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2019 – 2020
PORTLANDSTAGE
The Theater of Maine
ANNUAL REPORT
TOGETHER IN MAINE
Mission, Values & Vision
Portland Stage is a creative hub. Our core Mainstage productions
are selected and handcrafted by and for our community, and our
innovative Education and New Work Programs are designed to
nurture and sustain future generations of theater-makers and
theater-goers.
We are committed to creating great art, passionate about using the
theater to educate, and dedicated to enriching our community.
Board of Trustees
President
Darrell Pardy
VP Finance
Fredric Farber
VP Governance
Venita Simcock
VP Development
Nelson A. Toner
Secretary
Sara A. Murphy
At-Large
Stella Hernandez
Susan Carter
Peter Clough
Scott Cowger
Dear Friends,
As we look back on a very challenging year, I am proud to present Portland Stage’s
2019-20 Annual Report – an overview of our aspirations and accomplishments, none
of which would have been possible without your support.
In the past year, Portland Stage produced the highest grossing play in our
organization’s 46-year history, Almost, Maine by beloved native Mainer, John Cariani.
We continued our nationally renowned Education Programs despite school closures
in the spring, bringing them online and reaching thousands of households across
New England and beyond. We maintained our commitment to fostering New Work by
emerging theater artists during the 31st Annual and very first ever Virtual Little Festival
of the Unexpected, expanding our reach by offering online readings.
As we celebrated Maine’s Bicentennial, we were faced with a global pandemic no one
could have seen coming, yet we were able to close out the year in the black thanks
to the tremendous efforts of our staff and artists and the humbling support of our
devoted community.
Thank you for your help weathering the storm, and here’s to a brighter new year.
Samuel Dunkel
Kristen Jacobson
Warmly,
Mainstage
New Work
Education
Greg Lanou
John F. Leonard IV
Todd Nicholson
Carole Palmer
Jane Stevens
Robin Talbot
Anne Wade
100% board
participation in
2019-20 Annual Fund
contributions!
Darrell Pardy
President, Board of
Trustees
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2019-20 BY THE NUMBERS
With your support, Portland Stage continued our Mainstage, New
Work, and Education programming throughout the pandemic,
serving our diverse community, keeping artists employed, and
investing in the future of the arts in Portland and beyond.
300+ Pay-What-You-Can
97
discounted tickets sold
MAINSTAGE
145 Mainstage
performances
700+ child &
student tickets sold
local & visiting
artists employed
NEW WORK
3 New
Works
Developed during
the 31st Annual
Little Festival of
the Unexpected
1 world premiere
Mainstage
production
EDUCATION
5,000+ students
participated
in our Education
Programs
40
schools and over 2,500
students attended a
Student Matinee
436 teachers
at over 50 schools
engaged with our
Education Programs
We celebrated
10
years of our Theater
for Kids storefront
space!
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
800+
Rush35 members
240+ tickets donated to
community organizations
70 community
organizations served
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MAINSTAGE
Portland Stage creates our handcrafted productions from the ground up by combining the best local
talent with professional artists from across the nation. Our Mainstage is the core of who we are and
what we do. During the 2019-20 season, we received Mainstage show support from our longstanding
corporate partners, Wright-Ryan, Migis Hotel Group, and L.L. Bean, we presented 145 Mainstage shows,
and although the last two productions of our season were cancelled due to the pandemic, we
continued expanding the reach of our programming through digital platforms.
Three of our 2019-20
Mainstage productions focused
on subject matter directly tied to our
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts:
Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller,
which painted a vivid picture of the Harlem
Renaissance through song; The Clean House
by Sarah Ruhl, which addressed immigration
and cross-cultural understanding; and
Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias,
which explored the expectations of
neighbors navigating diversity.
Almost, Maine brought
in over $75,000 more
than our budgeted goal and
was generously supported by a
grant from the Maine Office of
Tourism, which allowed us to
promote the show in rural
areas of the state.
The 2019-20 season was Portland Stage’s
46th consecutive year of Mainstage
programming, and we kicked off Maine’s
Bicentennial with our highest grossing
production in the organization’s
history: Almost, Maine by John Cariani.
