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Bringing this story to the stage has been an incredible journey, and I am deeply grateful for the dedication, talent, and passion of everyone involved. To our dedicated production team, our extraordinary cast, and our tireless crew—your vision, passion, and hard work have shaped this show, brought its story to life on stage, and created magic behind the scenes. Thank you.
Even the tallest tales have a kernel of truth at their heart and at its heart, Big Fish is a simple story about relationship, love, imagination, and the power of storytelling. It reminds us that the stories we tell and the way we choose to remember those stories, shape our connections with those we love. In a time when the world can feel scary and uncertain, Big Fish encourages us to find joy in the extraordinary, rediscover a sense of awe, marvel at the beauty in the everyday, and to cherish the moments and people that define our lives. It is a reminder that our lives are measured not just by facts, but by the impact we have on others.
Enjoy the show!
Jill Sorensen Director
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BIG FISH
CAST
MATURE EDWARD BLOOM Jeff Witt
YOUNG EDWARD BLOOM Noah Miller
MATURE SANDRA ............................................................................. Heather Toller
YOUNG SANDRA ......................................................................... Natalie Pate Gwin
WILL BLOOM Carson Abrahamson
JOSEPHINE BLOOM Ara Duddlesten
KARL THE GIANT ................................................................................ Matt Woolsey
AMOS CALLOWAY ............................................................................... Mason Fuller
JENNY HILL ................................................................................. Molly Duddlesten
THE WITCH Claire Coulson
DON PRICE Robert Salberg
ZACKY PRICE ............................................................................ Noah Vanderburgh
YOUNG WILL ....................................................................................... Jakiah Sigrah
DR. BENNETT Jed Kercher
THE MERMAID Emily Paoli
ENSEMBLE ....................................................Marley Jo Brewer, Samantha Brunkal, Emilee Cooke, Maynard DeWitt Jr., Bo May, Laura McDonald, Hunter Moate, Dylan Moore, Fawnia Oblack, Trevor J. Olson, Kelly Sigrah, Hannah Wood
TIME & PLACE
Spans several decades in the 21th Century. Various locations.
The show runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. There will be a 15 minute intermission.
Big Fish is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
Book by John August
Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
PRODUCTION STAFF
DIRECTOR ............................................................................................Jill Sorensen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ................................................................... Mary Ann Potter
MUSIC & VOCAL DIRECTOR ................................................................... Jon Stuber
CHOREOGRAPHY ................................. Mat Genuser and Dee Montgomery-Smith
ASSISTANT TAP CHOREOGRAPHER ................................................... Melody Smith
DANCE CAPTAINS Noah Miller and Natalie Pate Gwin
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Chris Benham
STAGE MANAGER Anthony Barghini
PRODUCTION CONSULTANT ............................................................... Mat Genuser
INTIMACY CONSULTANT ....................................................................... Kelli Jaecks
PROPS .....................................................................Shawn Black and Jill Sorensen
SOUND OPERATOR .................... Ellie Gerber, Dani Potter, Shaleen Reid-Holbrook
LIGHT OPERATOR ............................................. Wendy Boyack and Hunter Cooper
SOUND DESIGN Dani Potter
LIGHTING DESIGN Wendy Boyack
LIGHT HANG
Wendy Boyack, Chris Oblack, Fawnia Oblack, Katie Lindbeck, Dee Montgomery-Smith, Jon Stuber, Jeff Witt
COSTUME DESIGN ........................................................................ Mary Ann Potter
COSTUME ASSISTANTS ................................ Jamie Breckenridge, Shaula Coulson, Allison Fisher, Scott Ramp
HAIR DESIGN .................................................................................... Lindsay Schuh
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP/MAKEUP DESIGN Haley Wood
PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE David Bliss, Scott Ramp, Haley Wood
SET DESIGN Chris Benham and Mary Ann Potter
SCENIC DESIGN ................................................................................. Alicia Scherer
SET CONSTRUCTION ............... Carson Abrahamson, Fawnia Oblack, Tom Oblack, Alicia Scherer, Rob Sim, Jeff Witt, Matt Woolsey
STRIKE CREW ....................................Scott Ramp, Alicia Scherer, Antonio Schoaps
STAGEHANDS ..................... Heather Bellinger, Jasmyn Cooper, Franca Hernandez
PHOTOGRAPHY Vicki Woods
POSTER DESIGN Isaac Mitchell
PROGRAM DESIGN Carlee Wright
HOUSE MANAGERS ..................................................... Beverly and Michael Freitas
BOARD LIAISON .............................................................................. Katie Lindbeck
BAND
KEYBOARD 1 ......................................................................................... Jon Stuber
KEYBOARD 2 Christie Smith
PERCUSSION Dennis McIntire
GUITAR 1 Erik Molton
GUITAR 2 ............................................................................................... Jacob Terp
BASS ............................................................................ Carolyn Llerenas/Gail Gage
REED 1 ................................................................................................ Danny Bailey
REED 2 ................................................................................. Molly Gale/Kathy Kem
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
Prologue – Once in a Lifetime Be the Hero The Witch Stranger Two Men in My Life Out There on the Road Little Lamb from Alabama Time Stops Closer to Her Daffodils
ACT 2 Red, White, and True Fight the Dragons Showdown I Don’t Need a Roof Start Over What’s Next How It Ends Be the Hero (Reprise)
SPECIAL THANKS
Jill Sorensen Director
Jill is thrilled to direct Big Fish, the Musical! She is deeply grateful for the support of her daughters, Emma and Hope, along with her friends and family, whose encouragement makes every theatrical adventure even more meaningful. She is excited to collaborate once again with this exceptional production team and talented cast, bringing this heartfelt and imaginative story to life on the Pentacle Theatre stage.
