Playwriting Masterclass with Philip Kan Gotanda
Theatre Diaspora: Playwriting Masterclass with Philip Kan Gotanda
Complete Casting Announced for “A Streetcar Named Desire”
Demetrius Grosse and Deidrie Henry from NBC’s Game of Silence will play Blanche and Stanley, joined by two other television regulars: Kristen Adele as Stella and Keith Eric Chappelle as Mitch.
"Perspectives" on The Pianist of Willesden Lane
Please join us in a partnership with the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a post-show discussion following the 2 p.m. performance of The Pianist of Willesden Lane.
Reviews of "Forever"
Dael Orlandersmith’s powerful new memoir play has received lots of critical acclaim. Here’s a roundup of reviews from previous productions.
Who I Am: Celebrating Me - A Celebration for Black History Month
February 20 at 2 p.m. and February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Class and Fortune in "Great Expectations"
The British Library explores the world of Great Expectations as one in which fortunes can be suddenly made and just as suddenly lost.
“Great Expectations” on the Silver Screen
Like many of Dickens’ works, Great Expectations shares a rich tradition of adaptations on the silver screen.
The Costumes of “Great Expectations”
A look at the costume renderings for Great Expectations designed by Ron Erickson.
Estella, Act II
Miss Havisham, Act I
Estella
Pip, Act II
Pumblechook
Pip, Act I
Biddy, Act I
ABOUT THE COSTUME DESIGNERRon Erickson had the privilege of designing the costumes for Book-It Repertory Theatre’s original production of Great Expectations, and ...
Coming of Age in “Great Expectations”
By PCS Literary Manager Benjamin Fainstein
English culture underwent rapid change in the mid-eighteenth century. People of all economic classes flocked to cities like London in the wake of the period’s industrial progress. This process of urbanization gave rise to an entrepreneurial middle class with enough ...
An Interview with Director Jane Jones
Jane Jones, the founder and co-artistic director of Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theatre, is currently in Portland to direct Great Expectations for Portland Center Stage. Jane worked closely with adapter Lucinda Stroud to develop this adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, which had its world premiere ...
Perspectives series for "Forever" and "Each and Every Thing"
February 16 & 23, March 1 & 8 in the Ellyn Bye Studio
Immediately following the 7:30 p.m. performance
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
Season Superstars
Season Supporting Sponsors
