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Live Theatre: Twelfth Night (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

Twelfth Night (or What You Will) By William Shakespeare Directed by Milo Graamans October 17 – November 2, 2025 Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm Sundays at 2pm Director Milo Graamans brings Shakespeare’s fast-paced romantic comedy of interwoven plots, mistaken identities, practical jokes, chaos, and confusion to the Newport Performing Arts Center – bursting with vitality, … Continued

Auditions: Into the Woods (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

Red Octopus Theatre Company is holding open auditions for: Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Darcy Hogan Lawrence Vocal direction by Katrina Theodore Orchestra conducted by Brad Capshaw Stage Manager Brian Robrecht Accompanist Milo Graamans Costumer Jeri Harris Auditions Saturday, October 25 @ 10am Newport Performing … Continued

Auditions: The Christmas Show (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

Red Octopus Theatre Company is holding open auditions for: The Christmas Show Newport’s Annual Holiday Tradition! Written and directed by Darcy Hogan Lawrence Auditions Saturday, September 20 @ 10am Newport Performing Arts Center Seeking adults and youth (14+). No need to prepare – sides will be provided. Come have fun! OPEN AUDITIONS. This is a … Continued

Live Theatre: CLUE On Stage (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

* Prices above available at the box office or by calling (541) 265-ARTS. Additional fee applies to tickets purchased online. Clue: On Stage By SANDY RUSTIN Adapted from the screenplay by JONATHAN LYNN Additional materials by HUNTER FOSTER & ERIC PRICE Directed by Cody Larsen April 11 – 27, 2025 Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Based on the Hasbro … Continued

Auditions: Twelfth Night (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

Red Octopus Theatre Company will hold open auditions for: Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare Directed by Milo Graamans Auditions Monday, June 2nd @ 6:00pm Newport Performing Arts Center Callbacks, as needed, Wednesday, June 4th Rehearsals Begin mid-August, 2025 Performances October 17 – November 2, 2025 Graamans brings Shakespeare’s fast-paced romantic comedy of interwoven plots, mistaken … Continued

Fiddler on the Roof – Live, On Stage (OCCA & Red Octopus)

* Prices above available at the box office or by calling (541) 265-ARTS. Additional fee applies to tickets purchased online. Fiddler on the Roof Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Block Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl Directed by Jason Holland Music director Milo Graamans Presented … Continued

A Christmas Eve Greeting from Red Octopus

Join us on Christmas Eve for a special virtual Christmas greeting from Red Octopus Theatre Company! To view, visit the following link just before 6 pm on Thursday, December 24th… http://www.tinyurl.com/christmas-eve-greeting While it's disappointing that our annual in-person Holiday event – “The Christmas Show” – can't take place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, we're … Continued

Class: Gyotaku Printmaking with Jill Marks

GET TO KRAKEN! Gyotaku Printmaking with Jill Marks Try Gyotaku printmaking with a real octopus and get suckered in! Learn about the Japanese style of printmaking called Gyotaku and make cards using a real octopus specimen. This is a fun beginner printmaking class suitable for new and experienced students alike. If you have not tried … Continued

Gyotaku Printmaking with Jill Marks

GET TO KRAKEN! Gyotaku Printmaking with Jill Marks Try Gyotaku printmaking with a real octopus and get suckered in! Learn about the Japanese style of printmaking called Gyotaku and make cards using a real octopus specimen. This is a fun beginner printmaking class suitable for new and experienced students alike. If you have not tried … Continued

OPENING RECEPTION – Kris Buenger: Abundance of the Oregon Coast

Abundance of the Oregon Coast Kris Buenger October 11 – December 1, 2025 Upstairs Gallery Newport Visual Arts Center OPENING RECEPTION Friday, October 11, 5-7pm Light refreshments, music Buenger’s “Fun Fine Art”  paintings bring attention to the seriousness of protecting our oceans. Depoe Bay artist Kris Buenger is noted for creating fun, colorful coastal scenes … Continued

Kris Buenger: Abundance of the Oregon Coast

Abundance of the Oregon Coast Kris Buenger October 11 – December 1, 2025 Upstairs Gallery Newport Visual Arts Center OPENING RECEPTION Friday, October 11, 5-7pm Light refreshments, music Buenger’s “Fun Fine Art”  paintings bring attention to the seriousness of protecting our oceans. Depoe Bay artist Kris Buenger is noted for creating fun, colorful coastal scenes … Continued

AUDITIONS: The Christmas Show

Red Octopus Theatre Company is holding open auditions for: The Christmas Show Brand new and completely reimagined for 2024! Written and directed by Darcy Hogan Lawrence Auditions Sunday, September 8th @ 5:30pm Newport Performing Arts Center Seeking adults and youth (14+). No need to prepare – sides will be provided. Come have fun! CLICK HERE … Continued