Jill directed Pentacle’s 2018 production of Calendar Girls and the 2019 production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Her Pentacle Theatre production team credits include Shrek the Musical, Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, The Savannah Sipping Society, Spamalot, Jesus Christ Superstar, Seussical, 9 to 5, Urinetown, The Addams Family, Young Frankenstein, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Into the Woods. Jill has also served on the Pentacle Governing Board and has spent several seasons reading plays and musicals on the Script Reading Committee.
Jill serves as Chief Operations Officer at Catholic Community Services. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her significant other, Thomas, and going on adventures with the Pinochle Club!
Mary
Ann Potter Assistant Director
After their successful director pairing for Calendar Girls and The Great American Trailer Park, Mary Ann is proud to support Jill again for Big Fish. This project has rich, storybook imagery come to life in dance, song, costume, and dazzling performance. Pentacle patrons might be used to seeing her costume work, most recently in Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley, The Prom, and Shrek the Musical. She is thrilled to support this production with costumes as well. Mary Ann would like to thank Shawn Black and “supper club” for their love and support.
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Jon Stuber
Music/Vocal Director
At Pentacle Theatre, Jon served as music director for Footloose, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Urinetown, and The Addams
Family. As a performer, he has appeared with Resonance Ensemble, Consonare Chorale, Portland Vocal Consort, Columbia Chorale, and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. While completing his doctoral program, Jon made his European debut at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall, England. During the day, he works as the Account Manager Lead for Small Group Benefits at Alliant Insurance Services.
Mat Genuser
Choreography
Mat is excited to stretch his choreography muscles with this talented cast of Big Fish. A veteran of many musicals in the PNW, Mat has appeared on stage as the Emcee in Cabaret, Edward Bloom in Big Fish, Detective Hanratty in Catch Me If You Can, Roger Debris in The Producers, and The Baker in Into The Woods, to name a few. Mat also served as co-choreographer for The Producers, The Music Man, Hello Dolly, Curtains, and Pentacle Theatre’s productions of Godspell and Hair.
Dee Montgomery-Smith Choreography
Dee has been a choreographer over 45 years in the Salem and Portland area. She has just retired from working at Chemeketa Community College teaching Ballet, Jazz, tap and weight training for 40 years. Taught tap at Western Oregon University. Taught at private studios, Children Education Theatre, and many other events.
Dee first performed at Pentacle Theatre in 1976 with the Dart Dance Theatre being a backup dancer for Pentacle Theatre singers. The first show was Celebration in 1979 with director Katie Lindbeck. Dee has done numerous shows since then at Pentacle and other theaters. Dee received the 2024 volunteer of the year award at Pentacle Theatre. Dee earned her bachelor’s degree at Western Oregon University in 1999.
She has had fun creating choreography with Mat Genuser again— a true joy! She also sends big thanks to the dance captains Natalie Pate Gwin and Noah Miller and a big shout out to daughter Melody Smith with her tap demonstrations.
Carson Abrahamson Will Bloom
This will be Carson's fifth production at Pentacle Theatre. Most recently, he appeared as Arthur de Bourgh in Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley. Additional Pentacle credits include Ensemble in Spamalot, Christopher Wren in Mousetrap, and Inspector in Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder. Carson's other notable credits include Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Scar in The Lion King, Lurch in The Addams Family, and Eddie in Mamma Mia, all at Central High School in Independence, Oregon. Carson currently lives in South Salem with his wonderful girlfriend, Hayley Wood. In his free time, he enjoys building Legos and playing Madden.
