Thurgood at Adrienne C. Nelson High School
Dates: 9/25/2026 - 9/27/2026
📍 Theatre: Adrienne C. Nelson High School
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Thurgood is a limited three-performance run of George Stevens Jr.'s play following the real-life story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall's fight to reshape the American legal system. Lester Purry returns as Thurgood Marshall and Lou Bellamy returns as director for this revival of the 2022 Portland Playhouse production. The production is presented at Adrienne C. Nelson High School in Happy Valley and includes student matinees with post-show conversations bringing together artists, students, and scholars to explore the history of Justice Marshall and questions of justice today.
Cast and Creative Team for Thurgood at Adrienne C. Nelson High School
Cast
Charles Grant
Ensemble
Lester Purry
Thurgood Marshall
Patdro Harris
Ensemble
Brian Weaver
Ensemble
Lou Bellamy
Ensemble
Creative Team
Vince di Mura
Orchestrator
Robert Neblett
Composer
David Grapes
Composer
Patdro Harris
Director
Charles Grant
Director
Lou Bellamy
Director
Brian Weaver
Director
News About Thurgood at Adrienne C. Nelson High School
THURGOOD, OSLO, and More Set For Portland Playhouse Season 19
May 12, 2026 Portland Playhouse announced its 19th season, featuring five productions including THURGOOD, TABLE 17, OSLO, SIMPLY SIMONE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, exploring justice, identity, love, and second chances.About the Theatre
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