As an organization Historic Alberta House works to present content that will push audiences to experience live performances and community engagement in a new way. By breaking away from a traditional theatre model, we craft work that will require audiences to lean forward and participate. This work will be interactive. An immersive exploration.

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SEARCHING FOR York : CORPS OF DISCOVERY

A new theatrical work in development by Artistic Director Vin Shambry. “Right at the edge of the world.. York Discovered us. Forged by the Columbia River, intertwined with racial history, layered in impossible obstacles.”

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A Night At The Cotton Club

A Night at The Cotton Club- On May 6th we invited our community to dress in thier best to celebrate the legacy of Paul Knauls and the Cotton Club.

Soul food. Comedy. Live Music. Dancing. And a story or two from the Mayor of Northeast Portland, Paul Knauls.

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Poorlandia

Poorlandia- Join our conversation as we explore a new way of storytelling and audience engagement in this visually stuning (very Instagramable) new work by Artistic Director Vin Shambry and Managing Director Matthew Kerrigan

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RED

RED - On June 19th, 2022, Historic Alberta House opened its doors again for our first major community event since falling silent in March of 2020. The event included a live band, installation experience, dance, spoken word poetry, and a live performance art painting.

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