The Brothers Size
- By Tarell Alvin McCraney
- Directed & Choreographed by Chip Miller
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From Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, Choir Boy) comes a story of freedom and family. Steadfast and responsible, Ogun Size fights to connect with Oshoosi, his aimless younger brother, who has recently been released from prison. Weaving together the mundane and the mystic, this play invites us into the Louisiana Bayou, showing us a world of poetry, African mythology, and music. A fresh and contemporary tale of belonging, brotherhood and the ties that bind.
New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award, 2009.
Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, 2007.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE TIMES*
Evenings
Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m.
*Schedule may vary for some shows. Please check our season calendar to confirm.
2 hours with one 20-minute intermission.
Audio Described
May 4, 2 p.m.
Sign Interpreted
May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Open Captioned
May 17, 2 p.m.
Assistive listening devices are available for all performances.
We are committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to all of our patrons.
For the 7:30 p.m. performance of The Brothers Size
BIPOC Affinity Nights are a mindful curation of an environment meant to center the experience of people who identify as part of the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) — dedicated to generating a space for BIPOC individuals to engage with the performance in ways that are authentic to them.
All people who self-identify as BIPOC, and their guests, are specifically invited to attend. Though no one will be turned away, it is encouraged that folks outside of the BIPOC community join us on another night.
The Brothers Size is recommended for ages 12 and up. This production contains sexual content and profanity.
Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
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More About This Production
The Brothers Size Reading List
Calling all readers! Multnomah County Library put together a reading list inspired by our production of The Brothers Size.
Related Events
April First Thursday featuring Rose Tinted
Join us for April First Thursday featuring Portland-based live hip-hop band, Rose Tinted, who blend live interpretations of classic hip hop samples with live drums, bass, and turntables.
Adult Class: Before & After - The Brothers Size
Join Literary Manager and Dramaturg Kamilah Bush for an opportunity to explore the work of playwright Tarrell Alvin McCraney and his relationship to the southern aesthetic, masculinity and African cosmology, and how these elements come alive in PCS production of The Brother’s Size.
May First Thursday featuring Tahirah Memory
Join us for May First Thursday featuring live music by Portland-based soul singer and songwriter Tahirah Memory, playing a mix of original songs and covers in a fun combo of jazz and R&B styles.
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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