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SPOTLIGHT: A FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL Comes to Portland This Month

For one weekend only, catch Portland’s best theater, music, and dance geared toward children and families at Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival! Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!
BWW Review: THE MERMAID HOUR Explores the Complexities of Parenting a Transgender Child, at Milagro Theatre

THE MERMAID HOUR is part of a National New Play Network rolling world premiere. The first production opened a few weeks ago in Tucson, AZ, and Milagro's production will be followed by one in Charlotte, NC, and a musical version in Minneapolis, MN.
THE MERMAID HOUR: A Rolling World Premiere, Opens 3/23

What do you do when you encounter a challenge that you have no experience dealing with?  What do you do when that challenge involves someone you love?  How as a parent do you rise up and support them? David Valdes Greenwood's play The Mermaid Hour reimagines these timeless issues through the story of Violet, an impulsive, radiant, and redemptive 12-year-old transgender girl whose search for acceptance will put her parent's love, commitment, and resources to the ultimate test.  
BWW Review: Grief Gets Bloody in Horror Comedy FEATHERS AND TEETH, at Artists Rep

FEATHERS AND TEETH is a bloody, campy fun show that's completely different from anything else you'll see at Artists Rep.
Artists Rep presents Horror Genre-Inspired Comedy FEATHERS AND TEETH

Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of FEATHERS AND TEETH by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Previews performances begin March 7, the play opens March 11 and runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage.
Artists Rep presents Horror Genre-Inspired Comedy FEATHERS AND TEETH

Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of  FEATHERS AND TEETH by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Previews performances begin March 7, the play opens March 11 and runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage.
Artists Rep presents Horror Genre-Inspired Comedy FEATHERS AND TEETH

Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of  FEATHERS AND TEETH by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Previews performances begin March 7, the play opens March 11 and runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage.
Learning Ally Launches New Summer Reading Program and Contest

Research shows that summer reading helps reduce 'summer slide' for all students, and experts indicate that reading at least 20 minutes a day outside of the school year ensures that students continue to grow and develop. Students with learning disabilities face the greatest challenges in access to reading year-round; and because of their disability, they are often left out of traditional reading programs, which can damage self-esteem and cause them to fall behind in school.
BWW Review: Keeping Up Appearances in 1950s Cuba: CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA at Milagro Theatre

Covering up the dinner table to hide the modest meal, talking about buying a piano, insisting that her son goes to art school -- these are just a few of the things Lala does to hide her family's dire financial straits in award-winning Cuban playwright Hector Quintero's 1962 comedy CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA, now playing at Milagro Theatre. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles, CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA is the only foreign-language play on the Portland theatre schedule this season.
Milagro Presents Contigo Pan y Cebolla

Milagro presents the Northwest Premiere of Contigo Pan y Cebolla* by Hector Quintero.
Latina Artists Presents FUSE ME at Q Center in Portland Tonight

Latina artists present FUSE ME, an interdisciplinary arts showcase and panel discussion celebrating individuality and challenging cliches and cultural conventions in Portland, Oregon, tonight, April 18th at the Q Center.
Latina Artists to Present FUSE ME at Q Center in Portland, 4/18

Latina artists present FUSE ME, an interdisciplinary arts showcase and panel discussion celebrating individuality and challenging cliches and cultural conventions in Portland, Oregon, on April 18th at the Q Center.
Latino Artists eXchange Kids and Adult Workshops Set for Milagro Today

Artists of all disciplines, levels and ages are Invited to join Milagro today, Feb. 21st for Latino Artists eXchange Kids and Adult Workshops!
Latino Artists eXchange Kids and Adult Workshops Set for Milagro, 2/21

Artists of all disciplines, levels and ages are Invited to join Milagro on Saturday Feb. 21st for Latino Artists eXchange Kids and Adult Workshops!
Photo Flash: First Look- Milagro's USA Premiere of OPCION MULTIPLE

Milagro presents the U.S. premiere of Opcion Multiple, an award-winning dark comedy by acclaimed Mexican playwright, Luis Mario Moncada Gil. This will be the tenth Spanish professional language, production presented by Milagro since 2002, a unique accomplishment unparalleled in the region. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the show below!
Milagro Presents the USA premiere of Opcion Multiple. Presented in Spanish with Super-Titles in English

Milagro is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Opcion Multiple, an award-winning dark comedy by acclaimed Mexican playwright, Luis Mario Moncada Gil. This will be the tenth Spanish professional language, production presented by Milagro since 2002, a unique accomplishment unparalleled in the region. Offering Spanish language theatre embodies the organization's commitment to producing compelling stories and presenting extraordinary work from Latino writers.
O ROMEO, MADE IN LANUS and More Set for Milagro's 31st Season

Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, announces its 2014-2015 season featuring an exciting line-up of four stage productions, including two world premieres, a national touring production and the only professional Spanish language theatre production in the region.
Day of the Dead Play CORRIDO CALAVERA to Begin 10/17 at El Centro Milagro

CORRIDO CALAVERA, A bilingual celebration of the Day of the Dead, conceived and directed by Lakin Valdez, will run Oct 17 - Nov. 10, 2013, with one preview this Thursday Oct, 17, 7:30 p.m Preview, and Friday Oct, 18 p.m set for opening night, with a post-reception event catered by La Bonita restaurant.
Photo Flash: 'Jardín de Sueños' Plays Milagro Theatre, 3/22-4/14

Imagine the impossible, the magnificent, the terrifying ... Like a garden of dreams, folktales are filled with legendary creatures who lead us down the paths of discovery. For some, it's about love; for others, it's about knowledge. For young Cristina, it's about listening to her heart and finding her voice. Cristina is about to finish high school and go to college, and she needs all the support she can get. But her family is distracted by the technology of modern life, from cell phones and text messages to bills and budgets. They are all too busy to listen. But when Cristina enters a dream world, she encounters several familiar characters from Latino folklore - the jaguar, the armadillo, and the daughter of the Sun God, among others - who not only help her speak her mind, but give her the confidence to face her future.
Miracle Theatre Receive $18K NEA Grant for Spanish-language Production

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman today announced that the agency will award 863 grants to organizations and individual writers across the country.

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