Here's where you'll find info about upcoming shows, teen & adult classes, First Thursdays, live music/DJ sets, BIPOC nights, art exhibits, and more. All times Pacific unless otherwise noted.
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!
Foundations of Improvisation
Looking to expand your knowledge and skills of improvisation? Whether you did theater in high school and want to jump back in, are looking to find creative connections with others, or are a theater professional looking to deepen your training, this 6-week course is perfect for you!
Fat Ham
A week after Juicy’s father dies, he finds himself at a backyard barbecue celebrating the marriage of his mother and uncle—sound familiar? James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet casts the sweet prince of Denmark as a queer, Black boy from the South. In this comedy born from tragedy, Juicy must choose between seeking vengeance for his father’s death or staying true to his own heart—a story of identity, family, and liberation as we become our truest selves.
BIPOC Affinity Night for Fat Ham
Join us for The People's Party! Our BIPOC Affinity Night for Fat Ham is sure to get you moving with music from local DJ Mrs. Taylor-Made, complimentary drinks from Deschutes Brewery & Multnomah Whiskey Library, local black vendors selling goodies on our mezzanine, a line dance lesson from SISTAHS4LIFE, the opening of local black artist Pouvwa Nwa's exhibit First Return in our PGE Gallery and some post-show karaoke to put a bow on it all! Free for all, especially our BIPOC folk :)
First Return - Gallery Exhibit by Pouvwa Nwa
Opening on April 25th at PCS, First Return is a Gallery Exhibit by Pouvwa Nwa.
A night of Apocalyptic Futurism with Jamie Mustard and Jelani Memory
An evening of cinematic science fiction featuring a projected reading of afro/ethno science fiction from the Graphic Novel HYBRED. Join us for ritualistic music, sound design and cinematic imagery followed by a discussion with conceptual artist and author, Jamie Mustard in discussion with artist and Publisher, Jelani Memory. Featuring projected graphic cinema, primal sound design and performance followed be a discussion of emotional art and its ability to alter human consciousness and the world. A stunning evening of visual art and ideas. An unforgettable experience in the ancient future mezzanine of Portland Center Stage.
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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