2026 SEASON SPONSOR
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When we first meet Nick Bottom, he is a man drowning in a sea of ruffled collars and "Hey Nonny Nonnys," desperate to stay afloat in the shadow of a rock-star Shakespeare. In his frantic quest to find the "Next Big Thing," he looks everywhere—the future, the stars, a dubious soothsayer— except for the one place that actually matters: himself.
It’s a hilarious irony that in a show filled with tap-dancing eggs and stolen plots, the emotional heartbeat is a piece of advice famously penned by the Bard himself: "To thine own self be true."
We live in a world not unlike Renaissance London—a "Renaissance-aissance," if you will—where the pressure to be the brightest, the first, or the most "liked" can lead us far away from our original spark. Something Rotten! is a love letter to the messy, imperfect process of creation. It asks a vital question: Is it better to be a successful fraud or a sincere "failure"?
Throughout the rehearsal process, our cast and crew have explored what it means to be authentic in a world that demands spectacle. You’ll see it in:
Nick and Nigel: Two brothers balancing the need for commercial success with artistic integrity.
Bea: A woman redefining what a "woman’s role" looks like in 1595.
Portia: A young woman finding her own voice through the forbidden joy of poetry.
Tonight, we hope you laugh until your corsets (metaphorical or otherwise) feel like they might burst. But beneath the puns and the musical mashups, I hope you hear the resonance of Nigel Bottom’s struggle. Writing from the heart is terrifying because it exposes who we really are. Yet, as the song reminds us, it is the only way to be truly free.
So, as the curtain rises, remember: you don’t need a crystal ball to see the future. You just need the courage to be exactly who you are—omelettes, mistakes, and all.
Robert Salberg Director
LAND
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.
SOMETHING ROTTEN
CAST
Nick Bottom Chris Alderete
Nigel Bottom Judah Davis
Shakespeare Noah Miller
Bea Bottom Laura McDonald
Portia Eva Hernandez
Brother Jeremiah James Hall
Minstrel/Ensemble Heather Toller
Nostradamus .................................................................................................................. Lucas Hill
Lord Clapham/Master of the Justice/Ensemble Bryan Toller
Shylock/Horatio/Ensemble ................................................................................... Walter Haight
Ensemble Sarah Altonji, Kendall Busch, Jeremy Clifton, Dorian Falcon, Ally Halfman, Emily Irvin, Grayson Klein, Finley Klocksieben, Kenzie LeDuc, Sara LeDuc, Fawnia Oblack, Abe Orozco, Mariah Perryman, Bode Rosendahl, Dehlia Swanger, Alec Zitzelberger
BAND
Rachael Loop
Keyboard 1/Conductor
Emily Dalziel ............................................................................................................... Keyboard 2
Kim Beranek Keyboard 3
Erik Moulton ........................................................................................................................ Guitar
Carolyn Llerenas Bass
Gail Gage ............................................................................................................................... Bass
Jesse Salas Percussion
Molly Gale ................................................................................................................... Woodwind
Natalie Bratton Violin
TIME & PLACE
London, 1595.
