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Taking Care of Animals
by Jerrod Jordahl

November 16 - December 10 2023

On a farm in Iowa, a winter storm rages with no end in sight. Trapped indoors, the landowner and his two employees engage in a power struggle while the landowner’s daughter navigates the chaos and vies for agency. 21ten Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Taking Care of Animals, a darkly comic, riveting new work by New York playwright Jerrod Jordahl.

Directed by Alex Hurt

With Illya deTorres, Annie Trevisan, Michael Heidingsfelder, and Ted Rooney

Taking Care of Animals Cast Interviews
Watch clips from the performance and learn what makes the actors so excited about this play.
Produced by Scott Thompson.

Meet the Creative Team

Watch director Alex Hurt and playwright Jerrod Jordahl discuss 21ten's production of Taking Care of Animals. 

Produced by Scott Thompson.

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In the Press

21ten's "Taking Care of Animals" is a big show in a small space.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 MARTY HUGHLEY

OREGON ARTS WATCH

In a tiny Southeast Portland space, a lean and lively actors' theater is emerging. Up next, "52 Pick-up."

AUGUST 26, 2023 MARTY HUGHLEY

OREGON ARTS WATCH

The nonprofit company has already put on several productions and now teaches students how to act.

JULY 19, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON

WILLAMETTE WEEK

The chronologically scrambled romance recalls “(500) Days of Summer,” but with greater depth and sharper wit.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 BENNETT CAMPBELL FERGUSON

WILLAMETTE WEEK

"DramaWatch: 52 ways to meet your lover"

 

The heady shuffle of "52 Pick-Up" nears its final hand.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, MARTY HUGHLEY

OREGON ARTS WATCH

Brooke Totman and Darius Pierce Confront an Existential Crisis in 21ten Theatre’s “Laughing Wild”

“I want to talk to you about life. It’s just too difficult to be alive, isn’t it?”

OCTOBER 19, 2022, MAX TAPOGNA

WILLAMETTE WEEK

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21ten Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by board of directors from the Portland Oregon area.

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