“Shrek The Musical” comes to Pentacle March 3-25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 7, 2023   Contact: Lisa Joyce, 971-718-6758 (mobile) or 503-485-4300 (office)   He’s big, green, grumpy and just wants to be left alone in his swamp, but when trouble comes to the Kingdom of Duloc, Shrek the ogre reluctantly answers the call. Shrek The Musical, based on the popular DreamWorks movie, comes…

“Terra Nova” returns to Pentacle Theatre stage Feb. 9 & 11

Terra Nova, the award-winning play written by Ted Tally and directed by Scott Ramp, returns to the Pentacle Theatre stage for three special performances Feb. 9 and 11. Pentacle first staged Terra Nova last July, but the production was cut short when lead actor Chris Benham had emergency eye surgery. Benham has recovered and he…

12.26.22 Covid policies

Pentacle Theatre no longer requires proof of vaccination from patrons, volunteers or staff. Masks are recommended and strongly encouraged. Do not come to see a show or rehearse if you have symptoms (flu, COVID or cold). People who have tested positive for COVID-19 should Isolate for five days after their first date of symptoms or…

An Inspector Calls opens Jan. 13

An Inspector Calls, the acclaimed British class-conflict thriller framed as an Edwardian ghost story, opens the 2023 season at Pentacle Theatre on Jan. 13. Written by J.B. Priestly and directed at Pentacle Theatre by Isaac Joyce-Shaw, An Inspector Calls centers on a mysterious inspector who unexpectedly calls on a wealthy middle-aged English Midlands couple, their two…

11.29.22 Covid policies

Pentacle Theatre no longer requires proof of vaccination from patrons, volunteers or staff. Masks are recommended and strongly encouraged. Do not come to see a show or rehearse if you have symptoms (flu, COVID or cold). Actors and people close to actors will be tested weekly once rehearsals begin. People who have tested positive for…

The Fantasticks opens Nov. 25 at Pentacle Theatre

The Fantasticks, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt and directed by Cherie Ulmer, opens Nov. 25 at Pentacle Theatre. The Fantasticks is a small-ensemble musical whose original off-Broadway production played for 42 years straight, making it the longest-running musical in history. The show has a universal charm that relies…

Open auditions for An Inspector Calls Oct. 29 at Pentacle Theatre’s downtown Salem rehearsal studio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2022 Contact: Lisa Joyce, 971-718-6758 (mobile), 503-485-4300 (office) Open auditions for An Inspector Calls Oct. 29 at Pentacle Theatre’s downtown Salem rehearsal studio What: Open auditions for An Inspector Calls, the acclaimed class conflict thriller framed as an Edwardian ghost story, written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Isaac Joyce-Shaw. When:…