BlossomTheatre Festival

Passport & ScheduleMarch 9-11, 2018

Salem, Oregon

The Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival is produced by the Salem Theatre Network. Proceeds help fund the Young Audiences Opportunity Grant, which transports middle school students to see high school plays in the greater-Salem area.

The Salem Theatre Network (STN) is an alliance of 12 theatre organizations with the mission of supporting, promoting, and uniting theatre communities in and around Salem, OR. We envision a greater-Salem theatre community that is a destination for audiences and artists across the Pacific Northwest and that cultivates new generations of diverse artists and audiences. Visit us online at SalemTheatreNetwork.org.

We are proud to partner with:

The Oregon Community Theatre Alliance (OCTA) is a state-wide association of theatres that aims to provide support, education, and networking that will elevate community theatre as a whole. OCTA is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatres. www.oregoncta.org

WELCOME!Welcome to our second annual city-wide theatre festival in beau-tiful Salem, Oregon. Thanks to our returning patrons for making last year’s festival such a success. In 2018, we are proud to present 15 performances and 5 workshops across 6 venues in downtown Salem. Over the next three days, we hope you see a play (or sev-eral!), partake of the mid-valley’s finest food and drink, and—most especially—experience the sense of community that comes from taking part in live performance.

Between shows, please enjoy Salem’s beautiful downtown. Grab a drink or a bite. Talk to someone new about the show you just saw! And remember to check out the Passport Challenge on the back page of this program to take advantage of the wide range of festival events and get a chance to win awesome prizes!

Questions?

Visit SalemTheatreNetwork.org/cherryblossom or contact the Pentacle Ticket Office by phone at 503-485-4300 or in person at

145 Liberty St. NE., Salem, OR 97301.

We hope to make the Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival a regular event, adding to the rich cultural landscape of the mid-Willamette Valley. With your continued support for live theatre, we will do just that. Thank you, and enjoy the show.

YOUR FESTIVAL PASSYour Festival Pass (the numbered, pocket-sized card) grants you access to the events listed in this program. Treat this card like a ticket and keep it on your person at all times inside festival venues.

General Admission: Your general admission pass grants you access to all workshops, all day-time performances (excluding Calendar Girls), and evening performances at Capitol City Theater. Please be aware that seating for some events is limited. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes in advance of the starting time.

All Access: The All Access pass gives you access to all of the above, plus admission to Calendar Girls and our Kick-Off Party at Pentacle Theatre on Friday night, and admission to The Foreigner at the Grand Theatre on Saturday. You should also have paper tickets to these events.

EXTRASCherry Blossom Pairings Dinner at Willamette Valley Vineyards

Thursday, March 8, 7:00 pm 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 97392

Please join us for a celebra-tion of community, food, and wine with our Cherry Blos-som Festival Pairings Wine Dinner! Enjoy stunning vineyard views and get in the festival spirit with a Japanese-inspired four-course food and wine pairings dinner. $75 per

person, $65 for WVV Wine Club Members, Owners, and their guests, and inclusive of a $10 wine credit to be used that evening to take home your favorite wine selection. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 503-588-9463.

Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol MallSaturday, March 17, 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Oregon State Capitol and Capitol State Park 900 Court St NE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Celebrate the fourth annual Cherry Blossom Day with an explo-ration of Japanese culture, the cherry industry and the blooming cherry trees at the State Capitol! Enjoy Taiko drums, kite flying, tea ceremony demonstrations, live dancing and music, cherry product samples, and much more. Fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public.

ALL ACCESS SHOWSAll Access Passes Only

Calendar Girls by Tim Firth and Kick-Off Party! (Friday only)

Pentacle Theatre (West Salem) 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Phone: (503) 485-4300Performances Friday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm

“Funny, sincere and just a wee bit naughty.” – The Detroit Free Press. Based on the true story of a group of Yorkshire women who became famous after they posed nude for a calendar created to raise money for the local hospital. The Friday night performance is followed by a catered Kick-Off Party in the Pentacle lobby!

The Foreigner By Larry Shue

Enlightened Theatrics at the Grand Theatre 170 High St. SE, Salem, OR 97301

Phone: (503) 585-3427 Ext. 1Performance on Saturday at 7:30 pm

An inspired comedic romp! When Charlie, a pathologically shy young man, checks into a fishing lodge, his close friend tells every-one that he is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no Eng-lish. Hilarity ensues as the other guests spill their secrets, thinking that Charlie doesn’t understand a word!

