You Are Not Alone
If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available 24 hours a day. There are also incredible training and volunteer opportunities for those who want to learn how to help others. Below is a list of some of the wonderful organizations that offer free services for our community. Please share and help us spread the word.
Lines for Life
24-hour Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Text 273TALK to 839863
Youth Line
Teen-to-Teen Crisis Line
1-877-968-8491
Text teen2teen to 839863
The Trevor Project
24-hour Suicide Line for LGBTQ Youth
1-866-488-7386
SMYRC
Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center
503-872-9664, smyrc.org
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line
24-hour Crisis Care, Evaluation and Resources
503-988-4888
Get Trained to Help
Learn How to Support Those at Risk
gettrainedtohelp.com
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Research, Education, Advocacy and Support
Join us after the matinee performances of Every Brilliant Thing in October for Talk Saves Lives, an introduction to suicide prevention presented in partnership with AFSP.
Out of the Darkness Walk
Annual Walk to Fight Suicide
In honor of our season opening productions, Portland Center Stage at The Armory is sponsoring this year’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, October 07.
"Fun Home" Inspired Art
Inspired by cartoonist Alison Bechdel, we partnered with Helioscope and invited local cartoonists and illustrators to watch Fun Home.
Reviews of "Fun Home"
"The show packs a satisfying emotional punch without tying everything up with a bow. It’s beautiful and messy and complex. Just like our families."
Chris Coleman on "Fun Home"
"The music is gorgeous." Director Chris Coleman talks casting, an elegant scenic design and why he loves Fun Home so much.
"Fun Home" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the dynamite cast and creative team we've assembled for Fun Home.
Reviews of "Every Brilliant Thing"
“Heart-wrenching, hilarious ... possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop.”
"Every Brilliant Thing" Cast and Creative Team
We've assembled a *BRILLIANT* cast and creative team for this powerful play.
The Story Behind "Every Brilliant Thing"
From a favor to a friend to an HBO documentary, explore the making of Every Brilliant Thing.
Current & Upcoming
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Adult Class : TWELFTH NIGHT, Before & After
Join veteran actor Joe Costa for a unique opportunity to take a “deep dive” into both Shakespeare’s text of Twelfth Night, and the PCS Production. Participants will read the play out loud as a group, with “intermissions” provided for lively discussion of themes and content. Interested participants will have a chance to act in selected scenes, guided by the instructor.
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of unscripted Elizabethan comedy! Step into the offbeat world of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
Albina Music Trust presents A Brown Branch Christmas
Celebrate this holiday season with A Brown Branch Christmas at Portland Center Stage. Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians.
BIPOC Affinity Night DJ Party with ALoSo
Join us for a double feature BIPOC Affinity Night, featuring a live DJ set by ALoSo, plus holiday craft market vendor tables, art exhibits by Albina Music Trust Wall to Wall Sound and Jason Hill's Favorite Things, with complimentary select drinks provided by Multnomah Whiskey Library and Deschutes Brewery while supplies last.
Winter Teen Academy: Scene Work
Calling all teens! Are you looking to expand your acting skills and be the best scene partner you can be for your fellow actors? In this class, we will dig deep into scene study, character motivation, and active listening, while learning the necessary questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. You'll develop fuller characters and deeper relationships on stage by partnering in scene work — and have lots of fun too!
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
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