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

Open Auditions for “Robin Hood: Crusader for Justice” — Children & Youth Show

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As Brush Creek’s 2017 season closes with the delightful “Christmas at the Blizzard: A Murder Mystery,” we are getting read to launch our 2018 season with open auditions for our children & youth production, “Robin Hood: Crusader for Justice.”

Auditions will be held at 10 am on Sunday, Dec. 17 and at 6 pm Monday, Dec. 18 and Tuesday, Dec. 19. We will use cold readings from the script, so no preparation is necessary. All actors or would-be actors up thru age 18 are welcome!

Rehearsals will begin Jan 2 for the production,
which will run weekends from Feb 15 thru March 4.

The script by Emily Wood and Michael Wood follows Robin as he turns from a somewhat irresponsible nobleman to a reluctant outlaw to a true crusader for justice. Will he, Lady Marian, and the Merry Men be able to thwart Prince John’s schemes? Or will the Sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy lead the sheriff’s men to victory over the outlaws? Come join this marvelous tale — great part for males and females of all ages! And we are always glad to see first-time actors. Come give us a try!

If you need information or can’t make the dates listed, contact Director Linda Zellner at ljzel@aol.com or by phone at 503-703-2826.

Make your reservation at the Blizzard Bed and Breakfast for . . . murder!

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A group of strangers gathered together at an old house converted into a bed and breakfast, have been cut off from the world at large. Not long after they are joined by an unexpected visitor, the mystery deepens. Sound a bit like something out of Agatha Christie? That’s no accident. Brush Creek’s final offering of 2017 is Christmas at the Blizzard: A Murder Mystery, a parlor mystery in the tradition of Dame Agatha herself. The play, written by Emily Wood and Michael Wood, returns to the Brush Creek stage 6 years after its debut production.

You have all the makings of a real mystery here. Just toss in a snowstorm, a suspicious stranger or two, a secret treasure, and a . . . food processor?

Get your tickets now for just $10 ($8 for seniors, children and students) — Brush Creek now has reserved seating available. Just pick up your tickets at Books-N-Time on Water Street in downtown Silverton or at Runaway Art & Craft Studio on NE Commercial in downtown Salem.

The production opens Friday, December 1 and runs through Sunday, December 17, with performances at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm on Sundays.

Brush Creek announces final cast for “Christmas at the Blizzard” — Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 8!

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Director Michael Wood is pleased to announce the final cast for Christmas at the Blizzard: A Murder Mystery. “I am very pleased with this cast of newcomers, both to Brush Creek and the stage, as well as experienced actors from here and elsewhere. Rehearsals are well under way — the cast is having a great time, and I guarantee that you will too if you come to this show!”

This parlor mystery in the style of Agatha Christie was written by Emily Wood and Michael Wood and will open Friday, December 1 for a 3-weekend run. Performances are at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 pm matinee on each Sunday.

Tickets go on sale at Books-N-Time in downtown Silverton and at Runaway Art & Craft Studio in downtown Salem on Wednesday, November 8. Tickets are $10, with discounts available for seniors, students and children. More on our ticket sales can be found at www.brushcreekplayhouse.com/ticket-information/.

The cast and characters are as follows:

TAVIS EVANS plays Lawrence MacGlaf: The handyman at the Blizzard Bed & Breakfast, “MacGlaf” has been in residence only a short while — and has a mysterious past.

EMILY WOOD plays Victoria Anderson: Margret Clay’s daughter, “Victoria” works with her mother at the Blizzard and is an avid fan of mystery novels.

MELISSA RICHARDS plays Margret Clay: Victoria Anderson’s mother, “Margret” is the owner of the Blizzard. But she has a secret she doesn’t want to share.

KARYL CARLSON plays Agatha Fair: Margret Clay’s mother, “Agatha” shares granddaughter Victoria’s love of a good mystery. But is she hiding one of her own?

RAENNA O’CONNOR plays Mary Rogers: An editor for a publishing house, “Mrs. Rogers” is a guest at the Blizzard who soon learns that not all surprises are appreciated.

NORMAN GOUVEIA plays Bruce Rogers: An author who has come to the Blizzard with his wife, “Rogers” doesn’t even own a sweater. But he has a secret.

MICHAEL WOOD plays Dr. Steven Armour: A doctor of podiatry and a guest at the Blizzard, “Armour” is hard for the others to get to know — and to like.

THIA EVANS plays Henrietta Frederickson: An unexpected visitor at the Blizzard, “Frederickson” arrives explaining that her car is in a ditch down the road.

RON DRAKE plays William Clay: Another newcomer to the Blizzard household with a mysterious past, “William” recently married Margret Clay after a whirlwind romance.

ALAINA LESKO plays Shelagh Trott: A police officer (“Detective, please!”) hunting a man suspected of killing his wife, is “Trott” really who she seems to be?

TOM BUCHHEIT plays Morgan Fellowes: An “Englishman” who arrives unexpectedly following a skiing accident, is “Morgan” really just a good-natured adventurer with nothing to hide?

LINDA ZELLNER plays Jordan Burns: An athletic “Englishwoman,” good-natured “Jordan” is disappointed to have her skiing adventure cut short. Or is she?

RICK RICKARD plays Robert Owens: Almost the last to arrive and definitely the first to leave, “Owens” is an author who can be counted on to provide the life of the party. But not this Christmas.