Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 29, the workshops conclude with Music & Movement taught by local actors and directors Geneva Miller and Bobbi Neason. This workshop is open to ALL ages. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 22, Nameer El-Kadi, who worked for over 30 years in Hollywood on 15 films and 45 television shows (refer to I.M.D.B.) will teach Mime & Movement the first hour, followed by Juggling the second hour.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 15, Equity Actor and SAG member Mike Dempsey will lead a workshop on Directing.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 8, will be a Theater workshop led by Equity Actor and SAG member and beloved man-about-town Mike Dempsey.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 8, will be a Theater workshop led by Equity Actor and SAG member and beloved man-about-town Mike Dempsey.

Saturday, July 15, Mike Dempsey will lead a workshop on Directing.

Saturday, July 22, Nameer El-Kadi, who worked for over 30 years in Hollywood on 15 films and 45 television shows (refer to I.M.D.B.) will teach Mime & Movement the first hour, followed by Juggling the second hour.

Saturday, July 29, the workshops conclude with Music & Movement taught by local actors and directors Geneva Miller and Bobbi Neason. This workshop is open to ALL ages. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Article contributed by Bandon Playhouse. Featured image: Director Mike Dempsey (center) leads an acting workshop on stage at the Sprague Community Theater.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Three classes will be offered, with sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. Drop by for one, or stay for the day. Classes are designed for beginners, age 14 to adult (or with prior permission), but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their technique.

Doors open at 9 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class you wish to attend. Bootcamp classes start at 9:30 a.m. with “Theater for Dummies” led by Corrie Gant. “Improv. and Acting” class begins at 10:30 a.m., led by Mike Dempsey. Bring your own brown bag lunch for break time from 12 to 12:30 p.m. The day wraps with “Movement and Mime,” led by Nameer El-Kadi, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Admission is $10 for new or returning Bandon Playhouse members (includes Playhouse membership) or $5 for active members. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need parent or guardian signature to sign in. To RSVP or for more information, send an email to TheBandonPlayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Since 1976, the Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org, or visit us at Facebook.com/bandonplay.

Choose from a variety of activities, including scene reading, singing, dancing and back stage tours. All materials and direction will be provided. 

At the outset of the pandemic, the Bandon Playhouse tabled live productions– now the group is now eager to reconnect and prep for the next season of shows. Of course, it’s not just performers who make productions possible. The Playhouse benefits from volunteers with many talents, from set building and costume tailoring to stage management and show promotion, not to mention directing and producing.

This free community event is presented with the support of the Sprague Community Theater and the Bandon Professional Center. Membership with Bandon Playhouse is only $5 per year for individuals, or $15 family membership for four or more in the same household. Learn more about your local community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.