Robert Barnett as Malvolio and Lucas Hill as Sir Toby rehearsing Twelfth Night.
Photo credit: Vicki Woods.
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Greetings!
Ben Johnson, William Shakespeare's friend and fellow writer, described Shakespeare as "not of an age, but for all time!" in the preface to the first folio.
Shakespeare's works continue to reveal the faces of each generation, and that's why a 400-year-old play belongs on our stage.
Pentacle Theatre’s second show of its 2022 season, Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, directed by Isaac Joyce-Shaw, runs April 22 – May 14.
Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s classic story of love, lust, mistaken identity, gender exploration and la dolce vita. When Viola is shipwrecked on the coast of a city called Illyria, and believes their brother Sebastian is lost at sea, Viola sets out to make a life for themself in this new land. Presenting as a young man, Viola takes the name Cesario. Viola/Cesario takes a job at the court of Duke Orsino, and quickly finds themself in the middle of a love triangle between the Duke and the Lady Olivia.
In a comic subplot, several characters conspire to make Olivia’s pompous steward, Malvolio, believe that Olivia has fallen for him. This involves Olivia’s riotous uncle, Sir Toby Belch, a silly squire named Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Olivia’s servants Maria and Fabian, and a witty fool, Feste.
Sponsored by The Family of Alice Mary Norton.
All seats $25. Frontline healthcare workers and people who hold an Oregon Trail Card are eligible for a 50 percent discount.
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Left image: Sam Welborn as Feste. Right image: Front row, Julianna Gibbons as Sir Andrew, Lucas Hill as Sir Toby, Elizabeth Ming as Maria. Back: Valerie Mozena as Fabian.
Photo credit: Vicki Woods
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Sanaya Forbes as Viola/Cesario and Shay Hasse as Olivia.
Photo credit: Vicki Woods
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COVID ADVISORY
Audience members must provide proof of up-to-date vaccination, including a booster, if eligible. Masks are recommended and welcomed.
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Open auditions for Terra Nova on April 30
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What: Open auditions for Terra Nova, the award-winning drama about the ill-fated Scott expedition in a race to be the first to reach the south pole. Written by Ted Tally. Directed by Scott Ramp.
When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Saturday, April 30
Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW—located off Highway 22, about 6 miles west of downtown Salem, Oregon.
This production is sponsored by Rich Ford, Windermere Real Estate.
About the show
In the winter of 1911-1912, five Englishmen and five Norwegians raced each other to the bottom of the Earth. Only the Norwegians returned. This is the story of the Englishmen.
Terra Nova is a fascinating and hauntingly beautiful play about the ill-fated British Antarctic Expedition, led by Capt. Robert Falcon Scott. Written by Ted Tally, Academy Award winning screenwriter for “Silence of the Lambs,” Terra Nova is based on historical facts and the diaries, notes and film found with the bodies of the final three members of the Scott Expedition. Tally deftly weaves together the struggles of the five British men on their harrowing journey to the South Pole, together with Capt. Scott’s imaginary interactions with his vibrant wife, Kathleen, and the enigmatic man who raced him to the pole, Norwegian Roald Amundsen. The stark beauty of the Antarctic setting combined with poetic writing and the gritty drama of the true story makes Terra Nova a compelling and moving evening of theatre.
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It's time to celebrate the McCartys |
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by Joyce Kemp
Pentacle Theatre wishes to acknowledge the exceptionally outstanding job done by Chris and Karen McCarty, who have voluntarily served generously and tirelessly for the last 20+ years as the Co-chairs of Pentacle's Hospitality Guild, as they respectfully retire.
Taking on this monumental task over 20 years ago has been a most appreciated, but often thankless job. When our patrons attend a show, they have no idea all of the time and energy that goes into having Hospitality Staff and House Managers that have been recruited, trained, scheduled and managed by Chris and Karen. Such patrons only know that there is someone at the ticket window, someone to serve the well-stocked concessions and bar, someone to staff the registers, and someone to greet them at the door, usher them to seats, attend to handicapped issues and other miscellaneous needs, and make them feel welcome.
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Covid policy update
As of March 12, 2022: Masks are recommended and welcomed at Pentacle Theatre and patrons must provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations (including a booster for those who are eligible).
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Update from the Script Reading Committee |
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by Laura Davis, Script Reading Committee Vice Chair
The Script Reading Committee has been working hard reading scripts for the Pentacle 2023 Season. We have almost 60 scripts on our reading list. The deadline to submit titles to the SRC is April 30.
We look forward to receiving your script recommendations. You can email them to Scott Ramp, committee chair. Please let us know your thoughts and thank you for supporting your Pentacle Theatre.
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Move in day is growing closer |
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I will let this picture tell the story. Our new rehearsal space at 197 Liberty St. SE build out is in progress. Once we open (so soon...), we hope you will visit. |
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PO Box 8271, Salem OR 97303
Office Phone: 503-485-4300
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