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DECEMBER?. 2007 JUSt.OUt 39 on stage Artists Repertory Theatre presents Mars on Key Productions presents Portland Revels present 2007 Life: The Holiday Edition. Susannah Mars' popu As Is— an award-winning Christmas Revels: The Ghosts lar cabaret celebration of the holidays, through play illuminating one man's of Haddon Hall —celebrating Dec. 23. (Call for times. 1516 SW Alder St. $20- struggle with AIDS and its the winter solstice with a blend $47 from 503-241-1278.) impact on him, his friends, of theater, dance and music— Arts Equity presents Blood Brothers, a captivat- | his lovers, his family and through Dec. 16 at Scottish Rite the medical community— Theater (Call for times. mg tale about fraternal twins separated at birth through Dec. 22 at Inter 1512 SW Morrison St. $7432 only to meet again with tragic consequences, state Firehouse Cultural from 503-274-4654.) through Dec. 16. (Call for times. 606 Main St., Center (Call for times Vancouver. Wash $10424 from 360-695-3770.) Public Playhouse presents 5340 N Interstate Ave $ 10- Jacob Madey's Chnstmas Carol, Birth Flight presents dancer Luciana Proaho $20 from 503-781-3464) a funny and deeply moving story and guitarist JB Butler in Chaski, a multimedia Lakewood Theatre Com that brings the ghost of Marley presentation about endurance and trance pany presents The Dinner into the spotlight to tell his ver inspired by the Inca Andean runners, through Party, Neil Simon's bitter sion of the famous tale, through Dec. 8 at Conduit Dance. (7pm. 918 SW Yamhill Lesbian conductor/composer Joan Szymko leads Aurora Chorus' sweet comedy about mar Dec. 22 at CoHo Theatre. St. #401. $10415 from 503-977-0620.) seasonal concerts Dec. 16. riage, fidelity and missed (7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, Blue Monkey Theater Co. presents Rodgers 8 opportunities, through 2 pm Sunday 2257 NW Raleigh Hammerstein's Cinderella, an enchanting musi Portland Ensemble Theatre Company presents Dec. 9. (Call for times. 368 S State St., Lake St. $14416 from 503-922-0532.) cal set in a mythical late '50s fairy tale kingdom, the world premiere of its debut production, Oswego. $23425 from 503-635-3901.) Readers Theatre Repertory presents Two through Dec. 30 at West End Theater. (7 pm Roger and the Cave Monster —a romantic Lakewood Theatre Company presents The Rooms, about a war hostage and his stateside Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. 1220 SW comedy that explores modern isolation with Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful family wife struggling to keep hope alive, Dec. 14 Taylor St $16420 from 503-593-2466.) warmth, humor and a feral child—through story about the true meaning of the holiday, and 15 at Blackfish Gallery. (8 pm. 420 NW Dec. 23 at Theater Theatre. (8 pm Thursday- Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents Dec. 13-22. (Call for times. 368 S State St., Lake Ninth Ave. $8 from 503-295-4997.) Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. 3430 SE Belmont St. Plaid Tidings, a holiday musical revue about Oswego. $10412 from 503-635-3901.) $12415 from 503-544-6650.) Slocum House Theatre presents Tuna Chnstmas, a singing group that's killed in a car accident Gay choreographer Mike Barber and Cydney and sent back to Earth, through Dec. 9 at Wilkes present their solo adaptations of Tualatin High School Auditorium. (Call for times. A High-Flying Holiday Deborah Hay's The Runner Dec. 20 at Lent 22300 SW Boones Ferry Road. $19426 from School Gymnasium. (8 pm. 5105 SE 97th Ave. Juggling, acrobatics, tap dancing, audi 503-620-5262.) $10 donation from 503-997-7514.) Do Jump presents Do Jump for the Holidays ence participation and a taste of art history— Oregon Ballet Theatre presents the only West featunng a new tap piece, the return of "At Such it’s time again for Do Jump for the Holidays. Coast performances of George Balanchine’s a Dizzy Height" (inspired by the paintings of Marc For the past 15 years, Do Jump has quintessential The Nutcracker Dec. 8-24 at Chagall) and other surprises through Dec. 30 at Keller Auditorium. (Call for times. 222 SW Clay Newmark Theatre. (Call for times. 1111 SW presented a holiday show, an ever-evolving St. $144120 from 503-2-BALLET.) Broadway. $25429.50 from 503-231-1232.) Fall Guy Theatre opens its inaugural season with The House of Yes, a black comedy about twin siblings who re-enact the Kennedy assas sination, through Dec. 9 at Theater Theatre. (8 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. 3430 SE Belmont St. $20 from 503-223-4240.) Fever Theater revives Arose (A Creation Story), a collaborative performance inspired by Clarice Lispector's Stream of Life, through Dec. 15 at Goldsmith Performance Lab. Free cupcakes! (8 pm Thursday and Saturday. 20 NW Fifth Ave. $8415 sliding scale from 503-381 6814.) Gresham Little Theater presents The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, explonng some of man s hidden fears facing life and of the uniting effect that human suffering can bring, through Dec. 16. (7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. 30639 SE Bluff Road. $8410 from 503-267-2750.) Gresham Little Theater presents Godspell, a musical celebration of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, through Dec. 16. (7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday 30639 SE Bluff Road. $8410 from 503-267-2750.) No Illusions Theatre presents A Scrooge Mart Christmas Carol— which asks, "What sort of Christmas Carol would Charles Dickens write if he were alive today?"—through Dec. 9 at West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. (8 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. 