The show runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
SOMETHING ROTTEN! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.mtishows.com
Book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick Music & Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director Robert Salberg
Assistant Director...................................................................................................... Jill Sorensen
Technical Director Chris Benham
Music & Vocal Director .............................................................................................. Noah Miller
Choreographers Kaydence Gillespie and Yaradicxa L. Ramos Adame
Choreography Consultant Alyssa Bond
Stage Managers .......................................................................... Lana Buckholz and Betsy Wild
Assistant Stage Manager
Patti Brown
Intimacy Director ........................................................................................ Kelli Swanson Jaecks
Props Diane Clingerman
Mission Control Nate Williams
Sound Design .................................................................................................. Michael McIntosh
Sound Operator Brian Virgin
Lighting Design .................................................................................................... Wendy Boyack
Light Programming Nate Maxwell and Wendy Boyack
Light Board Operator Nate Maxwell
Light Hang ......................................................................................... Chris Benham, James Hall, Grayson Klein, Tiernan Lanoie, Nate Maxwell, Bryan Toller, Heather Toller, Brian Virgin, Alec Zitzelberger
Costume Design Mary Ann Black
Stage Crew/Dresser Pam Orozco
Costume Crew .................... Jamie Breckenridge, Shaula Coulson, Cheri Lentz, Libby Stokes
Hair Design Lindsay Schuh
Makeup Design Scott Ramp
Special Effects Makeup .............................................................................................. Scott Ramp
Set Design Robert Salberg and Noah Vanderburgh
Set Dressing .................................Patti Brown, Lana Buckholz, Diane Clingerman, Betsy Wild
Scenic Painters Alicia Scherer, Amy Miller, Scott Ramp
Set Construction Franca Hernandez, Gregory Jolivette , Alicia Scherer, Antonio Schoaps, Rob Sim
Strike Crew Alicia Scherer, Antonio Schoaps, Rob Sim
Production and Backstage Assistance ............................................ Pam and Francisco Orozco
Photography Vicki Woods
Poster Design Isaac Mitchell
Program Design ...................................................................................................... Carlee Wright
House Managers Beverly and Michael Freitas
Board Liaison ........................................................................................................... Mat Genuser
SPECIAL THANKS
Children's Educational Theatre | Howard Street Charter School Ian Torwick | North Salem High School | Jeff Witt
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Overture Band
Welcome to the Renaissance ................................................................ Minstrel and ensemble
Welcome to the Renaissance (playoff) Minstrel and ensemble
God, I Hate Shakespeare .......................................................................Nick, Nigel, and troupe
Right Hand Man Bea, Nick, and Nigel
God, I Hate Shakespeare (reprise) ........................................................................................ Nick
A Musical Nostradamus, Nick, and ensemble
A Musical (tag) Nostradamus and ensemble
The Black Death Nick, Nigel, and troupe
I Love The Way Nigel and Portia
Will Power Shakespeare, Nigel, Portia, and ensemble
Bottom’s Gonna Be On Top Nick, Nigel, Bea, Shylock, Shakespeare, Lord Clapham, and ensemble
ACT TWO
Entr’acte Band
Welcome to the Renaissance (reprise) ............................................................................ Minstrel
Hard to Be the Bard Shakespeare, and Bard Boys
It’s Eggs ............................................................................................................... Nick and troupe
We See The Light Portia, Nigel, Jeremiah, and ensemble
To Thine Own Self Be True.....................................................................Nigel, Nick, and troupe
Right Hand Man Bea
Something Rotten ................................................................ Nick, Shakespeare, and ensemble
Make an Omelette Nick, Nostradamus, Shakespeare, and ensemble
To Thine Own Self (reprise) Nick and Nigel
Welcome to America .................................................... Nick, Nigel, Bea, Portia, and ensemble
Robert Salberg Director
2026 marks Robert’s 26th year at Pentacle Theatre! He’s been seen on stage most recently in 2025’s Big Fish, 2019’s Dashing Through the Snow, and 2016’s Urinetown
The Musical. His many directing credits include Hairspray (2025), 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 (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.
Jill
Sorensen Assistant Director
Jill has been involved in many Pentacle productions, including Shrek the Musical, Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, The Savannah Sipping Society, Spamalot, Jesus Christ Superstar, Seussical, 9 to 5 the Musical, Urinetown, The Addams Family, Young Frankenstein, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Prom, and Into the Woods. She directed Pentacle's Big Fish (2025), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (2019), and Calendar Girls (2018). She’s grateful for the opportunity to work with another wonderful cast and creative team and sends a big thank you to her loved ones for their constant love, support, and encouragement — love you more.
Noah Miller Music & Vocal Director/Shakespeare
Noah is a voice, elementary music, and choir teacher, as well as a performer in the Salem area. He has been involved in theater, dance, and multiple forms of musical performance since he was a wee elementary schooler. You may have seen him recently at Pentacle as Young Edward Bloom in Big Fish or IQ in Hairspray! His other favorite past productions around Oregon have included Cinderella (Dance Ensemble) at Broadway Rose Theatre Company and Little Women (Laurie) at HART. This is his first time music and vocal directing for Pentacle, and by far his biggest undertaking as a member of a production team so far. Balancing multiple roles in a show is complex, but he owes his success to the amazing musicians and mentors around him. 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 always loving him unconditionally through every character, concert, and late night.
