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  • Review: The Irish Curse — A “Small” Problem Is More Than Meets The Eye

    09 Mar 2012

    To get this right out of the way: yes, this production does rely on one long (or in this case, not very long), extended (ahem, see previous paranthetical) penis joke... If this is too much for your sensitivities, you may shy away from this production. But in doing so, you would truly miss out — big time. Both Martin Casella's writing (this piece has played on Broadway) and the smart direction and performances in this local production bring forth not only genuine laughter — yes, including humor that is not about the obvious title subject.

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  • Review: Mundo de las Mujeres & Mensaje de Papá at Teatro Milagro/Miracle Theater Group

    08 Mar 2012

    Honoring the International Day of Women, March 8, Miracle Theater Group/Teatro Milago opened up its El Centro Milagro facilities last…

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  • Preview: Theatrical Sketch Comedy duo, THE ACES

    02 Mar 2012

    Theatrical Sketch Comedy duo, THE ACES, debut this Friday, March 2nd! The Aces are Michael Fetters- formerly of Sowelu and Stark Raving Theater, currently of Sweat and ROAD HOUSE: The Play!, and Shelley McLendon- Sweat, The Liberators, ROAD HOUSE: The Play!

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  • Review: Stumptown Stages’ Club Morocco

    28 Feb 2012

    Stumptown Stages has attempted to fashion itself an easy-going evening of swing dancing music and fun with its Club Morocco, complete with a dance/supper club, dancers, crooners, full swing band and a comic gangland trifle.

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  • Preview: OMG! Evil Dead the Musical

    10 Jan 2012

    Keeping Portland Evil, I’m pleased to share with you something so unique and horrifying, you can’t help but want to…

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  • Preview: Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents Collapse

    10 Jan 2012

    Third Rail Repertory Theatre kicks it up a notch with a semi-new cast in their production of Collapse. Hannah’s life…

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  • Preview: Menopause The Musical® In Concert

    06 Dec 2011

    This just in! Sorry for the late notice on THIS one – please don’t send menopausal ladies after me! I…

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  • Review: 3rd Floor Sketch Comedy Troupe in: THE SHAME COMPANY

    19 Nov 2011

    There are those of us that like to laugh, that prefer comedy over drama or tragedy. Come on, who doesn’t…

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  • Preview: The 3rd Floor Sketch Comedy Troupe in: THE SHAME COMPANY

    15 Nov 2011

    You have no idea how excited I am to see this… on opening night no less! The 3rd Floor Sketch…

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