What: A Pentacle Evening of Comedy open auditions for a showcase of monologues and scenes. Directed by Heather Toller, assisted by the ‘What’s Next’ workgroup, and emceed by Tom Hewitt. This will be an in-person, outdoor event and will primarily consist of pieces that participants present during the auditions. When: The performance will be Aug.…
Read our latest newsletter. Jo Dodge’s Acting Workshop to resume June 12 An Ideal Husband Auditions Redface in theater and film Nature has its way at the theater Read more.
Read our latest newsletter. “Phase to the stage” Auditions for An Ideal Husband “Yellowface” and “whitewashing” in film and theater Volunteers at work Read more.
In this newsletter: April 14 Town Hall is at 6 p.m. on Zoom Understanding anti-Asian hate Plus, meet Charlie, a theater dog Read it here.
What a year! Read our latest newsletter here. Reflections on the last 12 months Participate in our survey Key theater-related terminology for diversity, equity and inclusion Next town hall set for April 14 Where you today in 2020? Our mailing address has changed
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…