Kaydence Gillespie
Choreographer
Kaydence has been seen in shows at North Salem High school including The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Clue (Yvette), and Treasure Island (Doctor Livesy). After graduating, she has helped choreograph North Salem shows, Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten, and Shrek. She is currently pursuing a degree in music education with a minor in theater at Oregon State University. She loves all kinds of dancing and plays a multitude of instruments in my free time. This is her Pentacle Theatre debut.
Yaradicxa L. Ramos Adame
Choreographer
Previous Pentacle experience includes Hairspray (ensemble). At North Salem High School, she performed in Chicago Teen Edition (Mona Lipschitz), Something Rotten (ensemble), Failure: A Love Story (Cuckoo Clock), and Shrek the Musical (ensemble). This is Yara’s first time as choreographer, and she couldn’t be happier to have done it with Pentacle! Sharing her love of dance has always been a dream, and she has Pentacle to thank for this opportunity! When she’s not in the theater, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Chris Alderete Nick Bottom
Chris is thrilled to be making his Pentacle Theatre debut after a 8 year hiatus from performing. He couldn’t be happier joining this wonderful community and cast! Previous credits include Hair (Claude), Spamalot (Galahad), The Last 5 Years (Jamie), and Avenue Q (Nickie/Trekkie). All the love in the world to his wife, Nikki.
Sarah Altonji Ensemble
Sarah has been seen as Carla in In The Heights, Dance Captain in Jesus Christ Superstar, Celia in As You Like It, Beth in Little Women, and featured dance/major swing and Woman 2 in Edges. Sarah is a nurse by day and is thrilled to get to be in their first show in nearly a decade! They would like to thank Pentacle for the opportunity and trust, and to thank her family for their constant love and support, especially their partner, Alexander. This is their Pentacle Theatre debut.
CAST & CREW
Kendall Busch Ensemble
Kendall has appeared in shows at Howard Street Charter School and Children’s Educational Theatre. She is a freshman at South Salem High School. She loves music, travel, and hanging out with friends. This is her Pentacle Theatre debut.
Jeremy Clifton Ensemble
Jeremy has been performing in theater since high school, doing both on and off-stage work. While Jeremy only recently returned to acting, he also happily enjoys being a jack of all trades, doing technical work whenever it's available. He performed numerous technician roles for Elsinore and Enlightened Theatrics, including stage management and light board operations. He has acted onstage as Trevor in The Play That Goes Wrong, Wadsworth in Clue, Ed in Evil Dead the Musical, and Val in Waiting For: Waiting For Gadot. When not on stage, he enjoys rock climbing, woodwork, blacksmithing, and history and art projects.
Judah Davis
Nigel Bottom
At West Salem High School, Judah was seen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Lightning Thief, Between The Lines, and Twelfth Night. He wishes to thank his family for inspiring him to pursue theater and music. This is his Pentacle Theatre debut.
Dorian Falcon Ensemble
Dorian has been seen in The Lighting Thief, Radium Girls (West Salem High), Mary Poppins (Chemeketa Community Theatre), and Pippin (Sherwood Foundation for Arts). His mom and siblings are his biggest motivators to continue performing. Knowing they watch every performance means the world to him. This is his Pentacle Theatre debut.
Walter Haight
Shylock/Horatio/Ensemble
Walter’s more recent Pentacle roles include Hairspray (Mr. Pinky, Others), Arsenic and Old Lace (Lt. Rooney, Rev. Harper), Over the River and Through the Woods (Frank), Distracted (All Doctors), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), and A Christmas
Carol (Marley, Others). Recent Gallery Productions include Fly By Night (Mr. McClam), Harvey (Elwood), And Then There Were None (Wargrave), and Beauty and the Beast (D’Arque). Walter is a longtime volunteer with MCM-TV in McMinnville and serves on their Board of Directors. He enjoys collecting sports memorabilia, cartography, umpiring softball, and immersing himself in classical music. He is retired and lives in McMinnville with his wife Dawn.
Ally Halfman Ensemble
Ally is thrilled to be making her Pentacle Theatre debut. She has appeared on stages from the Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene to the Albany Civic Theatre and Enchanted Forest Theatre, with favorite roles including Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress and Cosette in Les Misérables She has also choreographed/taught musical theater at Russell Tripp Performing Center, Enlightened Theatrics, Northwest Children’s Theatre, and S.K.I.T. Theatre. Ally thanks her former tap teachers, Danny and Jane at Classic Tap, for keeping the rust off, her amazing children, and the Pentacle community for this opportunity.
