Portland State Theater Program

“And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.”
-Duke Senior (Act II, Scene 1, Line 15)

Last Saturday, cast members showcased moments from “As You Like It” at the Portland Farmer’s Market. Actors performed scenes and monologues interspersed with music by Amiens & The Forestiers. Lennox, who plays Orlando, brought his camera and took incredible photos of our performers.

Our sincerest gratitude to Portland Farmers Market for hosting our event and those who came out to support the cast! While the farmer's market sneak peek is over, you can see the full play at opening night next week.

Tickets on sale now. Two shows have already sold out!

As You Like It
May 22 - May 30, 2026
Preview May 21
Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Studio (LH55)
Get tickets: https://www.pdx.edu/music-theater/as-you-like-it

(Pictured left to right)
Photo 1: Greta, Emmett and Jeff (Amiens & The Forestiers)
Photo 2: Athena (Celia), Emmett (Oliver) and Chloe (Rosalind)
Photo 3: Jeff (H***n)
Photo 4: Athena (Celia) and Lennox (Orlando)
Photo 5: Emmett (Forest Musician)
Photo 6: Lennox (Orlando) and Chloe (Rosalind)
📸 by Lennox

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“We that are true lovers run into strange capers. But as all is mortal in nature, so is all nature in love mortal in folly.”
-Touchstone (Act II, Scene 4, Line 53)

How now! One of the cast members of “As You Like It” has been taking pictures on their digicam. A behind the scenes look into rehearsals through the lens of Mateo, who plays Silvius and Charles. His cinematic and heartwarming photos provide an insider perspective of the actors’ dedicated work and give the cast memories to last a lifetime.

Tickets on sale now

As You Like It
May 22 - May 30, 2026
Preview May 21
Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Studio (LH55)
Get tickets: https://www.pdx.edu/music-theater/as-you-like-it

(Left to right)
Photo 1: Andie and Marcus.
Photo 2: Lennox and Cal.
Photo 3: Emmett and Cooper.
Photo 4: Athena, Chloe, and Lennox.
Photo 5: Cavash.
Photo 6: Cooper, Evii, and Jeff.
Photo 7: Lennox and Emmett.

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“Under the greenwood tree / Who loves to lie with me
…Come hither, come hither, come hither”
-Amiens, Act II, Scene 5, Line 1

The cast of “As You Like It” enjoying the sunshine and playing in the park blocks! The musicians gave a sneak peek at what they’d been working on, and actors practiced feeding in lines to one another. Line feeding is an exercise where the “feeder” will follow an actor throughout a scene and “feed” them lines in a neutral tone. This is a useful tool when actors are early into memorizing. Line feeding gives them freedom of movement and increased connection to their scene partners by resolving the need to carry a script. Come see “As You Like It” and venture with us into the forest!

Tickets on sale now

As You Like It
May 22 - May 30, 2026
Preview May 21
Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Studio (LH55)
Get tickets: https://www.pdx.edu/music-theater/as-you-like-it

Photo 1: Athena (Celia) comforting Chloe (Rosalind) after banishment. Lennox (far left) and Cal (far right) provide line support.
Photo 2: (Left to right) Marcus (Corin) counseling the lovestruck Mateo (Silvius). Savannah (right) provides line support.
Photo 3: (Left to right) Greta (Amiens), Jeff and Cooper playing music composed for “As You Like It.”
Photo 4: Members of the cast acting in the park blocks.
Photo 5: (Left to right) Marcus, Cooper, and Jeff sharing a laugh.
📸 by Rory

State Theater Program

See behind-the-scenes as the costume design process unfolds for PSU’s upcoming production of “Spring Awakening.” These diligent theater students and costume designers have worked together to create a textured and fitting (pun intended) wardrobe for the amazing performers of this riveting rock musical. If you want to see the end result, you’ll have to see the show!

Spring Awakening
📅 February 27 - March 7
Preview Night Feb. 26.
📍 Lincoln Performance Hall (LH175)

🎓 Student Tickets: $5
✨ Access Tickets: $5
🧑‍🏫 PSU Faculty/Staff Tickets: $15
🎟️ General Admission: $25
Learn More: https://www.pdx.edu/music-theater/psu-theater-winter-musical

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Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com