Ursula

Our Shoes are Red/TASO/IFCC **Photo credit: Matt Montero**
September 11 - October 3, 2009

Review by peanutduck

White-garbed virginity, a singled-minded, terrorized ensemble that emanates danger in a footfall, encounters a tempter dripping verbal and physical carnality, who attracts while simultaneously repulsing. Even with its flaws – a lackluster Ursula and improbable (as staged) collusion – the danger, commitment, and risk onstage thrills beyond productions more polished. Experience this.

Hansel und Gretel

IFCC (PSU SOAP and TASO)
July 31 - August 15, 2009

Summary:

Humperdinck’s classic retelling of the Grimm’s brothers’ fairy tale takes us into the dark woods of the Ilsenstein Forest, where a host of angels, fairies, and a sandman are not enough to protect Hansel and Gretel from the evil, nibbling, child-devouring Gingerbread Witch.

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

IFCC
May 28 - June 21, 2009

Summary:

A poetic chamber play performed in Artist Tim Stapleton's haunting Gallery installation "Black Ribbon Roads." Play and artwork merge past and present as they document his journey to the Appalachian Mountains after a 30-year separation, bringing to light his baptism into a strict southern church and the abuse that follows.

None of the Above

IFCC
May 28 - 30, 2009

Summary:

Jennifer’s multi-cultural background is the start of the comic stew. Throw in pangs of first love, dysfunctional family dynamics, and coming out with Diana Ross. Add the perfect lesbian wedding for seasoning and the result is a performance feast that leaves folks laughing, cajoled into thinking about diversity and acceptance.

Marilyn Pittman - The Gay Terry Gross

IFCC
April 4 & 5, 2009

Summary:

Comic Marilyn Pittman is coming to Portland with her wild takes on queer culture, gay marriage, monogamy, NPR, health care, and road rage.

Perfection

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
February 5 - 28, 2009

Summary:

Though state sterilization laws have been removed from the books, institutionalized oppression against those who are not wealthy, healthy, and white still influences social, political policy. Perfection seeks to put a face and a heart to the continuing legacy of the Eugenics movement. Presented in honor of Black History Month.

IFCC Homecoming: Come Get Delirious!

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
October 25, 2008

Summary:

Celebrating 25 years of fabulous art, performance, community involvement. Featuring live music, dancing, multi-ethnic food, theatrical performances by IFCC alumni: eclectic rock music by Portland’s Sneakin’ Out; thought-provoking comedy by Jennifer Lanier; Afro-Cuban sounds of Melao de Cuba with dancers from Hurricane Tumbao; new piece by award-winning playwright Dan Trujillo