James Hall
Brother Jeremiah
James is very excited to be part of his his second Pentacle production following his role as Vinny in last year's Christmas play In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot) Prior to that, James was in plays such as That's What Makes Them Pirates! and All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten at Union College in Lincoln, NE. Outside of the theater, James is very active on social media sharing workout videos and is working towards becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. He also posts singing videos often to keep himself in practice. James would like to thank his friends, new and old, for supporting his acting, as well as his family, who have had to endure his dramatic side since he was a toddler.
Eva Hernandez Portia
Eva is so excited to return to the Pentacle stage! She was previously seen in The Prom and Footloose as Teen Ensemble. Other roles include Cinderella in Into the Woods and Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
Eva would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support!
Lucas Hill Nostradamus
Lucas’s first show at Pentacle was The Fantasticks in 1997. Other Pentacle experience includes The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Hair, The Importance of Being Earnest, Kiss Me Kate, Inherit the Wind, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Spamalot, Leading Ladies, and Twelfth Night. With Struts and Frets, All's Well That Ends Well. He teaches middle school Social Studies and is married to an absolutely incredible woman; together, they have two beautiful, brilliant sons who are the light of their lives.
Emily Irvin Ensemble
Emily has appeared in many other shows, including Legally Blonde Jr. as Elle Woods, Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr., and Gingy in Shrek the Musical. She has greatly enjoyed working with this lovely cast and crew! This is her Pentacle Theatre debut.
Grayson Klein Ensemble
Grayson was last seen in 2017’s Seussical Other performance credits include The Little Mermaid at South Salem High School and Once on This Island JR and Willy Wonka JR both at CET. Grayson works full-time as a CNC machinist. He’s a huge nerd for video games and Magic the Gathering. He is very grateful to his supportive friends and family, especially his new little nephew, Enzo, and his cat, Bruce.
Finley Klocksieben Ensemble
Finley is a junior at South Salem High School and is involved with Children’s Educational Theater as a teaching assistant. This is his second Pentacle Theater production; his first was The Prom. He was also the Tin Man in SSHS's production of The Wizard of Oz. He is excited to be in another show where he gets to wear a beard.
Lunch & Dinner
Wed-Sun Open 12 pm
Kenzie LeDuc Ensemble
Kenzie has been seen in High School Musical, Jr., and Game at Tiaras at CET. She’s been dancing for nine years. She loves theater with her whole heart and is super excited and thankful to be part of the Something Rotten cast! This is her Pentacle debut.
Sara LeDuc Ensemble
Sara made her Pentacle debut in Footloose. By day, she is a high school teacher who exists to spark excitement in her students. Off the clock, she’s a sunshine enthusiast who loves being creative, especially with those who get it. She is grateful for the people in her life (you know who you are) who love and support her regardless of how off her rocker she might be. She sends a huge shoutout to the Something Rotten director, cast, and crew for making her dream of performing with her amazingly talented daughter, Kenzie, a reality. Someone cue the tap break!
Laura McDonald Bea Bottom
Laura was most recently seen in Hairspray (Prudy / Matron) and Big Fish at Pentacle. Prior to that, she spent over 10 years performing in the Milwaukee, WI area. Favorite shows include Mamma Mia! (Donna), Next to Normal (Diana), Legally Blonde (Paulette), and Parade (Lucille). When she's not cooking, gaming, and petting cats, Laura works at Open Dental Software and hosts monthly trivia at Ankeny Vineyard. She'd like to thank her friends, family, and especially her partner, Teresa, and their three cats (Bella, Ollie, and Gus) for constant love and support. Enjoy the show!
Fawnia Oblack Ensemble
Fawnia’s past experience includes Footloose (Elenore), Big Fish (ensemble), Hairspray (stage crew), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs. Gloop); The Little Mermaid (Seagull/ ensemble). She wants to thank her husband, Tom, for his love and support for all her theater activities. She is Pentacle Board President and looking forward to working with everyone this year. Hobbies include reading, spending time with family and friends, and theater!
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Abraham Orozco Ensemble
Abraham’s first production was Hairspray at Pentacle Theatre last year. He had such an amazing time performing and making new friends, and could not wait until his next performance. Abraham enjoys playing video games, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends. He is also very excited that he is a first time Uncle to his new niece.
