at 7:30 pm, Artists Rep will join 25 theatres in 19 states, along with a growing number of other countries, to present Standing On Ceremony - The Gay Marriage Plays in solidarity for marriage equality.

GOD OF CARNAGE will Open on September 9 at the Artists Repertory Theatre. This 2009 Tony winner for Best Play tells the story of two sets of parents who meet to discuss a bullying incident in what they hoped would be a 'civilized manner. ' As the evening wears on that intent goes awry, and the play turns ferociously hilarious, shocking and disturbing, as the parents battle for ethical superiority.

Portland Shakespeare Project kicks off its inaugural season with As You Like It, William Shakespeare's comedy about romance in the Forest of Arden starting July 13 and running Thursday through Sunday until August 7.

Portland Shakespeare Project kicks off its inaugural season with As You Like It, William Shakespeare's comedy about romance in the Forest of Arden starting July 13 and running Thursday through Sunday until August 7.

Portland Shakespeare Project kicks off its inaugural season with As You Like It, William Shakespeare's comedy about romance in the Forest of Arden starting July 13 and running Thursday through Sunday until August 7.

Artists Rep is pleased to present the World Premiere of Richard Kramer's striking new adaptation of one of literature's most-read and referenced plays, The Cherry Orchard. Peer into an avant-garde interpretation of this classic Chekhov story that takes on a magical quality as a family grapples with the impending foreclosure of their estate. The production will close on May 22, 2011.

Ten diverse actors will culminate two years of fulltime professional actor training with a Graduate Showcase at the Portland Actors Conservatory May 18-21, 2011 at 7:30pm at Portland Actors Conservatory's Firehouse Theatre, 1436 SW Montgomery St., Portland, Ore., 97201.

Ten diverse actors will culminate two years of fulltime professional actor training with a Graduate Showcase at the Portland Actors Conservatory May 18-21, 2011 at 7:30pm at Portland Actors Conservatory's Firehouse Theatre, 1436 SW Montgomery St., Portland, Ore., 97201. Tickets are available online at http://www.actorsconservatory.com or by calling (503) 274- 1717; all tickets are $15.

The New Group honored Wallace Shawn and Fred Wistow with the fifth annual Michael Mendelson Award. Founded in 2005, this award recognizes individuals who show outstanding commitment to the theatrical community. Past recipients include Robyn Goodman, Ethan Hawke, Ruth and Stephen Hendel, Wendy Ettinger and Derek McLane. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

The New Group will honor Wallace Shawn and Fred Wistow with their 2011 Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. The gala will take place on May 9 at Capitale, and will include a dinner, rection and auction.

The New Group will honor Wallace Shawn and Fred Wistow with their 2011 Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. The gala will take place on May 9 at Capitale, and will include a dinner, rection and auction.

Artists Rep presents the World Premiere of Richard Kramer's striking new adaptation of one of literature's most-read and referenced plays, The Cherry Orchard. Peer into an avant-garde interpretation of this classic Chekhov story that takes on a magical quality as a family grapples with the impending foreclosure of their estate.

Artists Rep is pleased to present the World Premiere of Richard Kramer's striking new adaptation of one of literature's most-read and referenced plays, The Cherry Orchard. Peer into an avant-garde interpretation of this classic Chekhov story that takes on a magical quality as a family grapples with the impending foreclosure of their estate.

In keeping with its new policy of "All Previews, All Pay What You Will," (PWYW) Portland Actors Conservatory's next pair of preview performances are admission by donation.

In keeping with its new policy of "All Previews, All Pay What You Will," (PWYW) Portland Actors Conservatory's next pair of preview performances are admission by donation.

Artists Rep is pleased to present the World Premiere of Richard Kramer's striking new adaptation of one of literature's most-read and referenced plays, The Cherry Orchard. Peer into an avant-garde interpretation of this classic Chekhov story that takes on a magical quality as a family grapples with the impending foreclosure of their estate.

Portland Actors Conservatory, Oregon's only fulltime professional actor training program, will conduct in-person interviews for its Two Year professional actor training program for the academic year 2011-2012 at Los Angeles' Omni Los Angeles Hotel on March 24-25.

In keeping with its new policy of "All Previews, All Pay What You Will," (PWYW) Portland Actors Conservatory's next pair of preview performances are admission by donation.

Portland Actors Conservatory, Oregon's only fulltime professional actor training program, will conduct in-person interviews for its Two Year professional actor training program for the academic year 2011-2012 at Los Angeles' Omni Los Angeles Hotel on March 24-25.