theater https://bandonevents.org Arts Community Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:29:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Theater Usher Orientation https://bandonevents.org/event/theater-usher-orientation-april-25/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=4098 Volunteer Theater Usher Orientation, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 25 Become an active supporter of the Sprague Community Theater by joining our Volunteer Usher program. Ushers are invited to watch performances […]

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Become an active supporter of the Sprague Community Theater by joining our Volunteer Usher program. Ushers are invited to watch performances the same days they are volunteering. Explore your interest in drama, music, dance and more, while supporting local performing arts!

Volunteers age 16 and older are welcome. Thanks to all who have served as a front of house volunteers in the past! We hope you will join us again.

Volunteers are asked to attend one orientation session before their next shift. Sessions are presented at the Sprague Community Theater and last about 30 minutes. For more information, visit our Theater Ushers page.

Advance sign-up is appreciated. Please email Theater Manager Stephanie Jones, events@bandon-or.gov, to RSVP.

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Become an active supporter of the Sprague Community Theater by joining our Volunteer Usher program. Ushers are invited to watch performances the same days they are volunteering. Explore your interest in drama, music, dance and more, while supporting local performing arts!

Volunteers age 16 and older are welcome. Thanks to all who have served as a front of house volunteers in the past! We hope you will join us again.

Volunteers are asked to attend one orientation session before their next shift. Sessions are presented at the Sprague Community Theater and last about 30 minutes. For more information, visit our Theater Ushers page.

Advance sign-up is appreciated. Please email Theater Manager Stephanie Jones, events@bandon-or.gov, to RSVP.

The post Theater Usher Orientation first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Theater Usher Orientation https://bandonevents.org/event/theater-usher-orientation-feb-7/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=4094 Volunteer Theater Usher Orientation, 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 Become an active supporter of the Sprague Community Theater by joining our Volunteer Usher program. Ushers are invited to watch performances […]

The post Theater Usher Orientation first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Volunteer Theater Usher Orientation, 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7

Become an active supporter of the Sprague Community Theater by joining our Volunteer Usher program. Ushers are invited to watch performances the same days they are volunteering. Explore your interest in drama, music, dance and more, while supporting local performing arts!

Volunteers age 16 and older are welcome. Thanks to all who have served as a front of house volunteers in the past! We hope you will join us again.

Volunteers are asked to attend one orientation session before their next shift. Sessions are presented at the Sprague Community Theater and last about 30 minutes. For more information, visit our Theater Ushers page.

Advance sign-up is appreciated. Please email Theater Manager Stephanie Jones, events@bandon-or.gov, to RSVP.

The post Theater Usher Orientation first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Tales from the Kitchen Table https://bandonevents.org/event/tales-from-the-kitchen-table/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3806 Hiding under the quilting frame while the grammas work. Being quiet, so you can listen to the moms talk. “Tales From the Kitchen Table” are the stories they didn’t let […]

The post Tales from the Kitchen Table first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Hiding under the quilting frame while the grammas work. Being quiet, so you can listen to the moms talk. “Tales From the Kitchen Table” are the stories they didn’t let you hear, the ones they made you leave the room before they told. Laughter, sorrow, terror, lust – nine stories that will introduce you to nine females you may never forget.

“Tales from the Kitchen Table” is the final performance in the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. This one act play is performed and written by Corrie Gant, (with additional dialogue by Shakespeare and Molière), and directed by Annie McGregor.

Show time is 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

This play includes mature themes, and / or strong language, and is recommended for teen and adult audience members.

Admission $10

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

More . . .

Corrie Gant is a well-known local performer, playwright and producer who received advanced training at Dell’Arte School of Mask, Mime and Comedy. She went on to perform physical comedy across Texas and Ontario. Since returning to Bandon, she has contributed her work to many local events and fundraisers. Most recently, Corrie has been seen in Bandon Playhouse productions of “Radium Girls,” “Coquille River Anthology,” and “Crimes of the Heart.” She is also a member of the Bandon Playhouse board of directors.

Dr. Annie McGregor earned her PhD in Theatre from the University of Oregon. While teaching at Purdue she developed a new Masters program in dramaturgy. Later, at Penn State, she was in charge of the nationally recognized THEA 100 experience, in addition to acting and directing in regional theatres. She is excited to be working with her old pal Corrie Gant on “Tales From the Kitchen Table.”

The post Tales from the Kitchen Table first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> A Language We All Understand https://bandonevents.org/event/a-language-we-all-understand/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3803 Malinka presents Eastern European Gypsy folk (Romani), Balkan, Slavic, Latin & original music, with groovy, funky beats, drum & bass breakdowns, guitar licks and hot violin, songs from many places […]

The post A Language We All Understand first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Malinka presents Eastern European Gypsy folk (Romani), Balkan, Slavic, Latin & original music, with groovy, funky beats, drum & bass breakdowns, guitar licks and hot violin, songs from many places in many languages, culminating in greater global awareness and the feeling that love is universal. Learn more at malinkamusic.com.

