Showing posts with label PCC Theatre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PCC Theatre. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

How I Learned to Drive

PCC Theatre
May 7 - 17, 2009

Summary:

The play follows the relationship of "Little Bit" and her "Uncle Peck" from a stand-in father/daughter relationship to lovers. The play explores many issues, including sexual abuse. Though the themes are challenging, the play is compelling in its scope and efforts to show many sides of a complex relationship.

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Godspell

PCC Theatre Arts
March 5 - 15, 2009

Summary:

Well known and often produced, the play remains an entertaining and thought provoking celebration of the American musical landscape, ranging from pop, folk rock, gospel, and vaudeville. At a time when religion appears so political and divisive, this musical that delivers a universal message that would make even Nietzsche dance.

Monday, November 17, 2008

The War of the Worlds Redux

Portland Community College Theatre
November 13 - 23, 2008

Summary:

War torn Europe is under the fearful spectre of invasion. On Halloween-eve, actor/director Orson Welles terrified radio listeners by merging false news broadcasts with The War of the Worlds. Come celebrate the 70th anniversary of a legendary event and see a live radio play done with live period sound effects

Monday, May 05, 2008

Last Days of Judas Iscariot

PCC Theatre
May 8 - 18, 2008

Summary:

A feisty and fetching lady lawyer turns up the heat in purgatory by forcing a retrial of Judas, the apostle whose name has become synonymous with betrayal. Can divine love and perfect justice be reconciled? Can Judas ultimately find forgiveness? Freud, Mother Theresa, and Satan will all take the stand.

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Henry IV, Part I


PCC Theatre
March 6-15, 2008

Summary:

King Henry IV, who plucked his crown from another man's head, needs an
heir he can rely upon. Sadly for him, Prince Hal is the most prodigal
of sons, one who apparently prefers brothels to battlefields and keeps
company with a band of hapless thieves, led by notorious Jack Falstaff.