PERFORMANCES & EVENTSAlmost Famous ImprovPerformed by Capitol City Theater at the World Beat Gallery.Improv comedy by the up-and-coming performers who have excelled at Capitol City Theater’s Improv Academy.

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! by Don ZolidisPerformed by Keizer Homegrown Theatre at Capitol City Theater. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride, as two narrators and sev-eral actors attempt to combine all 209 stories! Staged reading. Not for children!

The Demise of the Downhome Dealers by Haley ProductionsPerformed by Aumsville Community Theatre at Capitol City Theater. Country stars Dixie Diver and the Downhome Dealers have come back to their hometown of Mossy Bottom, Texas, for a special con-cert... and MURDER!!

Frost/Nixonby Peter MorganPerformed by Gallery Theater at the Grand Theatre. Based on the true story of David Frost’s 1977 televised interview with former President Richard Nixon following his resignation. Presented as readers’ theater.

Family Friendly Event Adult ContentV. I. P. Wine & Beer Tastings All Access Only

Family Friendly Event Adult ContentLimited Seating All Access Only

OCTA Membership Meeting at Capitol City Theater. A catered breakfast by the Oregon Community Theatre Alliance for networking and planning future events. Have an idea for next year? Share it here! Open to all. La Petenera: The Damnation of MenPerformed by Casa de la Cultura Tlanese at Capitol City Theater. A legend of our continent, that symbolizes life and death, through traditional dances from the state of Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico.La Petenera una leyenda de nuestro continente. Que representa la vida y la muerte, mediante bailes traditionales del estado de Guerrero y Oaxaca, México.Robin Hood: Crusader for JusticeBy Emily Wood & Michael WoodPerformed by Brush Creek Playhouse at Capitol City Theater. A somewhat irresponsible noble returns home to become an acci-dental outlaw, then, with Lady Marian’s help, matures into a cru-sader for true justice! Salem Famous Improv at Capitol City Theater. Come laugh with Salem’s seasoned comic professionals as they present the improv show that is driven by your suggestions!

Sing-Prov at Capitol City Theater. Sing it loud! Sing it proud! Joined by local musician and com-poser Zach Taylor, improvisers will face off in competitive and interactive improv comedy scenes driven by audience suggestions! Truth or Dare Live! at Capitol City Theater.A stand-up comedy showcase featuring deep truths and saucy dares chosen by you, the audience! It’s sure to be embarrassing for them and hilarious for you! McKay 10-Minute Play FestPerformed by McKay High School Thespians at Capitol City Theater.McKay’s student-directed one acts boast a buffet of ten-minute flavors. Character drama? Check. Absurdism? Yep. Musical? Got that, too. Come get a sample of everything! Wings of Fireby Hayley Hoffmeister Green and Austin GreenPerformed by Willamette University Theatre Department at the Grand Theatre. A workshop-style staged reading of portions of an original musical inspired by historic accounts of the notorious Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. Share in the development of this new play!

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1. Archive Coffee & Bar 102 Liberty St NE, Suite 120

2. Capitol City Theater 210 Liberty St SE, Ste. 150

3. Elsinore Theatre 170 High St SE

4. The Kitchen on Court Street 466 Court St NE

5. Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office 145 Liberty St NE

6. Pentacle Theatre 324 52nd Ave NW

7. Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre 191 High St NE

8. World Beat Gallery Reed Opera House, first floor 189 Liberty St NE

2018 Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival Map

FRIDAY, MARCH 97:30 pm

Calendar Girls by Tim Firth

Pentacle Theatre 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem, OR

Salem Famous ImprovCapitol City Theater

9:30 pm

Kick-Off Party!Pentacle Theatre

324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem, OR

Sing-ProvCapitol City Theater

SATURDAY, MARCH 1010:00 am

Workshop: Improv Basicswith Jared Richard of Capitol City TheaterWorld Beat Gallery

