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Brush Creek holds open auditions for “Dracula” and “Christmas Belles”

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Brush Creek is holding Open Auditions for not one, but TWO GREAT SHOWS — “DRACULA” and “CHRISTMAS BELLES” — at 6 pm, Monday, August 19, and 6 pm, Tuesday, August 20 — at Brush Creek Playhouse (11535 Silverton Rd, Silverton)

Brush Creek will be looking to cast the final two shows of the 2019 season with these open auditions. Interested actors — and would-be actors — are welcome to audition for either, or both productions.

The script for Brush Creek’s “Dracula” is the classic play, written by John L. Balderston, Hamilton Deane, and Bram Stoker (the author of the classic novel on which it is based). Norman Gouveia will be directing.

In the story, 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.

The show itself will run Friday, Oct 18 thru Sunday, Nov 3, with a special Halloween performance as part of the production.

Norman can be reached at Norman@msnproperties.com.

The same two evenings, Brush Creek will also be holding open auditions for “Christmas Belles,” written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Brush Creek audiences have been delighted by Jones-Hope-Wooten comedies before, and this offering — directed by Franca Hernandez — promises a holiday basket full of laughs.

A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. There are parts for 7 women and 4 men. Most characters are between ages 40/50 with two in their 20s. If you have questions, please contact the director Franca Hernandez at francahernandez@hotmail.com. Let her know if you’d like a copy of the script and she will arrange to get one to you.

It’s Christmas time in small town Fayro, Texas and the Futrelle sisters – Frankie, Twink and Honey Raye, Fayro’s lively and wacky threesome are trying to make the best of a stressful holiday season. Frankie is way pregnant, Twink is in jail for acting out over an unfaithful lover, and Honey Raye, the town’s party girl, wants to redeem herself by putting on the best, brightest, liveliest, more colorful Christmas pageant ever – Bethlehem-a-Palooza! The scenes are fast, funny and wacky, the sentiments tender and we all learn the spirit of Christmas Texas style.

“Castle of the Rose” opens August 9 for two-weekend run

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Tickets are now available for Brush Creek Playhouse’s Castle of the Rose — the Real Story of the Beauty and her Beast. The opening of this year’s teen/young adult show has been delayed until August 9, but you won’t to miss this new interpretation of the classic French story of the kind and beautiful young lady and the anguished “beast” who has been trapped in his castle by a terrible curse.

Brush Creek’s production, using an original script by Emily Wood and Michael Wood, begins with the family of Belle Beauchene (who is not, in the oldest stories, an only child). But after a terrible storm and an ill-fated search for a rose, both Belle and her father encounter the castle’s beast — the seemingly young lord of the castle who has been ruling his enchanted home that vanished from the hills above the village more than 125 years ago! He is served by a handful of his original retainers, most of whom have developed a quirk or two of their own.

When Belle’s world and the Beast’s castle collide, the two begin to learn about — and appreciate — one another. But sinister forces are at work, leading to an attack by the French army that threatens to tear them apart and to end the castle’s existence forever!

Performances will be at 7 pm on August 9 (Friday), August 10 (Saturday), August 16 (Friday) and August 17 (Saturday). Brush Creek also offers 2 pm matinee performances on August 11 and August 18 (both Sundays). Reserved seat tickets are just $10 each ($8 for seniors 60 and over, children 12 and under and students) and can be purchased in advance at Brush Creek’s two ticket-selling partner locations:

Books-N-Time: 210 N. Water Street in downtown Silverton; (503)874-4311

Runaway Art & Craft Studio: 311 Commercial St NE in downtown Salem: (503)881-6270

Tickets are also available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each performance. For more tickets and for group sales, contact Michael Wood at (503)508-3682.

“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

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.