PAC Resident Artist Teams (the “PAC RATs”)
Get involved! The PAC is home to several theatre companies, music ensembles, and dance studios with opportunities for community involvement. The best way to stay informed about auditions, participation, and volunteer needs is to sign up for their respective mailing lists (below).
THEATER
Coastal Act Productions (CAP)
At CAP, youth have the opportunity to be in community theatrical productions alongside adult actors and musicians, as age-appropriate leads, ensemble members, and orchestra members. Therefore, our shows are based on a script’s capacity to handle a large cast, many of whom are under eighteen. However, this does not make us a “school” theatre company. We are a community theatre company, and we cast adults in lead roles where appropriate.
WEBSITE: www.coastalact.com
AUDITION INFO PAGE: www.coastalact.com/auditions.html
MAILING LIST SIGN-UP: n/a (Contact capstarsboard@gmail.com)
NEW VISIONS ARTS (NVA)
Dedicated to producing works in the fields of music, theatre, dance, literature, media arts, performance art, the visual arts, and multidisciplinary works.
WEBSITE: www.newvisionsarts.com
AUDITION INFO PAGE: n/a
MAILING LIST SIGN-UP: n/a (Contact newvisionsarts@gmail.com)
PORTHOLE PLAYERS
Committed to increasing the social capital of our community through our love of theater. Also, developing the skills, spirit, and artistic sensibilities of all those who participate, on stage, behind it, or in the audience. (Oh, and we also put on great shows, too – musicals, dramas, comedies, & more!)
WEBSITE: www.portholeplayers.com
AUDITION INFO PAGE: portholeplayers.com/auditions
MAILING LIST SIGNUP: Click here
RED OCTOPUS THEATRE COMPANY (RED O)
Produces live theatre to excite, challenge, inspire, nurture, include, educate, entertain, and invigorate our community. A non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization celebrating nearly 50 years of enriching lives through the art of theatre. We are passionately committed to enhancing the cultural landscape of the central Oregon coast.
WEBSITE: www.octopusonstage.com
AUDITION INFO PAGE: www.octopusonstage.com/auditions
MAILING LIST SIGN UP: Click here
MUSIC
Coastal Voices
(Formerly Central Coast Chorale). Coastal Voices is a fifty-person mixed-voice choral ensemble. We perform classical and contemporary choral music, along with a mix of folk music. Also, Broadway and jazz. Our goal is to create a sustainable and inclusive organization that celebrates, promotes, and develops the choral arts.
WEBSITE: www.coastal-voices.org
AUDITION INFO PAGE: www.coastal-voices.org/auditions
MAILING LIST SIGN UP: Click Here
Newport Symphony Orchestra (NSO)
The only year-round, professional symphony orchestra on the Oregon coast. Adam Flatt is the Music Director and Conductor of the NSO.
WEBSITE: www.newportsymphony.org
AUDITION INFO PAGE: www.newportsymphony.org/about-us/auditions.html
MAILING LIST SIGN UP: Click here
Oregon Music Teachers Association – Lincoln County (OMTA)
Independent music teachers on the Oregon Coast who promote music-making as a life-long activity. They also motivate students with a variety of festivals, concerts, workshops, and other events. Additionally, they provide a network for families who value music, collaborate regularly, and pursue continuing education. They belong to the Oregon Music Teachers Association (OMTA) and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), professional organizations dedicated to fostering excellence in music education.
WEBSITE: www.omta-lincolncounty.org
FIND A TEACHER: www.omta-lincolncounty.org/find-a-teacher
DANCE
Pacific Dance Ensemble / Newport School of Artistic Movement
Dedicated to providing young dancers the opportunity to work and perform with professional artists, as well as produce original works and showcase their talents. Members are accepted by audition. Newport School of Artistic Movement is open to the public, offering classes in ballet, modern, jazz dance, yoga, and more.
WEBSITE: www.pacificdanceensemble.com
REGISTRATION: form.jotform.com/221716572968164
MAILING LIST SIGN UP: n/a (Contact pdedance@msn.com)
PAC VOLUNTEERS
Newport Performing Arts Center
Ushers greet the audience, hand out programs, and help patrons to their seats. Ticket-takers scan audience tickets on entry. No experience required for these roles. Concession volunteers sell snacks and drinks. While no experience is necessarily required, concession volunteers must be 21+ for most events and should feel comfortable with math and money-handling. Box office volunteers sell and print patron tickets (training required).
WEBSITE: coastarts.org/be-a-part-of-occa/volunteer
MAILING LIST SIGN UP: Click Here
