The first thing I did when I moved to Bend was storm into 2nd Street Theater and beg to be included in any way possible. Sandy J. Klein, the managing director of Stage Right Productions (the nonprofit that used to operate out of 2nd Street), graciously offered me a stage-managing role. Since then, I have […]
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Enter the Splatter Zone
It’s ti-ime! That’s right, Ash is back to slay some zombies in “Evil Dead, the Musical,” the Stage Right production opening Thursday at the Cascades Theatrical Company. Producer/director Sandy Klein has been bringing the “Dead” to life for Bend audiences about every other year, she says, for the past 10 years. “I thought the last […]
2nd Street Theater is for sale
2nd Street Theater, which is operated by the non-profit Stage Right Productions, is up for sale. The theater is listed with a sale price at $789,000 with **Correction** Compass Commercial Real Estate Services. The east Bend theaterโa small venue with seating for 93-100 people that has been in operation since 2001โhas hosted past shows including […]
A P.C. Christmas
You’ve heard or seen the classic holiday tales such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Home Alone” and “A Christmas Story.” Now, 2nd Street Theater is bringing a new take on those stories, aiming to poke fun at political correctness. Clinton K. Clark’s “A P.C. Christmas,” opening Dec. 8, involves back-stories offering good […]
Fast Times at Redmond High
How long would it take you to write a seven-minute play? Remember, you can’t just throw down whatever ramblings wander into your head. This play needs a coherent beginning, middle and end, just like they taught you in English class. Seven minutes that make dramatic sense. You know the elements: Plot. Theme. Character. Imagine staring […]
Picks 4/6-12
Moon Hooch & The Lucy Ring Thursday 6 RAUNCHY SAX โ Prepare for a horn explosion that is oh-so gratifying! Two dueling saxes add percussion beats that are guaranteed to impress. Quickly gaining notoriety, the ‘Hooch has opened for the likes of Beats Antique and They Might Be Giants. Playing like they’re performing to a […]
Pulp Friction
Two sisters. One boyfriend. And a harrowing family dysfunction on full boilโone that’s growing ever hotter with each passing moment. Throw in a loaded .357 magnum and you have more than enough ingredients for a darkly comedic trip through Los Angeles’ already pressurized Hollywood Hills โ where dreams go to die on all those narrow […]
Baskets of Laughs
In the world of comedy it takes a lot to stay relevant, especially if your career spans over three decades. But Louie Anderson has figured out a way to stay on the radar, transcending generations of fans with his work on the stage, screen, and in print. He’s a respected comedian, Emmy Award-winning actor, and […]
GUNG HO FOR SHOWS
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. SURVIVORMAN LES STROUD April 8 MUSICAL STORYTELLING โ What do you do when you’re sitting in sub zero temps, alone in the woods, escaping bears? Why, you learn harmonica of course! Known for his “Survivorman” documentary series, which was the only internationally broadcast series entirely written, […]
Classical Boom
With a definite departure from only classical or bluegrass music, these guys are not your grandparents’ string players. Heck, they’re not even your parents’ string players. The duo Black Violin whips up a high-energy hybrid of classical, hip-hop, rock and other musical genres that reaches out and grabs the listener by the ears. Head-bobbing is […]

