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Portland Revels celebrates the seasons through song, dance, story and ritual of the past and present, creating community across generations and cultures.

Ithica Tell in Revels production
Ithica Tell in Revels production
Party in a Revels production
Party in a Revels production
Party in a Revels production

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Midwinter Revels: Highland Hearth – A Scottish Celebration of the Solstice

When Glasgow officials tell a group of Scots Highlanders that they are no longer allowed to celebrate Yule, the community has to decide if they are willing to give up on their traditions. Perhaps the children – and a few magical Brownies – have the answer!

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Meet our New Artistic Director!

After a nation-wide search, we are thrilled to introduce our new Artistic Director, Amanda McRaven!

Amanda works on performance that is physical, heart-driven, that examines liveness and engages communities. She is an ensemblist, a Shakespeare specialist, a community arts leader, a mentor, and a guide for new and devised work. As a director, she is known for dynamic, multi-sensory, physical performances. 

Amanda will be visiting us over the course of the next few months to begin to get to know the community, work with Bruce, and to see Highland Hearth.  She officially steps into the role of Artistic Director in January of 2026.  Welcome Amanda!

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Looking for something to remember one of our recent Revels shows?  Check out our online merchandise shop and get yourself a branded T-shirt or sweatshirt, shipped right to your door!

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Our Core Values

We nurture a sense of community belonging that transcends barriers and fosters connection through cultural exploration and discovery.

We engage in meaningful, impactful collaborations that are mutually enriching. Through inclusion of local artists, organizations, and volunteers, we strengthen the fabric of our community.

We thrive on creativity and artistic exploration, blending tradition with innovation to captivate and inspire our community.

We engage in the joyful pursuit of excellence and revel in our shared journey of creation among our community of professionals, amateurs, and audiences.

We honor our community through transparency, accountability, ethical behavior, and integrity, remaining steadfast in our commitment to our mission.

Revels is pleased to participate in the Arts for All program, through which we offer $5 tickets to individuals with valid Oregon Trail Cards/Basic Food Cards/SNAP documentation, assisted living documentation, or college student IDs.  Individuals can purchase a maximum of 2 Arts for All tickets to any of our productions.  For more about the Arts For All program, CLICK HERE.  To purchase your Arts for All tickets, contact our box office at 503-274-4654 or at boxoffice@portlandrevels.org

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Revels is a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates community, family, and the rhythm of the seasons through song, dance, and storytelling. Revels productions travel the world celebrating different communities and traditions, inviting our audiences to join in the fun!

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The Portland Revels offers our community a unique experience of performing arts – song, dance and storytelling are woven together and offered up throughout the year through our large-scale productions, pub sings and community performances. Year after year, audiences return for the special ritual of celebrating together and raising our voices in song!

"Revels is community magic!"

 – Charley Rowley, Chorus Member, Dancer

“...Revels, more than most shows, is about being a part of something bigger.”

– Mike Cino, Production Team

“...I am proud of the organization’s strength and resiliency, and commitment to the mission of sharing the light.”

– Dave Shepherd, Chorus Member, Former Board Member

“Revels means hope, especially now.”

– Anonymous Audience Member

“You are my light in dark times.”

– Anonymous Audience Member

“Revels is a second family, and has been a light for me both in the winter and always.”

– Dash Fitzgerald, Chorus Member, Actor

“Revels embodies what we need most: music, joy, community….bringing back the light all year round!”

– Sharrong Gargosky, Board member, Revels Parent

“The Revels transport me beyond joyous theatre, moving me deeply in ways I cannot explain, only experience.”

– Barbara Bryant, Volunteer and Support

The Kinsman Foundation
Regional Arts and Culture Council
Ronni Lacroute
Miller Foundation
Miller Foundation
Portland'5 Center for the Arts
Miller Foundation
Regional Arts and Culture Council

Portland Revels receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon

and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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