Review: THE MERRY WIDOW at Portland State University Opera
by Krista Garver - April 26, 2024
This production is full of physical comedy and solid acting. In addition to singing beautifully, this cast has embraced the theatricality of the art form, and the result is a heck of a lot of fun....
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #2
by Krista Garver - April 24, 2024
Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is officially over. What a great festival it was! I enjoyed everything I saw, and there are several that I believe merit full productions....
Review: THE PLAY ABOUT MY FATHER at Fuse Theatre Ensemble
by Krista Garver - April 22, 2024
THE PLAY ABOUT MY FATHER is a warm and compassionate play that demonstrates the power of kindness to lift people up in their moments of greatest need and, in doing so, impact the rest of their lives....
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - April 17, 2024
We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year....