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CALENDAR 11 MARCH Artslandia Portland Arts Guide You’re in luck! No need to search for the end of a rainbow––the abundant arts offerings this month are pure gold.
CALENDAR 20 APRIL Artslandia Portland Arts Guide April showers bring music, dance, theater, culture, and a strong but guilt-inducing desire to stay indoors. Attend at least one show from each category for absolution.
ON THE SCENE 30 SEEN Catch a glimpse of who’s who at fabulous arts events.
ON THE COVER: Sarah Slipper and Andrea Parson. Photo by Gia Goodrich. Special thanks to Pro Photo Supply; Photographer’s Assistants Christian Rudman and Jacklyn Robin; Videographer Jordyn Roach; and Wardrobe Stylist Erica Lurie, Designer and Owner of Garnish Apparel, 404 NW 12th Ave., Portland, garnishapparel.com.
NW Dance Project Founder and Artistic Director Sarah Slipper & company dancer Andrea Parson. Photo by Gia Goodrich.
FIND YOUR ART: 45th Parallel Universe. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 17 Artists Repertory Theatre. . . 13, 15, 23, 28 Bag&Baggage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15 BodyVox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–21 Broadway Rose Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . 15, 24 Corrib Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26 Jefferson Dancers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 25
Lakewood Theatre. . . . . . . . . 15, 23–24, 26 Literary Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Metropolitan Youth Symphony. . . . . . . . . 11 Milagro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 19, 23 Northwest Children’s Theater. . . . . . . . . .26 NW Film Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15, 28 Oregon Ballet Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 26
Oregon Children’s Theatre. . 10, 15, 23, 26
Portland Playhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . 15–16, 23
Oregon Symphony. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 20, 22
Portland Story Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 24
Portland Art Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 28
Portland Symphonic Girlchoir. . . . . . . 11, 20
Portland Center Stage at The Armory. . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 24, 26
Shaking The Tree Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Portland Opera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 18
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 20
PSU Opera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 27
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Katrina Ketchum Over the years, I have watched from the audience the synergistic relationship between choreographer Sarah Slipper and company dancer Andrea Parson at NW Dance Project. Finishing one another’s sentences and trading knowing glances during their conversation with Artslandia demonstrated beautifully that these two individuals share an almost telepathic shorthand of communication. Thank you to these two extraordinary artists for giving us deeper insight into your relationship of mentor and muse for this issue. You are creative wonders, and we can’t wait to see what’s next in your shared repertoire. I would like to believe that I’ve proved a valuable mentor to a talented group of young designers and entrepreneurs. The energy of an eager student in our midst is invigorating. Guiding another person to find their calling and hone their skills is a fountain of youth that frequently reminds me of the best part of my job: the sharing of ideas. Similarly, I have been the recipient of wisdom from many generous mentors who understood my calling to elevate the arts in Portland and shared their knowledge to help me do it. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without the encouragement, advice, and support they gave me. More importantly, the arts in Portland would not be where they are today––thriving and growing––without these same people and their tireless work for the cause of creatives. Specifically, I would like to thank Oregon ArtsWatch for their integrity and prolific determination to write honestly about the arts in Oregon. Like Artslandia, their commitment to the arts runs deep. If you are an arts lover, support the voices who have been diligently doing the work of many with a staff of few. Engage in the conversation and, in doing so, show your commitment to the arts as vital aspects of our humanity and our community. At Artslandia, Portland’s preeminent arts repository for nearly a decade, our devotion remains strong.
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found her muse, truly a collaborator who elicits new heights of creative genius, in Princess Grace Awardwinning dancer Andrea Parson. Since Parson joined the company in 2008, their creative processes have intertwined with spectacular results—MemoryHouse, Casual Act, Hedda, Woolf Papers—are just a few of the works that Slipper has created with Parson as her muse. Artslandia sat down with the duo to explore their relationship of mutual admiration, inspiration, and creation.
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ANDREA PARSON: I saw you first. I came to a NW Dance Projec t summer performance at Lincoln Hall. That was my first introduction. I heard from another dancer that you taught, and then I started taking classes with you. SARAH SLIPPER: I remember you coming in. Wow, how you’ve you changed since then! Yes. You told me I had very conservative arms. I did, because I needed that back! And I’d never had three-hour ballet classes before! What did you think? I loved it. It was so hard. I just remember coming home and being so sore and tired. And the class was only supposed to be two hours! I know! Well. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we? I have to say it’s been quite an incredible journey to see you grow, both as a human and as an artist. And not only technically figuring things out, but what I’ve most enjoyed is seeing the development of who you are and what you bring into the studio—from a young student and now as a fully informed artist. There’s some amazing thing... I feel that I can just trust you. I see you work, and you work quietly, and you work methodically. It’s fascinating that you can make something that may be so simple into something extraordinary. And now, it’s interesting because I don’t feel like I have to say things to you. You instinctively know me. You know I’m going to say, “Go deeper on this.” It’s been an interesting journey that way. I can’t describe the trust that I feel with you in the room when we work on roles and creation.
