Seven Brilliant Quotes by Shaw
Life isn't about finding yourself.
Life is about creating yourself.
Progress is impossible without change,
and those who cannot change their minds
cannot change anything.
Some men see things as they are and ask why.
Others dream things that never were and ask why not.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing.
You use a glass mirror to see your face;
you use works of art to see your soul.
Youth is wasted on the young.
I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig.
You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.
More about Major Barbara:
Specialty Cocktails for "Major Barbara" and "And So We Walked"
From Pimm's to an earl grey simple, Bar Supervisor (and resident mixologist) Melissa Larrabee introduces the delicious specialty cocktails inspired by Major Barbara and And So We Walked.
George Bernard Shaw and Portland Center Stage: Shared Good Fortune
As we prepare to open our production of Major Barbara, an unplanned but serendipitous pattern around the great man’s work has become apparent: We seem to mark major transitions at Portland Center Stage at The Armory with the works of George Bernard Shaw.
Shaw and Film
George Bernard Shaw loved film, but hated his own his work on screen. Until Gabriel Pascal came along and made film adaptations of Pygmalion and, later, Major Barbara.
Keep Calm and Quarrel On: "Major Barbara’s" Great Debaters
Benjamin Fainstein, Literary Manager at The Armory, discusses George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara as a forum for debate.
The Costumes of "Major Barbara"
A behind the scenes look at the costumes for Major Barbara designed by Lex Liang.
"Major Barbara" Cast and Creative Team
Meet the incredible cast and creative team behind George Bernard Shaw's witty and timely classic, Major Barbara.
Talkin' Shaw Class
Join Literary Manager Benjamin Fainstein for a lively group discussion about George Bernard Shaw and Major Barbara. Wednesday, May 2nd 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Current & Upcoming
Photography Exhibit: Angels by Tom Lupton
Tom Lupton's Angels is a photography exhibit inspired by the themes of Rent. As relevant today as it was 26 ago, the story finds us all dealing with a virus confounded by misinformation, civil unrest, and yeah, figuring out how to deal with last year's rent.
Rent
Don’t miss this sensational, iconic musical hot off its 25th Anniversary! Rent took Broadway by storm with its deeply resonant look at a deadly virus, financial precarity, and love as a radical act. As a group of young artists fights for justice and visibility during the AIDS crisis, they revel in the beautiful bonds of friendship and chosen family. With its profound message of joy and hope in the face of uncertainty, this timeless musical reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters — love.
July First Thursday with Noche Libre DJ's Black Daria and Lapaushi
Celebrate the July First Thursday with DJ Black Daria and DJ Lapaushi of the Noche Libre DJ collective, spinning music that spans genres and geography from cumbia and quebradita to dancehall and perreo. You can also check out the photography exhibit Angels by Tom Lupton in the PGE gallery.
Prop Sale!
Out with the old, in with the new (to you)! As we get ready for a new season, we’re having a prop sale! We’ve got rugs, lighting fixtures, furniture, oddities, chairs, tables, sofas, unique made-for-stage pieces, display items, and more!
The Siren Theater Improv Giants
Portland Center Stage neighbor and superfan The Siren Theater is known for all kinds of comedy, and they are thrilled to be back at PCS with their own improv comedy collective: The Siren Theater Improv Giants.
JAW Press Play: WWJP Street Dance Showcase
Presented by Jesus Rodales of WWJP, this wildly popular showcase features street, club, and urban dance styles, performed by artists from a variety of local dance crews.
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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