About Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon

Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon

About Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon

Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon productions maintain the conventions of:

•   Singing, dancing Choruses.

•   Period costumes based on ancient Greek vase-paintings.

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Performances given outdoors, by daylight.

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New English translations, original music and choreography are created for every production.

• Plays are performed in a sequence that illuminates the myths they express.

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Weekday matinees at noon at low group rates accommodate high school and college students. We also offer a complimentary one-day seminar for teachers.

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In 2000 CGTO became a festival of ancient Greek drama. In addition to the annual production, CGTO now offers symposia, lectures and film programs.

• In 2001 we instituted the practice of touring our productions to universities

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In 2005 we added a second, Spring, production -- an "experimental" presentation balancing the strictly traditional Fall shows.

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In 2006 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary by presenting a series of original projects throughout the year, including a collaboration with Blackfish Gallery Artists' Collective, CoHo Productions and Readers Theatre Repertory to present MythFest, a month-long interdisciplinary celebration of the myths of many countries.

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Our Spring 2006 production, What Mad Pursuit by CGTO Artistic Director Keith Scales, was a finalist for the Oregon Book Awards!

Performances are given in a beautiful 600-seat amphitheatre, surrounded by trees and a lake, on the grounds of Reed College.

Each September in Portland, Oregon, the finest professional performers and designers in the region collaborate on ancient Greek drama.

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Rebecca J. Becker

Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon * P.O. Box 13306 * Portland * OR * 97213-0306