We brought our
Mainstage to life, quite
literally, during our production of
Native Gardens with a set designed
by Anita Stewart that included living
plants and flowers! Native Gardens
also marked our first foray into bringing
our Mainstage shows online, and ticket
holders were able to experience the
production virtually in spite of our
mid-production closure due to
the pandemic.
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NEW WORK
Portland Stage promotes and celebrates the creation of new plays in New England. We establish an
environment that supports our region’s playwrights, builds bridges between our theater and local writers,
and raises awareness of our art form and the work being created in New England with our Studio Series
workshops and readings, the Clauder Playwriting Competition, and the Little Festival of the Unexpected.
Additionally, we host the annual From Away festival in collaboration with the International Writing
Program at the University of Iowa, where we bring writers from across the globe to Portland to share
their work with our community.
We held multiple
readings of local
playwright Callie Kimball’s
Perseverance, a new play timed
to coincide with the Women’s
Suffrage Centennial, including
a reading during the “Suffrage
Tea” hosted by Governor
Janet T. Mills on Women’s
Equality Day.
Our 2019-20
Mainstage season
included the World
Premiere of Clauder
Competition winner
Brendan Pelsue’s
Read To Me.
We hosted the 23rd Annual
From Away international
writers festival, featuring the
work of playwright, director, and
actor Gabriela Román Fuentes
(Mexico), TV and fiction writer Samuel
Menghesteab (Eritrea), and theater
director and writer Chan Ping
Chiu (Hong Kong).
Our first ever Virtual Little Festival
of the Unexpected was broadcast on
Facebook Live and included readings
of Perseverance, What Comes Next by
Jonathan Spector, and Mariana’s Trench
by Scott C. Sickles which was viewed
over 1,000 times!
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EDUCATION
Education is central to the mission of Portland
Stage, and we offer vital theater arts education for
grades pre-K through high school through our
In-Theater and In-School programming. All classes
and workshops are taught by professionally
trained Teaching Artists and focus on literacy,
cultural awareness, imaginative problem-solving,
collaborative play, and creative thinking.
In September 2019, we celebrated the 10th
Anniversary of our Theater for Kids
storefront space and paid tribute to the
amazing Susie Konkel for her continued
leadership support of our Education
Programs. The celebration featured
special student performances,
raffle items, and refreshments.
During the pandemic and with our community
staying safe at home, our Education team pivoted
to online programming and created a variety of
virtual education resources to continue engaging
young people, families, teachers, and students.
Resources included Facebook live-streaming
of Play Me a Story Dramatic Readings,
Tutorial Videos, Games to Play at
Home, Follow-Along Videos, and
other interactive activities.
During our Fall
Afterschool Class, a group
of 4th-6th graders wrote an
original picture book titled
Pugdog & Inky with illustrations by
Nolan Ellsworth, Teaching Artist &
Former Portland Stage Education
Intern. The students performed the
book at the end of class for a live
audience as part of our Play
Me a Story program.
38 high
school students
attended our winter
Playwriting Workshop
with Almost, Maine
playwright, John
Cariani.
We
partnered with
the Maine State Museum
to create programming
centered around Women’s Suffrage,
and worked with 59 students over two
days at the museum. Students toured
the museum’s suffrage exhibit followed
by an interactive Theatre for Social
Our Play Me A
Story Living Room
Series brought interactive
storytelling online and into
homes across New England,
and was viewed over
10,800 times!
10 Change workshop inspired by
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elements of the exhibit.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Portland Stage offers many points of entry for a diverse population, and plays a pivotal role in the life of our
community by providing the experience of live theater - an experience which enlightens and adds insight into
our world. Portland Stage promotes access to the theater through multiple channels, including Pay-What-
You-Can performances, discounted Rush35 tickets for patrons 35 and under, subsidized Student Matinees,
complimentary tickets for partner organizations, and now, by bringing our work online and making it
available to audiences across the globe. Beyond our Mainstage productions, we engage audiences through
discussions, new play readings, and Affiliate Artist events, many of which are free or pay-what-you-can.
