The Magic Play
A theater is a realm of illusion. So is a magic show. Playwright Andrew Hinderaker mashes these traditions together with alluring results. The Magic Play follows a young magician trying to get through a live show just hours after his partner has left him. As the performance progresses, he confronts the fact that the spectacular tricks that impress people on stage don’t serve him as well when it comes to building truthful personal relationships. This mesmerizing new play questions the extent to which we must be honest with ourselves in order to be so with those we love.
Who's Who:
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Playbill:
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Run Time:
Approximately
2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission.
Note:
Recommended for ages 16 and up. Contains adult situations and explicit language. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production at The
Armory.
Resource Guide:
Download resource guide (PDF)
The Magic Play
- Previews are Mar. 3-8 | Opening night Mar. 9
- By Andrew Hinderaker
- Directed by Halena Kays
- with magic created by Brett Schneider
Current & Upcoming
Scansion: Breaking Down Shakespeare's Words with Lauren Hanover
Back by popular demand! From discussing iambic pentameter to considering the archetypes and structures of Shakespeare’s plays, this workshop is ideal for Shakespeare fans and theater makers interested in learning the primary tools for diving deeply into his work.
Autobiographic Devising For Solo Performance with Katherine Murphy Lewis
This two-day workshop for women and female-identifying participants uses physical exploration, research, writing, construction, and editing to develop new solo material and a solid tool box to support the creation and production of future artistic visions. Ideal for theater makers and performers who want to reclaim agency over their creative lives — and anyone else who has a story to tell!
Public Art: Daren Todd Mural Project Installation
If you're in the neighborhood, please come by The Armory (exterior, on our Tenth Street doors) between now and July to view this mural installation by multi-disciplinary artist Daren Todd, as part of an ongoing mural series with Portland artists.
Portland Center Stage at The Armory is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
Show Sponsors
2017-2018 Season Supporting Sponsors
