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The Christmas Show (Live, on stage!)

Get your bids in here for our silent auction! Newport’s annual holiday tradition is back!  Presented by Red Octopus Theatre Company Join us in person at the Newport Performing Arts Center for all things merry and bright as we bring you live theatre, Christmas music, comedy, and holiday cheer. You may even see Santa Claus himself! … Continued

AUDITIONS: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (A Curious Rock Musical!)

Once upon a time a curious young woman chased a white rabbit down a hole… and found herself on a magical, musical adventure through the madness of Wonderland. From the director who brought you 2018's wild and whimsical adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream comes a groundbreaking new rock musical adaptation of Alice's Adventures Underground, … Continued

One Night Delights – Harvey

Newport, Oregon, August 21, 2019 – New Visions Arts and Oregon Coast Council for the Arts are welcoming a playful pooka to the Newport Performing Arts Center as the One Night Delights hit series continues.   A staged reading of the classic comedy, Harvey, will be on stage in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre on Wednesday, … Continued

“The Land Southward” with Atomic Lime Jello Parfaits

Join us for Atomic Lime Jello Parfaits and a staged reading of Darcy Hogan’s award-winning play “The Land Southward”, presented by Red Octopus Theatre Company as part of the OCCA’s “One Night Delights” play reading series. Atomic Lime Jello Cherry Bomb Parfaits provided by La Maison Bakery and Cafe. ABOUT THE PLAY: Throughout the nineteen … Continued

AUDITIONS for “Doubt: A Parable”

Red Octopus Theatre Company and director Bonnie Ross will hold open auditions for "DOUBT: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley on Sunday, August 18 at 6:30pm, with callbacks (and additional auditions) on Monday, August 19 at 6:30pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center in the Alice Silverman Theatre. Actors will be asked to read sides … Continued

Ernie Brown

If you want the Northern Lights in your show, Ernest has done it. Technical needs of performing arts demands someone who can provide the means to make “magic” happen on stage. With over 30 years as a major contributor to the Red Octopus Theater Company and the Pacific Dance Ensemble, to name a few, Ernest has created … Continued

Bill Karcher

Reedsport-based Bill Karcher is the artist behind Coastal Ceramics & WAK Art. William Albert Karcher III, a retired school teacher, is the founder and principal artist along with his wife, Mikayle Karcher. What started as a hobby has turned into a small business bringing new life to the small community. Bill is drawn to the … Continued

One Night Delights – “True West”

Drunken Caramel Bread Pudding and a staged reading of Sam Shepard’s classic American Play “True West”, directed Ron Miller and presented by Red Octopus Theatre Company as part of the OCCA’s “One Night Delights” play reading series. Dueling Bread Pudding with Whipped Crème Fraîche and Drunken Caramel provided by Zach’s Bistro. ABOUT THE PLAY Sons … Continued

Showcase Gallery: Sam Briseño – “Designs in Steel”

Sam Briseño, Lincoln County metal sculptor, who has been crafting in steel for three decades, exhibits “Sam Briseño Designs in Steel.” Watch the video that accompanies his exhibit below: Objects in this exhibit illustrate the surprising versatility of the medium of metal craft in his hands. Function and form come together in the fireplace tool … Continued