That was also more of an inspiration. I didn’t even follow the play directly, because I think I was not going in as seriously. How does that compare with what we recently did with Hedda? I did a lot more character research for that.
Yeah, I just love it... working on stuff and playing with the movement. I feel like I can trust my instincts a lot. I feel like I’m trusting something to guide me... And, boy, do you explode! How does the process start? Sarah, knowing Andrea so well, do you start to form ideas based on what she’s capable of and what you know her strengths are? How does the process go from your brain to Andrea’s body? It’s funny, because when I start in the studio, I usually have something in mind for her. I think that’s where “muse” is so important. I know she can go on this long journey. And so, we start with some ideas in the studio, and I’ll often talk to her about the role she’s going to undertake. I’ll say, “I’m going in this direction. I’m going to push it through.” It will start with some movement, but I know I’m going to go on a big idea journey. I’ll start feeding her with some ideas, imagery. We talk, maybe, a bit about character, role, if it’s a political idea, if it’s challenging. And then we just start working. It’s almost like we tumble a little bit. [To Andrea] You give me a lot of feedback in the studio. You try things; you experiment; I usually like it, and I throw more at you. I think what’s interesting—I’m thinking about Casual Act, actually, which was your first work inspired by a play. What was cool was that you said, “Read this play,” but you didn’t say, “You need to be this character or study this character,” so I felt like I had a lot of room to interpret. You weren’t asking me to be this character, literally.
And you owned that stage with that role. It was just such a huge... It was almost like a Hamlet for a female role, at least in my mind. Yeah, I feel like that was the most theatrical role that we’ve ever done here. There was more acting involved. ...transferring that story, which is where I’ve been situated, recently, with Room 4. That’s the period that I’m in right now—following a story. Andrea, what is it like for you when Sarah comes to you with ideas? What is the experience of you first hearing about something and manifesting it? I try to play it cool, but I’m always excited about a new role or a new journey. I often see you start in the studio... you go very calm, which is what you’re saying about how you play it cool, but it’s wonderful. You just keep building. You start as a blank slate, and then you keep adding. In the next week of rehearsals, there’s an added layer, and then there is another layer that starts coming out. And you build layer on layer on layer, which is fascinating. I feel you absorb roles; you absorb character; you absorb movement to motivate character. And I have this incredible trust with where I see your arc go. It’s not full on, right away. It’s this constant layering, and I know there’s a point where >>>>
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pany and your directorship: the complete devotion. Devotion. Passion. Unwillingness to back down. Thank you. You’re making me cry!
>>>> you’re just going to... what I call “explode” onstage. You’ve got this incredible arc when we hit the stage, and... Wow. You open up; you take us all in; you own it. Andrea, I’m curious about your perspective because when I think about being called someone’s muse, it’s a serious thing! [Laughing] Pressure! Tell us a little bit about that. I focus on the work and the role at hand... focus my energy there. And then I get very excited, and I work and don’t think so much about, “Oh, I have to inspire Sarah! I have to bring my best!” because that would cause a lot of anxiety. ...and I wouldn’t want that! That’s why it’s so weird to have these labels. Something just... clicks. And I don’t know how to describe what “clicks” is because it’s such an interesting connection between artist and artist. It’s something about energy and understanding and trust. There’s been a constant of great interplay with you and me over the years— learning, watching each other, and observing each other. It’s mostly just a kind of trust to try things together. It’s just fun to interpret what your vision is—what you’re trying to say or the quality that you’re looking for—I’m very curious about figuring it out. [To Andrea] Will you describe Sarah—what her strengths are, and what you admire, and how she is from your lens? Hmmm... [To Sarah] I think you are very able to ask for what you want. Clearly. That’s something I’ve always taken note of, especially in the choreographic process. You seem to know precisely what you’re looking for, know how to ask for it, and not back down. And you’re passionate. Super passionate. I don’t know any other human being that has devoted this much time and dedication to their work. It’s incredible, and it’s inspiring to me, to other dancers. I think that’s what’s so attractive about this com8
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And let’s go the other way. Sarah, what makes Andrea different from other dancers? I will say this: She can make eating a bowl of Rice Krispies interesting. We keep saying this in the office—no one can take their eyes off her! I think, what makes an artist? It’s something about one’s character, confidence, openness. And she has no fear. She’s constantly working and constantly growing and has never stopped. [To Andrea] You’re always going out and trying new things and putting yourself out there. I think that’s consummate for an artist, that you have to keep yourself open. I mean, I even have to do this. I can get myself put in a box, and then I have to break open, so it’s the same. And I see that, and it’s something that I love to see. The growth. So, what makes someone special? It’s an interesting question. I think it’s individuality. ...their charisma. Being themselves. You bring yourself into the room; you’re not trying to be someone else. And that’s not necessarily an easy thing to do, especially in the dance world where so much has been trained as we’re young with form and technique to achieve a certain line or limit. And I think to break out of it as an artist, to bring your individuality into the studios, it’s not only crucial, it’s key. Having a space to figure out what that is, too, because that comes with rehearsal day after day after day— your self starts to come out, but for that, you need a place. Speaking for contemporary dance aficionados, we’re thrilled you’ve found your place! Thank you so much to both of you for joining us today. .
