From the theatre company that brought the August Wilson Monologue Competition to the world, comes the True Colors Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM A new national program for high school students that will feature the works of contemporary African American playwrights and give opportunity, voice, imagination, exploration, creative expression and growth to all students.

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​World Stage Theatre is the home of the Portland Next Narrative Monologue Competition and is made possible in Oregon by the Regional Arts & Culture Council, Ronnie Lacroute, Oregon Community Foundation, Black United Fund of Oregon, and Collins Foundation, The Next Narrative Monologue Competition Portland Regional Finals is presented by World Stage Theatre.

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