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Proximity Breathes Palpable Life into 21ten Theatre's Production of "Uncle Vanya"
MAY 22, 2024 | LINDA FERGUSON WILLAMETTE WEEK
MAY 22, 2024 | LINDA FERGUSON WILLAMETTE WEEK
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DramaWatch: It's 'Uncle Vanya' Time
MAY 1, 2024 BOB HICKS OREGON ARTSWATCH
MAY 1, 2024 BOB HICKS OREGON ARTSWATCH
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During a smoldering summer on a Russian estate in the late 19th century, Vanya and his niece Sonya toil away, working. When the estate's owner returns with a much-younger wife and the intention to sell, an undercurrent of emotion is brought to the surface.
APRIL 7, 2024 BLAIR INGENTHRON BROADWAY WORLD
APRIL 7, 2024 BLAIR INGENTHRON BROADWAY WORLD
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21ten Theatre stages a lean, conversational-style interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s simmering tale of real estate, resentment and romance.
MARCH 26, 2024 LEE WILLIAMS THE OREGONIAN/OREGON LIVE
MARCH 26, 2024 LEE WILLIAMS THE OREGONIAN/OREGON LIVE
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Geopolitics are a distant concern in Charles Evered’s witty and heartfelt play, which is preoccupied with domestic warfare in the most literal sense.
MARCH 19, 2024 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON WILLAMETTE WEEK
MARCH 19, 2024 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON WILLAMETTE WEEK
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The actor, son of Oscar winner William Hurt, co-stars at 21ten theater in "A Number," Caryl Churchill's play about a father/son relationship. But he's carving his own path.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
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A taut, terrific staging of Caryl Churchill's speculative drama kicks off Portland theater's "second season." Plus: OSF Ashland stars on a new stage; how companies weathered the weather.
JANUARY 21, 2024 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
JANUARY 21, 2024 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
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Launched in 2021 in the former Shoebox Theatre, 21ten Theatre grew from acting classes Ted Rooney and Brooke Totman were offering in the SE Portland space previously occupied by Theatre Vertigo.
JANUARY 17, 2024 LEE WILLIAMS THE OREGONIAN/OREGON LIVE
JANUARY 17, 2024 LEE WILLIAMS THE OREGONIAN/OREGON LIVE
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From gruesome weddings to goth cabarets, our city’s theater companies went wild in the face of sobering odds.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON WILLAMETTE WEEK
DECEMBER 26, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON WILLAMETTE WEEK
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21ten's "Taking Care of Animals" is a big show in a small space.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
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The heady shuffle of "52 Pick-Up" nears its final hand.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
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In a tiny Southeast Portland space, a lean and lively actors' theater is emerging. Up next, "52 Pick-up."
AUGUST 26, 2023 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
AUGUST 26, 2023 MARTY HUGHLEY
OREGON ARTS WATCH
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The chronologically scrambled romance recalls “(500) Days of Summer,” but with greater depth and sharper wit.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON
WILLAMETTE WEEK
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON
WILLAMETTE WEEK
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The nonprofit company has already put on several productions and now teaches students how to act.
JULY 19, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON
WILLAMETTE WEEK
JULY 19, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON
WILLAMETTE WEEK
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21ten Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by board of directors from the Portland Oregon area.
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