Marley Jo Brewer Ensemble (multiple roles)
Marley began performing at age 11 when she joined choir and was cast in the ensemble of The Little Mermaid Jr. at Central High School. She sang in choir throughout her youth and, in high school, performed in many more CHS productions, playing roles such as Lucas in The Addams Family, Sky in Mamma Mia!, and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Last year, she made her debut at Pentacle Theatre in the ensemble of
The Prom. Offstage, Marley works as a Youth Support Specialist at Monmouth’s transitional housing program, David’s House. Outside work, she enjoys playing guitar, home brewing, solo travel, and spending time with friends. She wants to thank her singing instructor, Kara Quello, for helping her grow and find confidence on stage, and her late father, Jacob Whisenhunt, for inspiring her to be the hero of her story and persevere through life’s challenges.
Samantha Brunkal Ensemble (multiple roles)
This is Samantha’s first show at Pentacle Theatre. Other theater-related work experience includes shows in SKIT and Enlightened Theatrics. She also has 15-plus years of singing experience. Samantha is currently a student at the North West School of Music. Samantha is a Special Education Para, working in an elementary school. She is a teacher by day and singer by night! She has a bunny named Clover and a kitty named Nona.
Emilee Cooke
Ensemble (multiple roles)
After more than 10 years, Emilee is excited to be back performing in a musical. This is her first show at the Pentacle and in Oregon since she moved here five years ago. Some of her favorite roles include Jo March in Little Women the musical, Kim McAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, and Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods. Em is currently in the Corvallis Repertory Singers and when not performing she loves to bike and travel. She wants to thank her partner Russ for the encouragement to audition and for support during long nights of practice.
Claire Coulson
The Witch (multiple roles)
Claire (she/they) returns to the Pentacle stage after performing in many past shows including as Macy in The Cake, Stepmother in Cinderella, Cora in Calendar Girls, Crystal in The Little Shop of Horrors, Ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar, Cassandra in Vanya Sonya Masha and Spike, Maria in Lend Me a Tenor, and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. Her other theater-related work experience includes as a Company Member at Struts & Frets Theater Company, All's Well That Ends Well, Little Women, Anatomy of Gray, Much Ado About Nothing, Dear Brutus, Christmas Carol, and Midsummer Night's Dream. She directed And Then There Were None at Gallery Theater.
She is a proud mom of two amazing humans, Ell and Olivia, who support her living her dream despite the challenging hours. She works at Oregon Family Support Network as their Training Program Assistant, is a costumer at North Salem High School, and does freelance DEI work. Her hobbies include theater, gardening, sewing/quilting, seeing live music, and whatever else she can cram into her amazing, complicated life.
Maynard DeWitt Jr.
Ensemble (multiple roles)
This is Maynard’s fourth production at Pentacle Theatre. Their first was Spamalot as Ensemble, second The Prom as Ensemble, and third Footloose as Willard Hewitt. They first started performing in their elementary school choir and continued through middle and high school. They graduated from Central High School in 2019 and while attending performed in White Christmas as Ensemble, Band Geeks as Stewart Dixon, Aladdin Jr as Ensemble, The Lion King Jr as Ed, Mamma Mia! as Ensemble, Fiddler on The Roof as Motel Kamzoil and several other productions. They’re on the script reading committee at Pentacle for the 2026 season.
They currently are working for Edustaff as an Instructional Assistant in the local school districts. During their free time, they love to play guitar, play games, and spend time with friends. They want to thank their family for encouraging them to pursue acting in high school and for the continued support during these productions. They plan to continue performing in community theater and pursue a career in the performing arts.
Ara Duddlesten
Josephine Bloom/USO Dancer
Ara is excited to be a part of Big Fish! This is her third Pentacle show and she was previously in The Prom and Footloose. She is especially excited to get to tap dance again and has really enjoyed getting back in touch with her dance background. Outside of theater, she likes to have game nights, spend time with her family, and visit the beach during that small part of the year when the weather is perfect.
Molly Duddlesten Jenny Hill (multiple roles)
This is Molly's fourth Pentacle production! You may have seen her on the Pentacle stage previously as Ariel in Footloose, Alyssa Greene in The Prom, and Gingy in Shrek the Musical. Other credits include: Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (Broadway Rose Theatre Company), Rodeo Girl in Analog & Vinyl (Broadway Rose Theatre Company), and Casey in First Date (Enlightened Theatrics). When she's not onstage, Molly works as a Career Advisor for undergraduate college students and loves to spend time with family, friends, and her two beautiful brown tabbies. She's super excited to once again share the stage with her bestie/husband, Noah, and her amazing sister, Ara!
