PHAME Announces Summer 2017 Production

PHAME is pleased to announce our summer 2017 collaborative project with director and playwright, Matthew B Zrebski. PHAME students and staff will be collaborating with Zrebski to create a devised theatrical work about relationships, life moments, connections and being human, no matter what our differences. The work is titled In a Single Breath and will premiere late August 2017 at Artists Repertory Theatre.

Anya RobertsJanuary 30, 2017

One Community Luncheon

PHAME is thrilled to announce a new annual event to bring attention to the growing movement for full community inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our regional arts and business communities, and to highlight inclusion success stories and inspire continued progress.

Anya RobertsJanuary 19, 2017

A message from Board Member and student David Shepley

I didn’t always have the opportunities PHAME offers. When I was growing up, I never felt like my teachers could help me go beyond my own limitations.

Anya RobertsDecember 7, 2016

PHAME Announces New Statewide Coalition Dedicated to Increasing Arts Inclusion

In a major step forward for creating a more equitable Oregon arts community, PHAME announced this morning the inaugural membership of its newly formed Oregon Arts Leaders for Inclusion Coalition.

Anya RobertsNovember 11, 2016

PHAME Surpasses Quarter-Million Fundraising Mark with 2016 "Sparkle!" Gala

This past Sunday, PHAME supporters came together in an incredible show of support for PHAME at the organization's "Best of Broadway" themed 2016 "Sparkle!" gala - and by the time the final notes had rung out from PHAME Rock Ensemble in the Sentinel Hotel ballroom, a new all-time fundraising record had been set.

Anya RobertsNovember 7, 2016

PHAME Announces 2016 "Sparkle!" Gala Live Auction Line-Up

PHAME is thrilled to announce the live auction line-up for our 2016 "Sparkle!" gala, coming up Sunday, November 6th, at The Sentinel Hotel.

Anya RobertsOctober 17, 2016

PHAME Wins PAMTA Award for Outstanding Diversity in Portland Theatre Community

This week, PHAME received a Founder's Award from the board of the Portland Area Musical Theatre Awards for outstanding commitment to diversity in theatre, recognizing especially our inclusive world premiere production of the commissioned new play with music "Up The Fall" by Debbie Lamedman, with music by Laura Gibson.

Anya RobertsJune 9, 2016

PHAME Welcomes Rob Smith as new Director of Community Engagement Programs

PHAME is thrilled to welcome arts advocate, percussionist, and nonprofit program manager Rob Smith as our new Director of Community Engagement Programs!

Anya RobertsMarch 7, 2016

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