“Othello” in the 21st Century: To Perform or Not To Perform?
In partnership with the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series, George Washington University Professor Ayanna Thompson presents a most relevant topic. Othello is the best-known black character in Shakespeare’s plays, a traditional role … Continue reading
Verdi’s Il Trovatore on-screen at Orcas Center: Orcas Island
THE MET: IN HD SUMMER ENCORE SERIES: VERDI’S IL TROVATORE (Friday July 12, 7:30 pm @ Orcas Center) David McVicar’s stirring production of Verdi’s intense drama premiered at the Met … Continue reading
‘Oliver!’ on-stage at Orcas Center
(Thursdays-Saturdays, May 9-11 & 16-18, 7:30 pm) Nothing works better on stage than a well-crafted tale, as you will see in our non-traditional production of the classic musical, Oliver! (music, lyrics … Continue reading
Orcas Island becomes ‘Shakespeare Island’ this March 23rd
The Bard himself joins the Orcas Community in the 2nd Annual Festival. Restaurants, Shops & Schools Will Join in the Fun on March 22 & 23, 2013 Renowned Shakespeare actors … Continue reading
‘The Butterfly Effect’ at Orcas Center
(Friday-Sunday, June 1-3 at 7:30 pm, OffCenter Stage) Orcas Center is presenting The Butterfly Effect, a play inspired by a worldwide movement of anti-bullying video messages and adapted from local … Continue reading
The Ten Minute Play Festival Lights Up the Grange!
It’s that time of year again. The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present the Sixth Annual local Playwrights’ Festival. The festival was created to encourage local island talent to … Continue reading
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