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“Mayhem at the Faire” opens August 3

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New Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Faire opens 3-week run at Brush Creek on August 3

Brush Creek Playhouse continues it 2018 season with its annual teen and young adult show — yet another light-hearted mystery by Emily Wood and Michael Wood. This time the setting is a Renaissance Faire in a pleasant little mountain valley. The cast includes both vendors and guests – but at least one of their number is a killer! The authors say that this particular script is inspired by a combination of Agatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes and . . . Scooby Doo!

The play, which is directed by Michael Wood, includes a cast aged 12 to 21. Wood says that his actors “bring a terrific amount of enthusiasm to their parts – they’re having a great time, and the audience will too!”

The show opens Friday, August 3 and runs through Sunday, August 19, with 3 performances each weekend. Tickets are available now for all nine shows – 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays. Reserved seat tickets are just $10 ($8 for children 12 and under, students, and seniors 60 and over) and are available at the following two ticket-selling locations:

Runaway Art & Craft Studio                               

311 Commercial NE, Salem                                      

(503)881-6270                                                           

Books-N-Time

210 N. Water, Suite B, Silverton

 (503)874-4311

The remaining tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance. Contact Michael Wood at (503)508-3682 for group purchase or for further information.

“The Golden Harp” Opens Friday, June 22!

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It’s time for the annual summer melodrama!

Brush Creek Playhouse, located at 11535 Silverton Rd NE, Silverton Oregon,(intersection of Brush Creek and Silverton Roads) will present, The Golden Harp that Saved Silverton, written and directed by Norman Gouveia — who also features in our wonderful cast!

It will run Friday, June 22 thru Sunday, July 8. Performances will be at 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm Sundays.

Evil Dusty Dirk – also known as “Dirty Dirk” – is trying to squeeze the Nicely family off their land so he can get the treasure his uncle buried somewhere on the property. He is also trying to get our heroine, Cicely Nicely, to marry him. But she only has eyes for Cole Thorpe, the very handsome hero.

Tickets are available beginning the week of June 11 at our two ticket-selling locations, Books-N-Time (210 N Water Street in downtown Silverton) and Runaway Art & Craft Studio (311 NE Commercial in downtown Salem).

Questions about the venue or the performances? You can reach Brush Creek’s Michael Wood at 503-508-3682.

NOTE: You may have seen a June 15 opening date based on our original plans for the season. That date is NOT correct.

Open Auditions for “Mayhem at the Faire” — Teens & Young Adults

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Brush Creek is casting another original mystery from Emily Wood and Michael Wood as this summer’s Teen/Young Adult show. All young actors and would-be actors from 13 through mid-20s are encouraged to come join the fun as the operators or this Renaissance Faire face a series of unfortunate mishaps — or are they accidents at all?

Auditions will be May 26, May 27, and May 28 — all at 6 pm. We use cold readings from the script so no special preparation is needed. You can attend one, two or three of the auditions — this is your chance to really strut your stuff! All three auditions will be held at the theater, which is located at 11535 Silverton Road (intersection Brush Creek and Silverton Roads — enter the parking lot from Brush Creek).

For more information, contact Director Michael Wood at mdwelpis@comcast.net or by text or voice at 503-508-3682.

Open auditions for The Golden Harp that Saved Silverton – April 29 and 30

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TWO MORE CHANCES!

Brush Creek is holding two more open auditions for those who would like to be part of Brush Creek’s annual melodrama — The Golden Harp that Saved Silverton, written and directed by Norman Gouveia:

1 pm, Sunday, April 29

6 pm, Monday, April 30

We are still looking for at least one adult male and one relatively young adult female – but there are plenty of parts available in this production’s flexible casting structure. Contact Director Norman Gouveia for more information at 503-510-7965

Evil Dusty Dirk – also known as “Dirty Dirk” – is trying to squeeze the Nicely family off their land so he can get the treasure his uncle buried somewhere on the property. He is also trying to get our heroine, Cicely Nicely, to marry him. But she only has eyes for Cole Thorpe, the very handsome hero.

How will this all play out?

What about the Mysterious Stranger?

How will Cole buy the Hopeland spread?

It’s all a mystery in the The Golden Harp That Saved Silverton.

The cast involves parts of various sizes for men and women of various ages. Are you an experienced actor looking for a bit of summer fun pounding the boards? Give us a try! Are you a first-timer thinking this might be the thing for you? Melodramas are a great way to get started! Somewhere in between? We’ve got a place for you as well. No preparation needed to audition.

Auditions will be held at the theater, located at 11535 Silverton Road (the intersection of Brush Creek and Silverton Roads — the parking lot is entered off of Brush Creek).

 

 

Brush Creek opens special pre-Easter dramatic presentation Thursday, March 22

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Brush Creek’s second show of the season is a special event focusing on the Biblical accounts surrounding the Easter Story. Witnesses: Testimony to the Life of Jesus includes a series of dramatic monologues written and presented by Michael Wood.

These powerful stories present the story of the founding events of the Christian church, from the perspective of those who lived them. Wood first wrote his presentation of the apostle Simon Peter when he was a freshman in college and has performed it many scores of times over the intervening years. Another of the monologues, featuring the apostle Paul, uses the prolific letter-writer’s own words woven together into a unique presentation of Paul’s experience of the risen Christ.

“Whether you are a committed Christian, a person seeking to better understand the message of the New Testament, or just someone who loves a good, dramatic story, these dramatic presentations have something for you,” Wood said. “Over the years, I have found that the best way to share my own faith is by returning to the church’s roots – from the very beginning, the faith was built around the telling of shared stories.”

The performances run from Thursday, March 22, through Sunday, April 1 – including Easter Sunday – with performances at 7 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm Sundays. Brush Creek is selling tickets for this special event for just $5 each. They will be available at Brush Creek’s two ticket locations: Books-N-Time on Water Street in downtown Silverton and Runaway Art & Craft Studio on Commercial Street in downtown Salem. They also can be purchased at the door 30 minutes before each performance. More information is also available by calling Michael Wood at 503-508-3682.

The playhouse is located at 11535 Silverton Road, the intersection of Silverton and Brush Creek Roads, between Silverton and Salem. In spite of the Silverton Road address, the theater’s parking lot is entered from Brush Creek Road.

Robin Hood’s Crusade for Justice begins on Friday, Feb. 16

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Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss Brush Creek’s production of “Robin Hood: Crusader for Justice” — it opens Friday, Feb 16 and runs thru Sunday, March 4. There are 4 performances each weekend, with evening shows at 7 pm on Fridays & Saturdays, and matinees at 2 pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

You can pick up your reserved seat tickets at either of our ticket-selling partners, Books N Time on Water Street in downtown Silverton or Runaway Art and Craft Studio on NE Commercial in downtown Salem. Brush Creek tickets are still just $10 ($8 for children, students and seniors), making them one of the best entertainment deals around! The remaining tickets (and 8 that we always hold to sell at the door) go on sale 30 minutes before each performance — our children & youth shows are often well-attended so if you don’t have advance tickets you’ll probably want to get there early.

This production tells the story of Robin as he grows from a somewhat irresponsible nobleman to an almost accidental outlaw. And then, with the help of Lady Marian and his band of Merry Men, he becomes a true crusader for justice in the fight against Sir Guy, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John.

To make arrangements for large group ticket sales, you can contact Michael Wood at (503)508-3682