PDX Playwrights

09/01/2026

Join us TONIGHT for the very first table read of "Jan Kerouac is Missing (Or, the Clubhouse of Unfinished Projects)" by Karen Polinsky!

Jan Kerouac, the only child of Jack, and author of the recently re-released "Baby Driver," was an accomplished writer of books and poems. This play recreates Jan’s journey from early days in New York City to her culmination as an artist in her own right, from L*D trips at age 13 to peril in the jungles of South America. The drama takes place in her mother Joan Haverty’s house in Kittitas County, Washington, with a garden and no electricity, which Jan describes as “the clubhouse of unfinished projects.” The play explores a realm outside of time where nothing actually gets done, yet every moment is precious.

Tonight's table read will begin at 7 pm at the Portland Playhouse studio. Hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday for a reading of "Escape from America" by Terence Joseph Quinn! We appreciate everyone who listened and provided feedback, including all non-dramaturgs who simply enjoy supporting the playwriting process.

A big thank you to Portland Playhouse for the use of their (air conditioned) studio and to the actors who brought the play to life on a cold read.

And a very special thank you to Terence for submitting a fresh and thought-provoking play.

Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 1 when we'll be gathering for a table read of "Jan Kerouac is Missing (Or, the Clubhouse of Unfinished Projects)" by Karen Polinsky!

08/02/2026

Our next table read is this Tuesday, August 4 at 7 pm and we want you to join us for "Escape from America" by Terence Joseph Quinn!

In a basement apartment in Portland, four gay roommates are running out of time as the country outside turns hostile. To survive long enough to make a break for the Canadian border, they throw themselves into an escalating string of disguises — all while dodging a dim, twitchy federal agent who's always one step behind. It's broad, fast, In Living Color-style sketch comedy built on real stakes.

Hear the full script at the Portland Playhouse Studio!

08/01/2026

There's still time to get tickets for "See Jane Run: An Indo Story" by Jane Mantiri! We were honored to have this incredible show be part of our 2025 Fertile Ground lineup and are so excited for this new run of performances.

Get your tickets today!

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07/27/2026

Robert Katsuno's one-man show "BadAss Japanese Pimp" is showing for TWO NIGHTS ONLY this Friday and Saturday at CoHo Theatre! Robert's show was part of our 2024 Fertile Ground lineup and we highly recommend catching a performance if you can.

Get your tickets today for a one-of-a-kind show!

07/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Tuesday's read and feedback session for "Fairy Vengeance" by Robert Wilder Blue! We're always excited to feature a new playwright at our table reads, especially when it leads to enthusiastic discussion.

We're always looking for work to feature at our table reads, whether you're new to the craft or an experienced dramaturg. If you have a play you'd like to submit for consideration, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you to the incredible cast who brought the characters of "Fairy Vengeance" to life and to Portland Playhouse for the use of their space.

07/05/2026

Join us this Tuesday, July 7 for our monthly table read featuring "Fairy Vengeance" by Robert Wilder Blue!

David Prescott is running to be the first Black, gay district attorney in San Francisco. But his marriage and his campaign are jeopardized when he meets a young troublemaker.

Hear the full play this Tuesday at 7:30 at the Portland Playhouse Studio.

06/23/2026

See Kayla Kelly in her production of "You Got It, Girl," opening this Friday! We were delighted to work with Kayla during the Scenario Workshop and look forward to seeing her latest production.

Tickets are available now: https://cohoproductions.org/2026-meet-the-residents/

06/17/2026

Be sure to see "Dotter" by Monel Chang, opening TOMORROW!

Monel participated in this year's Scenario workshop and we're excited to see how her work has developed these last few months.

Be sure to get your tickets online today! "Dotter" runs June 18-20 at 7:30 pm and June 21 at 5 pm.

https://cohoproductions.org/2026-meet-the-residents/

06/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday for this month's table read! We were delighted to borrow the Portland Playhouse main stage for the night, complete with "The Spongebob Musical" set as our backdrop.

A special thank you to our playwright, Tom Smith, and readers Karyn O'Bryant, Connie Kirk, Barbara Passolt, and Katie Bennett for a wonderful evening.