See Parson in Slipper’s Casual Act at NW Dance Project’s Encores, April 25–27 at the Newmark Theatre.
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THE LEGEND OF ROCK PAPER SCISSORS! Oregon Children’s Theatre
THE LEGEND OF ROCK PAPER SCISSORS You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of the three great warriors who started it all. Long ago, there lived three fierce warriors. From the Kingdom of Backyard came Rock, from the Empire of Mom’s Home Office came Paper, and from the Kitchen Realm (in the messy village of Junk Drawer) came Scissors. They were the strongest, sharpest, and fastest in all the land. Though they searched far and wide for worthy opponents, no one could beat them... until they met each other and a musical dance battle royale began to see who would come out on top!
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FIREBIRD Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Join the latest spectacular presentation of MYS, now in their 44th season. The lineup will include the 2019 MYS Concerto Competition Winner, John Nguyen, on flute and the 1919 version of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite. playmys.org MARCH 3
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Kiggins Theatre
45th Parallel Universe
COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI
Join The VSO for their Legacy Young Artist Showcase Recital, featuring young artist competition finalists from years past as they share their incredible talent that has been fostered within the community. vancouversymphony.org
The program features Helios Camerata performing virtuosic works by iconic composer Richard Strauss that are rarely heard in Portland, including Duett Concertino, Cappriccio, and the magnificent Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. 45thparallelpdx.org
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Oregon Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Mendelssohn’s radiant “Italian” Symphony remains one of the most elegant works ever written. Vaughan Williams’ ethereal “pastoral romance” bursts with lush lyricism for solo violin, eloquently performed by the Symphony’s own virtuosic concertmaster, Sarah Kwak. orsymphony.org
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The lights go down. The music starts. The snare drum sets a steady march. One beat, two beats, three beats, four—it’s Dr. Seuss’ tales and more! orsymphony.org
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Brilliant, passionate, and abundantly charismatic, Pablo Sáinz Villegas never fails to make audiences jump to their feet. Known as “the soul of Spanish guitar,” the superstar returns to perform music inspired by the great Iberian composer Isaac Albéniz. orsymphony.org
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SPRING GALA CONCERT: AIN’T THAT NEWS Portland Symphonic Girlchoir, Zion Lutheran Church Continuing their 30th anniversary season, Portland Symphonic Girlchoir shares Girlchoir standards Skye Boat Song, Ain’t That News, Mbiri Kuna Mwari, It Don’t Mean A Thing, and Weep No More. They’ll also present the Oregon premiere of the 2019 Chorus America Consortium commission by Portland composer Joan Szymko. girlchoir.com
As One is a new opera about a transgender woman named Hannah and her journey into adulthood. Composed by Laura Kaminsky, As One features film by American film director Kimberly Reed and a libretto co-written by Reed and Grammy Award-winning librettist Mark Campbell. Written for two voices and a string quartet, As One plays at the Newmark Theatre, March 22–30. portlandopera.org MARCH 23 & 24
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White Bird Dance, Newmark Theatre Compagnie Hervé Koubi returns to White Bird after their soldout Uncaged debut in 2016 to perform Koubi’s latest work, The Barbarian Nights or the First Dawns of The World. Set against a musical background of Wagner, Mozart, and Fauré, and mixed with traditional Algerian melodies, the work evokes the humanity of the early “barbarian of the Mediterranean basin.” whitebird.org MARCH 7–9
COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD White Bird Dance, Newmark Theatre Montreal-based choreographer Marie Chouinard returns to White Bird with a two-part program featuring Henri Michaux: Mouvements, inspired by the India ink drawings and poetry of the Belgian artist Henri Michaux, and Chouinard’s masterwork 24 Preludes of Chopin. whitebird.org
Oregon Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Don’t miss this truly unforgettable Nat and Natalie Cole revue starring powerhouse vocalist Denzal Sinclaire and diva Dee Daniels. Relive the finest in classic jazz, from Stardust and Unforgettable to Superstition and Mona Lisa. orsymphony.org
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MARCH 7–21 // VARIOUS VENUES
42ND PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NW Film Center
42ND PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Drawing an audience of 38,000, the Portland International Film Festival is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering more than 140 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences. Filmgoers can experience a variety of events, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this international feast of cinematic fare.
