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.
A Synopsis of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd at your own risk; there be spoilers within!
A Timeline of Sweeney Todd
From penny dreadful to Johnny Depp; a timeline of Sweeney Todd in popular culture.
An Interview with Sweeney Todd Director Chip Miller
PCS Literary Manager Kamilah Bush talked to Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street director Chip Miller about their deep connection to Sondheim and why "rage in the world" makes the show so relevant today.
PCS Picks: Favorite Sandwich Shops
Inspired by Clyde's, we at PCS have been in search of amazing sandwiches all throughout our local Portland area. We’ve decided to share our staff’s favorite picks!
Shakespeare’s Collaborators: Sean San Jose & Rosa Joshi
Meet the theater artists whose collaborative creativity in adapting Shakespeare's words brought this unique production of Coriolanus to life.
Reviews of PETE's Productions
PCS presents PETE's a seagull June 29-July 13,2024, in the Ellyn Bye Studio. Read what critics have said about "a seagull" and PETE's previous productions!
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