Mason Fuller Amos Calloway
Mason is extremely overwhelmed, but excited, to be joining the cast of Big Fish as Amos Calloway in his second Pentacle Theatre. Mason has been performing since 3rd grade. He originally discovered theater through dance; however, he truly found his passion for theater after playing Gomez Addams in The Addams Family. This being Mason’s second ever Pentacle show, he is ecstatic to continue a new chapter in his career.
Jed Kercher Dr. Bennett (multiple roles)
This will be Jed’s seventh time performing at Pentacle Theatre, where he appeared in Yellow, Les Misérables, Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, Urinetown, and Spamalot. He enjoyed being cast in Hello, Dolly! and My Fair Lady while in college. He was also cast as The Messenger in Hippolytus while attending Western Oregon University. Jed lives in Salem with his incredibly talented wife Jennifer and his perfect children Elijah and Liliana.
Bo May Ensemble (multiple roles)
This is Bo’s first show at Pentacle, and they’re thrilled to be a part of such a lovely cast! They performed in a ton of shows during and just after high school, and they’re glad to be back to it after taking a break for a few years. When not on stage, they can be found making silly little crafts, sewing clothing, and taking classes at Chemeketa Community College.
Laura McDonald Ensemble (multiple roles)
After a five year theatrical hiatus, Laura is thrilled to join her first show at Pentacle! A transplant from Milwaukee,WI, her favorite roles include Diana in Next to Normal, Lucille Frank in Parade, and Paulette in Legally Blonde. Laura is grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank the creative team and her fellow cast mates for being so welcoming! A special thank you to Teresa, friends, and family for their love and encouragement to get back in the game.
Noah Miller
Young Edward Bloom
Noah is an elementary music and voice teacher, as well as a musician in the Salem area. For more than a decade, he has actively pursued theater, dance, and multiple forms of musical performance. You may have seen him recently at Pentacle as Jeter in Footloose, or Matt in The Fantasticks. His other favorite past productions around Oregon have included Cinderella at Broadway Rose Theatre Company (Dance Ensemble), Mamma Mia! at Gallery Theater (Sky), and Little Women (Laurie) at HART.
Noah is also a founding board member of Center Stage Theatrics, a theater education nonprofit focused on nurturing and developing the artistic talents of young people in Oregon and beyond. In his free time, he enjoys taking care of his various plants and animals and spending time with his loved ones. Noah would love to thank his fiancée, Brandon, for putting up with his constantly busy schedule and loud singing.
Hunter Moate Ensemble (multiple roles)
Hunter is very excited to return to the Pentacle Theatre stage for his third show. In 2024, he played the role of Ren McCormack for Pentacle's production of Footloose: The Musical. Hunter is a Chemeketa Community College student, a member of Concert Choir, and is a theater/ voice major. He has enjoyed singing his whole life, and was proud to sing with his choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City earlier last year.
Dylan Moore Ensemble (multiple roles)
Dylan is ecstatic to be back on the Pentacle stage performing in Big Fish! You may have seen him in the fall musical, Footloose as the infamous Chuck Cranston. When not on stage, Dylan is working towards placing in Regionals for NATS competition. He spends time developing his talents with voice teacher Kara Quello, and working in IT services at the Department of Revenue. His favorite past-time is spending time with his fiancée, Hannah Wood, their cat Binx, and roommates Maynard and Cam. He wants to give a special thank you to each and every one of the audience members who make being on stage possible. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Fawnia Oblack
Ensemble (multiple roles)
Fawnia is thrilled to be back on the Pentacle stage sharing this beautiful story with an amazing cast. She has been a part of the Pentacle community since 2009 with her most recent role as Eleanore Dunbar in Footloose. She is in her second year as a board member at large and has enjoyed learning a new aspect of the organization. Other roles she has played include Mrs. Gloop in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Gertie in Doctor Do Little, and Seagull/ Ensemble in Little Mermaid. She has also been part of the stage crew for many productions. She cannot imagine life without her theater community and treasures all the relationships it has brought her. She thanks her wonderful husband, Tom, for continued support doing something she loves, and her family/ friends for always coming out and seeing her shows.
Trevor J. Olson
Ensemble (multiple roles)
Trevor is excited to make his Pentacle debut. He has been playing pretend onstage for 8 years and 10 shows. Some of his favorite stage credits include as Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly!, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, andLes in Newsies throughout 5 years with Salem’s S.K.I.T. Theatre. During the day, Trevor is a business student, barista, and gym enthusiast, and can be frequently spotted consuming caffeine and blessing everyone with the beautiful sound of his constant singing. He is thankful for God’s provision and his super cool family and friends. Enjoy the show!