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LA SEGUA Milagro The legend says that on his way home, a philandering man encounters a beautiful young woman. He offers to escort her home, but as he turns, her beauty decays into horror––fiery red eyes, a woman’s body, and a horse’s skull. La Segua is a story of superstition, jealousy, and witchcraft that tackles our societal obsession with youth and beauty. milagro.org THROUGH MARCH 3
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 Artists Repertory Theatre Fifteen years after Norwegian housewife Nora Helmer walked out on Ibsen’s Torvald, she walks back in the front door in the sequel to the 1879 social drama. In the ensuing years of her
departure, Nora has become an incendiary writer—which isn’t a profession that married women could perform without permission. Since her husband didn’t sign the divorce papers, Nora has returned to the house she desperately sought to vacate to gain her freedom. With a quick wit and razor-sharp tongue, A Doll’s House, Part 2 imagines the continuation of the house of Helmer as a deliciously gleeful trek through the complicated waters of relationships. artistsrep.org THROUGH MARCH 16
MADE TO DANCE IN BURNING BUILDINGS Shaking the Tree Theatre The showcase production of Made to Dance in Burning Buildings recently played to a sold-out house at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in New York City. Join Shaking the Tree for the world premiere of the show New York theater critic Anthony J. Piccione
called a “standout.” Made to Dance in Burning Buildings by Anya Pearson is a fusion of poetry, theater, and violent and visceral contemporary dance, which poses the question: How do we heal from trauma? shaking-the-tree.com THROUGH MARCH 31
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Portland Center Stage at The Armory, U.S. Bank Main Stage Renowned Portland author Cheryl Strayed had a secret life as the anonymous online advice columnist for Dear Sugar. Over the years, thousands of people turned to Sugar for words of wisdom, honesty, and hope. At first unsure of herself, Sugar found a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and heartrending problems of her readers. The beloved column ultimately became a celebration of the simple beauty and light at the heart of being human. Strayed
captured this journey in her book Tiny Beautiful Things. Adapted for the stage by the Academy Award-nominated writer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Nia Vardalos, and a hit at The Public Theater in New York last season, Tiny Beautiful Things is a funny and touching exploration of emotion, vulnerability, and human resilience. pcs.org MARCH 1
URBAN TELLERS Portland Story Theater, The Old Church Urban Tellers is a shared experience that is a potent blend of vulnerability and heart. This show features six tellers who develop and shape their stories following a proven process of intentional storytelling. Every story is part of the PDXstorytheater podcast found on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Come experience the real, true stories of the people of Portland.pdxstorytheater.org
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MARCH 7–24 // THE VAULT THEATER
THE ISLAND IN WINTER LA ISLA EN INVIERNO
Bag&Baggage
THE ISLAND IN WINTER OR, LA ISLA EN INVIERNO B&B’s inaugural Problem Play Project production is a remarkable new vision of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, in a bilingual world premiere adaptation! The Bard’s spellbinding tale of jealousy, prophecy, magic, and redemption, reworked by Hillsboro native Carlos-Zenen Trujillo, transports the action away from Sicilia and Bohemia to Miami and Havana. Bringing Latin American magical realism to play in one of Shakespeare’s most compelling (and magical) tales, The Island in Winter is the first show in a three-year project that asks emerging playwrights of color to reimagine Shakespeare’s Problem Plays with a diversity and equity lens.
