Commedia dell'Arte emerged during the Romantic era as a revulsive reaction to the established theatre intended for the wealthy in the court. It brought about a turning point in the history of theatre. Through physical comedy, Commedia brought theatre to the people with larger than life characters that represented all society, thereby establishing the profession of actor-storyteller.…
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SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR AS LOW AS $100 What does Rise UP mean? A passionate, narrative journey, rich in expression and consequence, exploring the power of the human spirit to overcome threats to life, identity, status, hope, and justice. Every year we produce brand new works to inspire our audiences and to contribute to the development…
This program is made possible by The Oregon Community Foundation’s Creative Heights Program and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Opening Night reception is catered by SPECIAL EVENTS: Wine tasting with Coopers Hall beginning at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 27 Talk-back following the 2 PM performance on Sunday, April 30 Wine and celebration…
LAX IdeAL, Intercambio de artistas latinos/Latino Artists eXchange would like to invite you to a conference on May 20th in El Centro Milagro's El Zocalo. Special guest speakers, Leah Kohlenberg, Kerri Hewett and Maude May from Portland Open Studios will share their experiences and give advice on how to participate in different events and exhibitions in…
Due to the overwhelming popularity of Swimming While Drowning by Emilio Rodriguez and directed by Francisco Garcia, we are remounting this production with a simplified set for two nights only. This late night event is pay what you will. Invite your friends that may have missed it and join us again for the production that…
Live On Stage presents The Many Mini Musicals Festival at Milagro Theatre. The festival spotlights all homegrown talent, with Portland's own writers, composers, directors, actors and designers taking part. These six all-new short musicals run about 15 minutes each and are range in subject from polar bears and time travel to clipboard crusaders, coffee…
Mijita Fridita Study Guide (English) Mijita Fridita Study Guide (Spanish)
Community Artes builds mutually beneficial partnerships through a variety of projects created with the community at large. In order to promote positive change, Milagro shares its institutional resources to support cultural competence, nourish creative skills, and promote the next generation of art.
INGENIO MILAGRO is a play and playwright development program for Latina/o playwrights. It serves as an intrinsic step in the development of new full-length theatrical works through concert and table readings, guiding playwrights and their works from concept to production. Directors, dramaturgs, and actors bring the plays to life for one performance for an audience…
SPECIAL EVENTS: Opening Night Post-show Reception Friday, October 20 Talk-back following the 2 PM performance on Sunday, October 22, 2017 Nightly art exhibition by artist-in-residence Maya Ceramics one hour prior to curtain Run time: approximately 80 minutes, no intermission
It’s time to ¡Viva Milagro! Join us for our lively annual dinner fundraiser, emceed by Milagro fan favorite, Olga Sanchez, and featuring: Delicious Family-Style Dinner beautifully plated by Tamale Boy Restaurant & Catering Wines provided by A to Z Wineworks and Casa Bruno Wines Silent Auction of unique Mexican Art Live music Entertaining Calaveras to honor our…
Doors Open at 7:30 PM / Show Starts at 8:00 PM $17 Online / $20 At The Door When Portland sketch comedy stalwarts, The 3rd Floor, retired last year, their 55+ alumni said goodbye to the sketch comedy home they shared for 20 years. But then, one rainy night in January, some of them decided…
Milagro invites you to Posada, a celebration filled with fun for the whole family. Join us as we celebrate the holidays in traditional Latin American style. Participate in arts and crafts activities sponsored by our friends and community partners at Latino Network; storytelling, a piñata, a holiday photo booth, and traditional food for purchase by…
SPECIAL EVENTS: Preview Thursday January 11 at 6:30 PM Wine tasting sponsored by Opening Night Friday January 12 Post-show reception sponsored by Sunday January 14, 1 – 2 PM and 3 – 4 PM Resource Fair and Panel Discussion Bi- is presented as part of the 2018 Fertile Ground Festival, an 11-day arts festival showcasing…
A satirical play banned from the Mexican stage in 1790 made it to the early secular settlements of Alta California where a troupe of soldiers and possibly other colonists performed it. The play, Astucias por heredar: un sobrino a un tío survived in the Bancroft library collection and this talk will present the context of its…
SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday February 3 at 5:30 PM Talk: Performing Spain from Colonial California: Astucias por Heredar… Led by Professor Pedro García-Caro, University of Oregon Make reservations Preview Thursday February 8 at 6:30 PM Wine tasting sponsored by Opening Night Friday February 9 Post-show reception sponsored by Saturday February 17, 3 PM Round-table Discussion Moderated…
Astucias por heredar un sobrino a un tío (Tricks to Inherit: A Nephew From His Uncle) by Fermín de Reygadas provides a unique lens on the theatre of late 18th century New Spain. The work, an adaptation of a French comedy, with antecedence in Dante's Inferno and ancient Roman law, is shaped by the…
