Experience Theatre Project re-imagines the classic as a promenade show

When: January 18 — February 10
Where: Beaverton Masonic Lodge, 4690 SW Watson Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97005
Price: $36–160; 14+

Tags: #immersivetheatre, #promenade, #interactive, #gothic, #oscarwilde #ContentAdvisory, #MobilityAdvisory (see below)

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It is 1890 in Victorian London, England.

A radiantly handsome, impressionable, and wealthy young man is painted by a local London artist. A Faustian pledge to the devil to stay always as young as his portrait begins his dark pursuit of personal pleasure above all else. Led by the charming talk and famous wit of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes obsessed with beauty, youth, pleasure, and the importance of immediacy. And as the rest of the world ages, Dorian stays youthful. But his portrait, covered in secret in his dark attic, shows his true age, and the horrific result of his terrible transgressions that include a savagely cruel, cold-blooded murder and even more gruesome cover-up.

This beautiful, immersive production will be presented in promenade fashion, where you will move from scene to scene, following actors and scene changes that transport you through time and place, from a pleasant social affair to a dark, smoky opium den. Sporadic seating will be available in the space for audience members, but if you are not able to stand for more than 20 minutes, please let us know and we’ll provide a folding chair that you can move with you through the space.

Due to the immersive nature of this production, there is a limited capacity of only 45 people per night.

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Contact Level: None

Content Advisories: Mature subject matter, murder, loud noises.

This immersive production will be presented in promenade fashion, where the audience moves from scene to scene, following the actors. Audience members should expect to be standing/walking during the performance. Seating will be available for those who are not able to stand for long periods of time. Performance is wheelchair accessible.