Enjoy this thought-provoking rock musical set in modern times that originally appeared on Broadway in the early 1970s and is loosely based on the Gospels’ account of the last week of Jesus’s life. Set in modern times, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life. Contemporary language, slang, costumes,…
Pentacle Theatre’s production of The Zoo Story won the Outstanding Performance award at the Oregon Community Theatre Alliance one-act competition Saturday during the Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival. Adjudicators’ reactions: “Moving.” “Authentic.” “Genuine.” “Moments of laughter and heartbreak.” “A realistic examination of friendship and human connection.” Read the whole newsletter.
When: Saturday May 20, 2017 @ 1 p.m. Where: Pentacle Theatre Lobby, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem 97304 (NOTE: This is NOT the downtown ticket office) Things you should bring/do: Prepare a song from a Broadway musical that best fits and showcases your vocal range. Limit your selection to 1 minute (about 32 bars). Best…
Pentacle Theatre will cast four talented, fearless, creative actors for the summer production of Edward Albee’s Tony Award-winning drama, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? This is a rare opportunity to appear in Albee’s classic American masterpiece. During a late night of post-party “Fun and Games” with burnt out college professor George and his sharp-tongued wife,…
A window into Emma's Child
Emma’s Child, a beautiful drama about a woman’s attachment to the child she had hoped to adopt, opens March 3 at the Pentacle Theatre. Emma’s Child tells the story of Jean and Henry Farrell, a childless couple who decide to adopt the baby of young birth mother Emma. To help Jean as she’s waiting for…
What: Open auditions for Leading Ladies, written by Ken Ludwig. When: 1 p.m., Saturday, March 11. Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, off Highway 22. About 6 miles west of downtown Salem, Oregon. Casting:Three women, five men. For a full list of parts, genders and ages, please see below, or visit the Pentacle Theatre…
Jesus- Brian Smith Judas- Jeff Sanders Mary- Lise Shearer Pilate- Isaiah Burrell Caiaphas – Lance Nuttman Annas- Ty Hendrix Peter- Brett Hochstetler Simon Zealots – Adam Anderson Herod – Kevin Hamler-Dupras Ensemble: Karl Anderson, Lauren Alexander, Ian Barth, Emma Blanco, Alan Cheshire, Claire Clubb, Lauren Donovan, Zoey Hock, Ellie Knoll, Amanda Konstantin, Sarah Landstrom, Emily…
What: Auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, off Highway 22 about 6 miles west of downtown Salem. Casting: 16+ men; 10 women. Things to know: Please arrive promptly by 1 p.m.…
