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Fertile Ground 2012 at the Armory
Posted by Sarah | 05 January 2012 | Comments (0)
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January 19-29, 2012
Fertile Ground aspires to increase the appreciation for Portland’s lush creative culture, the artists and projects spawned right here in our native soil.
Here at PCS, we are all kinds of excited about our Fertile Ground piece, the world premiere of Jason Wells' provocative comedy The North Plan. But we're also thrilled to be playing host to a variety of other producers participating in this year's festival! Peruse the below schedule for all the Fertile Ground events here at the Armory. For tickets and a complete performance schedule throughout Portland, visit www.fertilegroundpdx.org.
Here's to celebrating new work! You can purchase a Fertile Ground Festival Pass HERE.
Friday, January 20 at noon
Amy Doherty - "Kookaburra" ♦ Mezzanine Level at the Armory
Presented by PDX Playwrights
Ticket price: $5
The backdrop is 1991 London town and Britain has joined the U.S. in what became known as the Gulf War Crisis. Gillian Henry is lost between unrequited love for Jonathan, her best (gay) friend, and coming to terms with having zero goals. Deception knows no age boundaries and neither does Sylvia Henry, Gillian's mother. 3-D glasses and parachutes are not required. Butter optional.
Friday, January 20 at 10 p.m.
Cory Huff - "Redneck Mormon Thespian" ♦ Mezzanine Level at the Armory
Ticket Price: $10
People never believe me when I say I grew up a redneck. I really did grow up in a series of trailer parks. At my great grandmother's funeral, my wife was amazed to see my family members, in their 'dress jeans' and denim halter tops, swapping stories about who was in jail and who wasn't on speaking terms. Of course, being a redneck isn't just funny. The redneck culture has a darker side to it as well. This is my story about how I overcame abuse, drugs, and being a redneck, and about how I almost died the day before I became a full time missionary with the Chinese immigrant community in Vancouver, Canada - and got started down my own personal path to enlightenment.
Saturday, January 21 at noon
Aleks Merilo - "The Widow of Tom's Hill" ♦ Mezzanine Level at the Armory
Presented by PDX Playwrights
Ticket price: $5
In 1918, the worst plague in human history hit America. When a small Washington town finds itself the subject of a military quarantine, a young sailor and 19 year old widow from opposite sides of the blockade engage in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, putting their lives, and souls, in the balance.
Sunday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m.
PlayWrite, Inc - "Word.Voice." ♦ Main Stage
FREE
Word.Voice. is a showcase of character-driven plays written by courageous young writers who have recently graduated from PlayWrite’s intensive, multi-week workshop. These short works dive into the heart of conflict and emotional truth, and are the culmination of many hours of hard, creative work. Now, cast with professional actors and directed by the young writers, these amazing works are ready for an audience! Join us in celebrating their voices! Formed in 2003, PlayWrite, Inc. uses the power of performance in art to transform the lives of youth at the edge. Learn more at www.playwriteinc.org.
Monday, January 23 at noon
Cory Huff - "Redneck Mormon Thespian" ♦ Mezzanine Level at the Armory
Ticket Price: $10
People never believe me when I say I grew up a redneck. I really did grow up in a series of trailer parks. At my great grandmother's funeral, my wife was amazed to see my family members, in their 'dress jeans' and denim halter tops, swapping stories about who was in jail and who wasn't on speaking terms. Of course, being a redneck isn't just funny. The redneck culture has a darker side to it as well. This is my story about how I overcame abuse, drugs, and being a redneck, and about how I almost died the day before I became a full time missionary with the Chinese immigrant community in Vancouver, Canada - and got started down my own personal path to enlightenment.
Saturday, January 28 at noon
Sally Sunbear - "Cate Darringer" ♦ Mezzanine Level at the Armory
Presented by PDX Playwrights
Ticket price: Pay-What-You-Will
"George, are you in some kind of trouble?" Even the plans of a clever girl can often go awry in this old fashion comedy set in Indian Territory. Can love letters, lassos and luck save the day, and keep an innocent man from swinging from the yardarm? Come find out in this upbeat radio drama! Youngsters encouraged to bring canned or dried foods, or warm hats and gloves to donate to Title X, Portland's School's program for homeless students.
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