Mawson's Mettle: Alone on The Wide Shores of The World

The Much-Anticipated Sequel in Lawrence Howard's Armchair Adventurer Series!

On January 22, Portland Story Theater's Lawrence Howard will unveil the much-anticipated sequel to last-year's sold-out solo show, Shackleton's Antarctic Nightmare. Hailed as "the Homer of Portland," Howard holds audiences "entranced from start to finish" (Wattenberg, The Oregonian, 01/09) with his epic tellings of true historical adventure tales.

This next chapter in the Armchair Adventurer Series is called Mawson's Mettle; Alone On The Wide Shores Of The World. A veteran of one of Shackleton's earlier voyages, Mawson led an Australian expedition to the frozen continent in 1911. Out sledging with two other men, Mawson was thrown into peril when one of the sledges -- along with the six best dogs, most of the food and equipment, and one of his companions -- was lost in a deep crevasse. After his second companion and the rest of the dogs died, Mawson struggled against freezing temperatures, 80 mile-per-hour winds, loneliness, grief, illness and starvation, pulling his one remaining sled for hundreds of miles. This is an epic story of survival and determination and courage to rival the Shackleton saga.

This year, it's part of Portland's Fertile Ground Theater Festival. Four shows only: January 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2010 at Hipbone Studio, 1847 NE Burnside. Doors at 7:30, show at 8:00 pm. Tickets $12 at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information call Portland Story Theater at 503-793-5484. PST is proud to announce the arrival of its next production, Mawson's Mettle.

Who: Portland Story Theater featuring Lawrence Howard
What: Mawson's Mettle: Alone on The Wide Shores of The World
Where: Hipbone Studio, 1841 East Burnside, Portland, Oregon
When: Fridays and Saturdays, January 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2010.
            Doors at 7:30, show starts at 8:00; no late seating
Tickets: $12.00 with Advance tickets required. Purchase online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Come at 7:30 for complimentary hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic drinks for purchase, and some social time with Lawrence Howard. This event is not for small children; no one under 12 will be admitted.

Since its inception in 2003, Portland Story Theater's mission is to create engaging, true, personal stories for adult audiences, making live theater accessible and affordable to the urban community. We believe that all performers are essentially storytellers, and this art form demands the participation of the audience. With no barrier between them, the teller and the listener create an authentic story together.