November 4, 2008

Three Viewings 
by Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Chrisse Roccaro

In a small town funeral parlor, three stories weave together.  “Tell Tale” is the story of Emil, a mild-mannered undertaker burning with passion for a local Realtor and plotting to reveal his true love.  “The Thief of Tears” is Mac, a drifter who makes her living stealing from corpses.  “Thirteen Things About Ed Carpolotti” is the story of the widow of a wheeler dealer contractor surprised to discover just how her husband has been doing business.

December 2, 2008

Chateau Joyeux 
by William S. Gregory
directed by Patt Blem 

Sparkling with wit and set in 1947 France, Portland Playwright William Gregory tells the tale of Delphine Morceau, a Parisian widow, returning with her war wounded son to the family Chateau and vineyard after 30 years.  When fate throws a lovely young niece and a handsome librarian into the mix, comedy and romance can’t be far off.

March 3, 2009

A Night in the Theatre 
by Lawrence Casler
Directed by Don Alder

Two couples are at the theatre for their weekly dose of culture.  This week’s ordeal is Hamlet.  The play consists of their incessant and hilarious chatter about themselves, their children, a dead friend, and even occasionally Shakespeare’s play.  Secrets and friendships unravel amid the audience’s laughter.

April 7, 2009

Enchanted April 
by Matthew Barber
Directed by Steve Smith

Following the tumultuous years of WWI, two frustrated London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages.  Among the Wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, each unlikely flower blooms again, rediscovering themselves in unexpected ways.

May 5, 2009

A Musical Treat 
Directed by Adair Chappell

Once again, the “dessert” of the season! A delightful, dynamic and original revue performed by some of Portland’s finest!

Tickets available at the door, or send your check to:

Portland Civic Theatre Guild

PO Box 1181, Portland, OR  97207

In the event of bad weather, if Portland Public Schools close, the reading will be canceled and re-scheduled.