Forthcoming 2027 Events
Welcome to our 2027 Events page. Here's a sneak peak at forthcoming offerings:
Spring Tea
May 2027
Location TBD
Readers Theatre Gresham will return for another unique Spring Tea! Hear a theatrical reading of Jane Austen's novels: Emma and Lady Susan (from beginning to end, each in 15 minute segments) created and read by the play readers of Readers Theatre Gresham directed and produced by Michael Streeter. A fashion commentary will follow provided by Laura Streeter, a costume historian <http://readerstheatregresham.org/>
MICHAEL STREETER is an actor, teacher, director, producer, and record producer. In 2024, he presented Jane Austen Readings at the Play Readers, Gresham Theatre. He also directed The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at Twilight Theatre. He portrayed Revered Harper in Lakewood’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace. In 2023, he played Titus in Titus Andronicus with Speculative Drama. In 2022, He portrayed Tisworthy in 9 to 5 The Musical at the Lakewood Theatre Company. Other credits include Greenway in Elf! The Musical and Richard Burbage in Shakespeare in Love. He directed the award winning Jesus Christ Superstar at Post 5 Theater and his adaptation of The Rape of Lucrece at Imago Theater. He has appeared at theaters across the Portland Metropolitan Area including Portland Opera, Mock’s Crest, Portland Playhouse, Imago, Post5, Bag & Baggage, Oregon Adventure Theater, Northwest Classical Theater, Portland Actors Ensemble, OPS Fest, + Street Scenes, and readings at Artists Rep and Portland Center Stage. Michael is the Artistic Director of Readers Theatre Gresham. He has two lovely daughters and a wonderful wife without whom he could not do theater.