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Third Rail Rep’s ‘X’ Might Turn You Into a Space Case
It’s worth noting the content warnings posted regarding the play: there will be blood. And puke. And terror.
Fertile Ground Fetes Its Biggest Year Yet
The annual celebration of new theatrical works includes 100 new pieces.
Jenny Lawson Knows How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay
Lawson’s new book offers a wide-ranging tool kit for weathering tough times.
Do We Still Need to Hear the People Sing? Yes.
‘Les Mis,’ which came through Portland last week on a national tour, still hits the mark.
‘Apple Hunters!’ Takes Playgoers on a Quest for Heirloom Apples and Connection
The main theme is friendship—but also a sense of longing and searching, practically and abstractly.
You Can Pet Actual Puppies at Some Performances of “Marvin’s Rescue,” a New Musical by Quarterflash’s Marv Ross
The idea came from Ross’ own life: he and his wife, Rindy, adopted a dog during the pandemic.
Portland Opera’s “Fellow Travelers” Is the “Heated Rivalry” of Opera
The Lavender Scare saga is also distressingly relevant in 2026.
Lindy West Talks About Her New Memoir, Portland and Why She’s “Alt-Weekly ’Til I Die”
“Adult Braces” isn’t juicy gossip about West’s marriage; it is starkly honest about mental health, relationships, and what it’s like to be famous for being yourself.
Profile Theatre Makes the Technical Challenges of “Tiger Style” Run Smoothly and Humorously
The first play in Mike Lew’s residency features script updates and set pieces that move like a fold-up dollhouse.