in full bloom Passport & Schedule March 8-10, 2019 Salem, Oregon

in full bloom Passport & Schedule March 8-10, 2019 Salem, Oregon

The Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival is produced by the Salem Theatre Network. Proceeds help fund the Young Audiences Opportunity Grant, which transports middle school students to see high school plays in the greater-salem area. We are proud to partner with: The Salem Theatre Network (STN) is an alliance of 13 theatre organizations with the mission of supporting, promoting, and uniting theatre communities in and around Salem, OR. We envision a greater-salem theatre community that is a destination for audiences and artists across the Pacific Northwest and that cultivates new generations of diverse artists and audiences. Visit us online at SalemTheatreNetwork.org. The Oregon Community Theatre Alliance (OCTA) is a state-wide association of theatres that aims to provide support, education, and networking that will elevate community theatre as a whole. OCTA is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatres. www.facebook.com/oregoncta/

WELCOME! Welcome to our third annual city-wide theatre festival in beautiful Salem, Oregon! If you are a returning patron, thank you for your continued support. If this is your first Festival, you are in for a treat. In 2019, we once again host the AACT OneActFest, the Oregon chapter of a national competition; one lucky winner will advance to the regional performance in Spokane. And due to their popularity in previous years, we present nine workshops at various skill levels. Between shows, please enjoy Salem s bustling downtown. Grab a drink or a bite. Talk to someone new about the show you just saw! And remember to check out the Passport Challenge on the back page of this program to take advantage of the wide range of festival events and win great prizes! Questions? Visit SalemTheatreNetwork.org/cherryblossom or ask the Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office by phone at 503-485-4300 or in person at 145 Liberty St. NE., Salem, OR 97301. Thank you for supporting live theatre in your community.

YOUR FESTIVAL TICKET Your Festival ticket grants you access to the events listed in this program. Keep it on your person at all times inside Festival venues. (Please note that this Passport is not the ticket.) By Day: If you have a ticket for a single day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), you are eligible to attend any event on that day. Weekend Pass: If you have the Weekend Pass, you are eligible to attend any event over the entire Festival. Enjoy! All events are general admission. Please be aware that seating for workshops is limited. Also note that the AACT OneActFest Performances have strict rules regarding seating and re-entry. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes in advance of the start time. EXTRAS Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Oregon State Capitol and State Capitol State Park, 900 Court St NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Celebrate the fifth annual Cherry Blossom Day with an exploration of Japanese culture, the cherry industry, and the blooming cherry trees at the State Capitol! Enjoy Taiko drums, kite flying, tea ceremony demonstrations, live dancing and music, cherry product samples, and much more. Fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public. www.facebook.com/oregoncapitol

EXTRAS Cherry Blossom Pairings Dinner at Willamette Valley Vineyards Thursday, March 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 97392 Catch some stellar views and get in the festival spirit early with a Pairings Wine Dinner at Willamette Valley Vineyards majestic Turner estate. The dinner will feature an exquisite Japanese-inspired three-course dinner and hors d oeuvres paired with classic Oregon wines. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival! $85/person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 503-588-9463. Comedy at Capitol City Theater Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. 210 Liberty St SE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Need a show for Friday night? Don t like workshops? Check out the laughs at Capitol City Theater! Improv and stand-up featuring Adam Ray! Ages 17+. 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. $10 online or $15 at the door! www.capitolcitytheater.com

ONE ACT FESTIVAL Every two years, AACT the American Association of Commnity Theatre hosts a national celebration of community theatre through a series of competitions, workshops, and special events. Competing performances follow strict guidelines for set up (10 minutes), performance (60 minutes), and clean up (10 minutes), followed by immediate, live adjudication (feedback) from two or more regional experts. The Salem Theatre Network is proud to present Oregon s statelevel competition, co-hosted by the Oregon Community Theatre Alliance. All performances take place Saturday at the Salem s Historic Grand Theatre. The winner will advance to the regional competition in Spokane, April 18 20. The winner from Spokane will advance to the national competition in Gettysburg, PA, June 18 22!

SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE (non-competing) Gallery Theater Saturday at 1:45 p.m. at Salem s Historic Grand Theatre The Other Room by Ariandne Blayde Directed by Carolyn McCloskey Austin is a brilliant teenage astronomer who happens to have autism. Lily is his popular classmate who happens to have an interest in astronomy. When a chance encounter after school leads to a growing connection between them, Austin s imagination, intelligence, and constant struggles to connect with the world are revealed in the form of four characters representing his inner life. It is a compelling and sensitive glimpse into a unique and misunderstood mind.

COMPETING PERFORMANCE The Verona Studio Saturday at 3:15 p.m. at Salem s Historic Grand Theatre Full Frontal Nudity by Terrence McNally Directed by Barry Saxton Three American tourists and their local guide stop to view Michelangelo s David on a visit to the Accademia Gallery. They learn a little bit about art, but they learn more than they ever wanted to know about each other. A thought-provoking comedy. (Recommended for mature audiences due to adult language and humor.)

COMPETING PERFORMANCE Theatre 33 Saturday at 7 p.m. at Salem s Historic Grand Theatre In To Me See by Chad Berk There is a universal thing that all humans crave: the need to be seen, to be held. Come on a journey between dark and light to truly find it. This piece is a new play written by Elizabeth Rothan for the students of the Portland Actors Conservatory. Award Ceremony & Reception - Saturday at 8:30 p.m.* As the adjudicators deliberate, stay with us in Salem s Historic Grand Theatre for a catered reception and award ceremony! * The reception will begin immediately following the final performance.

6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Salem s Historic Grand Theatre Capitol City Theater Friday, March 8 Improv Comedy* Comedy with Adam Ray* Saturday, March 9 Workshop Splash into Stagecraft! Workshop Spotlight on Lighting Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office Workshop: Spotlight on Stage Management Workshop: Advanced Directing Workshop Improv for Actors & Directors Workshop Splash into Acting!

12:30 p.m. Lunch Break 1:45 p.m. One Act Fest: Gallery Theater 3:15 p.m. One Act Fest: The Verona Studio 5:00 p.m. Dinner Break 7:00 p.m. One Act Fest: Theatre 33 8:30 p.m. Awards & Reception Sunday, March 10 9:00 a.m. Workshop Musical Auditions, Pt. 1 10:00 a.m. OCTA Business Meeting 11:30 a.m. Workshop Theatre as a Channel for Social Change * Tickets not included in Festival Pass. Workshop Musical Auditions, Pt. 2

2019 CHERRY BLOSSOM THEATRE FESTIVAL MAP 1. Archive Coffee & Bar 102 Liberty St NE, Suite 120 2. Capitol City Theatre 210 Liberty St SE, Suite 150 3. Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office 145 Liberty St NE 4. The Verona Studio Reed Opera House

2nd Floor 189 Liberty St NE 5. Salem s Historic Grand Theatre 191 High St NE 6. Taproot Lounge and Cafe 356 State St NE 7. Venti s Cafe + Basement Bar 325 Court St NE P. Available Parking

WORKSHOPS FRIDAY - MARCH 8TH Spotlight on Stage Management - with Michelle Jazuk 6 p.m. at Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office Discover the art of Stage Management with a real pro. Explore the collection of tools Stage Managers keep at the ready in order to execute the many tasks in their wheelhouse. Novices and experts alike will have their questions answered as we shed light on this elusive yet essential role. Advanced Directing - with Patricia Wylie 8 p.m. at Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office This workshop will focus on use of space, blocking, and choreography to create authentic movement for the actor. We will use short scenes from classical and modern plays, along with hands-on student participation. Get dirty and get moving!

WORKSHOPS SATURDAY - MARCH 9TH Splash into Stagecraft! - with Terry Rohse 9 a.m. at Capitol City Theater You too can lend a hand backstage! Get your feet wet backstage with an intro to theatrical stagecraft. Explore the basic principles of production and learn the proper use of materials and tools of all types. No experience necessary! Improvisation for Actors and Directors - with John Hamilton 9 a.m. at Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office Discover the fun of letting go! Participants will take a multi-faceted approach to following impulses and breathing life into characters. Includes comedic and dramatic improv techniques and games. For beginners and experts alike. Spotlight on Lighting - with Terry Rohse 11 a.m. at Capitol City Theater Take a deeper dive into lighting design! Learn about the basic elements of electricity, circuitry, and the physics of light, then apply them to the art and practice of theatrical lighting. Great for anyone who operates with or under! stage lights! Splash into Acting! - with Tiffany Carstensen 11 a.m. at Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office Have you pondered taking the stage, but haven t quite taken the leap? Now is the chance to get your feet wet! Explore basic skills in script analysis, staging, and cold reads, as well as how to make a good impression at an audition. Come in clothes you can move in.

