Audience Reviews of "The Magic Play"
What people are saying on Facebook:
"My mind is still spinning from seeing this. Was it real? Was it magic? Does it matter? It was an evening unlike one I've ever had in the theater and that alone is magic. Thank you."
"One of my favorite shows at PCS this season! really fun and thought provoking."
"I've been trying to explain this show to other people and end up just saying, "trust me, go see it!"
"It was an enchanting, sweet, complex examination of adult relationships. With magic! It asks, what is real?"
“Wow — just saw The Magic Play at Portland Center Stage at The Armory and it is phenomenal. A must see. HIGHLY recommended!!!”
“Amazing acting from the small cast. The main star/magician, played by Brett Schneider, obviously knows his way around a deck of cards and executes his magic effects flawlessly. And his acting skills are top notch!"
“Fantastic show. Astonishing magic and a sweet story beautifully acted.”
"Very thought provoking and amazing magic tricks!!!"
"This production is essentially a magic show disguised as a play. So, go support live magic and see The Magic Play.”
“I loved it!”
"An absolutely must see show!!!!!!!"
“Spectacular!”
“This is an excellent production. The storyline is surprising and the magic is simply part of the story, not just a Vegas magic show. Highly recommend it.”
“What an amazing show! Great chemistry between the two leads. I felt so much great emotions! The magic was so great and it made me feel like I was a kid again. And the end was the best!”
“Fantastic play. The chemistry between the two was amazing! I went home trying to explain the play and finally just said, ‘just go see it!’”
"I saw it opening night and have not stopped thinking about it. It really is stunning."
'Fantastically magical! Go immediately!"
More about The Magic Play:
Special Cocktails for "The Magic Play"
The Armory Bar supervisor and resident mixologist Melissa Larrabee describes her glittery and delicious cocktails inspired by The Magic Play.
Playwrights in Discussion
Kodachrome playwright Adam Szymkowicz interviews The Magic Play playwright Andrew Hinderaker.
Reviews of "The Magic Play"
"The Magic Play combines a jaw-dropping performance of classic card tricks with a compelling backstory of tender love. The result is breathtaking."
"The Magic Play" Cast and Creative Team
Meet the exciting cast, world class magicians and creative team behind The Magic Play.
Winter Improv Labs
Grow from "yes, and..." to your first completely improvised scene in Improv Labs at The Armory. Take one for fun or both to master your improv skills!
Current & Upcoming
Art Exhibit: ¡Soy Yo! by Mika Martinez
¡Soy Yo!, is a multi-media project, created by Mika Martinez, that examines and celebrates Latinx identity featuring more than 50 portraits of the Hispanic/Latino community in Portland.
Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Join us for this monthly event with local songstress Courtney Freed and Portland-based pianist David Saffert as they host a good old-fashioned PIANO BAR.
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Nassim
From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (creator of the Off-Broadway smash hit White Rabbit, Red Rabbit) comes an audacious new theatrical experiment, presented in collaboration with Boom Arts. Each night, a new, unrehearsed local performer joins the playwright on stage, while the script waits, unseen, in a sealed box... Touchingly autobiographical yet powerfully universal, NASSIM is a striking theatrical demonstration of how language can both divide and unite us.
Art Exhibit: Garam Garam Chai by Yusra Siddiqui
Portland Center Stage will host Garam Garam Chai, an art exhibit by Portland-based multidisciplinary artist Yusra Siddiqui, featuring a series of hand-sewn teabag printmaking pieces that serve as a contemplation of the communal tea times shared between Desi and British culture.
Coriolanus
Shakespeare’s tragedy about the war hero Coriolanus and the fight between the elite and the deprived masses will be fueled by a dynamic female and non-binary ensemble with a muscular, movement-focused staging.
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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