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BWW Review: Portland Center Stage Play at Home: Short Plays by Anya Pearson, E.M. Lewis, Josie Seid, and Sara Jean Accuardi
by Krista Garver - June 26, 2020
Portland Center Stage recently joined Play at Home, a national theatre project where playwrights write short plays for us non-actor folks to perform at home. PCS commissioned four plays from local playwrights as part of the project. The scripts can all be downloaded on the PCS website, and two of them have videos of actors reading the scripts.
OSU Theatre Creates Audio-Drama Versions of Spring Term Productions
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2020
Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, OSU Theatre has created audio-drama versions of its Spring Term productions available for download using the podcast Dam the Distance with Oregon State University Theatre.
Experience Theatre Project Introduces Le Chat Noir Moderne Featuring Jean-Paul Sartre's NO EXIT
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2020
Experience Theatre Project, in artistic association with Lacy Productions, is proud to introduce a new, unique online nightclub called Le Chat Noir Moderne, or a?oeThe Modern Black Cat,a?? a contemporary take on the classic Parisian entertainment establishment Le Chat Noir. 
BWW Feature: PDX THEATRES OFFER AUDIO PLAYS, STREAMING FESTIVALS, AND ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
by Krista Garver - June 17, 2020
With shows on hold, theatres have started to explore non-traditional ways to connect with audiences. Here's what's new.
Fuse Theatre Ensemble Presents The 2020 Outwright Theatre Festival BE-YOU-T
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
Fuse Theatre Ensemble presents The OUTwright Theatre Festival, centering our trans and gender nonconforming communities, June 24-28 7pm each night on Facebook & Instagram.
NW Children's Theater Presents SEUSSICAL! Online, June 17-30
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
NW Children's Theater & School (NWCT) Presents: Seussical! Book, music, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Digital Shows: June 17-30, 2020.
Isolation Theatre Emerges Amidst The Quarantine
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
Isolation Theatre is an innovative new theater company born from the COVID-19 pandemic.
After 16 Years, Athena's Gem Theatre Turns its Lights On
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
After sixteen years of perseverance, Athena's Gem Theatre is lit once again.
Egyptian Theatre Will Remain Closed For Now; Hopes to Reopen in October
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
The Egyptian Theatre will not reopen, for now.
Randall Theatre Company Loses its Venue Due to the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
KDRV has reported that due to the effects of the health crisis, the Randall Theatre Company has been forced to leave its venue, which is also home to EventWerks, LLC., in downtown Medford.
Oregon Bach Festival Announces Commemorative Radio Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
The Grammy Award-winning Oregon Bach Festival has announced a commemorative Radio Festival, featuring a lineup of historic recordings from some of the world's top classical musicians, and the rare opportunity for audiences to enjoy previously archived LIVE and studio recordings throughout the past five decades.
Nominees Announced For the 13th Annual Portland Area Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2020
Nominees have been announced for the 13th Annual Portland Area Musical Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place on Youtube, June 14 at 7pm.
Profile Theatre To Release Audio Play: CLAUDIA, A VIRAL LOVE STORY
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2020
PROFILE THEATRE premieres Claudia, A Viral Love Story, a 5-episode audio play by 9 astounding writers, known for their work in theatre, film and TV. Each writer was given prompts to create a scene and was asked to hand over their scene to the next writer to build on.
Portland Stage Announces The 31st Annual LITTLE FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXPECTED Will Be Streamed
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020
The Portland Stage's New Works Program, the 31st Annual Little Festival of the Unexpected, will be presented free in livestream format on Facebook as series of digital readings and discussions.
Portland Playwrights Commissioned For Play At Home's Short Play Series
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Portland Center Stage has joined the national theater project Play at Home and has commissioned four Portland playwrights to create short plays. The new script offerings are Sara Jean Accuardi's Joy Frickin' Hates Her Dumb Stupid Room, E. M. Lewis' The Third Prisoner, Anya Pearson's Three Love Songs, and Josie Seid's Wing and a Prayer.
OSF Appoints David Schmitz As Fourth Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2020
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced today David Schmitz will become its fourth executive director in fall 2020. Schmitz succeeds Cynthia Rider, who held the position from 2013 through 2018, and Paul Christy, who became acting executive director in January 2019 and has been leading the Festival's transition throughout the executive search period. Schmitz has worked at Steppenwolf Theatre for the past 15 years, serving in the role of Director of Finance and Administration, General Manager, Managing Director, and currently as Executive Director. 
SoLow Fest PDX 2020 Returns to Portland
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2020
SoLow Fest, a Philadelphia tradition since its conception in 2010, made its debut in Portland last year and is back for another round- this time in the name of strengthening the conviction behind values of DIY art-making. Named for its a?oeso-low-to-the-grounda?? values, SoLow Fest is dedicated to presenting artists who perform in non-traditional, low-tech venues to keep overhead costs low and encourage work to be made in locations where art might otherwise never be seen. SoLow Fest is free for artists to enter. 
IS EVERYBODY HERE? Zoom Musical Raises Money For Artist Relief Tree
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Set in a Zoom call, Is Everybody Here? is a collaborative effort of more than 30 creators illustrating the current moment of COVID-19 in a 40-minute musical revue of ten songs.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Cancels 2020 Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced today the cancellation of its Fall 2020 season, previously scheduled to begin September 8, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Experience Theatre Project Presents An Encore Live Stream of THE TURN OF THE SCREW
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
By popular demand, Experience Theatre Project is once again meeting the COVID-19 crisis with innovation by presenting a live stream of the classic gothic ghost story, The Turn of the Screw by Jeffrey Hatcher on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 5PM PT/8pm ET. The stream, creatively designed, implemented, and executed for online presentation, will be viewable online at the ETP website. The show is free to the public. A $10 per person donation is encouraged. All proceeds benefit the performers, crew, and designers of this show.
Merideth Kaye Clark and Jenn Grinels to Live Stream Siren Songs Concert - May 7, May 28, June 9
by Krista Garver - May 04, 2020
Merideth Kaye Clark and Jenn Grinels' new folk album drops on May 29th.
Summit Theatre Club Continues to Share Performances and More Via Instagram
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
The Bulletin has reported that Summit Theatre club at west Bend's Summit High School is bringing performances and more online via Instagram in light of the cancellation of their spring production of Much Ado About Nothing.
Rogue Valley Plague Theatre Reads Shakespeare's Sonnets on Facebook
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
The Collaborative Theatre Project in Medford has helped form the Rogue Valley Plague Theatre Company. The group is sharing readings of Shakespeare's sonnets on Facebook.
OSF Debuts Its Digital Engagement Platform, O!
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival today announced the launch of O!, a new interactive and immersive digital content platform designed to extend the artistry and creativity of the nation's largest flagship repertory theatre to patrons, fans, and virtual communities all over the world.
Experience Theatre Project Presents Livestream of THE TURN OF THE SCREW
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
Experience Theatre Project, a Beaverton-based immersive performing arts company, is meeting the COVID-19 crisis with innovation by presenting a full-length live stream of The Turn of the Screw by Jeffrey Hatcher on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 7:30PM PST. The stream, creatively designed, implemented, and executed for the medium, will be viewable online at the ETP website and simulcast to YouTube and Facebook. The show is free to the public. A $5 per person donation is encouraged. 

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