PlayNotes

PlayNotes

Tune in to the PlayNotes Podcast to get behind-the-scenes interviews, articles, and more about every show in our 49th season at Portland Stage.

Episodes

December 7, 2023 10 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary department, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the print version of PlayNotes and get tickets for A Christmas Carol at https://www.portland...

Mark as Played

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the print version of PlayNotes and get tickets for Saint Dad at https://www.p...

Mark as Played

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. This interview gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season from Artistic Director Anita Stewart.

You will find the full print version ...

Mark as Played
April 26, 2023 33 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played
March 30, 2023 20 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played
February 23, 2023 18 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of PlayNotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played
January 20, 2023 21 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played

Happy Holidays! Here's a little present from us to you: An interview with professor Eden Osucha of Bates College, who gives a thorough examination of the historical moment in which A Tuna Christmas was written and how the play fits into queer performance traditions.

 

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education depar...

Mark as Played
December 12, 2022 37 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

 

You can find the full print version of PlayNotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educat...

Mark as Played
November 29, 2022 22 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played
November 4, 2022 35 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played
October 26, 2022 26 mins

Welcome to Portland Stage’s PlayNotes Podcast! This is an audio companion to PlayNotes, our resource guide. Created by the Portland Stage Literary and Education departments, this extensive guide presents a broad spectrum of information and perspectives on each of our Mainstage shows. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on every play this season! 

You can find the full print version of Playnotes at https://www.portlandstage.org/educatio...

Mark as Played

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