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.
Portland Playhouse Presents: MARVIN'S RESCUE
Marvin’s Rescue is a riotous new musical from Marv Ross of the iconic 1980s band Quarterflash. Directed by Brian Weaver, co-founder and artistic director of Portland Playhouse, this musical comedy barks, bites, and sneaks up on your heart. A fearless cast brings to life a story about the dogs who tumble into our lives and teach us how to love better, even when everything goes sideways. Funny, wild, and unexpectedly tender.
Pre-Show Performance: Yeates Academy of Irish Dance
Join us for a Pre-Show performance from Yeates Academy of Irish Dance! In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, and all things green, this performance will get you moving and grooving right into our Saturday matinee of Lizard Boy.
Costume Contest: Monster Fest Pt. 2
Join us for a Pre-Show social where we celebrate the Lizard Boy world once again by hosting Monster Fest, part two! Live music, vendors and dress up for our COSTUME CONTEST. Best dragon and/or punk music inspired costumes will win prizes, including a chance to win season tickets to our 26/27 season!
2026 Theater Lovers' Bash
This isn’t your typical sit-down gala. Portland Center Stage’s annual fundraising celebration is a high-energy carnival of theater-inspired experiences—think games, performances, music, and moments of surprise around every corner. Come ready to mingle, explore, and play while supporting bold, local storytelling.
Acting for Adults: Actors' Toolbox
Explore Anne Bogart’s viewpoints, Meisner’s technique of repetition, Adler’s emotional recall, Laban’s eight efforts, Lecoq’s seven levels of tension, Michael Chekhov’s psychological gestures and learn to apply these to text of your choosing.
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!
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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