For the second
season in a row, we
received season-long support
from WEX, Inc., our 2019-20
Community Engagement Partner.
For the third season
in a row, we partnered
with Pine Tree
Society in offering
an American
Sign Language
interpreted
performance of our
holiday production of
It’s A Wonderful Life.
We began a
partnership with the
Theatre Development
Fund to provide Open
Captioning for one
performance of each
Mainstage production.
We received
a Bicentennial
Marketing Grant from the
Maine Office of Tourism,
which enabled us to promote our
production of Almost, Maine and
engage audiences in rural areas
of the state and across New
England, greatly expanding
our typical marketing
reach.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the season, Portland Stage typically hosts several interactive and informative
events that showcase different elements of the theater - from production, to new work, to
education. Participants have the opportunity to meet staff and artists, often rubbing elbows with
fellow supporters over wine and cheese, and attendees leave knowing more about how
Portland Stage is accomplishing our mission of art, education, and community. Although
our special events season was cut short due to the pandemic, we were still able to
connect with our members in new and exciting ways.
Following the opening night performance of Almost,
Maine, donors joined us in the lobby for a Meet
& Greet with John Cariani and the cast, giving
them the opportunity to chat with the artists face
to face while enjoying a delicious spread from the
Bread & Butter Catering Company.
In lieu of our annual
Spring Gala, we pivoted to a
virtual community engagement
and fundraising campaign,
Together in Maine, which
included a six-week rolling
online auction with items
from local businesses.
We continued our
partnership with local
language services firm,
House of Languages, to
provide translations of
synopses for all Mainstage
productions in Arabic,
French, and Portuguese.
Throughout the
Together in Maine rolling
online auction, we shared
weekly videos featuring board
members, staff, and interns, and
with the support of our corporate
partners Pierce Atwood, Custom
Float Services, and Spinnaker
Trust, we raised over $50,000
in support of our Theater
Artist Fund.
We collaborated
with inaugural poet
Richard Blanco and
members of our community
to create a short film featuring
his poem One Today, which
kicked off the Together in
Maine campaign.
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FINANCIALS
Endowment
more than doubled
from FY19 to over
$2M!
Mainstage
Audience
Location
56%
11+89
11%
Out-of-State
33+67
56+44
33%
In-State
Outside Greater
Portland
Greater
Portland Area
Grants
increased by
nearly $50,000
from FY19!
Contributed
Income
increased by 40%
from FY19 to
FY20!
Individual Giving
grew by over
$150,000 in FY20!
Complete FY20 Audited Financial Statements are available upon request.
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DONORS
2019-20 DONORS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
($50,000+)
Anonymous
Edwin F. Gamble Charitable Lead
Trust
Susie Konkel
The Shubert Foundation
PRODUCER ($25,000+)
Anonymous
Brooks Family Foundation
Harry W. Konkel
East Point Fund of the Maine
Community Foundation
Gordon Russell
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
($15,000+)
Libra Foundation
Josie Merck
The Moser Family Foundation
The Onion Foundation
Jane Shepard
WEX Inc.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
($10,000+)
Anonymous
L.L.Bean
Migis Hotel Group
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
Anna Marie & John E. Thron Fund of
the Maine Community Foundation
DIRECTOR ($5,000+)
Anonymous (2)
Jane G. Briggs
Susan & James Carter
Benjamin H. Cheever & Janet Maslin
Cheever
Fisher Charitable Foundation
Ed & Jan Gerry
The Robert & Dorothy Goldberg
Charitable Foundation
George & Cheryl Higgins
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Jennifer Carolyn King & Timothy Fredel
Maine Arts Commission
Lincoln & Allison Paine
The Virginia Hodgkin Somers
Foundation
Wright-Ryan Homes
SUPPORTING PORTLAND STAGE
Investing in Portland Stage makes a lasting difference in so many ways, especially during such a challenging
and unpredictable time. The generosity of corporations, foundations, and individual donors alike enables
us to surround the work on our Mainstage with education, new work development, and community
engagement initiatives that deepen and broaden the impact of the shows themselves. Tax-deductible
contributions keep Portland Stage a vital, relevant, inclusive and engaging theater, and ultimately, ensure
the fulfillment of our mission and the enrichment of our community.