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TAKING STEPS Lakewood Theatre, Headlee Mainstage A laugh-out-loud comedy that takes place in a haunted three-story house—a former brothel said to be haunted by its bygone inhabitants––but is played out on a one-story stage. With six self-absorbed characters, this is Alan Ayckbourn’s funniest and most heartfelt comedies. lakewood-center.org MARCH 2–APRIL 14
THE LEGEND OF ROCK PAPER SCISSORS! Oregon Children’s Theatre, Winningstad Theatre You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of the three great warriors who started it all. Long ago, there lived three fierce warriors. From the Kingdom of Backyard came Rock, from the Empire of Mom’s Home Office came Paper, and from the Kitchen Realm (in the messy village of Junk Drawer) came Scissors. They were the strongest, sharpest, and fastest in all the land. Though they searched far and wide for worthy opponents, no one could beat them... until they met each other and a musical dance battle royale began to see who would come out on top! octc.org MARCH 7–24
THE ISLAND IN WINTER OR, LA ISLA EN INVIERNO Bag&Baggage, The Vault Theater B&B’s inaugural Problem Play Project production is a remarkable new vision of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, in a bilingual world premiere adaptation! The Bard’s spellbinding tale of jealousy, prophecy, magic, and redemption, reworked by Hillsboro native Carlos-Zenen Trujillo, transports the action away from Sicilia and Bohemia to Miami and Havana. Bringing Latin American magical realism to play in one of Shakespeare’s most compelling (and magical) tales,
The Island in Winter is the first show in a three-year project that asks emerging playwrights of color to reimagine Shakespeare’s Problem Plays with a diversity and equity lens. bagnbaggage.org MARCH 10–APRIL 7
WOLF PLAY Artists Repertory Theatre In a world where people struggle to have children, one American couple decides to “un-adopt” their young Korean son because they have a newborn at home. After an internet chat room search for the right family, the father “re-homes” the boy with a lesbian couple, where one half is desperate for a child and the other half is fighting for her career. As the boy—who thinks he’s a wolf but is really a puppet––adjusts to his new life, he forms bonds with the unlikeliest of culprits, while the rest of the adults squabble about what is “best for the child.” Wolf Play is a messy, funny, and moving theatrical experience that grapples with where family allegiance lies. artistsrep.org MARCH 13–APRIL 7
CROWNS Portland Playhouse When Chicago-born Yolanda is sent down South after her brother’s death, she finds strength in the wise women who surround her and the powerful rituals connected to their dazzling hats. This jubilant musical by Regina Taylor is based on the book by the same name by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Portland Playhouse’s production, directed by Patdro Harris with music direction by Chika Ma’atunde, traces the roots of gospel music through contemporary hip-hop, fusing rich storytelling with abundant “hatitude” into a stirring coming-of-age tale. Crowns is a not-to-be-missed celebration of song, dance, cultural history— and glamorous headware. portlandplayhouse.org
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Ellyn Bye Studio In the aftermath of the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked by the killing of Michael Brown, celebrated writer, performer, and Pulitzer Prize-finalist Dael Orlandersmith traveled to the region and interviewed people from all walks of life. From these conversations, she crafted a stunning piece that reflects the complexity of St. Louis and beyond. Orlandersmith’s play is a mosaic of voices that tells the region’s story without advancing any one viewpoint above the other and asks that we listen to our fellow citizens in our own efforts to better understand today’s America. Originally commissioned by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Until the Flood premiered to acclaim in New York City January 2018. pcs.org MARCH 21–APRIL 13
JUMP Milagro A bridge that spans a deep gorge draws tourists, joggers, and more than a few wandering souls. Reeling from the death of her mother, 20-something Fay comes to the bridge looking for solace and a good place to vape, but what she finds is a journey of self-discovery. In the whimsically theatrical world of Jump, lights flicker, hearts heal—and you never know when the unexpected will literally fall from the sky. An original work from Charly Evon Simpson, Jump is the all-too-familiar story of family, fantasy, and mental health. Milagro is proud to present Jump, a coproduction with Confrontation Theatre, as a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. milagro.org
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Broadway Rose Theatre, Broadway Rose New Stage Many of the most beloved, uplifting, and romantic songs in musical theater history have one thing in common: the incomparable writing team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. A Grand Night for Singing collects over 30 treasured hits from Rodgers and Hammerstein shows and invites audiences to experience these classics anew through artful arrangements and clever interpretations. It’s “something wonderful” for any lover of classic musical theater. broadwayrose.org C U LT U R E
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MODERN AMERICAN REALISM Portland Art Museum A selection of treasured artworks from the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Modern American Realism includes 70 paintings and sculptures from the 1910s to the 1980s that encompass the range of what can broadly be called modern realism, from sociopolitical to psychological, from satirical to surrealist. portlandartmuseum.org MARCH 7–21
42ND PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NW Film Center, Various Venues Drawing an audience of 38,000, the Portland International Film Festival is the biggest film event in Oregon, premiering more than 140 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences. Filmgoers can experience a variety of events, visiting artists, and plenty of festival adventure taking in this international feast of cinematic fare. nwfilm.org ARTSLANDIA.COM
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CROWNS When Chicago-born Yolanda is sent down South after her brother’s death, she finds strength in the wise women who surround her and the powerful rituals connected to their dazzling hats. This jubilant musical by Regina Taylor is based on the book by the same name by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Portland Playhouse’s production, directed by Patdro Harris with music direction by Chika Ma’atunde, traces the roots of gospel music through contemporary hip-hop, fusing rich storytelling with abundant “hatitude” into a stirring coming-of-age tale. Crowns is a not-to-be-missed celebration of song, dance, cultural history—and glamorous headware.
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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO RICHARD The program features Helios Camerata performing virtuosic works by iconic composer Richard Strauss that are rarely heard in Portland, including Duett Concertiwno, Cappriccio, and the magnificent Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.
