The Roommate
by Jen Silverman
Directed by Josh Hecht
“A tragedy that subtly grows beneath peals of uproarious laughter.” – Broadway World,
This production is performed at:
ART Performance Space: 1515 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205
Members: check your email for info on reserving your preferred seating, or contact boxoffice@profiletheatre.org with questions!
Sharon, in her middle-age, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her middle-age, needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.
Thursday, June 4th @ 7:30pm | First Preview
Friday, June 5th @ 7:30pm | Second Preview
Saturday, June 6th @ 7:30pm | Opening Night!
Sunday, June 7th @ 2pm |
Thursday, June 11th @7:30pm |
Friday, June 12th @ 7:30pm |
Saturday, June 13th @ 7:30pm |
Sunday, June 14th @ 2pm |
Thursday, June 18th @ 7:30pm |
Friday, June 19th @ 7:30pm |
Saturday, June 20th @ 7:30pm |
Sunday, June 21st @ 2pm | Closing Matinee
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Meet the Team!
Jen Silverman | Playwright
About Jen Silverman
Jen Silverman is a multi-hyphenate playwright, poet, and novelist whose work has been produced nationally and internationally, on and off Broadway. Their plays balance lyricism with grounded sincerity, and highlight the power of hope in seemingly hopeless times. Silverman is a Guggenheim Fellow, a three-time MacDowell Fellow, and recipient of the Yale Drama Series Award. Their play The Roommate recently closed its Broadway run, with Mia Farrow and Pattie LuPone in the leading roles.
Supplemental Events
Affinity Nights
Affinity Nights are a chance for us to celebrate the diverse communities that make up our city and audiences! Members of the specified communities are invited to celebrate with us through pick-your-price tickets starting at $5, a pre-show party with complimentary wine, and free door prizes! Affinity Nights are held at 6:30 PM every Thursday of the run! Click below for discount codes and ticketing links!
Pride Night | January 23rd @ 6:30 PM
Pride Affinity Night invites LGBTQIA+ community members to enjoy discounted $5 tickets and a pre-show reception with complimentary wine and door prizes.
At the theater, check in at the box office and let staff know you’re attending Affinity Night so that we can welcome you to the party!
BIPOC Night | January 30th @ 6:30 PM
BIPOC Affinity Night invites members of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community to enjoy discounted $5 tickets and a pre-show reception with complimentary wine and door prizes.
At the theater, check in at the box office and let staff know you’re attending Affinity Night so that we can welcome you to the party!
AANHPI Night | February 6th @ 6:30 PM
Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Night invites members of the AANHPI community to enjoy discounted $5 tickets and a pre-show reception with complimentary wine and door prizes.
At the theater, check in at the box office and let staff know you’re attending Affinity Night so that we can welcome you to the party!
Pre-show Performances
Our Pre-show Performances supplement your evening with dance, music, and performance! Pre-show Performances are held every Friday of the run at 6:30 PM.
Mat Chats
Mat Chats are post-show opportunities for the audience to take a deeper dive into the world and themes of the play with artists, experts, and educators. They take place on the stage five minutes after the Sunday matinees.
