Artists Repertory Theatre

Mission

To produce intimate, provocative theatre and provide a home for a diverse community of artists and audiences to take creative risks.

Bottom Line for Portland

Stories are how we make sense of the world - especially in times of division, fear, and control. They knit us together to help understand what is, and imagine what could be. Your gift keeps Artists Rep a home for bold, new stories, plus: 
 

• • PATHWAYS - a paid mentorship program for BIPOC, gender-diverse artists pursuing theatre careers.
• • Affordable Rentals - opening our doors to other arts orgs so cost never silences a story.
• • Local Artists - casts & crew bringing a season by PNW women playwrights to life.

• Community Access - because everyone thrives when the arts are welcoming and affordable for all.

Quote

“I found understanding and connection between myself and every one of the characters.”- The Bed Trick audience member (2025)

"We haven’t seen a play this moving and relevant in quite a while."- Sapience audience member (2025)

"I just adored this! I haven’t reacted this emotionally to anything I can remember.” - Wolf Play high school group attendee (2019)

Incentives

THE FIRST DONOR

To give $200+ on launch day will receive a $50 giftcard to Betsy & Iya jewelry. 🌟

35 & YOUNGER DONORS

Join the next wave of Portlanders expanding access to powerful stories on stage.

•  Your gift will be doubled by community members Christine and David Vernier, up to $5,000! ‼️

•  Our friends at Nossa Familia Coffee aren’t just fueling our rehearsals– they’re donating $10 ☕ gift cards to every young supporter (while supplies last)!
 

ALL DONORS

• Nov 9-15: Join us at Bridgetown Trivia to win free tickets to an ART show. 🎟️ 🍻

• Nov 19: Every gift = at least 8 chances to win a holiday adventure, including passes to the Cinnamon Bear Cruise, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Japanese Garden, Escape Games PDX, or a Big Drinks Day experience. 🎁 🥳

• Dec 2: Pull a reverse Troy Bolton and spend a day cheering for sports instead of theatre! On Giving Tuesday, every donation = 2 chances to win a gameday package to the Pickles or Blazers. ⚾🏀

• Dec 17-31: Every $10 donated = an entry to win a $300 Lombard Street Tattoo voucher! ✒️🖤 

Partner(s)

Thank you to our community partners for collaboratively uplifting our missions!

Caldera inspires and supports youth by awakening the potential of their creative voice through summer programming, year-round mentorships, and more. 

PHAME empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full, creative lives through arts education and performance. We loved collaborating with them on ART’s production of Sapience earlier this year. Check out their Winter Variety Show on Dec 13th!

Oregon Artswatch produces independent, professional arts and culture journalism and criticism that is transparent, fair, and accurate. This year, they’re supporting ART’s PATHWAYS cohort in advancing their theatre critic skills.