PassinArt Theatre Company

Mission

Our mission is to entertain, educate, and celebrate our culture while highlighting critical issues that impact the community. 

Bottom Line for Portland

By providing a unique stage for emerging and established Black artists and artists of color, we make empowering theatre available to everyone, especially welcoming youth, young adults, and people new to our communities.

Quote

When I say culture, I am speaking about the behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions and all other products of human work and thought as expressed in a particular community of people.  — August Wilson

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Since 1982, PassinArt has provided training and opportunities for emerging and established Black artists and artists of color of all ages, abilities, faiths, and genders.

Incentives

Donate $100 and receive an assortment of soulful African-centric notecards and envelopes featuring original artwork by Wanda Walden, visual artist, writer, and PassinArt's award-winning costume designer.

Donate $500 and receive four VIP tickets to opening weekend festivities for Dot by Coleman Domingo, 2 pm Sunday, March 23, 2025, Brunish Theater, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Meet the director and producers at a special post-show reception.

Partner(s)

PassinArt thanks the team at Minuteman Press Lloyd Center for high-quality work and exceptional service.

Appreciation and applause to photographer Owen Carey for producing consistently beautiful photographs for PassinArt through the years. 

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