(Portland, Ore.)—Associate Professor of Theatre Stepan Simek will direct the U.S. premiere of his translation of the award-winning Czech play “Tales of Ordinary Madness.” The Petr Zelenka play, which has been staged throughout Europe, offers a glimpse into the ordinary absurdity of everyday life in the 21st century. Simek’s production opens Friday, January 18, and runs through February 23 at Portland’s CoHo Theatre; to reserve tickets or for more information about the performance, visit www.cohoproductions.org. Read a review of the production in The Oregonian.