January 19-29, 2012
Festival Kick Off Party!
Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 SW Morrison St, Portland OR 97205
Dates: Jan 20 @ 10pm - Midnight
Tickets: FREE
Head to Artists Rep new lobby bar to blow off some steam, plot out the next week of the Festival and help Fuse Theatre Ensemble kick off their Fertile Ground late night hoot Karaoke Night! (the musical). It’s a great opportunity for theatre junkies to grab a drink, talk about what’s been seen and chat about this year’s Fertile Ground offerings and have some fun. Artists Rep has a cash bar with food options and Fertile Ground Festival specials!
Theatre
Reed College presents
Dramaturgs’ Town Hall Meeting
Hosted by Kate Bredeson and Mead Hunter
Venue: Reed College, Mainstage Theater, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland OR 97202
Festival Date: Jan 22 @ 2pm
Tickets: FREE!
More information: http://meadhunter.blogspot.com/2011/10/cabal-for-all.html
Directions: http://academic.reed.edu/theatre/productions/directions.html
Dramaturgs are the unsung heroes of new play development; their ideas and their connections often provide the impetus to kick-start original theatre projects. Since Portland is fast becoming known as a hotbed of new work, where do we, as dramaturgs, fit into this changing topography? How can we encourage, support and even initiate innovative developments? In this informal meeting, we’ll attempt to map the new play territory locally and nationally and then brainstorm ways to pursue a proactive theatre agenda. Whether you’re a career dramaturg, an occasional practitioner, a new play stakeholder or just curious about the profession of dramaturgy, you are very welcome at this discussion.