“Rustler’s Revenge” Opens July 29 — with a Preview on July 28

As the cast enters the final week of rehearsal, the Rustlers are preparing to exact their revenge in Brush Creek’s 2023 summer melodrama, The Rustler’s Revenge, by D. Chappelle. As always, there are villains, heroes, sidekicks and heroines! Come join the fun.

Brush Creek’s production, which is directed by Brush Creek stalwart Norman Gouveia, begins its three-weekend run on July 28, although the first Friday performance (July 28 at 7 pm) will be a “pay what you will” preview.

Performances will be at 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm on Sundays, with the final performance on Sunday, August 13.

As always, reserved seat tickets are available from our two ticket-selling partners:

Tickets: $10 ($8 for children, students & seniors)

Runaway Art & Craft Studio (cash or credit)
4675 Commercial St SE (Cherry City Center) in South Salem
(503)881-3001
(Closed Mondays)

Books-N-Time (cash only)
210 N. Water, Suite B in downtown Silverton
(503)874-4311
(Variable hours at present — probably open as normal, but you may want to call first)

Both these businesses support Brush Creek by providing these services at no cost. So thank them for their support — and feel free to check out their merchandise while you’re in the store!

Check the Tickets tab above for the seating chart and other information.

Remaining tickets (at least 10) available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance. 

Contact Michael Wood at (503)508-3682 for more information.

Tickets for “Rustlers of Red Rock” Go on Sale March 13

Brush Creek Players are back — with our 2022 melodrama!

Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 13 for The Rustlers of Red Rock, written by D. Chappelle and directed by Norman Gouveia.

We are confident we will have plenty of tickets at the door (even with reduced seating, but you can get tickets in advance at Runaway Art & Craft Studio at 4675 Commercial SE in Salem (a new South Salem location for our Salem ticket-selling partner) or at   Books-N-Time at 210 N. Water in Silverton (same location — but a new owner — for our Silverton partner).

The production will open Friday, March 18 and run for three weekends, to close on Sunday, April 3. Performances begin at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm on Sundays. If you decide to buy your tickets at the door, you should plan to be there at least 15 minutes early.

Evil Villain, Innocent Heroine, and a Dashing Hero!

All is not well at the Circle D Wagons Ranch. Sweet and innocent ranch owner Blossom White, her mother Lily and faithful ranch hand Quiet Harry are working hard to keep the ranch in the black, or at least out of the red.

Unfortunately, they are plagued by rustler Black Bart Bushwacker, who has wrangled a job as their “trusted” foreman, who is hard at work with his secret partner, Scarlett Vixen.

Will no one be able to stop these villains? The White family’s ooooooonlyyyyy hope appears to be Steve Dashing. Can he save the day!

Tickets are still just $10 (and only $8 for children, students & seniors)

Contact Michael Wood at (503)508-3682 for more information or if you want to make a group ticket purchase.

Dracula comes to Brush Creek’s stage just in time for Halloween!

The cast and crew of Brush Creek’s production of Dracula are well on their way to bringing this tale of terror to the Brush Creek stage!

Brush Creek’s show opens a on Friday, October 18, and will run through Sunday, November 3. In addition to the normal performances scheduled for 7 pm Friday and Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, Brush Creek has scheduled a special Halloween performance at 7 pm Thursday, October 31. Come to the Halloween performance in a (genuine) costume and get $2 off the price of admission!

Director Norman Gouveia is looking forward to opening night, which will offer a real treat to audiences interested in the classic tale. The script by John L. Balderston and Hamilton Deane is a direct adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel.

In the tale, Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanatorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is finally laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. The play is intended for all who love thrills in the theater, and is appropriate for all groups.

Reserved seat tickets go on sale the weekend of October 5 at both our ticket-selling partners, Books-N-Time at 210 N. Water St in downtown Silverton and Runaway Art & Craft Studio at 311 Commercial St. NE in downtown Salem. Tickets are just $10 ($8 for seniors 60 and over, children 12 and under, and students with ID). Tickets are also available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance.

Call Michael Wood at (503)508-3682 with questions or to inquire about group sales.

Melodrama “Little Nell” runs from May 10 through May 26

Brush Creek Playhouse is bringing back on of our favorite melodramas — after a hiatus of nearly 14 years! Tickets on sale now!

Be sure to get your tickets for Brush Creek’s annual melodrama, “Little Nell,” written by John Nash and directed by Norman Gouveia. This is one of our favorite melodramas, but it has been quite a while since we last performed it. We are happy to have Nell and her family “grace” our stage again.

All the beloved characters are present – the large awkward, wig-wearing heroine, Little Nell; the slinky mustachioed villain, Carlton Bainbridge; and the affable, lovable, but-oh-so-slow hero, Hector Skyscraper. Revolving around the classic plot of “Marry-me-or-I’ll-foreclose,” you’ll want to cry with the heroine, hiss the villain and applaud the hero! All in great fun!

