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A woman works diligently at a sewing machine making a mask; the sewing machine is branded with 'Hello Kitty.'

Timeline of Events Mentioned in Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord

This production highlights many recent worldwide events. Check out this timeline to understand the order of these events in detail.

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Kristina Wong: An Artist Statement

The playwright and performer of Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord discusses finding the balance between humor and sincerity to tackle difficult subjects in her work on stage.

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Reviews of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

"Unique loved the intimate feel of it."

"What a wonderful, feel-good, sweet classic. I love the entire cast!" 

"Very creative and moving rendition of this classic." 

"I needed an uplifting performance like this. 2022 had been a rough year. Thank you for the fun show!"

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Reviews of Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord

"This social commentary — both fierce and darkly funny — was the theater experience I didn’t know I needed. I left feeling I could almost wrap my mind around what we’ve been through and inspired to meet the next news cycle with more compassion and ...

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the ripple, the wave that carried me home Plot Summary

Spoiler alert! A brief overview of the ripple, the wave that carried me home.

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From the Director: Daniel J. Bryant

The director of the ripple, the wave that carried me home discusses the complicated history of Black people's relationship to water, and the way the play "offers a powerful return to the water and takes us on the incredibly personal journey of finding strength, freedom, and joy through forgiveness."

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Diving Deep: How Pool Segregation Sprung a Movement

Since the first public pool was opened in Boston in 1868, there have been strict regulations on who can and cannot share the water.

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Segregation & Swimming Timeline in the United States

The history of swimming pool segregation in America is long and complicated. This feature highlights the major events between 1800 and 2022.

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Kansas: A Background of the Play's Setting

Learn more about the development of the state of Kansas and the origin of Beacon, Kansas. 

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Rodney King, the L.A. Riots, and the Aftermath

Learn about who Rodney King is and the impact this incident sparked in 1991. 

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A Brief History of Police Violence

Police violence in America can be traced all the way back to the 1700s. Read more to learn about the progression and changes between the early 1700s and now. 

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Reviews of the ripple, the wave that carried me home

 "A poignant, transporting, and quietly subversive story of racial justice, political legacy, and family forgiveness." –TheaterMania

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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