Poster by Isaac Mitchell
FOOTLOOSE
CAST
WES WARNICKER ...................................................................................Chris Benham
PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK Chris Davidson
WILLARD HEWITT ...........................................................................Maynard DeWitt Jr
ARIEL MOORE ................................................................................. Molly Duddlesten
WENDY-JO ......................................................................................... Ara Duddlesten
URLEEN Sara Duncan
BETTY .................................................................................................... Robin Ellliott
GARVIN .................................................................................................. Myles Fisher
TRAVIS ................................................................................................. Corban Ibarra
LULU WARNICKER Sara LeDuc
VI MOORE Kirsten Manning
BICKLE .................................................................................................... Josh Marley
JETER ...................................................................................................... Noah Miller
REN MCCORMACK Hunter Moate
CHUCK CRANSTON Dylan Moore
LYLE .................................................................................................... Charlie Morter
ELEANOR DUNBAR ................................................................................ Fawnia Oblack
COWGIRL Mary Reese
RUSTY Mallory Speten
COWBOY BOB/DILL ........................................................................ Noah Vanderburgh
ETHEL MCCORMACK............................................................................... Kristen Winter
REVEREND SHAW MOORE Jeff Witt
COACH ROGER DUNBAR Alec Zitzelberger
TEEN ENSEMBLE ................................................. Eva Hernandez, Julia Hollingsworth, Zeke Marley, Em Reyes, Liam Smith, Eliza Tooley
TIME & PLACE
Bomont, in the American Heartland
The show runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with intermission.
FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by TOM SNOW. Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
PRODUCTION STAFF
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER ...................................................... Geri Lyne Greeno
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ................................................................... Quinn Connolly
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ..................................................................... Chris Benham
MUSIC DIRECTOR Jon Stuber
VOCAL DIRECTOR............................................................................................ Jeff Witt
CO-CHOREOGRAPHER ...................................................................... Natalie Pate Gwin
STAGE MANAGER Betsy Wild
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Patti Brown, Lana Buckholz
INTIMACY CONSULTANT ............................................................... Kelli Swanson Jaecks
PROPS ........................................................
Patti Brown, Lana Buckholz, Betsy Wild
SOUND & LIGHTS OPERATOR Rob Sim
M ICROPHONE OPERATOR Loren Gerecke
SOUND & LIGHTING DESIGN ..................................................................Quinn Connolly
LIGHT HANG ........................................... Chris Benham, Quinn Connolly, Jon Stuber
COSTUME DESIGN Karen McCarty
COSTUME ASSISTANTS Anthony Barghini, Jamie Breckenridge, Sandy Gray, Melody Smith, Vivi Watt
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN................................................................. The Cast and Crew
SET DESIGN .......................................................................................... Chris Benham
SET CONSTRUCTION
Chris Davidson, Maynard DeWitt Jr, Sara Duncan, Corban Ibarra, Ben Lapp, Sara LeDuc, Matt LeDuc, Hunter Moate, Dylan Moore, Fawnia Oblack, Tom Oblack, Mary Reese, Antonio Schoaps, Rob Sim, Gary Winter, Kristin Winter, Jeff Witt, Alec Zitzelberger
STRIKE CREW Freya Quitoga, Rob Sim, Becky Tei, Elizabeth Tei
PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................... Vicki Woods
POSTER DESIGN ............................................................................ Isaac Mitchell
PROGRAM DESIGN ......................................................................... Carlee Wright
HOUSE MANAGER Chris McCarty
BOARD LIAISON .........................................................................Toni King-Byous
SPECIAL THANKS
Sherry Collins Groovy Mart Jan Scofield Heather Toller Jim and Joan Witt
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
SCENE 1: City of Chicago
"Footloose"* Ren and Company Town of Bomont-Church
