Milagro is proud to produce the world premiere of City Without Altar by award winning, Dominican-American playwright, Jasminne Mendez. City Without Altar is a two-act play in verse that amplifies the voices and experiences of victims, survivors and living ancestors of the 1937 Haitian Massacre that occurred along the northwest Dominican/Haitian border during the Trujillo…
The Conversation on Colorism and Bias in the Latino community is a pre-show event for Milagro’s production of City Without Altar. The play examines issues of racial identity and belonging within the Dominican- Haitian community along the border region of the Dominican Republic during the 1937 Haitian massacre. This conversation provides a forum for Latinos…
<!-- REQUEST TO STREAM --> As a child during the Mexican Revolution, young Frida helps her mother to dress the wounds of soldiers and discovers the world of photography though her father. With the onset of Polio, her parents keep her away from bullies and other harm in the streets, but she is so lonely.…
tertulia: Art + Conversation occurs throughout the season with a goal to bring artists and audiences closer together, in an intimate setting. The series celebrates the multi-disciplinary Latino talent of our region, featuring emerging and established artists and creating conversation around their unique talents. Each event is different, tailored to the specific artist. tertulia…
Every fall, the dead are commemorated in Portland’s longest-running Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) observance. This year we are observing our 26th Día de Muertos with a new multimedia, vaudeville show, ¡Viva la Muerte!. Taking inspiration from the first Día de Muertos' espectáculos at Milagro, ¡Viva la Muerte! will showcase dances, songs, poems, monologues,…
Join us for our 11th annual Día de Muertos fundraiser, ¡Viva Milagro! on Wednesday, November 2nd from 6:00 - 9:00 PM! This ever-popular event, emceed by Enrique Andrade, features a uniquely prepared Oaxacan dinner from Portland’s beloved Tamale Boy founder Jaime Soltero, wine from Casa Bruno, a silent auction of unique Mexican Art, and most…
This year we are launching our 2022 holiday giving campaign, Regalos for Milagro! The support that we have received from you all over the years has been vital to the organization and all the Milagro staff, designers, and performers. We are determined to continue producing new and exciting productions that highlight the vibrancy of Latino…
Semillas follows the story of Juan Carlos, a young man, born in a tiny Spanish village, who is filled with dreams to embrace all humanity. Face to face with the terrible reality of forest fires, Juan Carlos decides to abandon his 9 to 5 job to dedicate his life to reforestation. With the support of…
This February Milagro's zócalo will light up the Central Eastside as part of the Portland Winter Light Festival. Join us on the evening of Saturday, February 11th for a concert with Kenya Marquez and her Ballet Papalotl students, and help us "light up the night"! Admission is FREE, but a reservation is required.
The beloved story of romance and revolution, once again presented in Spanish, makes its triumphant return to Milagro Theatre this Spring! Follow the unlikely friendship between a hopeless-romantic postman, Mario, and the renowned Nobel-Prize-winning poet, Pablo Neruda, during the transformative era of 1970s Chile. With Neruda’s mentorship, the tongue-tied Mario strives to win over the…
The Play You Want is a comedy that explores the divide between exploitation and acceptance - Fed up by the theatre world’s desires to box him in, Mexican playwright Bernardo Cubria sarcastically pitches Nar-Cocos, a play about drug dealers on Día de los Muertos. Much to his surprise, the Public Theatre picks it up. With…
La Familia Milagro Esta Orgulloso de anunciar la temporada 40: Esperanza, Coraje y Resiliencia. Teatro Milagro a elaborado la temporada 40 en torno la justicia social y la educacion sobre salud mental para las comunidades latinas, con enfoque en los jovenes involucrados en milagro, y en las escuelas. La programacion que hemos curado para Milagro Mainstage,…
This February Milagro's zócalo will light up the Central Eastside as part of the Portland Winter Light Festival. Join us on the evening of Saturday, February 3rd for a concert with Eliborio Limon and his Raíces de Oregón students, and help us "light up the night"! Admission is FREE!
This March, Milagro will be presenting three women-led events that will address a broad spectrum of issues including social justice, emotional well-being, and environmental concerns. The series kicks off with a free tertulia on March 6th, presenting the premiere of Bunnie Rivera's short film THIS LAND IS. Subsequently, on March 16th, Jessie Marquez will enchant…
Special Events Opening Night | Fri, Sept 6, 7:30pm Followed by a post-show reception from Chilango Playwriting Workshop with Bernardo Cubría | Sat, Sept 7, 1pm-3pm Admission: Free, limited seating RSVP here! Playwright and Actor Talkback | Sun, Sept 8 Admission: Open for those attending the Sun, Sept 8th performance at 2pm Panel Discussion with…