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Helen & George Ladd Charitable
Corporation
Steve & Carolyn Jenks
David & Lynn Jourdan
Greg Lanou & Tracy Skillin-Lanou
Kenneth Spirer & Joan Leitzer
Maine Theater Fund of the Maine
Community Foundation
Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust
Sara Murphy & Peter Wetzel
Leonard & Nancy Nemon
Carole Ann Palmer
Darrell Pardy & Carolyn Hughes
Bill & Jane Pearson
Pierce Atwood
Gretchen Wetzel & Cindy Halliday
Mauria Brough & Bryon Winn
BACKER ($1,000+)
Anonymous (4)
Dan & Joan Amory
Gunard Erik Bergman
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Patricia A. Clark
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Helen Dickey & David G. Fitz
Apple Lane Foundation
Friendship Tours
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Lisa Gorman
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250 Main Hotel
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Anonymous (6)
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2019-20 DONORS
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IN MEMORY OF BARRY
HOLMES, PORTLAND
STAGE TRUSTEE
Beth & Eric Berman
Anne & Don Berschback
Caroline Fantasia
Allan Hart
Francois Haymann
Roger & Charlotte Hewson
Steve & Carolyn Jenks
Morgan Stanley Global Impact
Funding Trust
W.B. & Partricia Satterlee
Bruce & Susan Saunders
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David & Jane Weiman Good
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Doug & Ann West
Penny & Bob Young
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VOLUNTEERS
It takes a lot of hands and helpers to produce the exceptional work on our Mainstage, and Volunteers
support Portland Stage in many ways. We are always looking for ushers, greeters, stitchers, and more,
and all volunteers are encouraged to make as big or as small a time commitment as they can. We are
eternally grateful to our 2019-20 Volunteers, many of whom have been donating their time and talent
to Portland Stage for years!
2019-20 VOLUNTEERS
Greg Adams
Deborah Alford
Bonnie Amadei
Joan Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Rosemary Anderson
Debbie Andrews
Steven Barmore
Wendy Barmore
Steve Bates
Melissa Becker
Allen Belsheim
Karin Belsheim
Dotty Bennett
Gene Bergoffen
Sue Bergoffen
Noah Berube
Claire Bilodeau
Judith Blanchard
Linda Blanton
Cindy Boyd
Jennifer Bragg
Jim Braley
Meg Braley
Sarah Brinkman
Meg Hutchins Broderick
Shannon Broderick
Jackie Bromage
Bruce Brown
Diana Brown
Connie Burns
Michael Buzzell
Candice Cammferman
Kira Carey
Hannah Carlson
Susan Carlson
Meghan Casey
Jennifer Caven
John Chaisson
Jan Chapman
Grace Chlosta
Lou Christen
Patrick Christian
Kathy Clark
Pamela Cleghorn
Jana Coffin
Jon Coffin
Susan Comyns
Bill Connolly
Michael Connolly
Jane Coolidge
Anne Marie Craven
Lynne Cullen
Jim Czimbal
Judi Czimbal
Anne Daly
Laurie Davis
Patricia Davis
Anne Demers
Beth Doane
Espahbad Dodd
Elizabeth Dodson
Paul Dodson
Priscilla Donahue
Patrick Donohue
Janie Downey Maxwell
Ellin Doyle
Alaena Dunn
Betsy Dunphy
Jill Duson
Denise Dwyer
Alleen Eastwood
Carol Eisenberg
Elias Eisenberg
Mary Ellms
Sheila Emple
Richard Estabrook
Jody Fein
Linda Fenton
Susan Fine
Anne Fisher
