White Bird 101

Arrive with a sprinkle of anticipation! We suggest arriving 15-30 minutes before showtime to find your seat and soak in the pre-performance excitement.

To maintain the integrity of the performances, we cannot guarantee late seating. We believe in creating an atmosphere where every movement and moment can be appreciated without disruption. We encourage you to plan ahead and arrive early so you don't miss a single beat. If you find yourself a bit behind, our friendly ushers will try to guide you to your seat during a suitable pause in the performance.

Dress to impress or express! We love to see the creativity in our audience, so feel free to don your favorite outfit. Whether it's glamorously chic or casually cool, we invite you to be comfortable.

Ah, the dance of applause! Some Patrons let the rhythm of the performance guide them, waiting for the final pose or pause to let their applause explode. Some companies we present feed off of YOUR energy, and enjoy when audiences express their appreciation whenever a jaw-dropping moment sends shivers down your spine. When in doubt, take your cue from other audience members. The power of applause is in your hands!

White Bird has partnered with renowned Portland establishments to offer you a perfect way to enhance your theater experience – tantalize your taste buds and your senses all in one unforgettable evening!

Dolly Olive - Enjoy 10% off your meal on the day of the show. Valid with proof of a ticket to the same-day performance.

To claim your discount, simply show your ticket for the evening's spectacle when you dine with Dolly Olive.

Pastini - Enjoy 20% off your meal for the day of the show AND a week after. Valid with proof of a ticket to your White Bird performance.

To claim your discount, simply show your ticket to White Bird's Performance when you dine with Pastini in Downtown Portland.

Mother's Bistro & Bar - Purchase an entrée at Mother's Bistro & Bar the same day you attend your White Bird performance and enjoy a free dessert with your meal, on the house with your! Patrons must show proof of their ticket to receive the offer.

To be notified of additional discount offers for White Bird patrons, be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow White Bird on Facebook and Instagram.

Fear not, we'll help you dance your way in! If your tickets have decided to chassé away, simply call our box office at 503.245.1600 OR inform a White Bird team member at Will Call at least fifteen minutes before the performance. Our ticketing assistant will reprint your tickets so you wont miss the marvelous spectacle ahead.

Prepare for an auditory feast! Our performances are designed to envelop you in a symphony of sound and rhythm. While some moments might reach the crescendo of excitement, rest assured that we keep the volume in tune with the artistry. If you’re nervous about the decibels, free earplugs are provided at every White Bird show. Look out for them at our marketing tables upon entering a venue.

White Bird is encouraging families to attend performances together and has labeled family-friendly performances as 'For All Ages'.

Our 'For All Ages' performances are completely free of objectionable imagery, language, and subject matter. Any show not labeled 'For All Ages' will have one or more of the above that parents of elementary (or younger) age children may find age-inappropriate.

We understand that age-appropriateness is highly subjective, and we encourage parents of young children to check in with us directly at boxoffice@whitebird.org or by calling (503) 245-1600 if they are interested in attending any shows not labeled 'For All Ages'.

Many companies use "fog" to enhance the atmosphere of their performances. This "fog" is a water-based haze, created by heating a mixture of water and propylene glycol. Propylene glycol, a solvent commonly used in oral, intravenous, and topical pharmaceutical preparations, is considered safe and does not impact the dancers' ability to breathe.

White Bird reserves accessible seating for patrons who use wheelchairs or have other accessibility needs as well as their companion(s). You can purchase accessibility seating by phone, in person, and online. For personal assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility, please contact the Director of Patron Services at (503) 245-1600 or email us.

Are you bringing a little one to the show and want to ensure they get to see the dancers on the stage?  Reach out to the White Bird Box Office at boxoffice@whitebird.org [or (503) 245-1600] to request a booster seat for the performance.  Quantities are limited.

White Bird is committed to ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees, including those with sensory processing disorders. We provide complimentary earplugs at every performance, allowing individuals to adjust their auditory experience as needed. Additionally, we prioritize transparency by prominently displaying warnings about flashing lights or strobe effects on both individual company pages and in pre-show emails.