Emily Paoli
The Mermaid (multiple roles)
This is Emily’s first show at Pentacle Theatre and she is thrilled to be here! Emily works at Willamette ESD, and holds a Bachelor’s in Theater from Western Oregon University. Hopefully, you’ll be seeing a lot more of her on the Pentacle stage!
Natalie Pate Gwin Young Sandra/USO Dancer
Natalie is thrilled to join the Big Fish cast and crew for her sixth show at Pentacle. Natalie previously performed with Pentacle in roles such as Fiona in Shrek the Musical and Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and she was the co-choreographer for last year's production of Footloose. Parts outside Pentacle include Victoria the White Cat in Cats, Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, and the title character of Peter Pan
By day, Natalie works as a journalist for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and as a consultant to Willamette University's student newspaper, The Collegian. By night, she's a published children's book author and semi-professional dog snuggler to her adored pit bull mix, Bandit. She is forever grateful to her friends and family for their constant love and support — especially her husband, Josh, who practices lines with her in silly accents and is always in the audience on opening night.
Robert Salberg
Don Price/New Yorker
2025 marks Robert’s 25th year at Pentacle Theatre! He’s been seen on stage most recently in 2019’s Dashing Through the Snow and 2016’s Urinetown The Musical. His many directing credits include The Prom (2024), The Diviners (2008), Seussical (2009), Fiddler on the Roof (2010), Annie (2010), Rent (2011), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2012), Legally Blonde (2013), Les Misérables (2014), Young Frankenstein (2015), 9 to 5 the Musical (2016), Seussical - Fundraiser (2016), Spamalot (2017), Little Shop of Horrors (2018), Mamma Mia (2019) and Shrek the Musical (2023). Robert is the drama teacher at Howard Street Charter School and the executive director of Children’s Educational Theatre. He is also the assistant cross country coach and head track coach at South Salem High School.
Jakiah Sigrah
Young Will (multiple roles)
Jakiah is a 7th grader performing at The Pentacle for the first time! Past favorite roles include the Rat King in the Nutcracker, as well as Angelo in A Comedy of Errors, a bear in The Bear Prince, and Horse Boy in St George and the Dragon, all with Applebox Children’s Theater. Jakiah also enjoys taking hip-hop and tap classes. In his free time, he likes gaming with his friends. He is excited to be in his first Pentacle show and perform with his mom!
Kelly Sigrah
Ensemble (multiple roles)
Kelly is overjoyed to be returning to the Pentacle stage! Past favorite shows have included The Prom at Pentacle, playing the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, and a Holiday Inn dancer. She is an elementary school librarian in Monmouth. When she’s not performing or dancing on stage, she loves to spend time with her partner and 3 kids, especially traveling together. She is especially excited and so proud to perform in Big Fish with her oldest son Jakiah as he portrays Young Will!
Heather Toller Mature Sandra
Heather (she/her) is actively involved with theater in the mid-Willamette Valley and has been a director, actor, board member, and committee volunteer at Pentacle Theatre. Some of her favorite directing experiences include Yellow, God of Carnage, and Sordid Lives. Her favorite roles include Becca in Rabbit Hole, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Betty in The Great American Trailer Park, and Judy in 9 to 5. Other theater-related experiences include Little Mermaid in the Elsinore production of Disenchanted and the ensemble of Enlightened Theatrics' Sweeney Todd Heather works in employee benefits and loves spending time with her husband Bryan and their two extremely spoiled felines.
Noah Vanderburgh
Zacky Price (multiple roles)
This is Noah’s fourth time on the Pentacle stage, with previous credits as Cowboy Bob in Footloose, Sheldon in The Prom, and the Mad Hatter in Shrek The Musical. When he’s not harassing charmingly southern salesmen on stage, he’s working as a process engineer in Corvallis in order to feed his two needy tabby cats: Henry and Jamie. He’s thrilled to be on the stage again with his bestie/wife, Molly, and sisterin-law, Ara.
Every five years the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board honors as Lifetime Members five people who have been active in Pentacle Theatre for at least 20 years. We also remember fondly those Lifetime Members who are no longer with us.
