Dmae Roberts presents an all theatre one-hour special with Milagro Theatre, Portland Playhouse and Third Rail Repertory Theatre. We'll explore what the mid-size companies up to this season.
First, Olga Sanchez, artistic director ofMilagro Theatre, talks about Viva La Revolucion: A Celebration of the Day of the Dead. This festive new play runs Oct. 20-Nov. 13 at Milagro Theatre, located 525 SE Stark Street in Portland.
- Kevin Jones & Brenda Phillips in 'Gem of Ocean'
Then, a feature story on Portland Playhouse with Brian Weaver, co-founder and artistic director. We'll hear about their five-play season beginning with Gem of the Ocean by acclaimed playwright August Wilson running till Oct. 30th at the World Trade Center at 121 SW Salmon St. in Portland.
And we'll check in with Third Rail Repertory Theatre. The company is currently producing a controversial play called The Pain and The Itch by Bruce Norris. It focuses on an upper middle class family's response to a stranger in their house and their own culpability for the death of his wife. Artistic Director Slayden Scott Yarbrough will talk about the issues raised and the audience response to this highly charged play.
- Third Rail Rep w/ Jacklyn Maddux, Lily Moser, Valerie Stevens & John San Nicolas/Photo: Owen Carey
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