Artslandia at the Performance: Portland Playhouse Nov/Dec 2014 | Page 66

DID YOU KNOW? The script of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is attributed to John Gordon, which is actually a collective pseudonym for the original production’s cast, crew and composer. [Stumptown Stages presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Nov. 6-Dec. 7] SHAKESPEARE’S AS YOU LIKE IT TAKES PLACE PRIMARILY IN THE IDYLLIC FOREST OF ARDEN, A REGION NEAR HIS HOMETOWN OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. January 22 to February 1 Your opportunity to dive into Portland’s lush creative scene! [Post5 presents As You Like It. Nov.12-Dec.14] Blithe Spirit derives its title from a line of To a Skylark, a Percy Bysshe Shelley poem flattering a bird. [Artists Repertory Theatre presents Blithe Spirit. Nov. 25-Dec. 21] The Santaland Diaries is based on humorist David Sedaris’ essay of the same name. His big break arrived when he read it on NPR’s Morning Edition in 1992. [Portland Center Stage presents The Santaland Diaries. Nov. 23-Dec. 28] Artistic Adventures Await... Festival Passes only $50 Dig in at 58 www.fertilegroundpdx.org ARTSLANDIA AT THE PERFORMANCE NOVEMBER | DECEMBER SHE LOVES ME IS ADAPTED FROM THE HUNGARIAN PLAY PARFUMERIE, WHICH IS ALSO THE BASIS FOR THE 1998 FILM YOU’VE GOT MAIL. [Lakewood Theatre Company presents She Loves Me. Nov. 7-Dec. 21]