Bernard Fortier
Pauline Fortier
Michelle Frye
Sally Gaffney
Buzz Gautreau
Daryl Geer
Laurie Gingrich
Gaetane Gonyea
Alison Goudreau
Benson Gray
Paula Greenlee
Anna Griffin
Mary Griffin
Jennie Gwilym
Jim Gwilym
Andrea Handel
Tom Handel
James Hastrich
Laurie Hasty
Barbara Hauke
Steve Hauke
Ann Havener
Jacqueline Hawkins
Sophaktra Heng
Elizabeth Hewes
Rebecca Hitchcock
Ann Hitzrot
Rick Horton
Alyssa Howard
Lindsay Hudnor
Bob Irwin
Trish Irwin
Robert Isler
Susan Isler
Tara Jenkins
Laurie Jensen
Sheila Jepson
Sally Q. Johnston
Lorraine Johnstone
Spencer Jones
Susan Jones
Ellen Kanner
Christina Keilt
Fiona Kerr
Melissa Kim
Margaret R. Kimball
Rick Kimball
Tirrell Kimball
Karen Kirk
Mary Ann Kotros
Rachel Krawczyk
Sheera LaBelle
Susan Lakari
Karen Lambert
Linda LaRoche
Norman Lavigne
Diane Lawton
Ana Lazar
Dana Legawiec
Stephen Legawiec
Cindy Lemieux
Donna Levi
Annemarie Loffeld
Carole Logan
Thomas Logan
Francis Lorello
Karen Luse
Rick Lynch
Susan Maccalous
Paul Manoff
Ray Marcotte
Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo
Rosemary Mason
Karen Massey
Jane Ann McCabe
Deborah McCoy
Dan McGoo
Katie McGovern
Sharon McHold
Maureen McHugh
Donna Melancon
Patricia Mew
Sarah Mills
Teagan Moon
Bruce Moore
Stephanie Morris
Bradford Morrison
Ann Morse
Joan Mueller
Leigh Mundhenk
Tom Mundhenk
Pat Murray
Roberta Muse
Josephine Mussomeli
Yvette Nadeau
Reta Nappi
Brenda Nicholas
April Noonan
Denis Noonan
Marcia Noyes
Brian O’Connor
Terry O’Sullivan
Jackie Oliveri
David Olsen Pietrowski
Kate Olsen Pietrowski
Patti Olson
Bridget Parker
Ruby Parker
Wendy Patterson
Delene Perley
Eileen Peterson
Gay Peterson
Elaine Piccini
Rich Pizzi
Judith Plimpton
Linda Pomerleau
Kimberly Pondelis
Paula Proctor
Dorothy Provenzano
Laura Ramage
Valerie Razsa
David Reed
Susie Reed
Janice Rey
Fred Roberts
Janet Roberts
Sharon Roberts
Christine Robinson
Mary Robinson
Mary Rokosz
JoAnne Rush Peabody
Sasha Salzberg
Stephanie Scherr
Nancy Seiler
Sally Serunian
Tom Settlemire
Wendy Severson
Roberta Sherwood
Kelley Sigovich
Meg Sigovich
Venita Simcock
Dan Simeone
David Simpson
Ronda Snyder
Gerri Stiles
Kathleen Stokes
Marjorie Stone
Mary Stuart
Jonathan Swan
Lyn Swan
Tina Takacs
Audrey Tanner
Sarah Taubner
Sondra Taylor
Donna Thivierge
Ralph Thivierge
David Tiemann
Maryli Tiemann
Valerie Todd
Barbara Trentacosta
Nina Trowbridge
Ingrid van Duivenbode
Cheslye Ventimiglia
Pamela Vose
Peter Vose
Pam Waite
Andy Walsh
Cathy Walz
Lesli Weiner
Deena Weinstein
Lisa Wendler
Wolfgang Wendler
Mike West
Bart Weyand
Patricia Weyand
Lynne White
Rob Wood
Ginny Wright
Liz Wyrick
Neil Wyrick
Sue Yandell
Laura Young
Brent Zachau
Tracy Zager
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STAFF
Portland Stage is committed to strengthening our staff and promoting
a philosophy of continual, collaborative improvement. In working to
develop effective methods of communication throughout all levels of
the organization, our full-time staff meets regularly to assess and
refine goals with a focus on professional development. Several current
staff members are former Portland Stage interns: a clear
demonstration of our belief in the importance of training and
supporting future generations of theater professionals.