8470 SW Oleson Road. $5420 sliding scale ) Northwest Children's Theater presents Beauty and the Beast, Disney 's best-loved musical fairy tale based on the Oscar-winning film, through Dec. 30 at Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center. (7 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. 1819 NW Everett St. $12- $22 from 503-222-4480.) Northwest Classical Theatre Company pre sents A Scandal in Bohemia, in which Sherlock Holmes finally meets his deductive match, Dec. 14-Jan. 6, 2008, at Shoebox Theater. (7pm Thursday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. 2110 SE 10th Ave. $12418 from 971-244-3740.) Imago Theatre revives Biglittlethings— a fami ly production mixing mask theater, illusionistic costumes, original music, special effects and spectacle—Dec. 14-Jan. 5, 2008. (Call for times. 17 SE Eighth Ave. $16431 from 503-231-3959.) Pacific Artists Ballet Theatre presents La Boutique Fantasque, an alternative to the traditional The Nutcracker by John Clifford, legendary former artistic director of Los Angeles Ballet and widely considered to be George Balanchine's choreographic protégé, Dec. 21-23 at Portland State University's Lincoln Hall. (Call for times. 1620 SW Park Ave. $15418 from 503-725-3307.) Integrity Productions presents Holly Jolly Hullabaloo. . .Again! featuring "Little Red Riding Hood" with a global warming message Dec. 13-29 at Theater Theatre. (7pm Wednesday Friday, 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. 3430 SE Belmont St. $5410 from 503-286-3456.) Portland Center Stage presents a new adapta tion of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' clas sic tale of greed and redemption, through Dec. 23 in Gerding Theater at the Armory. (Call for times. 128 NW 11th Ave. $16.50461.50 from 503-445-3700.) in which radio news personalities report on hilar ious yuletide activities in the third smallest town in Texas, through Dec. 16. (8 pm Friday and Saturday, 4 pm Sunday. 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Wash $8410 from 360-696-2427.) Sowelu Theater presents Streamers, a riveting story of young soldiers awaiting their tours of duty in Vietnam and an unflinching look at issues of racism, homophobia and class that perpetuate conflict in our culture, through Dec 15 at Back Door Theater (8 pm Thursday- Saturday, 4 pm Sunday 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd $12415 from 503-730 9066.) Spring 4th Productions presents Bubco!— about pseudo-desperate people seeking the answers to simple questions with the help of an unscrupulous agency—through Dec. 8 at Shoebox Theatre. (7:30 pm. 2110 SE 10th Ave. $15 at the door, $12 in advance from 503-989-5621J White Bird presents the country's pre-eminent hip-hop dance company, Rennie Harris Pure- movement, through Dec. 8 at Portland State University's Lincoln Hall. (8 pm. 1620 SW Park Ave. $16426 from box office or Ticketmaster.) combination of aerial feats, theatrical skits and comedic stunts. - This year’s performance, running through Dec. 30, features favorite works such as “Divided We Fall,’’ which is a spoof of The Nutcracker, and “Ah Ha,” a peppy piece that draws in the audience. Those who have attended previous shows will welcome hack to the stage tap dancer Aaron Wheeler Kay, whose moves have Do Jump for the Holidays features “At Such a Dizzy Height,** a work been part of the holiday show for years. inspired by the paintings of Marc Chagall. For this season’s performance, Wheeler Kay has choreographed a new piece for four tap dancers. Do a Dizzy Height” is finished. Jump artistic director Robin Lane describes the ensemble tap “I look at it and 1 feel completely satisfied," she says. piece as “really rhythmic, fun and playful.” Earlier this year, Do Jump toured “At Such a Dizzy Height” Remember that part about the show being ever-evolving? to St. Paul, Minn., and Palm Desert, Calif. The show has In addition to adding new pieces, this year the company is expanded to fill those bigger stages and no longer fits in Do shaking up the classic Do Jump holiday works. Jump’s Echo Theatre on Southeast 37th Avenue. Lane says: “We’ve made little changes here and there. It’s So, for the second year, Do Jump’s holiday show takes place more fast-paced, stomp-your-feet stuff than usual.” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. Tickets are $25- And that’s all in Act 1. $30 from 503-231-1232. In Act 2, Do Jump performs “At Such a Dizzy Height,” Despite the bigger space, Lane has worked to maintain the a work inspired by the paintings of Marc Chagall. traditionally intimate atmosphere of Do Jump’s holiday show. “At Such a Dizzy Height” is the 30th work Line has creat The stage is adapted to bring the performers closer to the audi ed for her company. It is also her favorite. Unlike many works, ence, and the music is live, courtesy of Klezmocracy’s which continually call to the artist to make another adapta Courtney Von Drehle, Joe Janiga and Ralph Huntley. tion here, one more adjustment there, she feels that “At Such —Rebecca Ragam !• -e» .•-* Worship. A Celebration of the cne CftRISOIlHS R€U€ES Celebrate the Season! Holiday Events Please join us at the Metropolitan Community Church for these spiritual and festive events: December 16 December 24 Christmas Concert Christmas Eve Services 2AAUA&7P&11P 2400 NE Broadway 505.281.8868 www.mccportland.com . Theater for All Ages with Holiday Music, Dance, Comedy & Carols Matinees & Evenings: Dec. 7,8,9,13,14,15,16 Tickets: 503-274-4654 Scottish Rite Theater • SW 15th & Morrison. Portland Wheelchair accessible; on the Max line • For more information: www.portlandrevels.org
