Video: First Look at DEAR ALIEN at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 27, 2026
Alley Theatre has released first look footage of DEAR ALIEN, the world premiere of Liz Duffy Adams' thought-provoking existential comedy, now playing through May 31, 2026 at the Neuhaus Theatre.
Review: DEAR ALIEN at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - May 15, 2026
This is Sartre for the America of today, and the Alley Theatre kicks it off in grand style in its Neuhaus auditorium below their mainstage.
Interview: Vaneh Assadourian of ENGLISH at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Feb 22, 2026
I play the character of Goli. She's the youngest character in the play; she's 18. For Goli specifically, her relationship to English is really sweet. She's described as this young, sweet spirit in the classroom. She's just carefree and has fun.
Photos: THE UNFRIEND At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of its production of The Unfriend, running through March 22, 2026. From the writer of television's Dr. Who, Sherlock, and Dracula comes a hilarious new play about an unwanted house guest. Check out photos of the show.
Review: ENGLISH at Alley Theatre
by Jonathan Netek - Feb 20, 2026
ENGLISH, written by playwright Sanaz Toossi, won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and crafts an intimate, devastating portrait of language—as both bridge and barrier. Set in an Iranian classroom, the play unfolds less as a traditional narrative and more as a series of moments unfolding over time.
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
Interview: Brenda Palestina of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Jan 27, 2026
The play touches on a lot of things, obviously immigration, but the title, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, it's also, all of these women are either fat, or just not thin, or not this conventional, small-bodied woman, right?