Reviews of "Christmas Memory" & "Winter Song"
What Critics are Saying:
"A Christmas Memory/Winter Song weaves reminiscence with performance in a charming, wholesome and endearing collage. From the log-cabin-esque set to the softly falling snow, the mood upon entering is warm and inviting ... Please visit Clark and Norby this season at the Ellyn Bye Studio, drink a cider or glass of wine, tell them your favorite winter memories and enjoy an evening of story and song. It's a happy and satisfying way to spend a chilly afternoon." -EDGEMedia
"This show is like comfort food — warm, nourishing, and just exactly what you want on a cold winter's night. ... I keep coming back to the word warm because it's the best descriptor of both the show itself and the feeling I had while watching it. The show captures the complex feelings surrounding the holidays and is an antidote to the hectic activity it's so easy to get caught up in during the season. I recommend it very highly." -BroadwayWorld
"Two small gems grace the stage of Portland Center Stage’s Ellyn Bye Studio from now through December 31. One is a vintage Christmas classic by Truman Capote; the second is a brand new production that is to Portland and of Portland. ... Clark is a powerhouse singer, who also plays 'anything with strings.' She is best known locally for her one woman show, Blue, which featured the songs of Joni Mitchell. Worthy of special mention is the keyboard work of Mont Chris Hubbard who, incidentally, never looked at his keyboard through the entire performance. This guy is magic." -Judy Nedry
More about A Christmas Memory -paired with- Winter Song:
Holiday Choirs at The Armory
This holiday season, enjoy live choral music from local groups and schools.
"Winter Song" Album
Want to take Winter Song home with you? Co-creators Merideth Kaye Clark and Brandon Woolley recently produced the Winter Song original cast album.
The World of the Play: "Winter Song"
Get to know Merideth Kaye Clark and explore the creation of Winter Song.
"A Christmas Memory" and "Winter Song" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the artists behind our holiday show in the Ellyn Bye Studio.
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!
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