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Open Auditions for “All in the Timing” — April 9 at 1 pm and at 5:30

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We will be casting the 3rd production of our 2017 season, “All in the Timing,” a series of 1-act plays written by David Ives and directed by Dixie McCartney.

Auditions are Sunday, April 9

1 pm at Brush Creek Playhouse,
11535 Silverton Rd NE (near Silverton)

5:30 pm at Runaway Art & Craft Studio,
311 Commercial St NE (downtown Salem)

Plan to come to either time and location.

Please arrive early to fill out an audition form. Bring your calendar and a complete list of conflicts from April 10 through June 25.

Actors will read from the script. No prepared pieces are required.

The director will take quick snapshots of actors for reference, but you may provide a headshot if you like.

We will be casting 2–6 men and 2–6 women.

“All in the Timing” is a collection of fast-paced, small-ensemble comedy one-acts. Just between us, they’re a lot of fun to prepare and put on. We’re going to have a good time!

Performance dates are Thursdays through Sundays, June 9 through June 25.

Rehearsals will be evenings Mon-Thu, April 10 through June 1, as well as June 2–8 leading into performances. Additional rehearsals may be set as needed.

Can’t make auditions? Contact Dixie by April 7 to make alternative arrangements.

Want to join the production or running crew? Other questions? Contact Dixie: dixmcc@gmail.com.

 

 

Open Auditions for “Hallelujah Girls” on February 4 and 5

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Open Auditions for “Hallelujah Girls” on February 4 and 5


The Hallelujah Girls
(comedy)
Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten, 2010
Produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Directed by Kimberly Strong
Performances Friday, April 14 thru Sunday, April 30
Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm; Sundays at 2 pm
Special Thursday Evening Performances at 7 pm on April 20 & 27
Auditions (2 males, 6 females) to be held February 4 and 5

Open Auditions for “Further Misadventures of the 7 Dwarfs” — Young Actors thru Age 18

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Open Auditions for Brush Creek’s 2017 Children/Youth Show!

We are kicking off our 2017 season with a return of those 7 funny folks in “The Further Misadventures of the Seven Dwarfs,” written by Michael Wood and directed by Linda Zellner with the assistance of Emily Wood. This play weaves together a number of familiar and less familiar Brothers Grimm tales, all with the added touch of a dwarf or two as the seven dwarfs wander the woods and wilds in search of one another and of their home.

Open auditions for young actors and would-be actors up through age 18 will be held on Sunday, December 11th, at 2 – 5 PM and on Monday, December 12th at 6 PM.

The casts will begin rehearsals in January and the play will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from February 17 thru March 5 (based on past experience, most if not all roles will be “double cast” so that two complete casts will perform a total of 12 performances).

If for some reason you cannot make either of these dates contact Linda Zellner @ 503-703-2826 for special audition arrangements.

Hope to see you all there.

Brush Creek presents “It’s a Wonderful Life!”

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Brush Creek Playhouse presents the beloved holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life!, presented as an old-fashioned radio play. Brush Creek’s production presents an adaptation written by Joe Landry, based on the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling. You will be transported back in time to a classic radio studio to enjoy the heart-warming show in the atmosphere of a 1940s recording studio.

The production opens Friday, November 18 and runs through Sunday, December 4. Performances are 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays, as well as a special performance at 7 pm on Thursday, December 1.

Tickets are $10, with discounted $8 tickets available for children, students, and seniors. You can purchase them in advance at Runaway Art & Craft Studio, LLC (311 Commercial NE, Salem — (503)881-6270) or at Books-N-Time (210 N. Water St. Suite B, Silverton — (503)874-4311). Tickets are also available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance.

You also can get more information by contacting Michael Wood at (503)508-3682.

It’s a Wonderful Life is produced by arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

 

 

2017 Schedule Announced, Officers Elected, Volunteers Recognized at Annual Membership Meeting

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We had a wonderful annual membership meeting — approved the Board’s recommended Bylaws changes (primarily to more readily recognize volunteers as voting members of the organization) and announced next year’s season:

The Further Misadventures of the Seven Dwarfs (children/youth show), written by Michael Wood and directed by Linda Zellner. Feb 17 thru Mar 5. Produced by arrangement with Runaway Art Press.

Hallelujah Girls, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten and directed by Kim Strong. April 14-30. Produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

All In the Timing, a set of one-acts written by David Ives and directed by Dixie McCartney. June 9-25. Produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

The Golden Harp that Saved Silverton (melodrama), written and directed by Norman Gouveia. July 28 thru Aug 13.

Kitchen Witches, written by Caroline Smith and directed by John Sams. Sept 22 thru Oct 8. Produced by arrangement with Samuel French.

Christmas at the Blizzard: A Murder Mystery, written by Emily Wood and Michael Wood, directed by Michael Wood. Dec 1-17. Produced by arrangement with Runaway Art Press.

We also heard a report on the successes of the past 5 years and the Board’s plans for the future. And we recognized volunteers of the year Rick Bittner and Frank Bartruff.

Finally, we elected the following officers to one-year terms beginning January 1: President, Emily Wood; Vice President, Dennis Messman; Secretary, Linda Zellner; Treasurer, Michael Wood. Up to 7 additional Board members will be selected by the incoming President, with the concurrence of the other elected officers, in accordance with the By-Laws.

Brush Creek holds auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” on September 26 and 27

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Brush Creek is preparing to bring a beloved holiday classic to its stage — and you can be a part of this marvelous holiday production!  “It’s a Wonderful Life” comes to captivating life as a life 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Brush Creek will be casting its production using open auditions at 6 pm on both Monday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 27. The auditions will be held at the theater, which is located at 11535 Silverton Road (the intersection of Brush Creek and Silverton Roads — the parking lot entrance is off Brush Creek Road).

This is a wonderful opportunity for actors of all ages and experience levels. The play requires a cast of at least 3 men and 2 women, but director Norman Gouveia hopes to work with an ensemble of 10 to 12 actors or even more!

Rehearsals will depend upon roles and cast availability but typically occur weekday evenings. The production will open Friday, November 18 and run thru Sunday, December 4.

The script by Joe Landry is an adaptation of the original screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling — the screen version directed by Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart is a beloved holiday classic. And now you can help bring it to life for your friends and neighbors here on Brush Creek’s stage!

No preparation is necessary to audition. Just show up, ready to have a bit of fun.