21TEN THEATRE

by Dawn Sellers - January 13, 2026

In times like these laughter is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. Peter Lundquist’s Nervous Laughter reminds you of that as an invitation to exhale and laugh even when life feels heavy. Come for the laughs, stay for the performance, and leave a little lighter. On stage through January 24th....

by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2026

You Stupid Darkness is coming to 21ten Theatre next month. Performances run February 5th - March 1st 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!...

by Krista Garver - November 05, 2025

What did our critic think of MADONNA OF THE CAT at 21ten Theatre?...

by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2025

The Fertile Ground Festival of New Work has announced the expansion of its Partnership Venue Program, adding two new spaces - Portland State University's Boiler Room Theatre and The House Studio  - to its lineup....

by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

Tour de Force’s revival of the classic play stars Max Bernsohn (Eddie) and Meghan Daaboul (May) as the ill-fated lovers, veteran actor David Heath as the ominous Old Man, and Brandon B. Weaver (Martin) as the innocent bystander....

by Krista Garver - April 17, 2025

What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various?...

by Krista Garver - April 01, 2025

This year’s Fertile Ground Festival of New Works kicks off on April 4! With two weeks of programming, and 64 shows in venues across the city, the 2025 lineup is the most ambitious yet!...

by Krista Garver - March 20, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at 21ten Theatre?...

by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025

The Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, a flagship program of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, will return in 2025, celebrating its 16th year of programming with an extended 16-day Festival this April....

by Krista Garver - January 07, 2025

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, Samuel Beckett's meditation on time, memory, and regret, now running at 21ten Theatre starring Bruce Burkhartsmeier, is a masterful production that cuts straight to the bone....