Marvin’s Rescue

Marvin’s Rescue

By Marv Ross

March 13-29, 2026

Directed by Brian Weaver

Music Directed by Mel Kubik

Choreographed by Voni Kengla

Please Note:
Marvin’s Rescue performances take place in the Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory

ABOUT

Marvin’s Rescue is a riotous new musical from Marv Ross of the iconic 1980s band Quarterflash. Directed by Brian Weaver, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Portland Playhouse, this musical comedy barks, bites, and sneaks up on your heart. A fearless cast brings to life a story about the dogs who tumble into our lives and teach us how to love better, even when everything goes sideways. Funny, wild, and unexpectedly tender.
 

Marvin’s Rescue is an independent production in partnership with Triangle Productions, Portland Playhouse, The Oregon Humane Society, and Portland Center Stage, presented in the Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory. Special Thanks to Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre and Rick Lewis for supporting the first workshop of Marvin’s Rescue

Recommended for audiences 13+ (language) 

CAST

Marvin: Delphon “DJ” Curtis, Jr^

Sam: Victor Polanco

Daisy/Marilyn/Mom: Susannah Mars*

Chico/Dad: Jimmy Garcia*

Ruby/Coco: Lydia Flemming

Jackie/Shelter Worker: Jessica Tidd

U/S Daisy/Marilyn/Mom: Jessica Tidd

U/S Marvin: Derek Gregerson

U/S Ruby/Coco: Tia Lempert

U/S Jackie/Shelter Worker: Danielle Barker

BAND

Keys/Conductor: Mel Kubik
 
Guitars: Marv Ross
 
Bass: Doug Fraser 
 
Drums: Dan Stueber

CREATIVE TEAM

Writer/Composer: Marv Ross

Director: Brian Weaver

Music Director: Mel Kubik 

Choreographer: Voni Kengla^

Dramaturg: Rindy Ross

Stage Manager: David Levine*

Scenic & Lighting Designer: Daniel Meeker 

Costume Designer: Dayna Lucas

Producer: Triangle Productions, Don Horn, Artistic Director

Producer: Zoe Piliafas

Producer: Elizabeth Stock

Creative Director/Marketing: Scott Cromer

Art Director/Marketing: Mark Dusk

Humane Society Partners: Tiffini Mueller & James Jacobus

Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity

Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member

Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member

Thank you to our Show Sponsors

Ronni Lacroute

Interested in Getting Involved?

We are always looking for volunteers as well as apprentices, crew members and corporate partnerships.

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