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C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert

Newmark Theatre 1111 SW Broadway Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max McLean brings the brilliant Oxford Don to life, taking us on his extraordinary journey from hard-boiled atheist to “the most reluctant convert in all England.“ Run Time: 80 minutes with no intermission. The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with Max McLean. Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 13 and older. Children under age 4 not admitted. About Max McLean Max McLean is an award-winning actor and founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. Max adapted for the stage The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce, Genesis and Mark’s Gospel. His recent writing and producing credits include Martin Luther on Trial. As an actor, he created…

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$45 – $99

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Keller Auditorium 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, United States

Roald Dahl’s treasured tale is now Broadway’s Golden Ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting…

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$25

John Marble Bids Farewell to his Youth

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

Help John celebrate this bittersweet time in his life at The Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St., on Monday, August 19, beginning at 6:45 p.m. with a Meet and Greet. FEATURING SPECIAL MUSIC GUESTS THE CLOWNS WITHOUT PITY! Mr. Marble will read selections from his second unpublished novel, The Good News, as well as his new play, Horror on Scaphoid Island. The readings will be interspersed with performances by The Clowns without Pity. Mr. Marble is aspiring for an ambience of surreal eccentricity for the party, so costumes and accessories are welcome. Suggested cosplay may include: Viking, Jehovah’s Witness, Hipster, Clown, Alice Cooper, Gorilla, Alcoholic Sea Captain, Precocious Japanese Child, Giant Spider, Mysterious Stranger, Private Detective, Jehovah’s Witness Zombie, Cthulu Cult Worshipper, Military…

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Free

James X Preview

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

Corrib Theatre will give a sneak preview of their upcoming play James X by Gerard Mannix Flynn, which plays February 13 – March 1, 2020 at New Expressive Works (corribtheatre.org) Plaintiff James X confronts the defendants, Church and State, for injustices they perpetrated throughout his childhood. While awaiting his trial, James examines his confidential state files compiled over the previous 45 years, and takes us on a journey through the schools, courts, health boards, industrial schools, psychiatric hospitals, and prisons. Artistic Director Gemma Whelan will introduce the play, actor Todd Van Voris will read a short scene, and then Gemma , Todd and special guest Rene Denfeld will discuss issues raised by the play and invite questions and comments from the audience.

Free

Howards End Virtual Reading

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join the Howards End team for a special virtual reading in which the startling intimacy of each moment is delivered directly to your home.  When the indomitable, inseparable Schlegel sisters fall out over two very different men, the ghost of an old friend (and her ignored death-bed wish) brings them back to the one place where they can possibly heal. Think Fleabag, Little Women, or whatever ambitious, honest, irreverently feminist story you love most. Based on the enduringly irresistible novel by E.M. Forster Adapted by Caroline Hewitt Created by Autumn Dornfeld & Caroline Hewitt Directed by Marissa Wolf Dramaturgy by Ben Fainstein with Stage Manager Liam Kaas-Lentz Featuring: Autumn Dornfeld, Caroline Hewitt, Anthony Green, and Vin Shambry Includes one dance break intermission.

Free

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

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$50 – $100

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

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$50 – $100

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

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$50 – $100

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

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$50 – $100

Shooflies and Psilocybin

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Theatre Vertigo presents a new, short play by ensemble member Heath Hyun Houghton*. Director Asae Dean and choreographer Thien Kim Bui create a sensual and kaleidoscopic multimedia presentation that is part experimental film, part photo essay, part radio play. A young writer, Tae Hoh (Samson Syharath) has recently lost his partner. Through an unlikely encounter with the ghosts of Anita Pallenberg (Jacquelle Davis), who was deeply connected with The Rolling Stones and Peter Orlovsky (Murren Kennedy), a Beat writer and Allen Ginsburg’s longtime partner, Tae Hoh comes to a turning point in this exploration of grief, inspiration and creativity. Featuring the music of Laura Nyro VENUE & TICKETS: Virtual Performances beginning January 31, 2021 FREE event, donations appreciated For more information visit www.theatrevertigo.org Donations: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?donation=verti…

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