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AS ONE
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AS ONE As One is a new opera about a transgender woman named Hannah and her journey into adulthood. Composed by Laura Kaminsky, As One features film by American film director Kimberly Reed and a libretto co-written by Reed and Grammy Award-winning librettist Mark Campbell. Written for two voices and a string quartet, As One plays at the Newmark Theatre, March 22–30.
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JUMP Milagro
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An original work from Charly Evon Simpson, Jump is the all-too-familiar story of family, fantasy, and mental health. Milagro is proud to present Jump, a coproduction with Confrontation Theatre, as a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
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JUMP A bridge that spans a deep gorge draws tourists, joggers, and more than a few wandering souls. Reeling from the death of her mother, 20-something Fay comes to the bridge looking for solace and a good place to vape, but what she finds is a journey of self-discovery. In the whimsically theatrical world of Jump, lights flicker, hearts heal—and you never know when the unexpected will literally fall from the sky.
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MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR Oregon Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Join the Oregon Symphony for the 60 th anniversary celebration of the Monterey Jazz Festival, with a roster of diverse and international millennial talent representing the leaders of jazz’s future, including Cécile McLorin Salvant, one of the most acclaimed vocalists of her generation. orsymphony.org APRIL 6–8
EMANUEL AX Oregon Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall The consummate Emanuel Ax brings his extraordinary musicianship to the Oregon Symphony to perform two hallmarks of the repertoire: Haydn’s best-known piano concerto and Stravinsky’s charming Capriccio. orsymphony.org APRIL 7
THE VSO “GOES BACK TO THE MOVIES” 3 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Kiggins Theatre Enjoy the third installment of The VSO Goes Back to the Movies, with a silent film featuring the VSO chamber ensemble and Rodney Sauer. vancouversymphony.org
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YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT: CLASSICAL CONCERT
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Skyview Concert Hall Help welcome to the stage the Gold Medalists of The VSO’s 25th annual Young Artists Competition. Plus, witness the performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s legendary Scheherazade, an extraordinary musical adaptation to the epic tale of One Thousand and One Nights. vancouversymphony.org APRIL 14
PETER AND THE WOLF Oregon Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Will young Peter and his menagerie be able to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf? Join in the adventure as Prokofiev’s classic fairy tale introduces listeners to the instruments of the orchestra! orsymphony.org APRIL 19–28
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA PSU Opera, Lincoln Performance Hall, PSU Written when Mozart was 18, this rarely performed gem is a window into his comic masterpieces to come. Everyone’s in love with the wrong person. Ridiculous coincidences, love triangles, and mistaken identities abound, but the brilliant music shines through in PSU Opera’s production of La finta giardiniera. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. pdx.edu/boxoffice
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Oregon Symphony, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
APRIL 4–6
Journey to the Final Frontier through the music of Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more. orsymphony.org
White Bird Dance, Newmark Theatre
APRIL 28
MUSIC IN THE MAKING CONCERT Portland Symphonic Girlchoir, Trinity Episcopal Church This unique event begins with a Saturday workshop focusing on wide-ranging music of Chicago based Composer-in-Residence Lee R. Kesselman. The concert showcases participating school and community treble choirs each presenting a “solo” set. In their “solo” set, PSG will present the world premiere of Kesselman’s PSG 30 th anniversary commission. The concert will conclude with Kesselman conducting the combined choirs in presenting four of his diverse compositions: Peace in the Desert, Skye Boat Song, Balm in Gilead, and Mbiri Kuna Mwari. girlchoir.com
PARSONS DANCE Founded in 1985 by David Parsons, Parsons Dance is known around the world for choreography and dancers bursting with unstoppable energy. Returning to White Bird after many years, Parsons tributes the glorious brash and funk sounds of New Orleans jazz, featuring David Parsons’ Whirlaway and Trey McIntyre’s Ma Maison. whitebird.org APRIL 4–13
PEARL DIVE PROJECT BodyVox, BodyVox Dance Center In an unprecedented approach to dance-making, Artistic Directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland have invited a new group of highly creative individuals who have never worked in dance before, asking the question: “What will happen when artists and innovators working at the peak of their profession immerse themselves in a craft they’ve never considered?” The Pearl Dive Project melds creative worlds in a collaboration of movement and ideas, the likes of which have never been seen. bodyvox.com
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PEARL DIVE PROJECT In an unprecedented approach to dance-making, Artistic Directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland have invited a new group of highly creative individuals who have never worked in dance before, asking the question: “What will happen when artists and innovators working at the peak of their profession immerse themselves in a craft they’ve never considered?” The Pearl Dive Project melds creative worlds in a collaboration of movement and ideas, the likes of which have never been seen.
