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® Welcome to Artslandia at the Performance – a city playbill and performing arts magazine. Enjoy the show. AT TH E P E R FO R M A N C E 16 35 In This Issue 16 Q+A: THOMAS LAUDERDALE Pink Martini’s 20-year band leader seems unfazed by his induction into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, but there’s a growing gleam in his eye for City Hall. 27 GOOD DEEDS: SHORT & SWEET Ezra Weiss sets aside his own “fiery” style of jazz to curate a “sensory-friendly” concert series for special-needs children. 30 Nicole Lane charts the sevenyear growth of the Fertile Ground Festival of New Works and tells audiences what to expect: surprises! 24 27 A GREEN THUMB FOR THEATRE 30 35 Q+A: SKINNER/KIRK Eric Skinner and Daniel Kirk are known for their intuitive moves and close chemistry. Their first performance together was in a shipyard; their latest explores Native American lore. THE PLAYBILL P18 PORTLAND CENTER STAGE Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike JANUARY 10–FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Threesome JANUARY 24–MARCH 8, 2015 IN EVERY ISSUE 10 12 15 24 32 33 40 42 Calendar From the Editor-at-Large Ambassador Column Find Your Art From The Desk Of Tag, You’re It Did You Know? Past Performances Other Desert Cities FEBRUARY 21–MARCH 22, 2015 www.artslandia.com ARTSLANDIA AT THE PERFORMANCE JANUARY | FEBRUARY 7