Lifetime Members
Pamela Abernethy
Dick Bond
Robin Bower
Maggie Dayton
Jo Dodge
Chris Fletcher
Michael Francis
Diane Francis
Geri Greeno
Lois Hanson
Ken Hermens
Robert Herzog
Tom Hewitt
Deborah Johansen
Cec Koontz
Dave Leonard
IN LOVING MEMORY
Wayne Ballantyne
Dean Bartell
Jack Bellamy
Dr. E.B. Bossatti
Edith Bossatti
Benny Bower
Virginia Choate
Ken Collins
David Cristobal
Bill Cross
Phyllis Cross
Dave Davis
Ron Fox
Rose Ann Hansell
Mrs. Ray Loter
Marian Milligan
Katie Lindbeck
Pauli Long
Nancy Moen
Debbie Neel
Jeff Sanders
Ed Schoaps
Susan Schoaps
Rob Sim
Larry Stevens
Kathryn Straton
Faye Trupka
Cherie Ulmer
Jeffrey D. Witt
De Zajic
Tony Zandol
Alice Norton
Peg Pink
Bob Putnam
Margaret Ringnalda
Murco Ringnalda
Larry Roach
Dick Schmidt
Pat Schmidt
Helen Shepard
Meryl (Bill) Smith
Barbara Sullivan
Tom Ulmer
Claytene Vick
Madison Vick
Stephen Warnock
Rollie Zajic
Honoring the generous individuals who have made a provision in their estate plans for Pentacle Theatre:
Bright Lights SOCIETY
Anonymous
Pamela Abernethy & Chris Fletcher
Pamela Bilderbeck
Robin Bower
Laurene & Roger Brousseau
Eden Rose Brown
Cherie & Craig Cline
Susan Elliott
Linda Gilbert
Ron Jaecks
Ed Kramer
MaryKate Lindbeck
Dennis & Linda McIntire
Jackie B. Miller
Jeanne M. Miller
Janet Neuburg
Jackie & Al Pierce
Laurelyn Schellin
Cesie & Tom Delve Scheuermann
John Stuber
Kelli Swanson Jaecks
Barbara & Bruce Thompson
Jeff Witt IN MEMORIAM
Virginia Choate
Carol Farber
Lois Harris
Louise Larsen
Larry Roach
If you have included Pentacle Theatre in your estate plans, we’d like to know and honor you here. Contact 503-485-4300 or email Steven; Executive_Director@PentacleTheatre.org.
Jeff Witt
Mature
Edward Bloom
Jeff has done it all at Pentacle, from usher to director and everything in between. Some of his favorite roles at Pentacle include Reverend Moore in Footloose, Valjean in Les Misérables,
Archie in The Secret Garden, Igor in Young Frankenstein, Gomez in The Addams Family, Angel in Rent, William Barfeé in Spelling Bee, Seymour in The Little Shop of Horrors, and Norbert in The Great American Trailer Park, the Musical. When Jeff is not on stage, he spends his time with friends and family – including the PNC and Supper Club and singing and performing around the Willamette Valley with the Salem Symphonic Winds. In his real life, Jeff is an insurance agent representing American National Insurance in the Monmouth/Independence area.
Hannah Wood
Ensemble (multiple roles)
Hannah is thrilled to make her Pentacle Theatre debut in Big Fish. While this is her first time on the Pentacle stage, she is no stranger to the world of performance.
Hannah is a singer/ songwriter/recording artist based here in Salem. She has released over 10 singles, but is most proud of her debut album, Hello to a Woman, released in February with Room Four
Productions (Keizer). Hannah also had the privilege of working in Nashville summer of 2024 to connect with industry professionals and complete a 4-song project with Off the Row Studio.
Hannah hopes to continue her musical journey with an interdisciplinary focus. With the help of her vocal teacher, Kara Quello, Hannah plans to expand her musical repertoire in as many styles as possible. Most importantly, Hannah would like to thank her ever-supportive fiancé, Dylan Moore, and their fur baby, Binx.
Matt Woolsey
Karl the Giant
Matt is a dedicated member of the community, both as a healthcare professional and a supporter of the arts. In 2009, he established Woolsey Family Dental in Dallas, Oregon, where he continues to provide comprehensive dental care to his patients. Beyond his dental practice, Matt has been actively involved with the Pentacle Theatre since 2013. His contributions include serving on the board of directors and performing in lead roles in productions such as The Secret Garden, Les Misérables, Young Frankenstein, and Beauty and the Beast. He also coaches competitive youth softball, sharing his passion for sports with young athletes. Matt resides in Dallas with his wife, Katie, and their three daughters. His family is a cornerstone of his life, and he credits their support for his professional and community endeavors.
Mid-Valley Theatre Network is an alliance of theatre organizations with the mission of supporting, promoting, and uniting theatre communities in and around the Mid-Willamette Valley
A creative element of Pentacle’s productions that some audience members may only subliminally appreciate is the artistry involved in the design and execution of creating each play’s set. Pentacle’s performance space is interestingly unique from a viewer’s perspective, but it is uniquely challenging for a set designer: there is little to no wing space on the sides or behind the stage area and no fly space above the stage to bring in set pieces and painted scenery. As a result, we rely on our designers’ creativity and the audience’s imagination as we tackle the technical challenges presented by the shows selected for each season.
