Last night was the first reading of the annual JAW a Playwrights Festival at Portland Center Stage (PCS). I'm really excited about JAW this year, not only because I am in their Promising Playwrights series, but also because PCS has an exciting line up of new plays and talented playwrights.
Last night marked the beginning of the Made in Oregon series in which four shows from Oregon playwrights are being read on the main stage. The Lost Boy by Susan Mach was the first. Her play was the haunting story (based loosely on true events) of a four-year-old boy abducted from his home in 1874 and held for ransom. The play explored how greed for money, entertainment and fame overpower humanity. I thought it was a great start to the festival.
Please come support new works at PCS these next few weeks. The admission is free and the material is quality. Tonight is the second play of the Made in Oregon series, In School Suspension by Brian Kettler. It's at 6:00 pm at PCS, can't wait to see you there!
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