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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: December 2014

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Monday, December 15, 2014. Miracle on 43rd St.:…—Bag and Baggage Theatre—Hillsboro, OR. A Kruely Krazy Khristmas. 8230;A 1940’s Holiday Radio Massacre. Is, in part, based on the classic Christmas film, A Miracle on 34. By George Seaton and Valentine Davies and adapted and directed for the stage by Scott Palmer (B&B’s Artistic Director). It performs at their space in the Venetian Theatre at 253 E. Main St. in downtown Hillsboro and runs through December 23. Complications arise when Peter earlier is accide...

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: The End of Sex—Theatre Vertigo—SE Portland

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Saturday, January 18, 2014. The End of Sex—Theatre Vertigo—SE Portland. This dark, adult comedy by Craig Jessen is playing at the Shoebox Theatre space at 2110 SE 10. Ave and is part of the Fertile Ground Festival. It is directed by Brandon Woolley and plays through February 15. For further information go to their site at www.theatrevertigo.org. Jessen’s play is quite an eye-opener and definitely adult in nature. It introduces us to a world in which intimacy may not be necessary for sexual satisfaction.

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: Twelfth Night—Portland Shakespeare Project—SW Portland

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Monday, July 13, 2015. Twelfth Night—Portland Shakespeare Project—SW Portland. Love’s Sad Song. This production by William Shakespeare is directed by the renowned, Lisa Harrow. It is playing at the Artist Rep.’s space at SW Alder St. and 16. Ave through August 2. For more information, go to their site at www.portlandshakes.org. Also, speaking of characters, depending on how one of his plays is cut and the interpretation of the director and the actor, will put certain roles to the forefront. A case in...

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: January 2015

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Friday, January 30, 2015. The Sexual Neuroses of our Parents—theatrevertigo—SE Portland. This intense drama is playing at the Shoebox Theatre space at 2110 SE 10. Ave It is written by Swiss playwright, Lukas Barfuss and translated by Neil Blackadder. It is directed by Bobby Bermea and plays through February 14. For more information, go to their site at www.theatrevertigo.org. The book and movie of the same name as above comes to mind as I watched the play. Also the stage version of The Elephant Man.

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Experience ART: February 2011

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Sunday, February 27, 2011. Another change is that the Experience Art brochure is being updated with an insert. It was a very pleasant surprise to find that almost all the information that was published three years ago is still current. The insert will be sent to the printer this week. January and February are welcome because I have time to do these kinds of “indoor” activities. But enough! The only change I want now is a change in the weather. First Thursday Activities – March 3. Teague's Interiors, 1267...

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Experience ART: October 2010

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Homemade Gifts for the Holidays. Fractured Impressions Wall Hanging (unfinished). How did this happen? Last month I was looking for summer in California (I didn’t find it but I did not get as far south as Los Angeles where they were breaking heat record) and now I am listing Holiday bazaars. And Lower Columbia College ( lowercolumbia.edu/community/continuing-education/community-education/. First Thursday Activities – November 4. LCC Gallery at the Rose Center,. The featured a...

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: PREVIEW! The Real Inspector Hound—Anonymous Theatre Company—Pearl District

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The Real Inspector Hound—Anonymous Theatre Company—Pearl District. This avant-garde type of play is by Tom Stoppard and directed by the well-known actor/director, Darius Pierce. It will be presented one-time only at Portland Center Stage in the Gerding Theatre, 128 NW 11th Ave., on Monday, August 10th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and 50% of the proceeds go to PATA’s Valentine Fund. For more information, go to their site at http:/ anonymoustheatre.org. We have auditions every year&#4...

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: September 2014

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Monday, September 22, 2014. Whodunit…the Musical—Broadway Rose—Tigard, OR. Fruit of All Evil. This mystery-spoof musical is written by Ed Dixon, directed by Annie Kaiser, choreographed by Erin Shannon and with musical direction by Mont Chris Hubbard. It is playing at their space at 12850 SW Grant Ave. through October 19. For more information, go to www.broadwayrose.org. This play is much like the old chestnuts from the 20’s & 30’s, like Cat and the Canary. Sunday, September 21, 2014. La Cage Aux Folles&#...

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: Oklahoma—Broadway Rose—Tigard, OR

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Oklahoma—Broadway Rose—Tigard, OR. This iconic musical is playing at their summer location at the Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Rd. (Tigard High School), through August 23. It is by the great Rogers and Hammerstein II and directed by Sharon Maroney. Choreography is by Maria Tucker and music direction by Jeffery Childs. For more information, go to their site at www.broadwayrose.org. But both of these young gals have their nemesis. Laurie, in a brute of a simple farmh...

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Theatre Reviews by Dennis Sparks: 2015-16 Portland Area Theatre Season

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Thursday, August 13, 2015. 2015-16 Portland Area Theatre Season. 2015-16 Portland Area Theatre Season. Here is the season of plays for most of the theatres I review in the Greater Portland (and Ashland, OR) area. Many consider their season from September 1. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Theory of Everything—Theatre Diaspora—SW Portl. Dear Galileo—CoHo Productions—NW Portland. Schizo—Shaking the Tree Theatre—SE Portland. The Praying Mantis—Twilight Theater Company—N. Por. Who is Dennis Sparks?