What the Press is saying:
“Profile Theatre presents a riveting production…rich with Albee’s dark humor and biting dialogue…The actors, under Pat Patton’s sensitive direction, mine the richness of Albee’s humor, but they all do it naturally.” ‘At Home at the Zoo’ – The Oregonian
“Profile’s swift and often funny production, under the direction of that smart and efficient master mechanic Pat Patton, digs into both the old and new with satisfying gusto.” ‘At Home at the Zoo’ – Bob Hicks Oregon ArtsWatch
“This is a difficult and somewhat amorphous play…director Jane Unger’s Profile production captures the play’s rich, thought-provoking tones and textures.”
‘Lips Together, Teeth Apart’ – The Oregonian
“Profile Theatre’s (Lee Blessing Season) ends this month with a sharply acted and immensely entertaining version of the post-Hamlet comedy, ‘Fortinbras’.” – The Oregonian
“Since Jane Unger founded Profile Theatre in 1997, she has dedicated seasons to iconic playwrights like Neil Simon, Edward Albee and Tennessee Williams. As the company’s current production of Lee Blessing’s ‘Great Falls’ suggests, however, her greatest gift to Portland audiences may be staging works by equally worthy playwrights who, for one reason or another, never became household names.” – The Oregonian
“Profile Theatre burst onto the Portland theater scene in a blaze of glory” – The Oregonian
“Profile Theatre’s energetic and superbly cast production of Terrence McNally’s hilarious theater-world-skewering comedy is a delight” – ‘It’s Only a Play’ review, The Oregonian
“Profile does Niel Simon proud” – ‘Biloxi Blues’ review, The Oregonian
“Maybe the smoothest, funniest and downright showiest show in town” – ‘Stendhal Syndrome’ review, The Oregonian
“Director Jane Unger has pulled together a flawless cast, kept the pace brisk, let the delicious humor flow naturally, yet honored deeper themes – politics, love, family, careers and the elusive pursuit of happiness” – ‘The Sisters Rosensweig’ review, The Oregonian
“[Blue Roses offers] one of the most luminous theatrical moments in memory…Please see this play” – Willamette Week
“This is a smart, engaging play that sends you out of the theater thinking about something beyond the performances – and the theater world needs much more of that” – ‘Redwood Curtain’ review, The Oregonian
“Wings…fully establishes Jane Unger as on of the city’s finest directors…this production is blessed with one of the finest performances this reviewer has ever seen” – Willamette Week
What our audience is saying:
“I’ve been a subscriber for several years now. After 3 productions, I want to let you know how glad I am that you chose Lee Blessing for this year. His work is wonderful and feels real and connected to my life. . . . . not the facts or experiences but the sensibility of my life.”
“All supporters of the arts should see CHESAPEAKE–it’s a very well written play and this production is outstanding. Todd Van Voris does a remarkable job!”
“I had the opportunity to see Chesapeake on opening night, and it was yet another demonstration of Profile’s amazing team. Great work and I look forward to seeing the rest of your Lee Blessing performances! Portland is so lucky to have you!”
“I deeply appreciate your commitment to producing excellent theater. You are very consistent at bringing the best production values and heart to EVERYTHING you’ve produced. For that we thank you!”
“We saw the preview performance of ‘A Few Stout Individuals’ last
night at Profile and immensely enjoyed ourselves! Kudos to director Pam Sterling, stage manager Jim Crino, the entire cast, and especially Jane Unger, who has been diligently and faithfully enriching Portland culture, educating audiences via featuring a single playwright each season, and generally raising the bar for professional theater around here for 13 years now. Thank you, Jane!!”
“FABULOUS, FABULOUS. I feel so privileged to have seen this show. Undoubtedly, Wendy Wasserstein would have been thrilled and honored by/with this production. To watch these wonderful actors breathe life into this amazing script was thrilling.I would give all members of this cast an A+++ or whatever the grade is for flawless.” (about The Heidi Chronicles, by Wendy Wasserstein)