Bringing live theater to the Willamette Valley since 1950

ACT is an all-volunteer, non-profit community theater that takes pride in producing a year-round season of top-quality comedies, dramas, and musicals chosen to appeal to a wide range of audience tastes, and to provide creative opportunities for local actors, technicians, and theater lovers.

Cultivating an appreciation of the performing arts through education, experience, and collaboration.

About ACT

Upcoming Shows

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

By Richard Abbott, Robert Louis Stevenson

Directed by: Dan Bushong 
Performances: Jan. 23, 24, 25(m), 30, 31(cc); Feb. 1(m, cc), 5, 6, 7

Dr. Henry Jekyll is a prominent and respected physician who believes in the theory that every man possesses a dual nature; one of good and one of evil. While delving into the obsession of his work, his friends take concern over his health and mental state. As it turns out, the evil side in Mr. Hyde ends up putting Dr. Jekyll in more trouble than he could ever imagine.

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Directed by: Conner Riley
Performances: Mar. 6, 7, 8(m), 13, 14(cc), 15(m, cc), 19, 20, 21

With her keenly perceptive eye, Mrs. Chorpenning has adapted this famous story for very young audiences. Chasing the White Rabbit, Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. She meets all its famous residents: the King of Hearts, Red Queen, White Queen, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Gryphon, Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Frog Footman, the Dutchess, the Caterpillar and White Rabbit.

Alice in Wonderland

By Charlotte Chorpenning

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The Pirates of Penzance

By W.S. Gilbert

Music by Arthur Sullivan

Directed by: Christi Sears 
Performances: Apr. 17, 18, 19(m), 24, 25(cc), 26(m, cc);
May 1, 2, 3(m), 7, 8, 9

Comic Opera being performed in a steam punk style. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel?

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Final Cut:
An Interactive Murder Mystery

By Susan Haley

Directed by: Jillian Alden, Casper Oliver
Performances: May 15, 16(m), 16

Director Eddie Cheek is looking for backers for his new movie, THE ZOMBIE WAS AN ALIEN, so he’s throwing a gala shindig for interested parties. Final Cut is an interactive murder mystery party where the audience members are gala attendees who will be encouraged to dress up, have fun, and talk to audience and actors alike in order to understand the full story and solve the mystery. As the evening progresses, the betrayal, affairs, Hollywood drama, and murders unfold in front of the audience, who is tasked with paying attention, asking questions, and discovering Who-Done-It!

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Get Involved

  • Volunteer

    Everything we do – from acting and directing to building sets, selling tickets and decorating our building – is done by volunteers … about 300 of them each season! And we’re always looking for more

  • Audition

    Auditions are held for each show two to three months before performance dates. You do not need to have any experience to audition for a show; newcomers are always welcome!

  • Become a Member

    Membership gives you voting privileges at our quarterly membership meetings on matters ranging from new capital projects to selection of our production season and board of directors.

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  • Evil Dead The Musical (2024)

  • Irving Berlin's White Christmas (2024)

  • Irving Berlin's White Christmas (2024)

  • Ride the Cyclone (2025)

  • Ride the Cyclone (2025)

  • The Big 5-0 (2025)

  • The Big 5-0 (2025)

  • The Little Mermaid Jr. (2024)