If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Portland this week, from a musical to spoken word.
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"Urinetown the Musical"
From the event description:
Sometime in the dystopian future in a Gotham-like city, a water shortage leads to a government ban on private toilets. A greedy company sees opportunity and begins charging admission to take care of one of humanity's most basic needs — until one man decides he's had enough and heroically rises against the system. "Urinetown the Musical" is a satirical tale of corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. The show's tuneful and irreverent score gives a nod to musicals from Broadway to Brecht and Weill, and parodies musicals such as "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Les Misérables."
When: Friday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Brunish Theatre at Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway
Price: $23.85
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"Let Me Down Easy"
From the event description:
Profile Theatre presents "Let Me Down Easy." Anna Deavere Smith examines the miracle of human resilience through the lens of the national debate on health care, constructing a portrait gallery of 20 people, known and unknown, into a theatrical event with emotional brilliance and political substance.
When: Sunday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Portland Playhouse, 602 N.E. Prescott St.
Price: $18
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Spoken Word Artist Shane Koyczan
From the event description:
In a realm where poets rarely intersect with stardom, the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics introduced us to Shane Koyczan. With a collective “Wow!” we found the poet of our generation, and we weren’t even looking for one. Koyczan emerges in a new wave of 21st century poetry that dares to belong to the people and speak directly to them in their own voice. Portland poet Micah Fletcher opens this show.
When: Sunday, May 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St.
Price: $13
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Classes at Actor's Actor Studio and Workshop
From the Actor's Actor Studio & Workshop deal description:
Experienced teachers help performers to reach their potential and to connect with producers and directors. Choose either one acting class pass or five acting class passes when you purchase this deal.
Where: 5229 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Price: $30
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