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Live Theatre: The Night of the Iguana (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

The Night of the Iguana By Tennessee Williams Directed by Bonnie Ross October 16 – November 1, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm Sundays at 2pm Winner! 1962 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play Nominee: Three 1962 Tony Awards, including Best Play Nominee: Two 1977 Drama Desk Awards Nominee: Three 1992 Olivier Awards … Continued

Live Theatre: The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals (Red Octopus Theatre Co.)

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim Book by Nick & Matt Lang Directed by Milo Graamans April 9-25, 2027 Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm Sundays at 2pm Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing… Then, they began dancing… And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire … Continued

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

Red Octopus Theatre Company presents: Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Anything can happen in the woods… Live on stage! Immerse yourself in this spellbinding, Tony Award-winning musical filled with rich storytelling and masterful music as you … Continued

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 2p 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 Accompanist Milo Graamans Stage Manager Brian Robrecht Assistant Stage Manager April Lemaster Set design by Gary Herd Costume … 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

Presentation: Talk About Art with Lisa Emond

Lisa Emond, retired doctor and costumer extraordinaire, will discuss her costuming passion at February’s Talk About Art, sponsored by the Coastal Arts Guild.  She will focus on the costumes that she has created for various historical reenactments with the Society for Creative Anachronism, Renaissance faires, and events based in the Regency era (picture Jane Austen … Continued

Class: Gyotaku Printmaking

Gyotaku Printmaking with Jill Marks Saturday, October 18, 1-4pm $100 | Ages 12+ (with accompanying adult) All skill levels welcome! CLICK TO REGISTER Learn about the Japanese style of print making called Gyotaku and make cards using a real octopus specimen. This is a fun beginner print making class suitable for new and experienced students … Continued