Mariah Perryman Ensemble
Bode Rosebdahl Ensemble
Mariah has previously appeared at Pentacle in Hairspray. She also played The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. She’s been dancing all her life. She is excited to continue her journey in musical theater.
At Pentacle, Bode performed in Shrek, Beauty and the Beast, Suessical, and Mary Poppins. Elsewhere, he was part of Pippin at SFA, and Twelfth Night, Between the Lines, and The Lightning Thief at WSHS. Bode wants to thank his mom, Danielle, and his sister, Emma, for always
being his biggest supporters, even through hard times.
Dehlia Swanger Ensemble
At CET, Dehlia was seen in Matilda Jr., Newsies Jr., and Beetlejuice Jr. as Lydia this past summer. At Howard Street Charter School, she appeared as Cady Herron in Mean Girls. Most recently, she was part of the ensemble in The Wizard of Oz at SSHS. She loves to read, and her family loves coming to see her perform and do what she loves! This is her Pentacle Theatre debut.
Bryan Toller
Lord Clapham/Master of the Justice/ Ensemble
At Pentacle Theatre, Bryan has previously appeared in Shrek the Musical, Calendar Girls, Seussical, Urinetown, Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein, and Legally Blonde. He has lived in the Salem area his entire life. In his free time, he loves getting outside — riding motorcycles, camping, hunting, and fishing. He’s married to the most wonderful and supportive person in the world, Heather Toller, and he’s thrilled to be performing in a show with her again.
Heather Toller Minstrel/Ensemble
Heather is a long-time Pentacle performer. Some of her favorite roles include DeeDee in The Prom, Becca in Rabbit Hole, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, and Eliza in My Fair Lady. She also directed Yellow, God of Carnage, Book of Liz, Sordid Lives, and Real Inspector Hound at Pentacle. Other stage experience includes Mermaid, Belle, and Rapunzel in Disenchanted at the Elsinore, and ensemble in Sweeney Todd at Enlightened Theatrics. Heather is a current board member and Pentacle volunteer.
Alec Zitzelberger Ensemble
Previous Pentacle experience includes Ripcord and Footloose the Musical. He thanks his greatest supporter and family friend, Ginni Stensland, and his love of tabletop roleplaying games.
Rachael Loop Keyboard 1/Conductor
Rachael (she/they) is a graduate of the American Musical & Dramatic Academy. Over the years, she has performed onstage in many shows, including Lend Me a Tenor as Maggie Saunders, and Chicago as Katalin "Hunyak" Helinszki at Pentacle Theatre. From the pit, some favorite musicals she has played for have been Songs for a New World at Keizer Homegrown Theatre, The Full Monty at Majestic Theatre, and Little Shop of Horrors at Elsinore Theatre.
Kim Beranek Keyboard 3
Kim’s past theater credits include The Wiz, Annie, My Fair Lady, H.M.S. Pinafore, Mikado, and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
At Pentacle, she was part of Willy Wonka, Mary Poppins, and The Little Mermaid. She is an elementary music teacher in Salem-Keizer School District. She has been married to David for 40 years. They have four adult sons and are expecting their first grandchild in April. She enjoys volunteering at the Elsinore Theatre, going to church, playing the piano, reading, mysteries, and painting landscapes.
Natalie Bratton Violin
Natalie is a violinist and Salem native who has been playing the violin since she was eight. She was a member of the Western Oregon Symphony Orchestra during college and has been a proud member of the Salem Pops Orchestra since 2015. Natalie has previously played in Songs for a New World at the Keizer Homegrown Theater and is thrilled to be part of this Pentacle Theatre production.
Emily Dalziel Keyboard 2
Emily (she/they) has lived in Salem her entire life. She graduated in 2017 from Western Oregon University’s music program, with a focus on piano and guitar performance. Although currently on a teaching break, she has taught music lessons in the Mid-Willamette Valley for over fifteen years. She is also a veterinary assistant and manager of surgeries at a local veterinary clinic. In addition to playing music, she enjoys making things, learning, participating in canine sports and training, resting, and spending time with her partner and pets. Previous credits include Jersey Boys (2024, Lakewood Theater Company) and Evil Dead The Musical (2025, Wandering Player Theatrics).