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EMANUEL AX Oregon Symphony
EMANUEL AX The consummate Emanuel Ax brings his extraordinary musicianship to the Oregon Symphony to perform two hallmarks of the repertoire: Haydn’s best-known piano concerto and Stravinsky’s charming Capriccio.
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PCPA NOONTIME SHOWCASE Jefferson Dancers, Antoinette Hatfield Hall The Jefferson Dancers will perform as part of the Portland’5 Noontime Showcase series, a monthly free performance held inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall. portland5.com APRIL 9 & 10
SAVION GLOVER White Bird Dance, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Today’s greatest living tap dancer, Savion Glover, returns to White Bird with All FuNKD’ Up, The Concert, a new show that showcases his percussive genius. Accompanied by a six-piece band and dynamic ensemble of tap dancers, All FuNKD’ Up is “funk, loose, live, high-energy.” whitebird.org Catch Portland Center Stage at The Armory’s Tiny Beautiful Things (based on the book by Cheryl Strayed), February 23–March 31. Photo by Kate Szrom, courtesy of Portland Center Stage at The Armory.
APRIL 11–14
DIRECTOR’S CHOICE Oregon Ballet Theatre, Newmark Theatre In Director’s Choice, Artistic Director Kevin Irving has curated some of the company’s mostloved contemporary works in an intimate program. The lineup includes Gioconda Barbuto’s BringingOutsideIn, Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s Presto, Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato’s Jardí Tancat, and Fonte’s Giants Before Us. obt.org APRIL 18-20
2019 SPRING CONCERT Jefferson Dancers, Newmark Theatre The annual Spring Concert is the Jefferson Dancer’s flagship set of performances in which the company showcase its creativity, skill, and artistry cultivated throughout the past year. Works presented include those choreographed by Artistic Director Steve Gonzales and many guest
choreographers from around the U.S. and the world, many of whom are former Jefferson Dancers now working as professional dancers and choreographers. jeffersondancers.org/events APRIL 24
PHILADANCO White Bird Dance, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of African-American traditions in dance, PHILADANCO was founded in 1970 by Joan Meyers Brown. The company will make their Portland debut with works by pioneering choreographers Ulysses Dove and Talley
Beatty as well as selections by contemporary choreographers, including Rennie Harrison and Christopher Huggins. whitebird.org T H E AT E R
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CROWNS
Portland Playhouse SEE PAGE 16 for full description. portlandplayhouse.org THROUGH APRIL 13
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TAKING STEPS
Lakewood Theatre, Headlee Mainstage SEE PAGE 15 for full description. lakewood-center.org
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Milagro SEE PAGE 19 for full description. milagro.org THROUGH APRIL 14
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Oregon Children’s Theatre, Winningstad Theatre
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A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Broadway Rose Theatre, Broadway Rose New Stage SEE PAGE 15 for full description. broadwayrose.org APRIL 5
URBAN TELLERS: IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES Portland Story Theater, The Old Church If the idea that personal story breaks down barriers and reveals the commonality of the human experience resonates with you, then don’t miss this live storytelling experience. Portland Story Theater believes that the immigrant story is the American story and are proving that with every Urban Tellers Immigrants & Refugees Special Edition. These tellers come from all over the world and now call Portland home. pdxstorytheater.org APRIL 12 & 13
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Lakewood Theatre, Side Door Stage Wildcat “Wildy” Jackson and her sister Janie arrive in 1912 to border town Centavo City, determined to strike it rich in the oil prospecting business. Comedy, deception, and love ensue. lakewood-center.org
HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN
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Corrib Theatre, New Expressive Works
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Irish Sonya and Australian Kate meet and fall in love while working on a Russian play with English accents in an Irish castle. Together, they embark on a global odyssey to prove that they have a right to live together in Ireland. >>>>
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2019 SPRING CONCERT Jefferson Dancers
2019 SPRING CONCERT The annual Spring Concert is the Jefferson Dancer’s flagship set of performances in which the company showcase its creativity, skill, and artistry cultivated throughout the past year. Works presented include those choreographed by Artistic Director Steve Gonzales and many guest choreographers from around the U.S. and the world, many of whom are former Jefferson Dancers now working as professional dancers and choreographers.
