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Upcoming Events

Here's where you'll find info about upcoming shows, teen & adult classes, First Thursdays, live music/DJ sets, BIPOC nights, art exhibits, and more. All times Pacific unless otherwise noted.

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Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson

May 11 – June 22, 2025

Chris Grace is Scarlett Johansson. Or maybe Scarlett Johansson is Chris Grace. Either way, only one of them played a Japanese cyborg in Ghost in the Shell.  In a tour-de-force one-person farce that The Guardian describes as “mind and character bending,” Asian American actor and comedian Chris Grace explores the bounds of an artist’s identity. With the help of an ever-growing pile of wigs, Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson celebrates two of Hollywood’s most beloved Asian actors.

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Foundations of Improvisation: Tuesday Evening Series

May 20 – June 24  •  $200*

Looking to expand your knowledge and skills of improvisation? Whether you did theater in high school and want to jump back in, are looking to find creative connections with others, or are a theater professional looking to deepen your training, this course is perfect for you!

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Adult Class: Before & After - The Importance of Being Earnest

May 29, Jun 5, & Jun 12  •  $129

Join Literary Manager and Playwright Kamilah Bush for a special look at her playwriting and adaptation process, the work of Oscar Wilde and bringing a new play to life in this world premiere production at PCS.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

June 1 – 29, 2025

A world-premiere adaptation! What’s in a name? For some people — everything. A new, exciting spin on an old classic, this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s satire sparkles with wit and whimsy. To become the gentlemen they believe they’re meant to be, Jack and Algernon must live double lives. Country mice and city mice collide in this comedy that will woo you from the very start!

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June First Thursday featuring Adriana Wagner

Thu, Jun 5, 5 p.m.  •  FREE

June First Thursday will feature live music by the Adriana Wagner Quartet in the Main Lobby and art exhibits by Krystal Pérez and Orlando Almanza.

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Pre-show Event by Liminal Bodies

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30 p.m.  •  FREE

Join us for a BIPOC Affinity Night pre-show event for both Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson and The Importance of Being Earnest, hosted by Liminal Bodies.

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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