Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
By Pearl Cleage
Feb. 11 – March 15, 2026
Directed by Ramona Lisa Alexander
ABOUT
Anna Campbell shook the theater world decades ago with a radical performance of monologues from August Wilson’s Fences, which came to be known forever as Naked Wilson*. It made her a legend – and a pariah. Now, after years in self-imposed exile, she’s back and ready to reclaim her legacy. But instead of the triumphant return she imagined, she finds Pete Watson, a highly ambitious younger actress with an adult entertainment background, preparing to step into Anna’s most famous role. Pearl Cleage’s razor-sharp comedy dives into how friction between generations can lead to a surprising amount of humor and grace, the evolution of feminism, and the art of knowing when to fight for your place and when to pave the way for the next generation.
*actual on-stage nudity unlikely in this play!
This production explores adult themes, and includes some instances of suggestive dialogue and coarse language. For more content details, please see our Season 18 Content Guide.
Recommended for audience members 13+
PRESS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
- Liz Eichler: "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous is a production that should not be missed."
- Victor Wishna"... ultimately becomes a moving reflection on who gets to tell our stories, how stories get told—and when it’s time for old stories to evolve into something new. "
- Donald Brown: "Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous is funny, not mawkish, and happily gorgeous"
CAST
Anna Campbell: Faith Lavon*
Betty Samson: Victoria Alvarez-Chacon
Kate Hughes: Tyharra Cozier
Precious “Pete” Watson: Ashlee Radney
u/s Anna Campbell: Valerie Yvette Peterson
u/s Betty Samson: Renee’ Ward
u/s Kate Hughes: Tessa May
u/s Precious “Pete” Watson: Madina Keita
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Ramona Lisa Alexander
Stage Manager: Hayley Lamsma
Assistant Stage Manager: Imani Henry^
Cultural Competency Consultant: Lisa Collins, Ed.D
Dramaturgs: Nneka Denise & Pancho Savery
Dialect Coach: Cherie Rice
Community Ambassador: Kenyahta Sykes
Head of Carpentry: Brent Hall
Head Electrician: Joshua Yoon
Audio/Video Engineer: Saibi Khalsa
Scenic Designer: Thyra Hartshorn
Costume Designer: Wanda Walden
Costume & Production Assistant: Maia Denzler^
Lighting Designer: Al Knight-Blaine
Sound Designer: Les Cleveland
Wig & Makeup Designer: Tessa May
Intimacy Coordinator: Kristen Mun-Van Noy
Director of Production: Thyra Hartshorn
Production Assistant: Dylan Nebeker^
Production Interns: Yoav Dahan, Mina Liu & Josabet Velasco Miguel
Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity
Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
Thank you to our Show Sponsors
Thanks to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund.
Portland Playhouse receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Interested in Getting Involved?
We are always looking for volunteers as well as apprentices, crew members and corporate partnerships.