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We are an alliance of individual theatre practitioners, producing companies, & associated businesses

05/11/2026

Tomorrow night!

PATA presents a staged reading of Marsha Norman's 'night, Mother benefiting PATA’s Valentine Fund, The Trevor Project, New Narrative, NAMI, and Lines for Life, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Featuring Portland favorite Sharonlee Mclean, KOIN Channel 6 News Anchors Emily Burris and Travis Teich and directed by Jeremy Cole. This one-night-only performance takes place Tuesday, May 12th at the Ellen Bye Studio. The reading is followed by a panel discussion featuring our guest organizations.

Tickets are only $25 (Arts for All available through the PCS Box Office). Get your tickets now at https://www.pcs.org/events/night-mother-by-marsha-norman

05/05/2026

PATA presents a staged reading of Marsha Norman's 'night, Mother benefiting PATA’s Valentine Fund, The Trevor Project, New Narrative, NAMI, and Lines for Life, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Featuring Portland favorite Sharonlee Mclean, KOIN Channel 6 News Anchors Emily Burris and Travis Teich and directed by Jeremy Cole. This one-night-only performance takes place Tuesday, May 12th at the Ellen Bye Studio.

Get your tickets now at https://www.pcs.org/events/night-mother-by-marsha-norman

03/12/2026

Got a question about the audition process, what you should bring, the location, parking, public transit, and or something else?

Check out our auditions page for some FAQs: https://portlandtheatre.com/auditions/

If you've already registered to audition or audit, be sure to check your email for additional information!

If you have any remaining questions, please reach out to [email protected].

03/03/2026

Join PATA at our monthly mixer on Tuesday, March 10th from 5 - 8pm at McMenamins Barley Mill Pub (1629 SE Hawthorne Blvd.).

This family friendly event is open to both members and non-members with special “actor priced” food and drink!

The first 10 individuals to RSVP will receive free drink tickets!

RSVP here: https://portlandtheatre.com/event/pata-happy-hour-march-2026/

03/01/2026

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

We have two incredible opportunities to get involved with PATA this spring. Check out the role descriptions below, and sign up here: https://linktr.ee/portlandareatheatrealliance

PATA Citywide General Auditions - March 15 & 16
Volunteers may choose to assist with welcoming and directing attendees, checking in actors, lining actors up for their time slots, and supporting audition room logistics (i.e. timing or auditor support).

Fertile Ground Festival - April 10-26
Support the Festival while enjoying free shows by helping run concessions for a short shift before performances and occasionally during intermission.

02/24/2026

Interested in auditing the Citywide General Auditions?

✅ Member organizations (with PATA or Theatre Puget Sound) audit at no cost.
✅ Non-member agencies, producers, and casting companies may guest audit for a $50 fee.
✅ Auditors do not need to be currently casting in order to participate.

Visit our website for additional FAQs and registration information: https://portlandtheatre.com/auditions/

02/17/2026

Registration for the 2026 PATA Citywide General Auditions is officially open!

Learn more and register via the link in our bio.

02/16/2026

NEW WORKSHOP ALERT 🎉

Prepare for the PATA Citywide General Auditions with Genevieve Sage!

In this supportive and hands-on workshop, receive practical coaching on slating, audition pieces, timing, and wardrobe. Walk into your next audition feeling prepared, confident, and ready to book!

📆 March 3 | 6-9pm
📍 Blueprint Ensemble Arts at Lloyd Center

This workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $5-35 for PATA members or $10-50 for non-members.

Visit our website to register: https://portlandtheatre.com/Education/

02/15/2026

12 Audition Tips from Musical Theatre Accompanist, Mont Chris!

Check out the entire series on Mont Chris' Instagram () or YouTube channel (Mont Chris Hubbard).

Save the dates for PATA’s Citywide General Auditions:
📅 February 17: Actor + Auditor Registration Opens
📅 March 15–16: Auditions at The Judy

Visit our website for more information: https://portlandtheatre.com/auditions/

02/14/2026

Whether this is your first audition or you've auditioned many times, these tips will help you feel prepared, confident, and ready for audition season.

Save the dates for PATA’s Citywide General Auditions:
📅 February 17: Actor + Auditor Registration Opens
📅 March 15–16: Auditions at The Judy

Visit our website for more information: https://portlandtheatre.com/auditions/

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128 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR
97209

Telephone

+15034496270

Website

http://www.portlandtheatre.com/

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