So fall is here. Or are we in winter now? I think we're still in fall... anyway, we're in the midst of a season in which things are cold and wet, which means us Portlanders are seeking out activities to do indoors. Preferably things that entertain, engage, and stimulate so that our minds are kept at bay and away from thoughts about failed relationships, the housing market, unused gym memberships, and all the other depressing things we seem to dwell on when the gray skies cometh. And what better way to keep that mind engaged and cultured than to go see a play. Yes, a friggin play! Uh-huh that's right, people still put them on. In fact we're just at the beginning of theater season here in PDX and so far we've been graced with a few gems. And there's more to come. Here is a shortlist of things worth seeing right now and things that will probably be good (fingers crossed) in the coming months.
If you're looking for something to see that correlates with the season of spookiness, than I would have to recommend Northwest Classical Theater Company's stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The show is well acted, directed, and presents some honest to goodness frights. It runs until November 7th. Check their website for more info.
Looking for something a little less on the ghosty/ghoulie side but still looking for something kinda edgy? Alison likedPortland Playhouse's Telethon and you still have a chance to catch it. It closes this Sunday (the 31st/aka Halloweener), so get on it if seeing one of Portland's up and coming theaters in their prime, is something that interests you.
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