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CREACIĂ“N DEL PERSONAJE – Acting techniques workshop; 8-sessions over 2-week with Nelda Reyes, for aspiring and experienced actors. Mon-Thurs. Aug. 4 – 15, 6 to 9 pm. Designed for adults, seniors and those 14 and older whose first or second language is Spanish. English speakers with conversational level Spanish welcome too. Classes at El Centro Milagro 525 SE Stark Ave. $100. 503.236.7253 to register or email olga@milagro.org. Class limit is 15 people.

 

PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS AT MUSE ART AND DESIGN, 4220 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Every Saturday and Sunday this month participating artists work as the public observes between noon and 5 pm as a preview of Portland Open Studios. An exhibit of work by twenty-five POS artists throughout the month opens Friday, August 8, 6 to 8:30 pm. The annual tour of 96 artists’ studios is October 11-12 and 18-19. Muse is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm. On view through August 31. www.museartanddesign.com.

 

THE CRUCIBLE, Arthur Miller’s classic Salem witch trials tale,  is presented for one night by Anonymous Theatre and Theatre Vertigo August 18, 7 pm at Portland Center Stage at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave. Auditions are held and the identity of the cast is kept secret from the cast itself who do not know the identities of their fellow actors and do not reveal their participation in the project to anyone. The house lights dim, the play begins and each actor delivers their first lines from the audience. Cast members discover one another’s identity in front of a live audience. Directed by Paul Angelo, tickets are $25. www.theatrevertigo.org/503.306.0870.

 

BOBBY JO VALENTINE appears in concert at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St. Sat., Aug. 9, at 3 pm. Valentine has received numerous recognitions for his work, including Songwriter of the Year by the West Coast Songwriter’s Association, and television spots on ABC’s Morning Blend, The concert is suitable for all ages. See www.bobbyjovalentine.com.

 

17th WILLIAM BYRD FESTIVAL – This nineteen day festival features choral works by Renaissance composer Byrd (1540-1623) and his teacher, Thomas Tallis (1505-1585). The music begins Friday, Aug. 8, 7:30 pm, with a selection of English cathedral anthems from four generations of teachers and students. The final concert is Sunday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 pm. Both are in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 1112 SE 41st Ave. A complete festival schedule includes an organ recital, seven liturgical services, and six public lectures. Tickets and info at www.byrdfestival.org or at the door. 971.227.8740 or www.byrdfestival.org.

 

PLAYWRIGHT’S WORKSHOP – A four week supportive environment with writing exercises, prompts, discussion and feedback to strengthen structure, dialogue, character development and plot. It’s a free-wheeling fun way to get stories ready for the stage. Debbie Lamedman is facilitator, instructor, author and editor of eight acting books. Her plays are included in The Best 10-Minute Plays of 2011 and 2012 anthologies. Every Monday, Aug. 4 – 25 at Tabor Space, 5441 SE Belmont St.from 7 pm – 9 pm. The cost is $100 with a $25 deposit due upon registration. Email debbielamedman@gmail.com to sign up.

 

MEDICAREFULLY FABULOUS – Wendy Westerwelle’s one woman show – original stories about aging, faith, friendships, politics, sex, facial hair, no sex drive, being Jewish, life in her mid-60’s (“the last part before I drop dead”) and food. Her characters have returned: Zumi, Golda and new ones like Soheila—her botox doctor at The Sanctuary Sandy Plaza, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. Four nights August 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 pm. Ticket $15 – $35. 503.239.5919/www.tripro.org.

 

SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK – SE highlights are Sat, Aug 9, Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn; Sat, Aug 16, Sewallcrest Park, SE 31st & Market, Raising Arizona; Sun, Aug 17, Lents Park, SE 92nd & Holgate, Despicable Me 2; Wed, Aug 20, Essex Park, SE 79th & Center, The Goonies; Fri, Aug 22, Laurelhurst Park, SE 38th & Stark, Frozen, The Sing-along; Fri, Aug 29, Mt Scott Park, SE 72nd & Harold, The Little Mermaid. Request closed captioning, 503.823.5028 at least ten days prior to date.See the full list at www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/489142

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