October 2021
Bluebeard
You are cordially invited to Bluebeard's Country Estate, alongside his intended fiancée. A response is requested. Your presence is your present.* Bluebeard is an interactive outdoor experience, beginning seated in your car and leading to an invitation to explore an open-ended environment. Dress for the journey and prepare to stumble upon the unexpected, as you join Bag&Baggage for a theatre piece unlike any you've experienced before, hosted by our friends at the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals. Supplementary…
Find out more »February 2022
Our Utopia Workshop Production
Did you know that a staggering number of cults have originated in the state of Oregon? Are you aware that the Pacific states, in general, have the highest cult-participation rate of any region in our nation? Have you noticed the way that cult-like mentality has become more and more prevalent throughout our society in the United States? What’s up with that?? Our Utopia explores all of these realities, the human tendencies that lead us into cult-like situations, and our own…
Find out more »April 2022
Svetlana! Svetlana!
One playwright, one director, one poorly-timed argument, and one daughter of Joseph Stalin: Svetlana! Svetlana! brings us an irreverent and unorthodox love story in dark comedic fashion. Weaving together the world of do-it-yourself theatre, a healthy dose of Russian history, and a host of quirky characters — played by just two actors — this world premiere by award-winning Portland playwright Dan Kitrosser is a celebration of life, death, love, loss, and everything in between, examining the stories we tell ourselves…
Find out more »June 2022
Troy, USA
Welcome to Troy, USA, 1972, where tensions are high, draft cards are burning, and protests are rampant. A Chorus of historic activists and organizers guides us through this world premiere adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, examining war, race, class, oppression, betrayal, and just how far we will go for love. Featuring striking imagery, soulful music, and a powerful multi-racial ensemble cast, Troy, USA marks the first major collaboration between playwrights Don Wilson Glenn and Dmae Roberts, and the…
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