Artists Repertory Theatre, a decades-old Portland company, explains the 2023-2024 season suspension

ART’s managing director said the financial crisis stems from challenges rebounding after the pandemic. Then, much-needed state funding didn’t materialize.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The home of a decades-old theater company in Southwest Portland is a work in progress, and has been since 2018. With construction underway, Artists Repertory Theatre took its performances on tour, working in partnership with Portland Center Stage. 

However, last month, ART announced the suspension of the 2023-24 season, to the disappointment of patrons. Now, the managing editor speaks out about why. 

“Lawmakers did not approve House Bill 2459 in the last session, which would have released about $27 million to organizations

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