Noon

Robin Hood: Crusader for Justice

By Emily Wood & Michael WoodPerformed by

Brush Creek PlayhouseCapitol City Theater

Almost Famous ImprovWorld Beat Gallery

Workshop: Everything Voice Over

with Bentley MichaelsPentacle Ticket Office

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSWORKSHOPSAre you an actor? A director? Would you like to be? Check out these workshops! Seating is limited, so arrive early. Improv Basics: with Jared Richard of Capitol City Theater,at the World Beat GalleryLearn the basics of improv with a fun and highly participatory class! Conquer your fears about performing in public by learning how to invent scenes and play games right on the spot. Everything Voice Over:with Bentley Michaels, at the Pentacle Ticket OfficeGain practical knowledge in breaking down a script and learn voice-over techniques that could help you in any performance industry. Partner Dancing for the Stage:with Mark Lowes of the Utah Dance Company, at the Elsinore TheatreMusical theatre is not just group dance numbers; it is often partner work. Learn to apply ballroom dance techniques to your next musi-cal theatre performance! Nail Your Next Drama Audition: with Ed Schoaps, at the Pentacle Ticket OfficeNail your next drama audition by giving the director and creative team exactly what they’re looking for! Bring a memorized 1–2 min-ute monologue to work with. What NOT to Do in a Musical Audition:with Ann McBride and Kent Wilson, at the Pentacle Ticket OfficeHow to pick your music, what to do with your body, and other les-sons on how not to audition for musical theatre! Bring a piece of sheet music you would like to sing at an audition.

Family Friendly Event Adult ContentLimited Seating All Access Only

2:00 pm

Workshop: Partner Dancing for the Stage

with Mark Lowes of the Utah Dance Company

Elsinore Theatre

The Demise of the Downhome Dealers

by Haley ProductionsPerformed by Aumsville

Community TheatreCapitol City Theater

Wings of Fireby Hayley Hoffmeister Green

and Austin GreenPerformed by Willamette

University Theatre DepartmentGrand Theatre

4:00 pm

Frost/Nixonby Peter Morgan

Performed by Gallery TheaterGrand Theatre

McKay 10-Minute Play Fest

Performance by McKay High School Thespians

Capitol City Theater

7:30 pm

The Foreigner by Larry ShuePerformance by

Enlightened TheatricsGrand Theatre

Salem Famous ImprovCapitol City Theater

9:30 pm

Truth or Dare Live!Capitol City Theater

SUNDAY, MARCH 1110:00 am

OCTA Membership Meeting

Capitol City Theater

Workshop: Nail Your Next Drama Audition

with Ed SchoapsPentacle Ticket Office

Noon

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!

by Don ZolidisPerformed by Keizer Homegrown Theatre

Capitol City Theater

Workshop: What NOT to Do in a

Musical Audition with Ann McBride and Kent Wilson

Pentacle Ticket Office

2:00 pm

La Petenera: The Damnation

of MenPerformed by Casa de la

Cultura TlaneseCapitol City Theater

Calendar Girlsby Tim Firth

Pentacle Theatre 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem, OR

Family Friendly Event Adult ContentLimited Seating All Access Only

Family Friendly Event Adult ContentLimited Seating All Access Only

PASSPORT CHALLENGEOur Passport Challenge is great way to keep track of your week-end while getting a taste of downtown Salem one stop at a time. At each stop, ask for our special stamp. Note that some locations

are only open during certain hours. Complete EIGHT (8) of the stops, fill out your contact information on the reverse side, and turn in your passport page at any festival venue for your chance to win one of three prizes!

Special thanks to: Sarah Braff, Linda Cashin, Bill Helwig, Kayla Mansur, Carolyn McCloskey, Rachael Wiggins, Capitol City Theater, City of Salem, Gallery Theater, the Elsinore Theatre, Enlightened Theatrics, KMUZ Radio, Pentacle Theatre and Board, World Beat Gallery, the members of STN, and all of our volunteers!

Thanks to the members of the 2018 CBTF Committee: Evan Bosch, Jay Gipson-King, Lisa Joyce, Isaac Joyce-Shaw, Ann McBride, Vincenzo Meduri, and Ed Stiner.

PASSPORT STOPSVisit Pentacle Theatre’s Downtown Ticket Office

See a show at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre.

Visit the Historic Elsinore Theatre.

See a daytime show at Capitol City Theater.

See an improv show at Capitol City Theater.

Visit the World Beat Gallery at the Reed.

See Calendar Girls at Pentacle’s West Salem location.

Attend a workshop.

Grab some food at the Kitchen on Court Street.

Grab some coffee at Archive Coffee + Bar.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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YOUR PASSPORTWhen your passport is completed with at least eight stamps on the reverse side, please fill out your contact information below legibly, then detach and turn in this page at any festival venue for your chance to win one of the following prizes:

• Tour & Tasting for Eight Wine Enthusiasts at Willamette Valley Vineyards ($160 value!)

• The Kitchen on Court Street $50 Gift Card

• Archive Coffee + Bar $50 Gift Card

Winners will be contacted by April 1, 2018.