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Preview image for "A Streetcar Named Desire" Cast and Creative Team

"A Streetcar Named Desire" Cast and Creative Team

Learn about the incredible cast and creative team we've assembled for this production.

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PCS Receives Grants for Youth Education Programs

Three philanthropic leaders award $35,000 in grants for our largest education programs!

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Emily Mann's "Streetcar" Script Revisions

PCS received permission from the Williams' estate to use Emily Mann's slightly revised version of the script, which was first presented on Broadway in 2012, featuring black cast members in the leading roles.

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Playwriting Masterclass with Philip Kan Gotanda

Theatre Diaspora: Playwriting Masterclass with Philip Kan Gotanda

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Complete Casting Announced for “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Demetrius Grosse and Deidrie Henry from NBC’s Game of Silence will play Blanche and Stanley, joined by two other television regulars: Kristen Adele as Stella and Keith Eric Chappelle as Mitch.

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"Perspectives" on The Pianist of Willesden Lane

Please join us in a partnership with the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a post-show discussion following the 2 p.m. performance of The Pianist of Willesden Lane.

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Reviews of "Forever"

Dael Orlandersmith’s powerful new memoir play has received lots of critical acclaim. Here’s a roundup of reviews from previous productions.

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Who I Am: Celebrating Me - A Celebration for Black History Month

February 20 at 2 p.m. and February 22 at 7:30 p.m.

What the Dickens?

Are you familiar with these three terms from Charles Dickens’ novel?

Class and Fortune in "Great Expectations"

The British Library explores the world of Great Expectations as one in which fortunes can be suddenly made and just as suddenly lost.

“Great Expectations” on the Silver Screen

Like many of Dickens’ works, Great Expectations shares a rich tradition of adaptations on the silver screen.

The Costumes of “Great Expectations”

A look at the costume renderings for Great Expectations designed by Ron Erickson.

Estella, Act II

Miss Havisham, Act I

Estella

Pip, Act II

Pumblechook

Pip, Act I

Biddy, Act I

ABOUT THE COSTUME DESIGNERRon Erickson had the privilege of designing the costumes for Book-It Repertory Theatre’s original production of Great Expectations, and ...

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