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The Devil Made Me Do It

Teenage characters, hand puppets and a violent alter ego make up this black comedy

Each of us keeps a demon inside. The devil on our shoulder isn’t someone that should be heeded all of the time (or even very often), but sometimes that pitchforked baddie gives us the courage to take on something a little too large for our better angels. “Hand to God,” the latest production at 2nd […]

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Puttin’ on a Good Show

A look back at the best theatre in Central Oregon in 2016

Over the past year more theatre was produced in Central Oregon than ever before, and a wide majority of those productions were performed for sold out houses. With all of the productions that happened last year, we asked some of the myriad theatre folk in the region what their favorite shows across 2016 were. The […]

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A Tower Christmas: A New Holiday Tradition

All your holiday show needs, wrapped into one neat bow

If you’ve been looking for a new holiday tradition your family can call its own, the Tower Theatre Foundation is ready to deliver. Dec. 21-23, the foundation will present its annual variety show called, “A Tower Christmas: Holiday Wonderland.” From singing and dancing to theatrical performances and readings, this production offers guests the best of […]

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Wonderful Spirits

Local Christmas shows range from goofy to heartwarming

Everyone is looking for something different in their Christmas and the holiday season in general. For some, it’s a way to get some time off of school or work, and for others it’s a time to reflect on what they’re grateful for while surrounded by friends and family. The holidays can also be a rough […]

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Theatre Events: Christmas in November

Whelp, Halloween is over, which means we get two solid months of all things Christmas related. Over the coming weeks, we’ll preview many of the holiday events happening across Central Oregon. This week, we’ll take a look at some of the upcoming Christmas and holiday theatrical productions happening around town. It’s A Wonderful Life- The […]

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Heartwarmingly Unconventional

Holiday time is a special time to hear the hilarious storytellings of David Sedaris

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means ’tis the season for potentially awkward family gatherings. Maybe your brother will propose a toast to his “beautiful bitch” and you won’t be sure if he’s referring to the pug in heat or his new bride. Or maybe you’ll be dragged to myriad undesirable social […]

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It’s Pronounced ‘Fronk-en-steen’

2nd St. Theater rolls out its “Young Frankenstein” musical

I hate to add to the already-divisive atmosphere our country is facing this year, but I have to say it: “Young Frankenstein” is the funniest movie of all time. I know, I know—you’re going to say that “Anchorman” is funnier, or perhaps “Ghostbusters” or the latest Kevin Hart cash-in. Nope. They’re not. I’ve thought about […]

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Good Vibrations

“In the Next Room” is a beautiful night of theater

There are some plays where it’s very easy to know exactly what you’re going to get going into them. If it’s a farce you know you’re going to get some broad belly laughs and a goofy, convoluted story. But with Sara Ruhl’s “In the Next Room”—known less formally as The Vibrator Play, everything I knew […]

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Don’t Dream It, Be It

“Rocky Horror” returns for the month of October

This has come up before, but I just wanted to reiterate that most days I feel like an old-ass man. Not just in body, but also in mind. People annoy me and I sometimes think the sun is overrated. If I had a lawn, I guarantee that I would yell at people to remove themselves […]

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An Acoustic Life

Brett Dennen gets some pop on his folk

I know that this is a gross oversimplification, but I’m going with it anyway: Brett Dennen is a hit with the ladies. That’s not to say that his music is aimed at women specifically, but over the last few years, I have had at least two dozen women try to introduce me to Brett Dennen’s […]

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