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About Imago Theatre
Imago Theatre is a flexible performance space in the Buckman/Portland area, offering a primarily proscenium setup with wheelchair accessibility. The room accommodates about 299 guests, with seating arranged on bleacher-style risers from the stage floor. The stage measures roughly 44–45 ft wide by 40 ft deep and features a sprung wood floor, making it versatile for a range of productions—from intimate plays to experimental performances. The venue has a storied history, including household productions like Frogz and ZooZoo, reflecting its long-running relationship with Portland’s performing arts scene.
Whether you’re planning a night at the theatre or coordinating a group outing, Imago Theatre makes it easy to secure seats. We’ve got you with straightforward options and reliable access to nearby accommodations, dining, and transit.
Getting to Imago Theatre is convenient via public transit. The venue sits near 8th & Burnside and is served by TriMet bus routes 8 and 20, with nearby stops that make walking or short rides simple. For drivers, there is no dedicated parking lot at the venue; an on-site lot reportedly fits about 20 cars and can be reserved through SpotHero. Nearby hotels like Jupiter Hotel Portland (800 E Burnside St) and Eastside Lodge (949 E Burnside St) offer walkable or quick transit options for guests. If you’re visiting Portland and want trusted lodging, we can help connect you with affiliate partners for accommodations and dining recommendations that suit your plans.
Venue details at a glance: comfortable wheelchair accessibility, 197–200 seats in bleacher-style risers, 299 total room capacity, proscenium-style flexibility, and a stage designed for versatile productions. For event specifics, dates, and ticketing, we’ll guide you to secure seats with ease.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214.
- Venue type: Flexible performance space; primarily proscenium; wheelchair accessible.
- Seating: Theatre seats approximately 197–200; overall room capacity ~299; seating is on bleacher-style risers from the stage floor.
- Stage details: Playing area about 44–45 ft wide by 40 ft deep; sprung wood floor.
- Parking: No dedicated lot; on-site lot reportedly fits ~20 cars; parking can be booked via SpotHero.
- Transit: Located near 8th & Burnside; accessible by TriMet bus routes such as 8 (Jackson Park/NE 15th) and 20 (Burnside/Stark) with stops nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Jupiter Hotel Portland (800 E Burnside St) and Eastside Lodge (949 E Burnside St) within walking/short transit distance.
- Notable events hosted: Original hit Frogz (Imago’s breakout production in the 1980s–1990s); ZooZoo (notably ZooZoo featuring The Magic Cloth, 2018). The company historically sold its Buckman building in 2016.