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>>>> How to Keep an Alien is a tender and hilarious story attesting to the perils and obstacles of emigration and the transformation that Irish society has undergone in recent times. This is a story about falling in love and proving it to the government. corribtheatre.org APRIL 13–MAY 5
CROSSING MNISOSE Portland Center Stage at The Armory, U.S. Bank Main Stage Crossing Mnisose tells the story of one of America’s first feminists, Sacajawea, who guided the U.S. Corps of Discovery up the Mnisose (or what Europeans named the “Missouri River”). In 2017, the contemporary successor to the Corps of Discovery, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
granted an easement to allow a pipeline to cross the very same river. Although 212 years separate these controversial crossings, both reveal the continued survival of Tribal Nations in the face of colonial conquest. Crossing Mnisose draws a line from a completely original view of Lewis and Clark’s historic encampment at Fort Mandan to the present day, as descendants of the Dakota and Lakota Nations of the Mnisose continue their fight to ensure that the Mnisose and the lands that contain the burials of their ancestors are preserved for future generations. pcs.org APRIL 20–MAY 12
TENALI: THE ROYAL TRICKSTER Northwest Children’s Theater The creative team behind NWCT’s Chitra: The Girl Prince and The Jungle Book brings you the
story of Tenali, royal minister and irrepressible trickster. When the King’s beloved peacock necklace mysteriously disappears, it’s up to Tenali to uncover the culprit and restore order to the kingdom, all while staying one step ahead of his enemies and the king’s executioner. NWCT is proud to partner with director/ choreographer Anita Menon on this hilarious whodunit filled with charm, wit, and breathtaking dance sequences. nwcts.org APRIL 20–MAY 19
JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS Oregon Children’s Theatre, Winningstad Theatre Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable...he’s murdered his brother (the king), stolen the crown, and tormented his subjects. But Jason is ready to shake things up! He wants to reclaim the throne and
be a better ruler, but to do so, he and his crew (The Argonauts) must first sail to the ends of the earth and capture the Golden Fleece. Two actors take on dozens of roles armed with a cartload of wooden swords, silly hats, and lots of action figures. Get ready for a quirky and hilarious retelling of this classic tale! An international collaboration with Visible Fictions. octc.org APRIL 26–JUNE 9
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Lakewood Theatre, Headlee Mainstage Silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are forced to adapt to talking pictures. Unfortunately, Lina’s screechy voice threatens her career—until Don and friend Cosmo Brown convince aspiring actress Kathy Selden to dub Lina’s voice with her own. lakewood-center.org
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LA FINTA GIARDINIERA PSU Opera
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA Written when Mozart was 18, this rarely performed gem is a window into his comic masterpieces to come. Everyone’s in love with the wrong person. Ridiculous coincidences, love triangles, and mistaken identities abound, but the brilliant music shines through in PSU Opera’s production of La finta giardiniera. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
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THE REVOLUTIONISTS Artists Repertory Theatre Who runs the world? Girls! In 1793, during France’s Reign of Terror, a playwright, an assassin, a former queen, and a Caribbean spy walk into a room and attempt to save the soul of France while avoiding the edge of the guillotine’s blade. Olympe De Gouges is desperate to pen the perfect piece of revolutionary art for her generation, while Charlotte Corday is determined to become an assassin. Prophetic Marie Antoinette is happy to reminisce about her time in the palace, while Marianne Angelle gathers intelligence to send home to the Caribbean. In a blisteringly funny portrayal, The Revolutionists depicts four badass women who fight for the equality of all women and the love of their country. artistsrep.org C U LT U R E
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MODERN AMERICAN REALISM Portland Art Museum
National Book Award finalist and Woodson’s first adult novel in 20 years. literary-arts.org APRIL 6–28
JAPANESE CURRENTS NW Film Center, Whitsell Auditorium Like Japanese fashion and pop culture, Japanese film remains in the international vanguard, blending traditional genres and classical forms with cutting-edge technology and dazzling imagery. Collectively, Japanese Currents offers a fresh take on Japanese culture and a showcase of the wealth of creative invention at work in Japan today. nwfilm.org APRIL 22
OREGON BOOK AWARDS CEREMONY Literary Arts, Gerding Theater at The Armory Join your local community for the annual Oregon Book Awards Ceremony, celebrating the state’s most accomplished writers. The awards ceremony draws hundreds of literary fans to hear the winners announced live. literary-arts.org
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JACQUELINE WOODSON Literary Arts, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Jacqueline Woodson is a 2014 National Book Award winner for her New York Times best-selling memoir Brown Girl Dreaming. Her most recent work is the New York Times best-selling novel Another Brooklyn, which was a 2016
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VERSELANDIA! CITYWIDE YOUTH POETRY SLAM Literary Arts, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our eighth annual Verselandia! poetry slam. This inspiring event draws more than 1,400 attendees as they cheer on students from Portland Public Schools competing for poetic glory. literary-arts.org
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A stunning theatrical event exploring the unrest in Ferguson following the shooting of Michael Brown.
Protect the water. Remember the sacrifice.
Apr. 13 – May 5
An epic premiere pairing Sacajawea’s journey and the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
A boisterous backyard battle.
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The hilarious hot-button comedy about well-intentioned neighbors and their backyard border dispute.
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