What: Open auditions for a modern adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners, An Ideal Husband. Adapted and directed by Emily Adela Loberg. When: Online auditions via Zoom at 2 p.m. May 2. Contact the director if you have a schedule conflict. Where: Virtual auditions will be held online using the Zoom meeting platform…
The Pentacle Theatre Governing Board has three important priorities: the physical health and safety of our patrons and volunteers the financial health of the organization compliance with all applicable health and workplace safety requirements Naturally, the recent change in Polk County’s risk level from extreme to high has many of you excited to get right…
The Pentacle Theatre Governing Board has adopted a proposal process for virtual productions and other projects during the pandemic. The process is detailed here. For more information, contact Heather Dunkin Toller. The board has also approved COVID-19 protocols for any production that will bring people into the same room. Members of the What’s Next? Workgroup:…
I am pleased to be able to introduce one of those rare Lifetime Members who has spent a Pentacle career in the house – from the rows of the theatre assisting on productions to caring for our patrons to cheering on three decades of performances. This Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role spent three years…
Pentacle Theatre board member Liz Rogers has created a new video series entitled “Behind the Mask.” The series presents interview with key members of the Pentacle Theatre community. Episode 1 features the Salem legend, Tom Hewitt. Episode 2 presents an actor most recently seen as Hercule Poirot, Ed Shoaps. You can view the series on…
April 21, 2020 I keep hoping that I’ll be writing you, our dear Pentacle donors and patrons, with better news. As Western governors unite in their planning for when the states will open for business, one thing has become very clear: there is no certainty about when theaters will be able to resume rehearsing and…
Again, the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board has met and discussed the rapidly evolving status of the coronavirus pandemic. Pentacle Theatre is committed to helping reduce the spread of this virus through compliance with Governor Brown’s executive order. The board has taken several actions to reduce the risk to our staff, volunteers and patrons. Those actions…
March 16, 2020 Last night, the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board met and discussed the rapidly evolving status of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued interim guidance regarding large gatherings: “… CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the…
March 13-15 performances of “The Cake” canceled Last night, the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board met and discussed the rapidly evolving status of the coronavirus pandemic.The board has decided to cancel the March 13 to 15 performances of The Cake and will assess the rest of the run on March 16. This decision reflects recent determinations by other…
COVID-19 audience update #2 March 12, 2020 To Pentacle Theatre’s valued patrons and community members, The safety of our patrons, volunteers and staff is a top priority. We are monitoring the evolving Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation closely, and we will be following the protocols recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO),…