The production opens on May 10 for a three-weekend run ending May 26. Performances are at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 pm matinees on all 3 Sundays. You can purchase your reserved-seat tickets for just $10 ($8 for children, seniors 60 and over, and students) at either of our two ticket-selling partners, Books N Time on downtown Silverton’s Water Street or Runaway Art and Craft Studio on downtown Salem’s NE Commercial.

You also can purchase tickets at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance. For group sales or questions call Michael Wood at (503)508-3682.

“Little Nell” Auditions March 25 & 26

BRUSH CREEK IS HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS FOR OUR NEXT SHOW, THE SUMMER MELODRAMA!

Auditions: 6 pm, Monday, March 25 & 6 pm, Tuesday, March 26

Production will run in May

Auditions held at the playhouse, 11535 Silverton Road (Brush Creek & Silverton) No preparation necessary; we use cold readings from the script – cast requires 14 actors, including males and females of varying ages. A great opportunity for those with experience and for those hoping to give it a try!

Contact Director Norman Gouveia at (503)897-7320 for information.

 

“Arsenic and Old Lace” Runs from Nov 30 thru Dec 16

Don’t forget to buy your tickets for “Arsenic & Old Lace,” the classic comedy with a dark twist, written by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Norman Gouveia. The cast is entering their final week of rehearsal for the production, which opens Friday, November 30 for a 3-weekend run ending Sunday, December 16.

The action in the play centers on the two elderly Brewster sisters, who have developed their own unique…ummm…”outreach” program to lonely older gentleman who may cross their path. As their nephew Mortimer begins to unravel the mystery and plan his own future with his fiancée, Elaine, he also must deal with the humorous alternate reality of his brother Teddy and the much more disturbing antics of his menacing brother, Jonathan.

The play was a success on Broadway before being adapted as a film starring Cary Grant in 1944.

Performances are at 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees at 2 pm on Sundays.

You can buy reserved seat tickets at Runaway Art and Craft Studio at 311 NE Commercial in dowtown Salem or Books N Time at 210 N Water in downtown Silverton. You can also buy tickets at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance.

For further information or for group ticket sales, contact Michael Wood at (503)881-6270.

“Arsenic & Old Lace” Auditions Oct. 8th and 9th

Brush Creek playhouse will be holding open auditions for “Arsenic & Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring at 6 pm, Monday, Oct. 8 — and then again at 6 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Interested in being a part of this classic comedy, with twists and turn and madcap humor at every turn? As well as a mystery and a sinister villain or two? Director Norman Gouveia is looking forward to assembling a wonderful cast for this production. The script includes 14 roles for actors of all ages — you’ll want to give this a try!

Brush Creek’s auditions require no preparation — we use cold readings from the script and some other exercises — and we are always happy to welcome both experienced cast members and first-time actors.

If you have questions about the production or about casting requirements, contact Director Norman Gouveia at (503)897-7320

“Prunella” runs through August 24

Brush Creek’s annual summer melodrama, Prunella in the Springs, continues to serve up the wild doings at the Marquam Saloon and Gamboling House through Sunday August 24.

Performances are 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $10 each ($8 for seniors 60 and over, children under 12, and students with ID) and can be purchased in advance at Runaway Art & Craft Studio on Commercial Street in downtown Salem or at Books-N-Time on Water Street in downtown Silverton. They also are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance.

And hey, Brush Creek now has A/C! Come check it out!

Contact Michael Wood at 503-508-3682 for more information.

Further Auditions for Melodrama “Prunella” — June 28 and 29

Brush Creek is casting our annual melodrama — further auditions for “Prunella of the Springs” will be held at the theater on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. Auditions begin both days at 1 pm.

Rehearsals begin will begin Monday, July 14 and the show will open on Friday August 8 and run for three weekends (with performances Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons).

This is an original melodrama, written by Shannon Copeland and & Janet Carter. Director Norman Gouveia gives us the following “lowdown” on the show:

“Eeeevvvelll Slick Slimeball wants to get his hands on the mineral springs that belongs to Mrs Purity Goodheart & her lovely, innocent daughter, Prunella. He has a plan to turn Hubbard into the Mecca of the Mid-Willamette Valley. He has a dupe, Poindexter & a secret wife in Scarlet Bareall, the proprietress of the Marquam Saloon & Gamboling House. Helping Prunella is our hero, Chester A. Bighunk, who is loyal and kind and good. Will Slick’s plan fail? Will he get the Springs? Only the piano player, Willamette Willy, who has a secret past, knows—–or DOES he????”

Come join the fun!