Our Board/Cast dinner for Beard of Avon and 12th Night happened last night at the lovely home of Board Member Barbara Baker.  Barbara is Senior VP for Cultural Enhancement at Umpqua Bank - and is chairing our HR Committee.  (Cool cupcakes, huh?)

The dinner is an opportunity for board members to meet the cast of an upccoming show and discuss the process.  It’s also a great opportunity for cast members to see a bit of Portland, and to enjoy some wonderful food and company.  Dairus Pierce (above left) plays Will Shakespeare in Beard and Sir Andrew in 12th Night - and I believe was discussing the fun and challenges of rehearsing two shows in rep.  (”It’s 3 pm - who am I playing now?”) Jen Taylor (Viola in 12th Night) looks on attentively.

In this shot, Brian Thompson (Malvolio in 12th Night and Condel/Bacon in Beard) and Darius are seen at the table saying something like, ‘Do you think that’s chicken or pork?’

Marge Kafoury (left) Chairs the Government Funding Task Force on the board, and her husband Stephen (right) joined us for the discussion as well.  Both have been active in State and local politics for many years.

[Special shout out to Reynolds Potter for taking these great shots at the party]