Pink Is My Favorite Crayon

Theatre Vertigo has teamed with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to participate in this year's Race For The Cure on September 20.

The event raises money for breast cancer research and treatment for women all across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Not only will several members of the Theatre Vertigo ensemble participate in the run (including a few folks appearing in our upcoming show, The Ruby Sunrise), but some of our wonderful subscribers will be there as well! We have set a goal of raising $500 for the foundation and we are well on our way to reaching, and perhaps surpassing, that goal. For more information on how to support the foundation or the Theatre Vertigo team, visit www.komenoregon.org. And hey, if you're already participating look for our team on the day of the race! We'll be decked out in Theatre Vertigo shwag and we'd love for you to say "hi."

Summertime Blues

Missing Theatre Vertigo right about now? We feel ya. How about checking out the following members in some non-Vertigo shows:

Gary Norman -- "The Bullet Round" at Theater! Theater!, 8/7 - 8/23
http://www.bulletround.com/artists.html

Amy Newman -- All My Sons at ART, 9/8-10/11
http://artistsrep.org/onstage/2009---2010-season/all-my-sons.aspx

Before you spend all of that stimulus money, don't forget that Vertigo's first show of the season, The Ruby Sunrise, opens on September 11. Subscriptions are still available for only $40! Call 503-306-0870 to make your reservations!

You Say Goodbye - I Say Hello

This summer, Theatre Vertigo said farewell to three of our members: Jen Healey, Garland Lyons, and Tom Moorman. They contributed time, energy and talent to dozens of Vertigo productions over the years, and we'll miss them dearly at company meetings and on the Vertigo stage. But I'm sure we'll see them around town!

Despite their departure, Vertigo has expanded! We've added five new members to the acting ensemble and two new members to the production team! The new actors are... Jane Fellows, Brooke Fletcher, Jenn Hunter, JR Wickman and R David Wyllie. Annalise Albright joins us as this season's Production Manager, and Thomas Phelps joins us as Technical Director! We're thrilled to welcome them!

Wacky Judge Wins Award

Congratulations to Garland Lyons who last night at the 30th Annual Drammy Awards was recognized as an outstanding supporting actor for his work in "Romance" - Theatre Vertigo's production of David Mamet's comic courtroom romp.

Also winning awards last night were Chris Rousseau and Mary Rochon. While they won for productions not associated with Theatre Vertigo, these two designers collaborated with us in this season's "Freakshow" and "Romance" respectively.

Anonymous Theatre Cast REVEALED

Thanks to everyone who came out to Anonymous Theatre last night! It was a blast. If you missed it, come back here soon for some exclusive photos! We can FINALLY reveal the cast - the massive cast - to everyone. Without further ado:

(In order of appearance)
Witch 1// Jane Fellows*
Witch 2// Sha Sha Sassone
Witch 3// Sharonlee McLean
Duncan// Colin Murray
Malcolm// Marc Friedman
Seyton// Jonah Weston
Lennox// Stephanie Cordell
Ross// Chris Porter
Macbeth// Scott Coopwood
Banquo// Chris Murray
Angus// Alec Wilson
Lady Macbeth// Christine Calfas
Attendant// Christy Bigelow
Fleance// Amber Hudson
Porter// Phil Rudolph
MacDuff// Darius Pierce*
Donalbain// Andy Hillstrom
1st Murderer// Damon Kupper
2nd Murderer// Heather Rose Walters*
Hecate// Mary McDonald-Lewis
Apparition 1// Matt Haynes
Apparition 2// Colleen Heidebrecht
Apparition 3// Libbi Houghton
Lady Macduff// Jamie Rea
MacDuff's Child// Madison Wray
Doctor// Thom Bray
Siward// Keith Cable
Young Siward// Peter Ash

*member of Theatre Vertigo

Anonymous Theatre - Sunday, June 7

Pssst - HEY! PSSST! Can you keep a secret? Good! You know who else can?? The cast and crew of Anonymous Theatre. This year, Anonymous Theatre will feature William Shakespeare's Macbeth - a thrilling challenge for an already thrilling night of theatre! The actors are cast in the show, and then sent along their merry way. No interaction with other actors. No rehearsals with other actors. Then on the night of the show the actors blend in with the audience, take their seats, and stand up one-by-one when it is time to go on stage.

Be in on the secret by reserving your ticket for this year's Anonymous Theatre, happening at 7:00pm on Sunday, June 7, in the Gerding Theater at The Armory. 128 NW Eleventh Avenue in the Pearl District.

Tickets are $25 each or you can buy a subscription to Theatre Vertigo's 09-10 season AND a ticket to Anonymous Theatre for only $60. Call 503-306-0870 or visit www.theatrevertigo.org today.

Au Revoir, Freaks! Closing Weekend of Freakshow

We must sadly bid farewell to our cavalcade of freaks this weekend. Freakshow, written by Carson Kreitzer, directed by Tom Moorman, and performed by the Theatre Vertigo acting ensemble, packs up the tent on Saturday and moves on to the next two-star town. BUT! You still have an opportunity to witness the miraculous monstrosities of nature - Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm.

Call 503-306-0870 or go to www.theatrevertigo.org to make your reservation.