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The Storm in the Barn: New Play From Oregon Children's Theatre

The Winningstad Theatre - Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Portland Center for the Performing Arts (1111 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205)
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Full Price:
$22.00 - $26.00
Our Price:
$11.00 - $13.00*
The award-winning graphic novel by Matt Phelan comes to life on stage courtesy of the Oregon Children's Theatre, for adults and those ages 10 and older. Set in the midst of the 1937 Kansas Dust Bowl, 11-year-old Jack is beset by bullies, and worried over a sick sister, a dying town and the weight of his father's disappointment. But then he makes a startling discovery -- a sinister figure in a barn. If he can find the strength to face his fears, he just might become a hero to the whole community. This gripping mix of tall tale, historical fiction and suspense features an evocative original score by Portland's own Black Prairie, performed live on stage.

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The last date listed for The Storm in the Barn was Saturday May 19, 2012 / 5:00pm.

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Portland Center for the Performing Arts,
1111 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
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More Information About The Storm in the Barn

Website

http://octc.org/onstage/storminthebarn

Description

It’s 1937, and the Kansas dust swirls as far as the eye can see. Eleven-year-old Jack and his family struggle to survive the Dust Bowl. With no rain clouds on the horizon, the future is grim. Bullied, not big enough to work, and a disappointment to his father, Jack feels useless in the face of hardship — until he discovers a sinister figure with a face like a thunderstorm. Is it just “dust dementia?” Or has he found a way to pull the town out of desperation? Both tall tale and thrilling historical fiction, The Storm in the Barn — with original music by Portland band Black Prairie — captures the spare, muted, ethereal mood of the award-winning graphic novel.

Please note:
The Storm in the Barn is recommended for ages 10 and up due to abstract staging and some dramatic scenes that may be too intense for younger audiences.

About the Ticket Supplier: Oregon Children's Theatre

Oregon Children's Theatre has been creating extraordinary theater for young audiences. We bring great stories to life on stage, with productions distinguished by their professional polish and awe-inspiring staging. We stand out by presenting our plays on Portland's grandest stages and by using the best directors, actors and theater designers we can find.