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A multimedia variety show featuring local artists & community leaders sharing their craft and talking about what matters most.
Through storytelling, live conversations, audience interaction, and heavy doses of honesty & humor, S.A.D. seeks to give hope and to be an entertaining and informative space for all to have fun, let loose, and be reminded that we as a people have the agency & ability to initiate change by working together as one.
UPCOMING SHOWS in 2026
SHOW 02: Beyond the Veil
friday, august 28th 2026
doors: 7:30pm // show: 8:00pm
Performance Works NW
4625 SE 67th Ave. PDX, OR 97206
$10-15 suggested donation
(Evenbrite, Venmo, Cash at Door)
In Beyond the Veil, the cast summons the power of the Full Moon and the magic of manifestation to discover the invisible worlds that hide before our very own eyes. Through the exploration of our wants, needs, and desires, the
“SEARCH PARTY” seeks to reveal what exists beyond the veil with the hopes of bringing forth a world that works for all.
UPCOMING SHOWS in 2026
Portland, OR USA
July 31st
August 28th
September 25th
October 30th
November 27th
**Every Last Friday of the Month!
already happened!
These performances are hosted at:
Performance Works NW
RECENT SHOWS in 2026
SEARCH AND DESTROY
SHOW 01: Lines + Borders
Friday, July 31st 2026
Performance Works NW
Portland, OR USA
SEARCH AND DESTROY
Lines + Borders (condensed)
Sunday, July 26th 2026
The Armory @ Portland Center Stage
Portland, OR USA
soothsayer X SEARCH AND DESTROY
Saturday, June 13th 2026
Broadway Performance Hall
Seattle, WA USA
WANNA JOIN THE SEARCH PARTY?
S.A.D. is rooted in positivity & inclusivity and is open to everyone, regardless of how they identify.
The S.A.D. Artistic Team wants all Guest Artists to be their authentic selves and to bring their honest work, opinions, thoughts, and suggestions—you do not need to filter yourself unless you choose to do so, and even then, you don't have to. Guest Artists do not pay any fees to participate in S.A.D. performances.
WHAT'S MY ROLE?
At S.A.D. there is a place for everyone! You can be part of the fun by:
- Showing up as an audience member!
- Signing up to be a Guest Artist!
- Collaborating with the S.A.D. Artistic Team on shows & projects!
- Donating to the artists & organizations involved with S.A.D.!
- Helping with spreading the word about S.A.D.!
GUEST ARTISTS
Guest Artists have an opportunity to present work of their medium in a mixed-bill setting alongside other artists of various forms. The work shared can be a complete/finished work, a work in progress, or an excerpt of either a finished work of a work in progress. Genres include (but are not limited to):
- DANCE
- MUSIC
- FILM
- COMEDY
-POETRY/SPOKEN WORD
- CLOWN
- IMPROVISATION
-CIRCUS
- VISUAL/INSTALLATION
- LECTURE/EDUCATION
- ANYTHING THAT CAN BE SHARED WITH AN AUDIENCE!
All works from the Guest Artists should ideally be able to be shared in some form in a festival setting aka a live performance, a film, a sound recording, or an interview and Q&A about your works with photo or film for reference.
If a Guest Artist does not have a specific work to present, they can opt for an interview with the Show Host and a Q&A/Demonstration with the audience.
If you are a visual/installation artist please let us know your vision and we can discuss how to best execute your ideas in this shared space without compromising the vision of your work & the work of the Guest Artists.
For information about the venue including tech specs, dimensions, etc., please fill out the Interest Form and email us so we can start a conversation to address your needs.
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