Join us on November 5, 2019, for our annual fundraiser ¡Viva Milagro! in conjunction with Día de Muertos. This ever-popular event features a uniquely prepared Oaxacan dinner from Portland’s beloved Tamale Boy founder Jaime Soltero, wine from Casa Bruno, a performance from local musicians, a silent auction of unique Mexican Art, raffle items, and most…
Special Events Opening: Friday, November 29 at 7:30 PM Followed by a post-show reception catered by “Maya Malán-Gonzalez’s new work about the importance of familia in good times and bad is onstage at Southeast Portland’s Milagro as part of a rolling world premiere from the National New Play Network. In the genre of works inspired…
Milagro invites you to Posada Milagro 2019, a festive, cultural Christmas celebration filled with fun for the whole family. Join us as we celebrate the holidays with something special for all ages. Participate in arts and crafts workshops, Spanish storytelling, piñatas, and original theatrical performances; featuring song, dance, and music with delicious authentic Mexican food…
Manuel Huillipan, Mapuche Longko of the Lof Rankilko community, has been wrongfully jailed, accused of setting fire to land illegally purchased by the Arauco Forestal logging company. Millaray Cayancura, the Machi healer of Lof Rankilco, has tried prayers and offerings to her spirit guides to no avail, so she implores the help of a Huinca…
Runtime: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission. Special Events Preview: Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 PM Wine tasting starting at 6:30 PM courtesy of Opening: Friday, February 7 at 7:30 PM Followed by a post-show reception courtesy of
A series of events that create conversation surrounding the MainStage productions. Hosted by different members of the community together with special guests, each event is unique and ties-in to the themes of each play, creating a space for discovery and conversation. Celebrate Like It’s 1850s Mexico Sunday, February 23, 2020 6:30 – 7:30 PM Admission:…
The pandemic has created big changes for Milagro. We know virtual programming cannot replace the experience of seeing a friend in the theatre lobby, sharing delicious food from our sponsors after a lively opening night, or enjoying the sound of laughter and music in the Zócalo. Milagro needs your support to continue investing in new…
Special Events Sunday, February 23 at 6:30 PM Enfoque: Celebrate Like It's 1850s Mexico with Professor Friedrich Schuler FREE. Reserve now. Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM Roundtable: Catholicism and the San Patricio Battalion with Marc Rodriguez, Gemma Whelan, Bill Gallagher, and Stewart King FREE. Reserve now. Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 PM Preview Performance…
We’re embarking on a digital series to expand Milagro beyond walls and make art accessible during COVID-19. Nueva Frontera spotlights the individuals who make Milagro what it is, sharing stories, reflections, and creative content from our human network of Latino arts and culture. Stay tuned for new videos and featured content from Milagro artists and…
Celebrating the paths of historical and imagined heroines The Milagro familia can expect the unexpected in Season 37: Mujeres Bravas. Staff are having an active dialogue on what reopening will look like for Milagro, developing plans to offer digital options in the Fall. We are also reimagining Community Artes programs, exploring how free arts and…
¡Bienvenidos! Milagro is excited to announce the launch of Radio Milagro, an audio podcast program that seeks to fulfill the vision of the Community Artes program: connecting Milagro’s audiences with Latino/a/x artists and community members in conversation and mediation that reflects the rich diversity of the Latinx community. Episodes will be dedicated to providing profound…
Milagro in association with Teatros Unidos- A Newly Formed National Latinx Theatre Collective Announce: The INGENIO 2020 Live Virtual Theatre Festival, streamed September 25th – October 4th. Two weekends of readings of 6 new plays by Latinx playwrights as a celebration of resilience. Ingenio /ēn ‘he nē oh/: Spanish for wit, ingenuity; the inventive and creative…
Manuel Huillipan, Mapuche Longko of the Lof Rankilko community, has been wrongfully jailed, accused of setting fire to land illegally purchased by the Arauco Forestal logging company. Millaray Cayancura, the Machi healer of Lof Rankilco, has tried prayers and offerings to her spirit guides to no avail, so she implores the help of a Huinca…
A young passionate girl, Valentina, has been recently inspired by the first Latina astronaut, Dr. Ellen Ochoa. Valentina is now dreaming of a big, bright future of becoming an astronaut—one that many think is impossible, especially for a young Latina. Some of Valentina’s classmates cast her off, because she’s a girl and enjoys ballet. Even…
Who is Milagro? Milagro's mission is to provide extraordinary Latino theatre, culture and arts education experiences for the enrichment of all communities. Since its founding in 1985, Milagro has given a prominent voice to issues affecting the local and national Latino community. Milagro presents a wide variety of adult and family-oriented, fully mounted theatrical productions…
Join us on November 10, 2020, for our annual fundraiser ¡Viva Milagro! in conjunction with Día de Muertos. 2020 has proven to be an extraordinary year, filled with hardship, heartache, and uncertainty. In the spirit of resilience and hope, we continue to celebrate Latino culture, artists, and the community that is Milagro. This special evening…
A XMAS CUENTO REMIX 2020 PRODUCTION UPDATE Thank you for your patience as you waited, with great anticipation, for the release of A Xmas Cuento Remix. After weeks of working with our production team to bring you this story, we regret to inform you that the production of A Xmas Cuento Remix will not be…
The cast of A Xmas Cuento Remix has a special gift for you! They have come together to produce a virtual Zoom play reading of the virtual production that was originally set to be released on Dec. 4, 2020. The reading features music from the virtual production and new cast members including Olga Sanchez, Jonathan…
Día de Muertos is a time of joyous reunión! We welcome and celebrate those who have passed before us, and honor their memory with laughter and tears. In Season38, Milagro will explore the topic of rebirth and renewal, commemorated with altars, crafts workshops, concerts, poetry readings, a Día de Muertos documentary, and showings of Muertos…
La Bici is an episodic video play that brings together ideas of bike safety and how it relates to the repurposing of art and community. All following the main character, La Bici- a repurposed city bike- through stories, songs, and skits to connect and educate our community. Presented in collaboration with the Central Eastside Industrial…