Portland
Stage
Staff
Anita Stewart, Executive & Artistic Director
Artistic & Production Staff
Meg Anderson, Props Master
Todd Brian Backus, Literary Manager
Daniel Brodhead, Production Manager, Lighting & Sound Supervisor
Hannah Cordes, Education Director
Doane Dorchester, General Manager
Ted Gallant, Technical Director
Myles C. Hatch, Stage Manager
Julianne Shea, Education Administrator
Susan Thomas, Costume Shop Manager
Administrative Staff
Paul Ainsworth, Business Manager
Cody Brackett, Marketing Associate
Chris DeFilipp, House Manager
Nolan Ellsworth, Front of House Associate
Marjorie Gallant, Graphic Design Associate
Beth Given, Development Director
Mical Hutson, Marketing Director
Jennifer London, Company Manager
Martin Lodish, Finance Director
Renee Myhaver, Assistant Box Office Manager
Donald Smith, Audience Services Manager
Madeleine St. Germain, Front of House Associate
Lauren Stockless, Development Assistant
Nathan Sylvester, Front of House Associate
Adam Thibodeau, House Manager
Shannon Wade, Front of House Associate
INTERNS
The goal of the Portland Stage Intern Program is to train the next generation
of theater professionals through hands-on instruction in multiple theater
disciplines and immersion in the systems and procedures of a working,
professional theater company. The 2019-20 intern company received training
in the areas of Carpentry, Company Management, Costumes/Wardrobe,
Directing/Dramaturgy, Education, Electrics/Sound, and Stage Management.
2020-21
Intern
Company
Sophia B. Diaz, Education
Macey Downs, Directing & Dramaturgy
Zach Elton, Directing & Dramaturgy
Whitney Edmonds, Costumes
Meredith G. Healy, Directing & Dramaturgy
Audrey Kastner, Electrics
Beth Koehler, Stage Management
Mollie Lipkowitz, Costumes
Lizzie Lotterer, Company Management
Courtney Prentiss, Stage Management
Jordan Wells, Education
“This internship has been
formative to my development
as both an aspiring director
and a theater practitioner,
and I feel very fortunate to
be returning in the same role
for another season. I was
attracted to this internship
because it allowed me to gain
a more well-rounded understanding of all of the work it
takes in every department to produce a show at a LORT
theater. I gained experience as a member of the technical
crew, and am now more comfortable working with lights,
sets, and costumes.
In addition to gaining confidence in the different
technical areas, the internship also strengthened my
skills as an aspiring director with a particular interest
in the development of new works. When Portland
Stage pivoted to a virtual version of Little Festival of
the Unexpected last spring, I was able to serve as an
Assistant Director/Dramaturg for two of the three
productions. I found it enlightening to watch the
directors and playwrights engage with this new medium.
During such an unpredictable time for the theater
community, Portland Stage has been a consistent
source of support for those of us in the program.
When the physical theater shut down productions in
March, our intern coordinator began organizing weekly
Zoom calls with theater practitioners from across the
country. We heard from scenic designers, directors,
educators, artistic directors, and stage managers. These
professionals were willing to answer questions about
their career paths and current positions, and provided
excellent advice. The conversations helped expand our
network, and illustrated how connected the staff at
Portland Stage is to the national theater community.
Portland Stage is one of the few regional theaters
committed to providing an internship, housing, and
stipend. I am extremely grateful for the company’s
dedication to mentoring the next generation of theater
practitioners during such an unpredictable season.”
- Meredith G. Healy, Directing & Dramaturgy Intern
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2020 IN HINDSIGHT
Between the opening of our Mainstage season in the fall of 2019 and our
closure in March 2020, Portland Stage was positioned to have one of the most
successful years in the organization’s 46-year history. Given all of the successes
described in the preceding pages, and with three remaining shows lined up for
the spring, we were well on our way to a record breaking year. However, in
accordance with Governor Mills’ emergency proclamation, we closed our doors to the
public from March 13 through the end of the season due to the pandemic. In the months
When given the option to turn
tickets for cancelled shows into
tax-deductible contributions, over
80% of our subscribers stepped
up and donated the value of their
tickets back to the theater!
that followed, our senior staff and board met virtually and frequently to ensure that Portland Stage would
continue fulfilling our mission and serving our community.
