A dark blue stage curtain with confetti falling and piled on the ground. Text: Portland State University Theater Arts Presents Shakespeare's As You Like It. May 21-30, 2026.

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Christine Freije

Date: May 21 - 30, 2026
Location: Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Studio (LH55)
1620 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97201

This production is currently sold out. To join the waitlist, arrive in person up to one hour before showtime.

Late Arrivals

There will be no late seating for this performance. In order to allow as many people to see the show as possible, we will begin releasing seats to our waitlist at the start time of the show. Please plan to arrive well before performance time to account for any transportation surprises. There are no refunds.

About This Production

Love, disguise, and transformation take center stage in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy reimagined in the context of Queer joy. Join us in the Forest of Arden for a playful, poetic escape.

Performance Dates

Thursday, May 21, 7:30 PM (Preview - $15 tickets available)
Friday, May 22, 7:30 PM (Opening night! Join us for a post-show reception with the company.) 
Saturday, May 23, 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24, 2:00 PM (Followed by a free improvisation performance by the PSU Impro Ensemble at 4:30 PM: Post-Show Unscripted)

Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 PM (Community night: Arts workers, PSU community and alumni receive $10 tickets)
Thursday, May 28, 7:30 PM
Friday, May 29, 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 30, 2:00 PM

Duration: This performance is approximately 2 hours plus one 10 minute intermission.

This Production contains flashing lights, which may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.

View the production program and read the company bios.

Tickets

Please note the date and time of your tickets. Doors will open 15-30 minutes before the performance starts. If you have a digital ticket, you can skip the line at the Box Office and go straight to the theater doors.

If you're interested in ushering for a Theater Arts production and seeing the show for free, please fill out this form.

This is a general seating event.

  • Student Tickets: $5 for students at any school or college. If you’re a student outside of PSU, call the box office to make your purchase.
  • Access Tickets: $5 - Anyone who gets food relief through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and has the Oregon Trail Card or Washington State Quest Card can purchase up to two $5 tickets. These tickets must be purchased via phone (503-725-3305), at the box office, or at will-call (if available). Proof of eligibility will be verified when you pick up your tickets
  • Community Night: The second Wednesday of each production is our Community Night! Arts workers, Arts Educators, PSU community, and alumni have access to $10 tickets
  • PSU Faculty/Staff Tickets: $15
  • General Admission: $20
  • Pay-it-forward $40 - This ticket includes a non-tax-deductible contribution that helps subsidize lower-cost tickets for those who may not be able to pay full price.
  • Visionary Supporter $60 - This ticket includes a non-tax-deductible contribution that supports a thriving Theater Arts program, resulting in more educational opportunities for the next generation of theater makers.
  • PSU Student Rush: free ticket with ID at the door (starting 1 hr before performance time).
     
  • If you are interested in ushering for a Theater Arts production and seeing the show for free, please fill out this form.

Parking and Transit

There are multiple parking garages on campus, and limited street parking. Click here for PSU's parking garage information. Parking Structure 2 at Mill and Broadway is the closest parking option to Lincoln Hall.

TriMet is Portland's public transportation system. TriMet consists of bus, MAX Train, and WES Commuter rail. Maps, schedules, fares and system information is available on the TriMet web site

Portland Streetcar is a downtown transit system that runs through the PSU campus and is a very convenient way to get around town.

Where to find us

Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Studio
Portland State University
1620 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97201

Please enter on the Broadway side of the building, just south of Market Street. The Boiler Room Studio is immediately inside the Broadway entrance.

Accessibility

Our theater is fully ADA accessible. The green elevator services the Boiler Room only and is to the left as you enter at Broadway.

This production contains flashing lights, which may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.

Food/Drinks

No food or drinks (besides water bottles) are allowed in the theater. There are no concessions available at this event.

Questions?

Please contact the PSU box office: 503-725-3305, tickets@pdx.edu



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Theater Arts at PSU

The PSU Theater Program is committed to providing pre-professional training that balances theory and practice within a liberal-arts education. Through classroom study, studio/laboratory practice, field studies or mainstage productions, students are encouraged to pursue educational excellence and collaboration