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Seven Guitars Profile: Tyharra Cozier

Posted on April 1, 2023 (April 1, 2023) by PassinArt

Of the many female personalities in August Wilson’s plays, Ruby in Seven Guitars is the woman who has the men standing beside themselves. Men who will shoot somebody and go to jail over her, for example. “She is a commanding character,” says Tyharra Cozier, who’s playing Ruby in PassinArt’s production of Seven Guitars. “When she […]

Seven Guitars Profile: Sophina Flores

Posted on April 1, 2023 (April 1, 2023) by PassinArt

When the lights go up for PassinArt’s forthcoming production of Seven Guitars, it will be lights Sophina Flores designed, illuminating a set that she helped build. Seven Guitars is Flores’ third production with PassinArt. She designed lights and built sets for A Song for Coretta, and worked as master electrician on Black Nativity. “I’m really […]

Seven Guitars Profile: Telvin Griffin

Posted on March 6, 2023 (March 6, 2023) by PassinArt

Telvin Griffin is channeling David Ruffin as he plays Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton in PassinArt’s production of Seven Guitars by August Wilson. Ruffin, one of the Temptations’ classic five, had such a captivating, charismatic style. “We call it swag now,” Griffin says. “It’s what makes people want to take that ride with you. Floyd wants you […]

Black Nativity 2022

Posted on October 26, 2022 (November 1, 2022) by PassinArt

By Langston HughesDirected by Jerry FosterDecember 1, 2022- December 4, 2022 Brunish Theatre4th Floor, 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave.Portland, OR 97205 PassinArt: A Theatre Company presents Black Nativity by poet and playwright Langston Hughes. Based on the traditional Nativity story, the spirit-filled, inspiring gospel song play features traditional Christmas carols performed in a gospel style with a […]

PassinArt: A Theatre Company presents the 2022/2023 Theatre Season

Posted on July 25, 2022 (January 8, 2023) by PassinArt

A Song for Coretta by Pearl Cleage directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray Preview: September 21, & 22Runs: September 23 – October 9th, 2022 Black Nativity by Langston Hughes directed by Jerry Foster December 1 – December 4, 2022 PassinArt: A Theatre Company presents Black Nativity by playwright and poet Langston Hughes. Based on the […]