As the pandemic seismically changed our world, the deaths of George Floyd,
Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery confronted us with the unending issue of
racism that has plagued our country since its founding. In mourning and in
response, Portland Stage issued a statement of solidarity with the Black Lives
Matter movement and created an Ad Hoc Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Committee to begin our work in ensuring that we play a leadership role in our
community’s commitment to anti-racism. At our Annual Meeting in June, we
added this call to action to our Strategic Plan, and we will continue to stand
shoulder to shoulder with BIPOC artists, staff, board, audiences, students,
teachers, and members of our community to say no more to white hate, no
more to white indifference.
We dug into the oft changing rules
of the Payroll Protection Program,
and secured a fully forgivable
$225,000 loan, which allowed us to
continue paying staff and artists to
create online content and expand our
virtual presence.
We continued
to engage students
throughout the spring and
summer both virtually and safely
in person, and in the Spring of
2020 alone, our virtual Education
Program content reached over
34,000 views!
Once our
Mainstage went
dark, our artists and
production staff kept
storytelling alive through our
weekly PS Stories from the
Stage video series, sharing
memories of their favorite
on-stage and backstage
moments.
Before closing our
doors, we filmed our
Mainstage production of
Native Gardens and offered
patrons the opportunity to
stream the production
online - a first for Portland
Stage!
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GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR
As we reflect on our 46th season and look ahead to celebrating our 50th in just a few years, Portland Stage
recognizes the importance and urgency of making our theater and the work on our stages relevant and
accessible to all members of our community - both in person and virtually. We acknowledge our role in the
systemic racism prevalent in our country, and we commit to educating ourselves and inviting our
community to join us as we learn to practice anti-racism.
We will find creative solutions to providing exceptional theatrical experiences during this pandemic and
beyond in a fiscally responsible manner that supports our community, staff, and artists. We are committed
to maintaining the vibrancy of our city and state through all of our programming - from the Mainstage
productions at our core to our reimagined New Work and Education initiatives.
In reflecting on our accomplishments over the past year,
I am overcome with pride and appreciation for our
hardworking staff and artists. Portland Stage started out
our 2019-20 season stronger than ever, and in spite of
the pandemic, we continued to serve our community
during some of the most challenging months ever faced
as an organization, as a community, and as a nation.
Portland Stage remains committed to fulfilling our
mission, and come what may, we will continue to search
for better ways to engage our community with timely
and relevant productions and programming. Now more
than ever, we aim to make the theater more inviting and
accessible, whether in person or online.
To all our friends and supporters, thank you for helping
us get this far and accomplish so much. With your
continued belief in our work, we will keep Portland Stage
a thriving, relevant, and innovative center for the arts in
2021 and beyond.
With gratitude and hope,
Anita Stewart
Executive & Artistic Director
Design: Talley-O, www.talley-o.com | Front Cover Design: Cody Brackett | Printing:
Edison Press | Photos: Todd Backus, Tom Bloom, Aaron Flacke, Beth Given,
Mical Hutson, Lauren Kennedy, Corey Templeton | Actors Pictured: Abigail Killeen*
(cover), Dwelvan David* (cover), La’Nette Wallace* (cover, p.6), Jose-Maria Aguila*
(cover), Raymond McAnally* (cover), Samantha Rosentrater* (cover), Laura Houck*
(cover, p.7), Mitch Tebo* (cover), Michelle Rios* (cover, p. 7), Ross Cowan* (cover,
p.12), Lauren Orkus* (cover, p.12), Dustin Tucker* (cover), John Cariani* (cover, p.7,
p. 12), Kathy McCafferty* (cover, p. 7), Grace Bauer* (cover), Roderick Demmings Jr.
(cover), Qiana McNary* (p. 6), Renelle Nicole* (p. 6), Octavia Chavez-Richmond* (p. 7),
Esaú Mora* (p.8), Lukis Crowell (cover, p. 8), Zach Hobby (p. 9)
*Member of the Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of professional Actors and Stage
Managers in the United States
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