Mask & Mirror Community Theatre

Today I went to the opening weekend of the final 2014 seasons production by the Mask & Mirror Community Theatre. Each play has been very nicely produced and, sadly, the audiences sparse. This is a real shame as there is al great deal of talent in this group of actors, directors, producers and the VOLUNTEERS! This is real community theatre at it’s best and I applaud the production of «Over The River and Through The Woods» as being as high as last years «Sylvia» and the very nice adaption of «The Importance of Being Earnest». Mask & Mirror company is a community theatre secret-​but I’m letting the secret out! This is a wonderful production company. Well established, nicely produced plays are being held and you don’t even know about it!
Mask and Mirror isn’t new in town– its been in the Tigard area for 9 years, but, for some reason, it hasn’t garnered the cache of the Broadway Rose productions. They deserve the communities support. The final play of this years schedule, «Over the River,» is playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday thru May 19^th, 2014.
This play is a very funny dialogue between a 29 year old marketing executive grandson and his 4 Italian-​American grandparents. He wants to leave New Jersey for the West Coast and a promotion. They want him to stay in their area. The actors are great in these roles, especially Grand Fathers Nuncio and Frank. There are so many funny lines that the actors are stepping on themselves while the audience laughs. remember guys-​pause for your kudos, laughter from the audience in the same as a standing O. Thats the only negative I have to say about this production. Otherwise it is a delightful, if stereotypic, l take on Italian grandparents and their very American grandson. As with ‘Earnest”, last year, the play has been slightly altered to make some local interest.
There are snackies available. Even lemon pie was available today. Yum. Plus coffee, water, candy and whatever else you might want to munch on! Kids are welcome for Friday and Saturday evening performances as well as Sunday afternoons.
Looking for something inexpensive and local you west siders? Check out Mask & Mirror Community Theatre’s website and Go See Live Theatre! The 2014 season closes 5÷14÷2014 and fall season opens sometime around the middle of October. They hold open auditions if you’re a secret actor and want a chance to audition, and they are always looking for volunteers. Free parking and close to King City, Tualatin, Beaverton, Tigard and West Portland.
It’s well worth your time!