The Simple Truth is an epic five-act verse tragicomedy written in the shadow of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It tells a story of sovereignty, grief, and ecological preservation in a mythic and poetic setting of the fictional Mediterranean city-state of Bonavia, home to the notorious and renegade sea-captain Antonio.

 

Now that great King Virgillio has died, how shall Bonavia resist the greed of Illyria? How, amid such grief, shall Princess Ethelia challenge her brother, the newly crowned King Leonardo, against despair, collusion, and self-annihilation? The contest for the soul of their nation rests upon, of all things, a much fated wrestling match. Herein love, denial, nature, fear, joy, and power churn inward toward burning confrontation. 

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Here is a full plot summary, be aware it does contain spoilers: The Simple Truth Plot Summary.

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All shows are free and open to the public with the exception of our our closing performance during our CampOAT, which includes music, meals, camping and the performance! 

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Performance Details

Every weekend will be in a different outdoor location! Bring a picnic blanket or chair, snacks & bevs and a cozy blanket or warm layers to best enjoy the show.

 

Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21

"The Duke's Oak" home of the Steele's,

5612 First Ct, West Linn, OR 97068

• 6/19 7:30 PM Opening Night (add to calendar)

• 6/20 7:30 PM (add to calendar)

• 6/21 2 PM (add to calendar) & Dogs for Dads BBQ to follow. Reservations greatly appreciated!

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Friday, June 26th

The Art Barn,

6701 SE 74th Ave, Portland, OR 97206

• 6/26 7:30 PM (add to calendar)

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Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th

Laurelhurst Park *with ASL Interpreters

SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark Street, Portland OR 97214

• 6/27 7:30 PM (add to calendar)

• 6/28 2 PM (add to calendar)

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Thursday, July 2nd-Sunday July 5th (no show July 4th)

Jess & Devon's Gorgeous Backyard,

8648 NW Ogden St, Portland OR 97231

• 7/2 7:30 PM (add to calendar)​

• 7/3 7:30 PM (add to calendar)

  • Join us for an after-party at Pomalo Bar featuring Karaoke and food & drink specials!

• 7/5 7:30 PM (add to calendar)

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Friday, July 10th & Saturday, July 11th

Taborspace,

5441 SE Belmont St, Portland OR 97215

• 7/10 6:30 PM (add to calendar)

• 7/11 6:30 PM (add to calendar)

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Sunday, July 12th,

Columbia Park,

4503 N Lombard St, Portland OR 97203

• 7/12 2pm (add to calendar)

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Our final performance is an amazing art festival and camping experience we call the CampOAT which takes place in Dallas, Oregon! Visit our CampOAT page for details and to purchase tickets.

• 7/18 THE "CAMPOAT" at Turning Earth Farm in Dallas, OR.