Show time is 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

Admission $15

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

The post A Language We All Understand first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> An Unauthorized Biography https://bandonevents.org/event/an-unauthorized-biography/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3800 A mystery from history to confuse and amuse, as characters explain what could not be, but is. Travel through time from opening curtain to the play’s culmination, exploring a conundrum […]

The post An Unauthorized Biography first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> A mystery from history to confuse and amuse, as characters explain what could not be, but is. Travel through time from opening curtain to the play’s culmination, exploring a conundrum taught by sages through the ages from a popular manuscript’s pages.

“An Unauthorized Biography” is a one act play written and directed by Donna Snyder-Smith.

This play includes mature themes, and / or strong language, and is recommended for teen and adult audience members.

Show time is 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

Admission $10

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

The post An Unauthorized Biography first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> A Pirate Named Shirley https://bandonevents.org/event/a-pirate-named-shirley/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:30:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3798 “A Pirate Named Shirley” is a one act pirate comedy written and directed by Tyler Eickhoff. The story follows the infamous Captain Blackwood as he tries to hide his most […]

The post A Pirate Named Shirley first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> “A Pirate Named Shirley” is a one act pirate comedy written and directed by Tyler Eickhoff.

The story follows the infamous Captain Blackwood as he tries to hide his most guarded secret: His real name is Shirley. In order to protect this secret, which would destroy his reputation, Captain Blackwood decides to try and kill his own mother, the only other person who knows his real name. Hijinks ensue as the rest of his crew get involved and eventually learn the truth . . . .

Show time is 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

Admission $10

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

The post A Pirate Named Shirley first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Squeezebox & Beats https://bandonevents.org/event/squeezebox-and-beats/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:00:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3795 Loopy accordion grooves with Dutch / French accents. Jet Black Pearl’s smartly wacky songs are a mad hatter’s European party with a funky attitude. With her loop station, she records […]

The post Squeezebox & Beats first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Loopy accordion grooves with Dutch / French accents. Jet Black Pearl’s smartly wacky songs are a mad hatter’s European party with a funky attitude. With her loop station, she records grooves and layers of flute, vocal percussion and harmonies while squeezing one hot accordion. Learn more at JetBlackPearl.com.

In Reviews:

“A formidable force of music, and truly has to be seen to be believed.” Three Weeks, Edinburgh Fringe Festival

“[Jet] has traveled the world performing and leaving a trail of delight wherever she goes.” Oregon Music News

This presentation includes mature themes, and / or strong language, and is recommended for teen and adult audience members.

Show time is 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.

Admission $10

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

The post Squeezebox & Beats first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> No Apologies, Cowboy https://bandonevents.org/event/no-apologies-cowboy/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:30:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3792 “No Apologies, Cowboy” is a short tragic queer piece following two deserters from war. Boys finding hope and life in a place determined to be devoid of it. It’s about […]

The post No Apologies, Cowboy first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> “No Apologies, Cowboy” is a short tragic queer piece following two deserters from war. Boys finding hope and life in a place determined to be devoid of it. It’s about finding divinity in what is smeared with grime and mold and shattered glass.

This one act play is written by Nemo Dieterich and performed by Lost and Found.

Show time is 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.

This play includes mature themes, and / or strong language, and is recommended for teen and adult audience members. The performance also includes gunfire sound effects.

Admission $10

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

The post No Apologies, Cowboy first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Side of the Tide Morris Dancers https://bandonevents.org/event/side-of-the-tide-morris-dancers/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0000 https://bandonevents.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3789 Delightfully exuberant and wildly entertaining, the Side of the Tide Morris Dancers have enthralled audiences throughout the South Coast for the last ten years. Celebrating nature and the change of […]

The post Side of the Tide Morris Dancers first appeared on Bandon Events.]]> Delightfully exuberant and wildly entertaining, the Side of the Tide Morris Dancers have enthralled audiences throughout the South Coast for the last ten years. Celebrating nature and the change of the seasons, the joy of community, and the joy of dance, they provide an enchanting glimpse of life in the English countryside hundreds of years ago. Wearing tattered vests, our local Border Morris Dance troupe offers high energy dances with a bold knacking of staves and ringing of bells.

Show time is 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.

Admission $10

This performance is part of the 2025 Bandon Fringe Festival. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

Tickets are available for individual performances, or purchase a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. Advance tickets are available online at Tix.com. Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival.

The Bandon Fringe Festival is presented by the Sprague Community Theater and Bandon Playhouse. Supporters of the Bandon Playhouse 2025 season include Bain Insurance Agency, Robert Miller Attorney at Law, Rogue Credit Union and Umpqua Bank, with a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition, and revenue sharing from the City of Bandon. Learn more about the Bandon Playhouse community theater organization at BandonPlayhouse.org.

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