Mother Russia - June 5 (1st Preview + Pride Affinity Night)

Evgeny and Dmitri are just two average guys who dream of cushy government jobs—but when the fall of the Soviet Union puts hiring on hold, they find work surveilling a former pop star instead. As they bumble their way through the assignment, both spying and life under capitalism prove harder than they thought. This prescient and thought-provoking comedy by Lauren Yee (The Great Leap, Cambodian Rock Band) reveals what happens when old systems and strongmen fall away, and we let the free market decide—but freedom doesn’t taste as good as we thought it would.

Produced in association with Desert Island Studios, founded and run by Ashley Song and Joe Bowden, who will be creating pre-recorded and live-stream video featured within the production. Mother Russia, a riotous new comedy about the curse of freedom and having to choose between the Filet-o-fish and the Big Mac, makes its Portland debut at Profile Theatre just one month after its world premiere.

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• PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: This is a preview performance. This means the show has not yet opened, and certain aspects of the production may not be finalized. During the performance, designers, directors, producers, and other crew are in attendance to make final adjustments, and might be seated at a desk in the rear of the auditorium. Some seats are not available for this reason.
• PRIDE AFFINITY NIGHT: Pick your price! While all are welcome to see the show, Pride Night centers the LGBTQIA+ community through a private pre-show reception, free door prizes, wine, and snacks! (The reception starts at 6:30, and ends before the house opens, around 7:15.) Simply enter the code "MRPRIDE" at checkout to reveal hidden $5, $10, or $15 tickets. Pick the price that best suits you! Note: These tickets are reserved for the the LGBTQIA+ community. To read more about Affinity Groups and Spaces .
• ARTS FOR ALL DISCOUNTED TICKETS: Arts for All participants can reserve their tickets in advance by using the promo code "A4A" during check out. You will be asked to show your Oregon Trail Card at the door. If you do not, you will be asked to pay the difference in ticket price or your ticket will be refunded to you.
• MEMBER SEATING: If you are a Profile Member, watch for an email in early April that contains your unique Member Access Code! (Need help? Please email [email protected].)

Host or Publisher Profile Theatre