May 21, 2027 - June 13, 2027
by Dave Malloy
CoHo Theater - 2257 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210
"Nothing vast enters the lives of mortals without a curse."
— Sophocles, Antigone
On a rainy night, an octet of strangers gather in a church basement to share their stories—no phones allowed. We are at a support group meeting for internet addicts, where the participants will plumb the highs and lows of their online dependency, collectively charting a course through internet addled nihilism into the potential of connection and hope.
Featuring a stunning a cappella musical score written by Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812), Octet is a strikingly modern and refreshingly honest musical about the contemporary human condition unlike anything you’ve seen—or heard—before.
Special Events
Community Access Nights– Saturday, May 29 & Wednesday, June 9
Third Rail is committed to furthering equity, inclusion, and access for artists and audiences. Our Community Access Nights are special Pay-What-You-Will performances that intentionally welcome all people into the theatre doors. We especially invite audiences of marginalized identities—including BIPOC audiences and LGBTQIA2S+ audiences—as well as younger audiences and theatre lovers for whom ticket prices often pose a financial obstacle. Join us for a performance that celebrates our richly diverse community.
Talkbacks
Join us after the show for a talkback, following most performances.
Illustration by Pamela Colman Smith, Rider-Waite Tarot.