An impressive example of this type of ingenuity was evident in this season’s opener, Arsenic and Old Lace. Although it required a single “unit” set, it involved creating three levels, along with a cobweb-infested cellar and a corpse-occupied window seat. Technical director Chris Benham designed and built a set that was not only functional, but also a feast for the eyes. Special credit also goes to show director Scott Ramp and volunteer Lisa Closner, whose decorative elements added the detail necessary to create the atmospheric habitat of the two homicidal aunts featured in the play.
I highly recommend that audience members for Big Fish take the time to go down to the lobby and view the display honoring the work of Chris’s predecessor as Pentacle’s technical director, Tony Zandol. This exhibit shows how versatile and impressive our space can be, despite what might be seen as structural limitations. In the years to come, I hope to see Chris’s work similarly honored!
Ken Hermens President
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Pentacle Theatre in Salem is located within the ancestral homelands of the Kalapuya, Yamhill, and Luckiamute people who have lived here since time immemorial.
In the 1850s, these tribes were displaced by colonization and were eventually resettled on reservations. We celebrate and honor the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz members, their resilience, and their present and future right to this land.
VISION STATEMENT
In our continuing quest for excellence, Pentacle Theatre seeks to be a significant cultural resource for the Salem area, while providing our volunteers the opportunity for personal growth and achievement in an atmosphere of mutual respect, support, and enjoyment.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for upcoming productions are available online at pentacletheatre.org, in person at the box office (197 Liberty St. SE, Salem), or by phone 503-485-4300. Box office hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11am – 5pm.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions are available in the lobby. Wine and beer can be purchased along with an assortment of other beverages and brought with you to enjoy during the show. Food is not permitted in the auditorium. Purchase a souvenir cup and receive $1 off your next drink.
NO LATE SEATING
Once the production begins, the theater doors will be closed for further seating. If you arrive after the doors have been closed, you are welcome to view the production on the monitors in the lobby downstairs.
If you need to leave the theater during the performance, you can view the production on the monitors in the downstairs lobby, or catch up with your party when they exit at the end of the show.
SMOKING
Smoking is allowed only in the designated area outside the lobby.
NO RECORDING DEVICES
Cameras (with or without flash) and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Please turn off cell phones during the performance.
HOW TO REACH US
Pentacle Theatre office: 503-485-4300.
Box office hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11am – 5pm.
Online at: www.pentacletheatre.org.
MANY, MANY THANKS…
To our ushers. Pentacle Theatre could not be successful without the continued and dedicated help of our community.
PENTACLE THEATRE GOVERNING BOARD
Pentacle Theatre is an established not-forprofit theater company, providing a sevenplay season. A nine-member governing board assisted by committee chairpersons and countless other volunteers run the theater. Membership is open to all.
2025 GOVERNING BOARD AND STAFF
President ........................................................ Ken Hermens
Vice President ................................................... Katie Lindbeck
Secretary .......................................................... Mat Genuser
Treasurer ...................................................... Anthony Barghini
Members-at-Large .................................. Kelli Jaecks, Jennifer Killikelly, Fawnia Oblack, Heather Toller, Noah Vanderburgh
Executive Director ................................................. Steven Trahan
Technical Director ................................................. Chris Benham
Box Office Manager ....................................... Kimberly Houser Taylor
Bookkeeper .................................................... Christie L. Smith
