You Are Not Alone
If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available 24 hours a day. There are also incredible training and volunteer opportunities for those who want to learn how to help others. Below is a list of some of the wonderful organizations that offer free services for our community. Please share and help us spread the word.
Lines for Life
24-hour Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Text 273TALK to 839863
Youth Line
Teen-to-Teen Crisis Line
1-877-968-8491
Text teen2teen to 839863
The Trevor Project
24-hour Suicide Line for LGBTQ Youth
1-866-488-7386
SMYRC
Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center
503-872-9664, smyrc.org
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line
24-hour Crisis Care, Evaluation and Resources
503-988-4888
Get Trained to Help
Learn How to Support Those at Risk
gettrainedtohelp.com
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Research, Education, Advocacy and Support
Join us after the matinee performances of Every Brilliant Thing in October for Talk Saves Lives, an introduction to suicide prevention presented in partnership with AFSP.
Out of the Darkness Walk
Annual Walk to Fight Suicide
In honor of our season opening productions, Portland Center Stage at The Armory is sponsoring this year’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, October 07.
"Fun Home" Inspired Art
Inspired by cartoonist Alison Bechdel, we partnered with Helioscope and invited local cartoonists and illustrators to watch Fun Home.
Reviews of "Fun Home"
"The show packs a satisfying emotional punch without tying everything up with a bow. It’s beautiful and messy and complex. Just like our families."
Chris Coleman on "Fun Home"
"The music is gorgeous." Director Chris Coleman talks casting, an elegant scenic design and why he loves Fun Home so much.
"Fun Home" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the dynamite cast and creative team we've assembled for Fun Home.
Reviews of "Every Brilliant Thing"
“Heart-wrenching, hilarious ... possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop.”
"Every Brilliant Thing" Cast and Creative Team
We've assembled a *BRILLIANT* cast and creative team for this powerful play.
The Story Behind "Every Brilliant Thing"
From a favor to a friend to an HBO documentary, explore the making of Every Brilliant Thing.
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!
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.
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!
Acting Shakespeare: Monologues
Dive into the world of the Bard and explore the excitement of performing Shakespeare!
An Evening with Storm Large
Join us for a very special Portland Center Stage benefit concert, featuring the legendary Storm Large.
Foundations of Improvisation
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!
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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