Cultural Calendar

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

Magenta’s 1st 2020 Season Show – “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

The first show of the 2020 season throws a British woman (director Jaynie Roberts) headfirst into directing a musical about an American High School Prom. No, no, that’s not the plotline. That’s what is really happening at Magenta Theater this February. But armed with an incredible bevvy of vocalists, a musical director who knows what she’s doing, and a choreographer that is filled with great ideas….this director can’t help but get caught up in the schmaltzy American favorite set in Springfield, USA! (And what an opportunity to learn about what she missed by never attending an American high school prom!)

This ‘jukebox musical’ has around 35 tunes from the 1950s and 1960s sung by four American beauties, who also happen to be best friends in the show: Cindy Lou, Betty Jean, Suzy and Missy.

Deep stuff? Not necessarily, but who cares when the songs are designed to get audiences moving in their seats and maybe, just maybe quietly singing along. This hysterical but poignant piece of theatricality was written and created by Roger Bean and is performed with permission of Steele Spring Stage Rights.

7:30 Performances: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
2pm Matinees: February 22 & 29

Tickets: http://www.MagentaTickets.com/tickets $25 in advance $28 at the door (as available)

Audiences are encouraged to attend wearing prom attire. Not necessary, but why pass up a chance to relive a portion of our youth? NOTE: It opens on Valentine’s Day!

Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
Box Office: 360-635-4358

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

Described as “not classical…but not not classical” (SiriusXM), Invoke continues to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. Performing on violin, viola, cello, banjo and mandolin, the quartet’s other “not-nots” encompass traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. They’re in Portland with Friends of Chamber Music, and we are delighted to welcome them to the Roger O. Doyle studio!

Classics Today calls The Portland State Chamber Choir “amongst the finest choirs in the world.” Since its founding in 1975, the Chamber Choir has performed and competed in venues across the country and around the world. We’re getting a sneak peek at their upcoming show Eric Whitacre Storms Portland!

ARCIFORM, Portland’s leading home renovation and preservation contractor, announced today the Architectural Home Styles of Portland workshop.

Led by owner and principal designer of ARCIFORM, Anne De Wolf, participants will learn about the different architecture styles and subsets that define Portland’s unique and eclectic mix of neighborhoods.

Specifically, De Wolf shares her knowledge about what defines the popular architectural styles that are a part of Portland’s history. The easiest way to know the different styles is to understand what was going on during the time when they were popular. Architecture reflects the fashion, science, and industry of the times.

With whimsy and theatricality, James X confronts the defendants, Church and State, for injustices they perpetrated throughout his childhood. While awaiting his trial, James examines his confidential state files compiled over the previous 45 years, and takes us on a journey through the schools, courts, health boards, industrial schools, psychiatric hospitals and prisons. James X is based on the playwright’s own experiences. Today, Gerard Mannix Flynn is an artist and a Dublin City Councilor, with an international reputation as an advocate for child welfare and protection — a testament to the power of healing and change.

By Gerard Mannix Flynn, directed by Gemma Whelan, featuring Darius Pierce.

Cost: $20-30, Arts for All and other discounts available
Preview Feb 13, Opening Feb 14, ASL interpreted Feb 22

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

About PSG:

Now in our 31st season, PSG singers experience the challenge of mastering complex and exciting music; make lifelong friends in a unique musical community; work with world-class choirs, composers, and conductors; and perform beautifully. Singers in four ensembles (Debut, Intermezzo, Premier and Encore), ranging in age from 5 to 18, travel from the greater Portland metro area and SW Washington to participate in Girlchoir’s comprehensive choral music program. Widely acclaimed by composers, conductors, and music educators for its musicality, adventurous programming, and dynamic performances, the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir offers a performance-based choral music education for girls who love to sing.

Magenta’s 1st 2020 Season Show – “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

The first show of the 2020 season throws a British woman (director Jaynie Roberts) headfirst into directing a musical about an American High School Prom. No, no, that’s not the plotline. That’s what is really happening at Magenta Theater this February. But armed with an incredible bevvy of vocalists, a musical director who knows what she’s doing, and a choreographer that is filled with great ideas….this director can’t help but get caught up in the schmaltzy American favorite set in Springfield, USA! (And what an opportunity to learn about what she missed by never attending an American high school prom!)

This ‘jukebox musical’ has around 35 tunes from the 1950s and 1960s sung by four American beauties, who also happen to be best friends in the show: Cindy Lou, Betty Jean, Suzy and Missy.

Deep stuff? Not necessarily, but who cares when the songs are designed to get audiences moving in their seats and maybe, just maybe quietly singing along. This hysterical but poignant piece of theatricality was written and created by Roger Bean and is performed with permission of Steele Spring Stage Rights.

7:30 Performances: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
2pm Matinees: February 22 & 29

Tickets: http://www.MagentaTickets.com/tickets $25 in advance $28 at the door (as available)

Audiences are encouraged to attend wearing prom attire. Not necessary, but why pass up a chance to relive a portion of our youth? NOTE: It opens on Valentine’s Day!

Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
Box Office: 360-635-4358

With whimsy and theatricality, James X confronts the defendants, Church and State, for injustices they perpetrated throughout his childhood. While awaiting his trial, James examines his confidential state files compiled over the previous 45 years, and takes us on a journey through the schools, courts, health boards, industrial schools, psychiatric hospitals and prisons. James X is based on the playwright’s own experiences. Today, Gerard Mannix Flynn is an artist and a Dublin City Councilor, with an international reputation as an advocate for child welfare and protection — a testament to the power of healing and change.

By Gerard Mannix Flynn, directed by Gemma Whelan, featuring Darius Pierce.

Cost: $20-30, Arts for All and other discounts available
Preview Feb 13, Opening Feb 14, ASL interpreted Feb 22

Magenta’s 1st 2020 Season Show – “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

The first show of the 2020 season throws a British woman (director Jaynie Roberts) headfirst into directing a musical about an American High School Prom. No, no, that’s not the plotline. That’s what is really happening at Magenta Theater this February. But armed with an incredible bevvy of vocalists, a musical director who knows what she’s doing, and a choreographer that is filled with great ideas….this director can’t help but get caught up in the schmaltzy American favorite set in Springfield, USA! (And what an opportunity to learn about what she missed by never attending an American high school prom!)

This ‘jukebox musical’ has around 35 tunes from the 1950s and 1960s sung by four American beauties, who also happen to be best friends in the show: Cindy Lou, Betty Jean, Suzy and Missy.

Deep stuff? Not necessarily, but who cares when the songs are designed to get audiences moving in their seats and maybe, just maybe quietly singing along. This hysterical but poignant piece of theatricality was written and created by Roger Bean and is performed with permission of Steele Spring Stage Rights.

7:30 Performances: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
2pm Matinees: February 22 & 29

Tickets: http://www.MagentaTickets.com/tickets $25 in advance $28 at the door (as available)

Audiences are encouraged to attend wearing prom attire. Not necessary, but why pass up a chance to relive a portion of our youth? NOTE: It opens on Valentine’s Day!

Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
Box Office: 360-635-4358

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

Magenta’s 1st 2020 Season Show – “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

The first show of the 2020 season throws a British woman (director Jaynie Roberts) headfirst into directing a musical about an American High School Prom. No, no, that’s not the plotline. That’s what is really happening at Magenta Theater this February. But armed with an incredible bevvy of vocalists, a musical director who knows what she’s doing, and a choreographer that is filled with great ideas….this director can’t help but get caught up in the schmaltzy American favorite set in Springfield, USA! (And what an opportunity to learn about what she missed by never attending an American high school prom!)

This ‘jukebox musical’ has around 35 tunes from the 1950s and 1960s sung by four American beauties, who also happen to be best friends in the show: Cindy Lou, Betty Jean, Suzy and Missy.

Deep stuff? Not necessarily, but who cares when the songs are designed to get audiences moving in their seats and maybe, just maybe quietly singing along. This hysterical but poignant piece of theatricality was written and created by Roger Bean and is performed with permission of Steele Spring Stage Rights.

7:30 Performances: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
2pm Matinees: February 22 & 29

Tickets: http://www.MagentaTickets.com/tickets $25 in advance $28 at the door (as available)

Audiences are encouraged to attend wearing prom attire. Not necessary, but why pass up a chance to relive a portion of our youth? NOTE: It opens on Valentine’s Day!

Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
Box Office: 360-635-4358

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

Musica Lanterna Concert Series Project presents the fourth concert of the season in an intimate setting of Tandem Hall, Downtown Vancouver Washington. Join Florida-based Czech-American concert pianist David Kalhous in a program of solo piano music from Baroque to Contemporary styles.
An evening is accompanied by an art exhibition of an award winning fluid artist Joanne Cavallaro.
Special guest: 14 years old pianist Jeffrey Tso performing Rachmaninoff and Moszkowski.
Audiences are invited to join an after concert Talk/Conversation. You will be able to share your impressions, ask questions and get to know more insights directly from our artists. Drinks and refreshments are provided by Boomerang Bistro.

Where? Tandem Hall at Boomerang Bistro, 808 Main Street, Vancouver, WA.
When? February 29th, doors open at 6:15 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.

Tickets and info at http://www.musicalanterna.com
$42 general, $25 student

INDECENT
A co-production with Profile Theatre in association with Portland State University
by Paula Vogel
directed by Josh Hecht

Sholem Asch’s play The God of Vengeance made a splash on Broadway in 1923, when it was shut down after six weeks of running, and all of the actors were arrested on charges of obscenity. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves scenes of Asch’s play with the imagined conversations of the risk-taking company that brought the script to the stage. Indecent is a riveting backstage drama filled with music, the history of Jewish theatre, and stage magic.

With whimsy and theatricality, James X confronts the defendants, Church and State, for injustices they perpetrated throughout his childhood. While awaiting his trial, James examines his confidential state files compiled over the previous 45 years, and takes us on a journey through the schools, courts, health boards, industrial schools, psychiatric hospitals and prisons. James X is based on the playwright’s own experiences. Today, Gerard Mannix Flynn is an artist and a Dublin City Councilor, with an international reputation as an advocate for child welfare and protection — a testament to the power of healing and change.

By Gerard Mannix Flynn, directed by Gemma Whelan, featuring Darius Pierce.

Cost: $20-30, Arts for All and other discounts available
Preview Feb 13, Opening Feb 14, ASL interpreted Feb 22