A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2019): Linda Alper, Vana O’Brien. Photo by David Kinder.
Cover clockwise from top left: Magellanica (2018): Ensemble. Photo by Russel J. Young. Wolf Play (2019): Christopher Larkin. Photo by David Kinder. Wolf Play (2019): Tamera Lyn. Photo by David Kinder. Caught (2017): Sara Hennessy, Greg Watanabe, Chris Harder. Photo by Russel J. Young.
Artists Repertory Theatre
An Octoroon (2017): Andrea Vernae, Josie Seid. Photo by Russel J. Young. The Talented Ones (2017): Madeleine Tran, Michel Castillo. Photo by Brud Giles.
THE CAMPAIGN FOR
The Thanksgiving Play (2018): Claire Rigsby. Photo by Russel J. Young. 1984 (2019): Chris Harder. Photo by Kathleen Kelly.
Stories help us make sense of the world. Theatre has long been a place where we gather to immerse ourselves in stories. Stories that question our differences and foreground our connections. Stories that help us talk to each other, listen to each other, and allow us to cry and laugh together. As the lights come up, we rise with a better understanding of ourselves, of others, and our chance in the world.
Feathers and Teeth (2017): DĂĄmaso J. RodrĂguez. Photo by Russel J. Young.
Wolf Play (2019): Ayanna Berkshire. Photo by David Kinder.
Artists Repertory Theatre has been dedicated to producing contemporary theatre that addresses the issues of our time since it was founded by Portland artists in 1982.
Teenage Dick (2019): Tess Raunig, Alex Ramirez de Cruz, Christopher Imbrosciano. Photo by David Kinder.
Magellanica (2018): John San Nicolas. Photo by Russel J. Young.
Magellanica (2018): Ensemble. Photo by Russel J. Young.
The Talented Ones (2017): John San Nicolas, Khanh Doan. Photo by Brud Giles.
The Revolutionists (2019): Joellen Sweeney, Jamie M. Rea. Photo by David Kinder.
Feathers and Teeth (2017): Darius Pierce, Agatha Day Olson, Sara Hennessy. Photo by Russel J. Young.
Magellanica (2018): Ensemble. Photo by Russel J. Young.
As Portland’s oldest professional theatre, ART has risen to become a significant presence in American theatre, with a legacy of producing acclaimed regional and world premieres.
“ Artists Rep has been instrumental in cementing Portland’s place on the National Theatre scene.” —BROADWAY WORLD
Everybody (2018): Ensemble. Photo by David Kinder.
ART develops and produces stories that vividly express a diverse aesthetic and cultural values.
Wolf Play (2019): Tamera Lyn. Photo by David Kinder.
Skeleton Crew (2018): Vin Shambry, Shelley B. Shelley, Photo by David Kinder. Teenage Dick (2019): Christopher Imbrosciano, Kailey Rhodes. Photo by David Kinder.
1984 (2019): Chris Harder, Claire Rigsby. Photo by Kathleen Kelly.
Wolf Play (2019): Ayanna Berkshire, Tamera Lyn, Chris Harder, Christopher Larkin. Photo by David Kinder.
Cuba Libre (2015): Brandon Contreras, Jose Luaces. Photo by Owen Carey.
Cuba Libre (2015): Ensemble. Photo by Owen Carey.
Skeleton Crew (2018): Vin Shambry, Bobby Bermea, Shelley B. Shelley, Tamera Lyn. Photo by David Kinder.
We create space for fresh perspectives from playwrights of color, women, gender nonconforming, and LGBTQ+ writers — to raise their voices in an environment that enables provocative, intimate theatre that challenges, illuminates, and inspires.
Through creation of the innovative ARTsHub, ART has risen to meet the challenge of Portland’s lack of affordable performance and rehearsal space by providing programs and services that help smaller arts and community organizations survive and thrive.
“ Under the tenure of artistic director Dámaso Rodríguez, Artists Repertory Theatre has become an artistic…hub for local theater with robust support for new works.” —CAROL WELLS, THE OREGONIAN
In the 2018/19 Season alone... 1,500+ events held in our building 42 local nonprofits 11 resident companies 380 ARTsHub public events 462 rehearsals 422 classes 306 ART events
The next phase in ART’s development is the reinvention of our building. Originally an Elks Lodge health club, the building has reached the end of its useful life.
A major gift in 2018 paid off our mortgage on the entire downtown block catalyzing our 2019 sale of the north half. The $9 million received in the sale is now the lead investment for the reimagining of the remaining building.
The roof and a massive wood beam will rise to create a modern multiuse performing arts center with two theatres, four rehearsal halls, and collaborative spaces that will give rise to many new stories waiting to be shared.
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Offices
Main Stage Theater Below
Main Stage Control Room DN
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Rehearsal Room
Rehearsal Rehearsal Room
Room
Studio Control Room
Dressing Rooms
Dressing Rooms Costume
Green Room Theater Support
Main Stage Theater 199-Seats
Large Rehearsal / Pre-Function
Bar
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Lobby
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Studio Theater 100-Seats
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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We RISE to share stories that make sense of the modern world and bring us together. We RISE to support Portland’s artistic ecosystem through the ARTsHub. We RISE to create a building of quality equal to ART’s artistic work that enables community building through storytelling.
Caught (2017): Sara Hennessy, Chris Harder, Greg Watanabe. Photo by Russel J. Young.
Teenage Dick (2019): Ayanna Berkshire. Photo by David Kinder. The Thanksgiving Play (2018): Claire Rigsby. Photo by Russel J. Young
Feathers and Teeth (2017): Agatha Day Olson. Photo by Russel J. Young.
We can build a legacy of understanding through stories that makes our world a better place.
Together, we rise.
Caught (2017): Greg Watanabe, Chris Harder, Sara Hennessy. Photo by Russel J. Young.
OUR MISSION To produce intimate, provocative theatre and provide a home for a diverse community of artists and audiences to take creative risks. Artists Rep gratefully acknowledges our theatre rests on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River.