Adventures in Artslandia With Susannah Mars

Opening Night with Darius Pierce at Portland Center Stage

Darius Pierce; One of the 50 United Faces of Artslandia, Darius Pierce is a multifaceted member of our artistic community. Listen to him here, and see what he's up to at Portland Center Stage, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, and The Anonymous Theatre Company.

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First Performer at Frontier Series Deborah Pearson, Talks Narrative & Intimacy

Susannah chats writer, performer and producer, Deborah Pearson. Innovation is central to her work, as is an interest in intimacy and narrative. She makes and tours solo pieces but also works collaboratively, and frequently works as a dramaturg for companies including Made in China and Action Hero. She is the first performer in the Frontier Series at Artists Repertory Theatre.

Grant Byington on Meeting Queen Elizabeth & His Star Role in One Man, Two Guvnors

Susannah chats with Grant Byington who stars in Richard Bean’s internationally acclaimed One Man, Two Guvnors, which is now open at Lakewood Theatre. Songs by Grant Olding, the British comedy is based on an Italian play, The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldini, and transports the classic conundrums of a harlequin hero from 1740s Florence to 1960s Brighton, keeping the age-old traditions of one of the most revered theatre forms—commedia dell’arte. It weaves together elements of improvisation, pantomime, stand-up comedy and music hall revue, and is a hilarious tapestry of wit, slapstick and intrigue.

Spiderman & Moving to NYC with Kevin Loomis

Kevin Loomis; Coast to Coast! Pacific Northwest artists often find themselves gravitating to New York City. Kevin Loomis is one of those, he left Oregon ten years ago and has worked on incredible Broadway projects including Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway! Listen here for the details of his journey.

Broadway Star Shoshana Bean Comes to Portland!

Hometown Broadway show stopping girl Shoshana Bean, will be in Portland in late October sharing her talent with the folks at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre on October 29th, in a master class setting and at Staged! at The Arts Hub at Artists Repertory Theatre on November 1st in concert. Don't miss this Broadway star and brilliant composer. Hear what she's been up to here on Adventures in Artslandia.

Puppet Master & Cat In The Hat Star John Ellingson

John Ellingson, one of the united faces of Artslandia, does it all, he's the Associate Artistic Director of NW Children's Theatre, and is starring as the Cat in The Cat In The Hat through October 23rd. Don't miss this chat with a remarkable member of the Portland theatre community!

Dead Feminist Broadsides & Siren Theater

It's An Adventure in Artslandia embarrassment-of-riches kind of day!

First, there's the Hotel DeLuxe Tea Party; Meet Shelley McLendon, a real mover and shaker of the Portland comedy scene. She’s the mastermind behind Bad Reputation Productions, which will open The Lost Boys October 14th.  A member of several of the city’s top sketch groups, including the Aces and the Liberators, she's also the proprietress of the Siren Theater.  She's invited Loren Hoskins, aka Captain Bogg to join her tea time. 

 

Then, learn about the book Dead Feminists: Historic Heroines In Living Color, by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring, which consists of a series of broadsides and stories of extraordinary, ordinary women.  The series features quotes by historical feminists, tied in with current political and social issues. You can see their work at 23 Sandy Gallery. Then listen to my chat with 23 Sandy Gallery owner, Laura Russell,

 

 These interviews are so fascinating, you might be glad there's traffic to contend with this week!

Dead Feminists: Historic Heroines In Living Color, by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring

It's An Adventure in Artslandia embarrassment-of-riches kind of day!

First, there's the Hotel DeLuxe Tea Party; Meet Shelley McLendon, a real mover and shaker of the Portland comedy scene. She’s the mastermind behind Bad Reputation Productions, which will open The Lost Boys October 14th.  A member of several of the city’s top sketch groups, including the Aces and the Liberators, she's also the proprietress of the Siren Theater.  She's invited Loren Hoskins, aka Captain Bogg to join her tea time. 

 

Then, learn about the book Dead Feminists: Historic Heroines In Living Color, by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring, which consists of a series of broadsides and stories of extraordinary, ordinary women.  The series features quotes by historical feminists, tied in with current political and social issues. You can see their work at 23 Sandy Gallery. Then listen to my chat with 23 Sandy Gallery owner, Laura Russell,

 

 These interviews are so fascinating, you might be glad there's traffic to contend with this week!

Laura Russell

It's An Adventure in Artslandia embarrassment-of-riches kind of day!

First, there's the Hotel DeLuxe Tea Party; Meet Shelley McLendon, a real mover and shaker of the Portland comedy scene. She’s the mastermind behind Bad Reputation Productions, which will open The Lost Boys October 14th.  A member of several of the city’s top sketch groups, including the Aces and the Liberators, she's also the proprietress of the Siren Theater.  She's invited Loren Hoskins, aka Captain Bogg to join her tea time. 

Then, learn about the book Dead Feminists: Historic Heroines In Living Color, by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring, which consists of a series of broadsides and stories of extraordinary, ordinary women.  The series features quotes by historical feminists, tied in with current political and social issues. You can see their work at 23 Sandy Gallery. Then listen to my chat with 23 Sandy Gallery owner, Laura Russell,

 These interviews are so fascinating, you might be glad there's traffic to contend with this week!

New York & Back Again: Coming Home with Composer Brenna Sage

Brenna Sage has come back to Oregon after a lengthy time in New York. Find out what this wonderful performer, writer, composer, and director has been up to!

Don't miss Brenna's upcomig show, Lulu's Back in Town, opening opens October 7th at the Barn Community Playhouse presented by The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts.

 

Do you have an Adventure in Artslandia?

Email Susannah at smars@artslandia.com and tell her your adventure!