The Mask I Wear

Central Eastside

When

Apr. 12–15, 2025

Days Vary, Times vary

Cost: See Details

Where

21ten Theatre

2110 SE 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

'The Mask I Wear' is a powerful solo performance that explores the internal struggles of a Latino actor caught in the cycle of typecasting and cultural stereotypes. Set in the dreaded waiting room of a casting office, Actor Jonathan battles with the limitations placed on him by the industry, while confronting Johnny H — a successful but compromised actor who has embraced stereotypical roles, and Jon-something-or-other, a talented performer paralyzed by self-doubt. Through these character shifts Jonathan reflects on his own journey, facing the pressure to conform while yearning to break free. With raw emotion and humor, the show invites the audience into his battle for self-worth, culminating in a triumphant decision to reclaim his identity and choose a path of true artistic expression.