Gail Gage Bass
Gail plays upright bass with the Salem Pops and in her band, Gail Gage Jazz. She plays electric and upright bass for the Confluence LGBT Chorus. Besides music, Gail is an attorney and plays a lot of Duolingo. She is a very proud mother of three and a grandmother of two.
Gail's previous musical credits are Dog Park for Keizer Homegrown (2018), Beauty and the Beast (2018), Little Mermaid (2019), Great American Trailer Park Musical (2019), Cinderella (2020), Footloose (2024), Big Fish (2025), all with Pentacle, and Evil Dead with KHT (2025).
Molly Gale Woodwind
Molly is an elementary music teacher in Salem-Keizer, and loves doing yoga, spending time with friends and family, and cuddling with her kitties! She is often busy playing in many jazz groups and teaching music lessons. This is her second Pentacle production after playing in Big Fish in 2025.
Carolyn Llerenas Bass
When not playing in pit musicals, Carolyn enjoys playing piano and singing with her family jazz band, playing bass in the Salem Pops Symphony, spending time with her family, trying to paint, and keeping her plants alive. Carolyn's previous productions include Little Shop of Horrors (2018), Great American Trailer Park (2019), Footloose (2024), Songs for a New World with Keizer Homegrown Theatre (2025), Big Fish (2025), and Evil Dead with Keizer Homegrown Theatre (2025).
Erik Moulton Guitar
Erik is a guitarist currently living in Salem. He has played the guitar since he was a wee young lad and is influenced by a large variety of music styles, including Rock 'n' Roll, Jazz, Funk, and Soul. He graduated from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor's in Music with a focus on Guitar Performance and has been gigging around Oregon for the past 15 years, performing in a variety of groups and musical outfits. Erik likes to practice the guitar obsessively and research various topics that strike his fancy, including music, the arts, and historical events.
When he is not working or practicing, Erik likes to relax by hanging out with his wife, young son, and two fur babies at home.
Jesse Salas Percussion
Jesse was raised in San Jose, California, where he began playing percussion at the age of ten. Following high school, Jesse enlisted in the US Army in 1976 and served in every ensemble configuration, including concert band, marching band, big band, jazz combo, and rock band. He notably reestablished his unit’s rock band and served as its lead vocalist, performing at major venues throughout Oregon. Since retiring from military service in 2014, Jesse has performed with: Oregon Symphonic Band (2012–2015), Salem Pops Orchestra (2014–2022), Gail Gage Jazz (2018–present), Pachanga Latin Group (2022–present), and musical theater productions with Pentacle Theatre and Homegrown Theatre. Music has been a constant throughout his life and remains his passion, second only to his family.
Neil Simon's Rumors
Showdates: June 26 - July 18, 2026
Audition: 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday, Apr 18
Catch Me If You Can
Showdates: Aug 14 – Sep 5, 2026
Audition: 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16
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.
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Make a charitable bequest to Pentacle Theatre in your will. Learn more at pentacletheatre.org/leave-a-legacy/
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
Diane Francis
Geri Greeno
Lois Hanson
Ken Hermens
Robert Herzog
Tom Hewitt
Deborah Johansen
Cec Koontz
Dave Leonard
Katie Lindbeck
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
Michael Francis
Rose Ann Hansell
Sue Juba
Mrs. Ray Loter
Marian Milligan
Pauli Long
Nancy Moen
Debbie Neel
Jeff Sanders
Ed Schoaps
Susan Schoaps
Rob Sim
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
Larry Stevens
Barbara Sullivan
Tom Ulmer
Claytene Vick
Madison Vick
Stephen Warnock
Rollie Zajic
Dear friends of Pentacle Theatre,
What an exciting opening to our 2026 season! I would like to thank Scott Ramp and his entire production team, cast and crew on all their hard work and dedication that went into creating You Can’t Take It With You. Their love for the show and each other came through each and every performance. Thank you to all those who came out and saw the show. It is your continued patronage that helped with its success.
We have some new signs posted in the stalls of both restrooms that have been graciously put together by our amazing Hospitality Committee Chairs, Bev and Mike Freitas. We hope this helps keep everyone informed of shows and events that are coming up.
New bins have been installed to help with recycling programs. Those are located on both sides of the main entrance/exit of the theatre. Please help us reduce costs of printing by recycling your gently used programs for the next show. We appreciate all the hard work the Freitas’ do to help keep Pentacle organized and running smoothly during all the performances.
