Reviews of Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
Audience Raves
"Absolutely wonderful and delightful! So well acted and directed. The facial expressions, especially of Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Viola were priceless. [The] performance had such energy. We also thought the set was quite imaginative. Loved the clouds. Bravo PCS!"
"The production was wonderful. The costumes, the humor, the acting were all on target."
"Acting was great, set was inventive. Darius Pierce is a comedic gem!"
"Creative fun rendition without losing the plot."
"We always think we may not enjoy Shakespeare and then we end up thoroughly enjoying it! Delightful, funny, engaging, and what a cast!"
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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.
Shakespeare's England
With booming trade, increasing incomes, and a swelling population facing plagues and uncertain food supplies, England during the time of Shakespeare was an era of both prosperity and mortality.
Twelfth Night Reading List
Calling all readers! Multnomah County Library put together a reading list inspired by our production of Twelfth Night, Or What You Will.
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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!
Donate to the p:ear Giving Tree
Every winter, youth at p:ear are looking for basic needs such as socks, backpacks, bus tickets, gift cards, art supplies, and other items. The Giving Tree helps p:ear fuel their mission to provide mentoring services to Portland’s homeless and parent-less young people.
BIPOC Affinity Night Pre-show and Post-show Party
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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Dive into the world of the Bard and explore the excitement of performing Shakespeare!
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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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