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Cymbeline Moves Onstage
Posted by Chris Coleman | 31 January 2012 | Comments (0)
The cast of Shakespeare’s Amazing Cymbeline begin to find their way around the Ellyn Bye Studio theater.
MoreGreetings from Camp FEMA!
Posted by Kinsley Suer | 27 January 2012 | Comments (0)
The North Plan, currently running on the Main Stage, takes place in the not-so-distant future. And that’s probably what makes it so extra creepy and goose bump-inducing – the ripped-from-the-headlines idea that the revered U.S. Constitution could be thrown out so quickly and easily, under our very noses. This has gotten us thinking. Could such a breakdown and seemingly seamless regime changeover really happen?
MoreShakespeare’s Amazing Cymbeline: A Brief Synopsis
Posted by Kinsley Suer | 19 January 2012 | Comments (0)
Let’s be honest. Cymbeline is not usually used in the same sentence with the words “straightforward” and “uncomplicated.” In fact, some consider it one of the Bard’s most convoluted pieces. When Artistic Director Chris Coleman set out to adapt the play into his world premiere production, one of his main goals was to simplify and streamline the plot. If you don’t mind us spoiling the ending, here’s a short and sweet summary of the play to use a guide before seeing it yourself onstage!
MoreBehind-the-Scenes: On the Set of The North Plan
Posted by Kinsley Suer | 17 January 2012 | Comments (0)
Our world premiere production of Jason Wells’ The North Plan opened here on our Main Stage last week. For the past several weeks everyone at PCS has been busy preparing for the production - and we’ve got the photos to prove it! Before you see the show, come check out these behind-the-scenes photos and read up on some insider tidbits detailing the production’s rehearsal process, set construction, costume design process and more.
MoreThe Magic of Script Reading
Posted by Kinsley Suer | 04 January 2012 | Comments (1)
Every year the staff at Portland Center Stage must carefully decide on a total of ten plays that will be put onstage the following season. Rachel Mann, Associate Production Manager, is one of the PCS staff members whose input is factored into the mix. Her experiences reading and considering scripts, however, are much different than you might imagine.
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