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The Factotum

  • Taking place on the WestSide of Chicago, Illinois – this loose adaptation of The Barber of Seville centers Mike - a barbershop owner that’s overworked and overwhelmed with the role he plays in his community. That’s just the tip. the iceberg shows up in the form of his no-good older brother, Garby, who creates a fateful ripple of change to Mike’s every day life – for better or for worse.

Portland Opera Workshop 2025