The winter season traditionally offers a full plate of theater, dance and other arts events. But with COVID-19 restrictions still firmly in place, companies have had to pivot to offer theater and film audiences new avenues to enjoy performances.
While some organizations are still finalizing plans and methods of delivery, the theater groups below have already rehearsed and recorded performances to stream on various platforms. Also this winter, two well-known film festivals are ready to stream movies, or provide drive-in screenings.
Mark your calendars for these winter events:
Oregon Children's Theater presents "In the Forest She Grew Fangs."
“In the Forest She Grew Fangs” presented by Oregon Children’s Theater
A tale inspired by the “It Gets Better” anti-bullying movement and written by Stephen Spotswood, this dark and bloody deconstruction of “Red Riding Hood” takes on werewolves, teen lust and high school bullies, and explores the question of who is prey and who is predator. The play is performed by OCT’s Young Professional Company made up of high school students who audition for the company in Portland. The streaming video performance is meant for ages 14 and older because of graphic content, and violent language and imagery. The show was originally scheduled to stream in late fall 2020 but was postponed because of technical difficulties.
Streaming on demand Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 14-17, octc.org/in-the-forest; free, donations welcome.
BoomArts presents "Thousand Ways." Art by Cass Sachs-Michaels
“A Thousand Ways (Part One), a Phone Call” presented by BoomArts
This entirely analog performance is open to anyone with a phone. Guided by a recorded voice of a narrator from the theater group 600 Highwaymen, two audience members follow a set of directives. You are both the audience and the performer. Over the course of an hour and without leaving your home, a narrative unfolds. This live, interactive theatrical experiment offers encounters and interaction designed around social distancing rules to meet participants where they are at a time convenient to them.
Various times Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 21-24, via interactive phone call (details given after ticket purchase); $20; boomarts.org.
Erma Bombeck visited Portland in 1989 as part of a book tour.Oregonian photo archive
“Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End” presented by Triangle Productions
Triangle Productions welcomes Helen Rapits performing a one-woman comedic tribute to the iconic humor columnist. The play, written by journalist sisters Allison and Margaret Engel, looks at the life of the longtime writer and trots out some of her most famous and funniest observations. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the show will not be available at the theater but will be recorded from New York and then streamed on FiveOhm.TV.
Various times Jan 28-Feb. 13; $10; trianglepro.org.
Alec Lugo stars in "The Story of My Life." Image courtesy of Broadway Rose Theater.
“The Story of My Life” presented by Broadway Rose
Broadway Rose offers a two-person musical recorded and streamed into audiences’ homes this winter. With music and lyrics by Neil Bartram inspired by a book by Brian Hill, the play weaves songs and stories that trace a lifelong friendship between two men that began when they met in first grade. Each step the friends take, from childhood to college and careers, affects the other in poignant ways. The play stars Alec Lugo as Thomas Weaver and Andrew Wade as Alvin Kelby. The show played on Broadway in 2009 and was nominated for several awards.
48-hour rentals available Feb. 5-28; broadwayrose.org or 503-620-5262; $25.
Fertile Ground Festival of New Works presented by Portland Area Theatre Alliance
The Portland Area Theatre Alliance will hold its 12th annual festival of new works using a virtual format in 2021. The program, for the first time, will be curated by a panel of artists and arts administrators. The panel has selected 31 projects for the festival that will be “live-dropped” at scheduled intervals over the course of the 11-day festival. Offerings include a zombie musical, experimental short films, interactive performance theater (with cookies!) and family and children’s performances.
Streaming various times Jan. 28-Feb. 7 on Facebook and YouTube channels. For a complete schedule, visit fertilegroundpdx.org; donations requested.
Portland Center Stage's home is the Gerding Theater at the historic Portland Armory. Oregonian file photo Amy Wang/Staff
“Metamorphosis” gala presented by Portland Center Stage
Portland Center Stage is holding its annual gala livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. The event will feature five performances and an array of themed auction packages and raffle prizes. This year’s gala celebrates the life of Diana Gerding, who, along with her husband Bob Gerding, played an influential role in the history of Portland Center Stage.
7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, streaming at pcs.org/support/gala; free.
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“Protocol” presented by Portland Center Stage
In early March, Portland Center Stage plans to release an Afrofuturist sci-fi podcast hosted by Portland-based artist Phil Johnson. The sound designer for several Portland Center Stage productions including “Redwood” and “Christmas at Pemberley,” Johnson is one of the featured artists in the Community Voices Project series.
Show dates and times will be announced; PCS.org.
Dance
Oregon Ballet Theatre dancers in rehearsal in 2019. Courtesy of Oregon Ballet Theatre
OBT Raw
Oregon Ballet Theatre hopes to offer audiences a mix of in-person and digital experiences that can be combined in All Access Passes or a Digital Access Pass to create a season that feels safe for everyone. Audiences will be provided with live recorded and streamed duets, trios, and larger dance ensembles. Note that Oregon Ballet will comply with health and safety protocols and consider any changes to restrictions when determining how productions will be released.
Plans for Act II (February-April) have not been finalized. Visit obt.org for details, schedules and tickets.
Screen shot from the film "Air Conditioner," part of the PCC Cascade Festival of African Films.
Cascade Festival of African Films
A global pandemic won’t stop the Cascade Festival of African Films. The annual celebration of African cinema normally hosted by Portland Community College at various venues has taken its 31st annual event completely online. This year’s theme of “Africa through African lenses” features a curated collection of 25 films by African directors from more than 15 countries. The festival features live interviews with filmmakers, community conversations, and a virtual marketplace of local vendors.
Details and schedule for films showing various times and dates Feb. 5- March 10 available at africanfilmfestival.org; free.
44th Portland International Film Festival presented by NW Film Center
The annual film festival will offer virtual screenings and drive-in movie experiences in March. The festival will highlight both local and international filmmakers. There will also be guest speaker programs, panel discussions, and workshops. A complete schedule has yet to be announced.
Various days and times March 5-14 via online platforms and at drive-in locations to be announced; screen passes start at $150; nwfilm.org
If you have live or virtual events you’d like to see highlighted at OregonLive.com or in the weekly printed A&E section of The Oregonian, please email submissions to events@oregonian.com at least three weeks prior to the start of your event. Digital images or links to videos are helpful.
— Rosemarie Stein, rstein@oregonian.com; 503-221-4376
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