Our annual General Membership Meeting will be held on April 12th at 2 pm at the downtown office. We will have presentations from different committees and review the state of the theatre. If you have not signed up for a membership, please do so! It’s one way to stay involved with the theatre and it comes with some amazing perks.
Mark your calendars, gather your team and put on your thinking caps for Trivia Night! This fundraiser is April 20th at 7 pm at Southside Speakeasy. Cost is $25 per team of 2-6 players. Come support Pentacle Theatre and local businesses while having fun with friends.
Recently Pentacle Theatre received a very generous donation of $5000 to help with the restoration of the parking lot. This donation helps significantly but does not cover the total cost of the project. Any additional donations will help get this project completed to make the parking lot easier to use and safe for all. If you would like to contribute towards the work, please reach out to the business office to do so!
The musical hot list for 2027 season is available to view on our website under Resources for Directors. See what the directors are interested in proposing.
We continue to be amazed by all the support and dedication our volunteers and audience members provide. Pentacle Theatre would not be successful without you!
All my best,
Fawnia Oblack
Pentacle Governing Board President
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.
ADVERTISING
Advertise in Pentacle Theatre programs; all proceeds will support the continuation of printed programs. Contact the office for more information. Call 503-485-4300, or email executive_director@pentacletheatre.org for more information.
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, and 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…
We wish to thank our Hospitality Guild Volunteers, who continue to make “our little theatre in the woods” magical for everyone who attends.
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.
2026 GOVERNING BOARD AND STAFF
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Members-at-Large
Executive Director
Technical Director
Box Office Manager
Bookkeeper
Fawnia Oblack
Anthony Barghini
Jennifer Killikelly
.Carson Abrahamson
Mat Genuser, Brandon Gitchel, Chris McCarty, Heather Toller, Noah Vanderburgh
Steven Trahan
Chris Benham
Kimberly Houser Taylor
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 March 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($2,000+)
Barbara & Bruce W. Thompson
Beverly & Michael Carrick
Beverly and Michael Freitas
Candia Brown
Cubanisimo Vineyards
Dan McGuinness
David Hackleman and Stephanie Schoap, In memory of Michael Schoap and Deb Hackleman
Dennis and Linda McIntire
Erin Molyneaux
Fred W. Fields Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
Jeff Witt & Jon Stuber
Joan & Jim Witt
Kathy D. Saviers
Katie Lindbeck
Leslie & Bill Glassmire
Lisa & Marty Johnson
Lizabeth Ann Rogers
Lorene F McMurrin
Patricia Wickum
Robin Bower
Sandy Trahan
Scott & Lisa Closner
Springwater Foundation
Steven Barlow
Wade King
Willamette Legacy Law
PRODUCER ($1,000+)
Al & Carole McCann
Alan Malone
Barbara & Bruce W. Thompson, In honor of Don Rogers
Boons Treasury
Brown-Jolivette Stage For All Fund
Chris Fletcher & Pamela
Abernethy
Dr. Eden Rose Brown
Freemanity
Greg and Judy Linder
Herb & Connie Sims
Jennifer Martinak
Katie & Laslo Kolta
Katie Lindbeck, In memory of Don Rogers
Keudell Morrison Wealth Management
Mike Cechovic & Diane
Highberger
Mr and Mrs Robert Hill
Nan & Kenn Lehto
Rus McCracken and Holly Berry
Salem Foundation -Harold G. and Ruth B. Hitchcock Fund
Sally & Ray Hollemon
Steven Broncheau
Steven Caldwell
Steven Wollenburg
Tim & Carol Murphy
DIRECTOR ($500+)
Beverly North
Cherie & Craig Cline
