Behind the Curtain: The 12 Days of Christmas
What does Twelfth Night have to do with Christmas? Elizabethans celebrated Christmastime over 12 days with traditions and events that dated back centuries, such as the Feast of the Epiphany. Might Shakespeare have produced one of his most famous plays as part of these festivities for Queen Elizabeth I and her court? Read on and find out...
Twelfth Night Synopsis & Setting
A detailed summary of the play and the setting of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.
Spotlight on Liberace & Liza Music Director Bo Ayars
PCS Literary Manager Kamilah Bush talked to Bo Ayars, the musical director, conductor, and keyboardist of Liberace & Liza Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute), about his storied career and his time as the real Liberace's musical director!
Reviews of Sweeney Todd (2024)
"It is no exaggeration to say that from the ensemble to the demon barber himself, every single actor in this production is a master of their craft." - PDX Parent
Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim is considered one of the most important American composers — contributing to the sound and story of the American musical theatre. Read a brief biography and chronology of this celebrated, award-winning artist.
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