It’s September 12, 2001. In a Minneapolis apartment, four people fumble their way through blind dates, pizza orders, and drinking games as they push forward with life even as the world is left grappling with the unbelievable events of the day before. As the evening progresses, a series of comic and uncanny coincidences lead the group to question the very nature of free will. Who—or what—is running our lives? Are we in control of the actions we take, or are we mere puppets espousing freedom? Founding Artistic Director Scott Yarbrough directs a reimagined Recent Tragic Events—the play that put Third Rail on the map twenty years ago.
Third Rail Repertory Theatre is at 2257 NW Raleigh St., Portland, OR.
Precipice (5/16/25-6/1/25)
Sunny's Gifts and Things (5/16/25-6/1/25)
A Case for the Existence of God (2/28/25-3/16/25)
Infinite Life (10/25/24-11/12/24)
Sanctuary City (3/1/24-3/17/24)
Kiss (3/15/19-4/6/19)
Off the Rails: An Evening of Third Rail Storytelling (12/9/25-12/9/25)
A Mirror by Sam Holcroft (2/25/26-3/15/26)
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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY!
Bridgetown Musical Theatre (12/4 - 12/7) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Miracle on 34th Street, the Play
Lakewood Theatre Company (11/7 - 12/14) HOLIDAY SHOW
PHOTOS
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Christmas In Christmasville: A Christmas Play about Christmas Movies
Twilight Theater Company (12/4 - 12/21) | |
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The Ugly Duckling
Metropolitan Performing Arts (3/14 - 3/14) | |
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Pippin
Stumptown Stages (1/23 - 2/15) | |
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NWTW Founder’s Showcase: “Unmediated” and “Do That Dance”
Taborspace (12/6 - 12/14) | |
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Almost, Maine
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre (1/16 - 2/7) | |
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As You Like It
Metropolitan Performing Arts (6/27 - 7/19) | |
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OMG! It's the Donnie Show
triangle productions! (12/4 - 12/14) | |
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