David and Deborah Gray, In honor of Don Rogers
Ed and Karen Arabas
Evelyn M. Pech
Gail Ryder
Gloria & Arthur Hill
Gregory Jolivette
Jack Haggard, In honor of
Sheila Baker
Jennifer & Bill Martinak
Jill Sorensen
Joan Robinson
John A. Stevens
John Whitney
Linda Hillesum
Logan Houser
Lois Hanson
Louise Larsen Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
Mary & Larry Krumdieck
Mary Ann Black
Matt Benjamin, in memory of Lyndsey Houser
Oddny Everson
Pat & Janice Gorham
Paul & Tracey Saucy
Phyllis Bond
Richard Day
Sharleen R Bennett
Sherry Collins
Standard Insurance Company
Suzanne Cox
Virginia & Alex Bourdeau
West Hills Vineyards
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ($250+)
Bemis Associates, Inc. - Drew McGrath Employee Match
Bobbie Clyde
Bonnie Heppner
Britany Brown, In honor of Dean Duncan
Bryan Cruz Gonzalez
Carol Riedl
Christie L. Smith & Dr. Robert Greybeck
Dean and Beth Vargas Duncan
Dennis and Barbara Curtin
Miles
Diane and Aaron Clingerman
Eddie Willits
Pentacle Theatre would not be possible without the support of the following grantors:
Roy and Diane Marvin and Fred W. Fields Funds of
Ellen Langsather
Elly & George Love
George White
Heather & Bryan Toller
Jean M. Linck & Forrest Colling
Jeanne & Bill Dalton
Jo Dodge
Jo Rita Gann
Jody & Mark Gordon
Kate Bushman & Drew McGrath
Katy & Charles Bayless
Keith and Madge Bauer, In honor of Pamela Abernethy
Lois & Dale Derouin
Lucy Jolivette, In honor of Mr. Henry Lee Brown
Lynn and Sherril Hurt
Mike & Patty Kloft
Nancy Moen
Norma Jean Standlea & Hank Keeton
Olivia Jolivette, In memory of Mrs. Versie Lee Brown
Pamela Bilderbeck
Paula Hartwig
Penny & Bill Wylie
Robynn & John L. Hayek
Rosanne Richard
Susan & Richard Ray
Susan Christensen
The family of Jerry & Cissy Lewis, In honor of Don and Liz Rogers
Thomas & Fawnia OBlack
Valorie Freeman
LEADING ACTOR ($100+)
Adam Kreutner, In honor of Don Rogers
Albert & Ginny Furtwangler
Ann & Dave Hanus
Ann Scheppke
Audrey Taylor , In honor of Don Rogers
Becky Benton
Beth Nevue
Bill & Anita Blaumer
Bill Howell
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
Booth Family, In memory of Don Rogers
Brandon Gitchel
Carsten Hansen
Cathleen and Dave HockmanWert
Cec Koontz
Cesie Delve Scheuermann
Charlotte Iliff, In honor of Cherie Ulmer
Christy & Jeff Wiegel
Cosmos Deja Vu Salon & Spa
Creativitee & ROFE Designs
Dan and Kelly Herb, In honor of Sheila Harrison
David and Sherril Kuhns
David Bliss
David Smedema
Debbie & Mike Neel, In honor of Don Rogers
Dennis Glavis, In honor of Don Rogers
Edna & Richard Anderson
Exitus Escape Rooms
Franca Hernandez
Gloria & Alan Holland
Gregg Merrill
Gretchen Laue
Helen Griffin
Jackie & Al Pierce
James & Beverly Herzog
Jane Roberts
Janet & Richard Kahler
Jerry Houser, In memory of Lyndsey Fields Houser
Jo Johnson
Joanna & Ronald Stout
Jolae & Russell Reed
Joyce & Mark Eklund
Judy Benson
Julie & Frank Jellison
Karen & Russ Elliott
Karen Higgins
Karen Houle
Kathy & Bruce Patterson
Kay & Philip Cogswell
Kay & Scott Reichlin
Kenn & Nancy Battaile
Kristin Nelson-Graham
Lana & John Radosta
Lauren Saucy and Andrew Phelps
Lesley Johnson
Linda Nishioka
Lisa Closner
Marlene Buker
Maureen Mould
Mel Mogster
Merry Davidson
Michael & Susan DeLaune
Mikki Hittner, In honor of Bailey Hittner
Pamela Bilderbeck, In honor of Don Rogers
Patricia Ehrlich
Patrick Moser
Patti L Wittrup
Paul Andrews
Paul Kyllo
Rev. Karen Crooch & Hayward Reed
Richard and Jeanne Schultz
River City Hardscapes, LLC
Robert & Marta White
Robert Terhune
Roberta Dolp
Roger and Laurene Brousseau
Ruth & Roger Monette
In addition to these donors, Pentacle Theatre would like to recognize the many unlisted contributors who have given up to $100+; thank you for your support!
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/leave-a-legacy/
