Michael Mendelson

Play On Shakespeare Reveals Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, has announced their Winter/Spring 2024 Season.

La Película De Nick Cassavetes, God Is A Bullet, Ha Capturado La Atención Del Público Norteamericano.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023

Dirigida por Nick Cassavetes la película God is a Bullet (2023) ha generado gran expectación y emoción entre los amantes del cine de acción y suspenso en la Unión Americana. Presente en 375 pantallas estadounidenses, el filme llega como una experiencia cinematográfica llena de adrenalina y emociones fuertes.

Photos: See Ethan Hawke, Cynthia Nixon, Ephraim Sykes & More at The New Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023

See photos of Ethan Hawke, Cynthia Nixon, Ephraim Sykes and more at The New Group's annual gala!

The New Group To Present Annual Gala WOODSTOCK At Edison Ballroom This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2023

The New Group's Annual Gala, “Woodstock,” is set to take place Monday, March 13, from 6:00-10:00pm, at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).  

Portland Shakespeare Project Returns To Live Theatre With Modern Translation Of THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022

Portland Shakespeare Project, in collaboration with Play On Shakespeare, brings a modern verse translation of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale to Portland for eight days, beginning on Thursday, July 7, and closing on Sunday, July 17. It will be held at Portland Playhouse, located at 602 NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon.

The New Group Announces Spring 2022 Celebration DIONYSIA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2022

A Spring Celebration “Dionysia,” benefiting The New Group, is set to take place Monday, June 6 from 6:00-9:30pm at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).  This event will honor playwright Donja R. Love and New Group Board Members Jana Shea and Anita Waxman with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. 

The Actors Conservatory Names Michael Mendelson its Next Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022

The Board of Directors of The Actors Conservatory (TAC) is pleased to announce that after a nation-wide search for our new managing artistic director, Michael V. Mendelson has been selected as the next Managing Artistic Director beginning July 1, 2022.

BWW Review: THE CHILDREN at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - Apr 22, 2022

Lucy Kirkwood's Tony-nominated play raises a lot of uncomfortable questions about morality, mortality, and what we owe to other people.

Play on Shakespeare Releases Spring and Summer 2022 Season
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces their spring/summer 2022 season. Lue Douthit, President and Co-Founder says: 'Well, the theater world is definitely opening up. We literally mean 'world' (Prague, Guam, England) and suddenly there are ten professional productions of Play On translations opening in the next few months, including two in San Francisco (African-American Shakespeare Company and Cal Shakes). We are delighted that there are so many opportunities for audiences to gather together again to see and hear Shakespeare differently. Play on!'

The Actors Conservatory Announces Oregon One Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2021

After an amazing year of creativity, compromises, collaborations, and (so many) silver linings, The Actors Conservatory announces The Oregon One Act Festival: Two Evenings of short plays featuring the graduating class of 2021 and the work of directors Beth Harper, Dámaso Rodríguez, Lava Alapai, Michael Mendelson, and Samson Syharath.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the New Group's 25th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2020

Just last night, Off-Broadway's The New Group honored its Board President Abby Merrill and Erica Schmidt and Peter Dinklage (Cyrano) at the its Annual Gala, this year celebrating the company's 25th Anniversary.

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Cynthia Nixon and More to Attend The New Group Gala Honoring Peter Dinklage, Erica Schmidt & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2020

The New Group will honor its Board President Abby Merrill and Erica Schmidt and Peter Dinklage (Cyrano) at the its Annual Gala, this year celebrating the company's 25th Anniversary, on Monday, March 9.

BWW Review: INDECENT at Artists Repertory Theatre and Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - Mar 2, 2020

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Dec 17, 2019

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Portland Awards Update: IN THE HEIGHTS - Portland Center Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Portland Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Portland Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

BWW Review: 1984, an Unsettling Play for Unsettling Times, at Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - Sep 20, 2019

Portland Shakes' Presents PROSCENIUM LIVE Free Festival Of New Work
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2019

Portland Shakespeare Project and Proscenium Journal present the fifth annual Proscenium Live Festival of New Work with two days of fresh plays. This year's festival takes place at Portland State University's Lincoln Hall, in the Boiler Room Studio Theater. All performances are free, no ticket reservations are necessary, and seating is general admission.