WORKSHOPS SUNDAY - MARCH 10TH Telling YOUR Story at the Audition - with Vincenzo Meduri Pt 1-9 a.m. at Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office Pt 2-11 a.m. at Pentacle Theatre Ticket Office Ditch your doubts and second thoughts and learn to enjoy telling your own story at your next musical theatre audition. This practical workshop will help you relax and connect with the audition team in a new way. Bring your headshot, resume, and 32 bars to sing! This extended workshop will allow more people to participate and receive feedback. OCTA Business Meeting 10:00 a.m. at Capitol City Theater Join us for a light breakfast with the Oregon Community Theatre Alliance for networking and planning future events. Have an idea for next year? Share it here! Open to all. Theatre as a Channel for Social Change - with Nyla McCarthy 11:30 a.m. at Capitol City Theater Drawing on Boal s Theatre of the Oppressed and Brecht s Epic Theatre, participants will explore the intersections of performance, community building, image, improvisation, and social justice. Actors, non-actors, and those who have been (or still are) marginalized will all find this workshop welcoming.

AACT-FEST ADJUDICATORS Nyla McCarthy has spent forty years as a professional actor, director, and co-creator of theatre companies. Most recently, she expanded her work as a social justice warrior when she was invited to Oxford by the International Brecht Society to learn from, and collaborate with, renowned experts from across the globe devoted to using theatre as a tool for social change. Patricia Wylie s background in both the professional and educational arenas spans forty years. She has an MA in directing, has taught high school and community college drama classes, directed over thirty productions, and worked as an acting and audition coach in Los Angeles. Her favorite production was directing The Importance of Being Earnest at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in California.

PASSPORT CHALLENGE Our Passport Challenge is great way to keep track of your weekend while getting a taste of downtown Salem one stop at a time. At each stop, ask for our special stamp. Complete EIGHT (8) of the stops, fill out your contact information on the reverse side, and turn in your passport page at any festival venue for your chance to win one of four prizes! Special thanks to: Sarah Braff, Linda Cashin, Bill Helwig, Kayla Mansur, Carolyn McCloskey, Candace Pressnall, Capitol City Theater, KMUZ Radio, Pentacle Theatre, the members of the Salem Theatre Network, and all of our volunteers! Thanks to the members of the 2019 CBTF Committee: Linda Baker, Jay Gipson-King, Lisa Joyce, Isaac Joyce-Shaw, Elisha- Jamnia Crisanto, Vincenzo Meduri, Ed Stiner, and Rachael Wiggins.

PASSPORT STOPS Visit Pentacle Theatre s Downtown Ticket Office. See a One-Act at Salem s Historic Grand Theatre. Visit The Verona Studio at the Reed Opera House. Attend a performance workshop. Attend a tech workshop. Grab some food at Venti s Cafe + Basement Bar. Grab something to drink at Archive Coffee & Bar. Have a meal at Taproot Lounge and Cafe. Visit Capitol City Theater or catch a show. Hours: 9:00-1:30 Sat. 9:00-Noon Sun. Talk to someone new about a play you just saw! Have them initial here!

YOUR PASSPORT When your passport is completed with at least 8 stamps, please write clearly, then cut off and turn in this page at any festival venue for your chance to win one of the following prizes: Grand Prize of a Wine Pairing Dinner for Two at Willamette Valley Vineyards! Taproot Lounge & Cafe: $50 Gift Card Venti s Cafe: $50 Gift Card Archive Coffee & Bar: $50 Gift Card CUT HERE Winners will be contacted by April 1, 2019. CONTACT INFORMATION Name Phone # Email