#portland-theater

#portland-theater

I am not prepared to say that all the Black artists in Portland have opportunities to offer all they have to give. But in this predominantly white city whose Black community has faced so many challenges of displacement and harm, Black artists - both local and folks with whom our local artists have built relationships - demonstrate the resourcefulness and tenacity and brilliance required to continue to offer this community great theatrical work illuminating the experience of the Black diaspora.

"I mean, I feel like we need laughter so badly. This is a style that blends a lot of different comedic techniques that you might recognize in whatever comedy, whether it's standup or sketch or improv."