Ticket sales alone do not cover the cost of our productions. Your membership and donations help make this theater possible. Thank you! This list represents gifts between 1/1/2024 and 12/31/2024.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
($2,000+)
Allied Video Productions
American Endowment Foundation
Robin Bower
Lauri & Benjamin Dowling
Fidelity Charitable
Beverly Lynn & Michael Freitas
David Hackleman & Stephanie Schoap
Sally & Ray Hollemon
Lyndsey & Jerry Houser
Lisa & Marty Johnson
Amanda Shine, Keudell Morrison Wealth Mgmt
Katie Lindbeck
Judith & Greg Linder
The Lulay Group
Erin Molyneaux
Lizabeth Ann Rogers
Schwab Charitable
Betsy & Richard Scott
Barbara & Bruce W. Thompson
Sandy Trahan
Vanguard
Jeff Witt - American National Insurance
PRODUCER ($1,000+)
Pamela Abernethy and Chris Fletcher
Lisa R. Bennett
Eden Rose Brown
Mike Cechovic & Diane Highberger
Charities Aid Foundation America
Jo Dodge
Kim Harroun
Linda & Joe Hillesum
Kelli Jaecks
Alan Malone
Jennifer Martinak
Al & Carole McCann
Chris & Karen McCarty
Rus McCracken
Dan McGuinness
Patrick Moser
Beverly A. North
Oregon Community Foundation
Pioneer Trust Bank
Steven K. Wollenburg
DIRECTOR ($500+)
Paul D. Andrews
Anon Anonymous
Steven Barlow
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Penny Blackwell
Laurene & Roger Brousseau
Beverly & Michael Carrick
Jean M. Linck & Forrest A. Colling
Sherry Collins
Dick Day
Edward Jones
Joyce & Mark Eklund
Oddny & Brad Everson
Fidelity Brokerage Services Llc
Dell & Rich Ford
Freemanity
Jody & Mark Gordon
Pat & Janice Gorham
Sandra Hadley-White
Carsten Hansen
Lois Hanson
Paula Hartwig
Robynn & John L. Hayek
Katie & Laslo Kolta
Mary & Larry Krumdieck
Lynelle Littke
Rachel McMillen Pratt
Judith Morris
Ruthie Murphy
Louise Larsen Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
Debbie & Mike Neel
Susan & Richard Ray
Kay & Scott Reichlin
Joan Robinson
Kathy D. Saviers
Penelope White
Joan & Jim Witt
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ($250+)
Edna & Richard Anderson
Kara Quello & Karl Anderson
Linda Bednarz
Virginia & Alex Bourdeau
Tracie B. Burger
Greg & Donna Burgess
John William Burke
Pentacle Theatre would not be possible without the support of the following grantors:
Kate Bushman
Beverly & Michael Carrick
Diane and Aaron Clingerman
Mauricio & Debra Collada Jr.
Dennis & Barbara Curtin
Miles
Jeanne & Bill Dalton
Merry Davidson
Lois & Dale Derouin
Pam & Roger Elliott
Valorie A. Freeman
Albert & Ginny Furtwangler
Jo Rita Gann
Franca Hernandez
Tom Hewitt
Gloria & Alan Holland
Paul Howard
Jay Howe & Janet Gros
Jacques
Norma Jean Standlea & Hank Keeton
Paul Allen Kyllo
Ellen Langsather
Lillis Larson
Pauli Long
Sherry & Terry L. Lowells
Lpl Financial
Carol & Paul Mannen
Peter McDowell
Nancy Moen
Laurel & Hinrich Muller
Vanessa Nordyke
Thomas & Fawnia C. Oblack
Liz & Don Oswalt
Rosanne Richard
Carol Kay Riedl
Susanna Rose
Christie L. Smith & Dr.
Robert Greybeck
Joanna & Ronald Stout
Jim & Rhonda Lyn
Thompson
Heather & Bryan Toller
Jill & Matt Westerberg
Rich & Patti Wittrup
Penny & Bill Wylie
LEADING ACTOR ($100+)
Sue Abbott
American Online Giving Foundation
Ameriprise Financial
Assetmark Trust
Vicki Bailey
David R. Ballantyne Bank of America
Kenn & Nancy Battaile
Debra Baughman
Katy & Charles Bayless
Kristen Behlings
Sherry & Alan Bennett
Leora Berger
Marlene Buker
Susan F. Christensen
Patricia H. Clark
Gretchen Coppedge, in Memory of Dr. Jack Bellamy
Kathy Dalton
Edna Denton & Carel Dewinkel
Terrence Dolan
David & Velma Dufault
Patricia Ehrlich & James Willhite
Susan Elliott
Frank & Pat Gruber
Walt Haight & Dawn GraffHaight
Ryan Hanauska in Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth
Hanauska
Shelley Hanson
Laura Hart
Stephanie Hazen
Bonnie Heppner
Dan & Kelly Herb
Cathleen Hockman-Wert
Billie Houghton
Nancy Hull
Gail & Roland Isaac
Art & Mary M. James
Lesley Lynn Johnson
Ellen Kacmarynski
Janet & Richard Kahler
Angela J. Kargel
Cec Koontz
Shirley Koontz
David Kuhns
Kelly & Brenda Ann Lawrence
Linda Ann Lockwood
Vivianna McCoy
Dennis McIntire
Gregg Merrill
Jackie B. Miller
Kathy Miotke
Mel Mogster
Jude & Gary Mollgaard
Ruth & Roger Monette
Sharon L. Moore
Paula Esselstrom Morin
Gerald & Joanne Nathan
Greg Fred Nicholson
Sandy & Gary Onstot
Charles Palmquist
Scan above to see our full list of donors
Leave a Legacy — Make a charitable bequest to Pentacle Theatre in your will. Learn more at pentacletheatre.org/support/leave-a-legacy/
