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Teresa Waite

Voice 1/Mrs. Shears & others

Teresa has previously worked on a number of Pentacle shows including It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Dancing at Lughnasa, A Christmas Carol, All My Sons, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Women of Lockerbie, Other Desert Cities, The Diviners, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods, Lost in Yonkers, The Odd Couple, Moon Over Buffalo, The Importance of Being Ernest, Our Town, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Sound of Music. She’s been a cast member, assistant director, stage manager, house manager and worked in the light

Other theater-related work experience includes And Then There Were None, Frost/Nixon, The Graduate and a virtual production of Dancing at Lughnasa, all at Gallery Theater.

Teresa is married to Ross Waite and has one child, four stepchildren and three grandchildren, as well as three Schnauzers. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, painting, and generally trying new creative endeavors wherever they crop up. Her mom and sister, Shawn, are very important in her life.

Mission Statement

Pentacle Theatre provides community members a collaborative opportunity to create and experience theater in an atmosphere of respect, support and enjoyment.

Ticket Information

Tickets for upcoming productions will be available online at pentacletheatre.org. In 2023, Pentacle Theatre is introducing a new pricing structure designed to improve access to our productions. You can read all about it here. In partnership with Salem For All, Pentacle Theatre offers half-price tickets to individuals who have an Oregon Trail card.

Latecomers Policy

Pentacle Theatre productions will begin on time. At intermission you will be ushered to an available seat. If you leave your seat during the performance, you will not be reseated. Sorry, no refunds for latecomers.

Mask Requirement

Pentacle Theatre values the safety and health of our patrons and volunteers. Masks are encouraged and recommended at all times in the theater building.

Concessions

Some 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. Remember, there is no food permited in the auditorium –but you CAN bring a beverage back upstairs with you. Purchase a souvenir cup and receive $1 off your next drink.

Smoking

Smoking is allowed only in the designated area outside the lobby.

Pentacle Theatre Courtesy

Cameras (with or without flash) and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Please turn off beepers and cell phones during the performance.

Advertising

Advertise in Pentacle Theatre programs! All proceeds benefit Pentacle Theatre. Contact the business office for more information. Call 503-485-4300, or email operationsmanager@pentacletheatre.org.

How To Reach Us

Pentacle Theatre tickets and business office: 503-485-4300.

Online: 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.

2023 Governing Board And Staff

President .................................................................... Emma Thurston

Vice President ................................................................. Katie Lindbeck

Secretary .........................................................................Kelli Jaecks

Treasurer ......................................................................... Ty Hendrix

Members-at-Large ................. Erik Davis, Kaelynn Kappes, Ken Hermens, Dani Potter, Bryan Toller

Operations Manager

Technical Director

Steven Trahan

Chris Benham

Box Office Manager Kimberly Houser Taylor

Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Bookkeeper

Quinn Connolly

Christie Smith

Pentacle Theatre would not be possible without the support of the following grantors:

Hi, hello, welcome!

The first time I visited Pentacle, I was just a middle school student attending a free dress rehearsal around this same time of year. I remember walking down the path for the first time and being totally enchanted by the sounds and smells of the forest.

To this day, this is my favorite time of year to be out of the theater. I get a nostalgic feeling when I hear the wind bristling the trees, the stream trickling in the back, often with hints of set construction noise or faint musical rehearsal in the distance. It’s a beautiful feeling powered by many years of building friendships, telling stories, and sharing a bit of our hearts with each other and with our community.

I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Pentacle as a youngster, and for the many opportunities my time here has provided me. This theater is magical, and it wouldn’t be here without passionate volunteer work and generous donations. These are what has kept us resilient for 70 years, and these are what will continue to propel us forward for 70 more.

Please join us! There are so many ways to get involved. Check them out on our website at pentacletheatre.org/get-involved to join in the magic.

With gratitude,

Emma Thurston

Pentacle Theatre Governing Board President