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New faces on stage and behind the scenes!
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Marc Wassom and Clyde Berry rehearse
Almost, Maine.
Photo: Lonnie and Kim Thurston.
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Magical realism takes the Pentacle stage starting Sept. 29
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Almost, Maine
, written by John Cariani, is a collection of nine short scenes that take place simultaneously at the magical hour of 9 p.m. on the same cold midwinter night in a town that’s so far north that it’s almost in Canada. Under the magical Northern Lights, couples fall in and out of love and change their lives in strange ways.
Cariani employs magical realism to meld dreaminess and fantasy with
stories rooted in reality and familiar characters. Film examples of magical realism include Woody Allen's
Midnight in Paris
, Jean Pierre Jeunet's
Amelie
and Harold Ramis'
Groundhog Day.
“Wherever we are, love and loss are taking place all around us,” said director Katie Lindbeck.
Almost, Maine
is a play about the mystery and magic of love. “It’s ultimately romantic,” Lindbeck added.
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Meet the cast of
Almost, Maine
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Kat Baird
Kat was props director for
Of Mice and Men
, and has attended Jo Dodge’s acting class. She lives in Salem with her husband, Obadiah, two cats, and a ridiculous setter. Together with others, they run The Book Bin, where the assistance of the cats is invaluable. Accordingly, she spends much of her time reading.
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Clyde Berry
Clyde returns to Pentacle Theatre after his Oregon debut as Patsy in
Spamalot
. A Virginia native, he has appeared as Hamlet in
Hamlet
, Lord Farquaad in
Shrek
, principal puppeteer for
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
, and Man in the Chair in
The Drowsy Chaperone
. Recent directing work includes
Ghetto
,
Boeing Boeing
, and
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
.
Read more.
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Deborah Goins-Johansen
Deborah discovered the world of theater in the 5th grade. That led to a lifetime of theatrical endeavors including becoming a middle/high school drama teacher, teaching and directing for CET, directing over 70 productions, delivering singing telegrams, and performing in numerous shows.
Read more.
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Jason Ramey
This is Jason’s Pentacle Theatre debut. After a 20-year live-theater hiatus, Jason is excited to return “home” to the stage. Jason also has experience writing, producing, and acting in a post-apocalyptic radio theater comedy called Radioactive Report. By day, Jason is a trial attorney.
Read more.
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Cherie Ulmer
Cherie first crossed the Pentacle Theatre threshold in 1964. She likes to say that she has served our beloved theater in almost every capacity over the past 50-plus years. Actually, it is Pentacle that has served Cherie, giving her unforgettable, life-forming experiences, a tremendous respect for art in all its forms, and a foundation for her creative spirit. She is a Pentacle Theatre Lifetime Member and currently serves on the governing board.
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Marc Wassom
This is Marc’s Pentacle Theatre debut. He is a graduate of South Salem High School, where his stage credits include
The Odd Couple
(Oscar),
The Diviners
(Ferris Layman),
A Christmas Carol
(Marley), and
Twelfth Night
(Duke Orsino). Other experience includes
All in the Timing
at Brush Creek Playhouse and a Best in State award from the Oregon State Thespian Festival.
Read more.
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Chris Benham named new technical director at Pentacle Theatre
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Chris Benham will be the new technical director at Pentacle Theatre, replacing Tony Zandol who retires at the end of the year.
Benham, who has a degree in communications arts and theater from George Fox College, brings to Pentacle Theatre more than 20 years’ experience in theater as a performer, director, producer, scenic designer, set construction coordinator, scenic consultant and sound designer.
“Chris has the broad skills and direct practical experience we were looking for in a technical director,” said Pentacle Theatre Executive Director Lisa Joyce. “Best of all, Chris understands and has a passion for community theater. Community is the foundation of Pentacle Theatre’s 63-year success.”
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Season ticket renewals underway--don't delay
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Are your season tickets on the way to you?
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As of Wednesday afternoon, if you renewed and your last name starts with a letter from A to K, your tickets are in the mail!
Thank you for renewing and for those of you who also became a member or made a donation, we are so grateful for your support!
Remember
: Season ticket
renewals
continue now through Oct. 31. After than we begin processing requests for changes followed by new subscriptions. The earlier you get your order in, the better your chances of getting the seats you want. We process them in the order received.
If you only want
Beauty and the Beast
tickets, we can fill your order today. Call us at 503-485-4300.
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See you at Pentacle Theatre!
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Executive Director
503-485-4300
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Pentacle Theatre’s Ticket Office is located in downtown Salem.
145 Liberty St. NE, Suite 102, Salem OR 97301
Office Phone: 503-485-4300
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