The Wake of Jamey Foster by Beth Henley
Fri, Aug 22
|Portland
Set in a small town in Mississippi, 'The Wake of Jamey Foster' watches a family unravel as they grapple the ignominious death of a pivotal member. Buried secrets come to light and unbreakable bonds are tested in this hilarious, heartwarming and devastating play, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.


Time & Location
Aug 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Portland, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
Guests
About the event
Witty, insightful, and earth shattering, 'The Wake of Jamey Foster' questions what it means to survive, how we forge a path forward in the face of the incomprehensible and how we live with what we leave behind.
Beth Henley's brilliant 'The Wake of Jamey Foster' will be presented as a staged reading.
Purchase tickets here and reach out to admin@cornerstonepdx.com with any questions.
$5 Arts for All tickets will be available for eligible patrons to purchase in person 1 hour prior to the show. Alternatively, please feel free to email us at admin@cornerstonepdx.com to reserve an Arts for All ticket.
Cornerstone will present 3 staged readings and 1 full production per season. All staged readings are in consideration for full future productions.