March 2, 2018 - March 24, 2018
by Jaclyn Backhaus
directed by Maureen Porter
Imago Theatre - 17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Race down the rapids in this wildly wonderful gender-bending escapade. Based (broadly) on the true adventures of the one-armed pioneering explorer John Wesley Powell and his intrepid crew, this gleefully subversive play capsizes the white male conquest narrative and discovers the beautifully fluid depth and courage of a wholly different landscape.
Reviews
Thoughtfully executed by director Maureen Porter and Third Rail Repertory…The actors manage to come together as a harmonious ensemble while still managing to infuse each of their characters with a unique voice.
Willamette Week