"On Any Sunday" ...................................... Rev. Shaw Moore and Company
SCENE 2: Church Yard
SCENE 3: Behind Gas Station
"The Girl Gets Around"**................................ Chuck, Ariel, Travis and Lyle
SCENE 4: High School Hallway
"I Can't Stand Still" ................................................................................ Ren
"Somebody's Eyes" Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen and Company
SCENE 5: Moore Home
"Learning To Be Silent" Vi, Ethel, Ariel
SCENE 6: Burger Blast Restaurant
"Holding Out for a Hero" Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo and Urleen
SCENE 7: Plains of Bomont
"Somebody's Eyes" (scene change) ................ Rusty, Wendy Jo and Urleen
SCENE 8: Moore Home
"Somebody's Eyes" (reprise) ........................... Rusty, Wendy Jo and Urleen
"Heaven Help Me" .............................................................................. Shaw
SCENE 9: The Gym
"I'm Free"*/"Heaven Help Me" Ren, Shaw and Company
FOOTLOOSE* ON ANY SUNDAY
MUSIC CREDITS
THE GIRL GETS AROUND**
I CAN’T STAND STILL SOMEBODY’S EYES
LEARNING TO BE SILENT HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO+ HEAVEN HELP ME
I’M FREE*/HEAVEN HELP ME/ON ANY SUNDAY
STILL ROCKIN'
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY
CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART? MAMA SAYS ALMOST PARADISE++ DANCING IS NOT A CRIME ON ANY SUNDAY (Reprise) CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART? (Reprise) FOOTLOOSE* (Finale)
All music by Tom Snow, except: *Kenny Loggins; **Sammy Hagar; +Jim Steinman; ++Eric Carmen
All Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, except; "Footloose" lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT II
SCENE 1: The "Bar-B-Q" Country & Western Bar
"Still Rockin’" Cowboy Bob and Company
"Let's Hear It for the Boy" ............................................ Rusty and Company
SCENE 2: Moore Home
"Can You Find It in Your Heart?" ............................................................... Vi
SCENE 3: Junkyard
“Dancing is not a Crime” ....................................................................... Ren
"Mama Says" Willard, Jeter, Bickle, Dill and Garvin
“Mama Says (encore)” Willard, Jeter, Bickle, Dill and Garvin
SCENE 4: Under the Train Bridge "Almost Paradise” Ren and Ariel
SCENE 5: Town Hall
SCENE 6: Moore House
"Heaven Help Me" (reprise) Shaw
SCENE 6A: Church
SCENE 6B: The Churchyard
"Can You Find It in Your Heart?" (reprise) Shaw
SCENE 7: The Gym Footloose Finale ........................................................................... Company
SCENE 8: The Gym "Footloose"* (reprise)................................................................... Company
MUSICIANS
KEYBOARD ................................................................................................ Jon Stuber
PERCUSSION ...................................................................................... Dennis McIntire
BASS GUITAR Gail Gage and Carolyn Llerenas
GUITAR 1 Erik Moulton
GUITAR 2 ....................................................................................... Jeremy Hickerson
REEDS .......................................................................................................Kathy Kem
SEASON 2025
Celebrating 70 years of sharing art with our community, Pentacle Theatre is proud to announce our 2025 season.
March 21 - April 12
Aug 15 - Sept 6
May 9 - 31
Sept 5 - Oct 25
Jan 31 - Feb 22
June 27 - July 19
Nov 21 - Dec 13
Stay tuned for updates on season ticket sales, upcoming
When most people think of the movie Footloose, which opened in theaters 40 years ago this past February, the thing they remember is the music. Kenny Loggins singing the title song; "Holding Out For a Hero" playing while on screen the actors were on the tractors playing chicken; "Let’s Hear It For The Boy" as Willard learns to dance; all icon scenes we love to watch and songs we love to listen to. And the musical version makes wonderful use of classic songs from the movie soundtrack as well as original songs written for the stage.
But Footloose is more than just a song and dance show. It is a story about people who are in pain and are afraid to feel that pain again so they are using whatever means they can to protect themselves and those they love. It is a story about a community that suffered a tragic loss. It is the story of an angry young man who is hurt and in pain. It is a story about trying to find your way in the world with people who aren’t like you. How do we talk to people we fear will bring back that pain we felt? Or how do you get people to see your point of view when you cannot see theirs? With the story, we see these characters who are in pain and unable to express it in a way that is beneficial for healing and moving forward. That only by truly listening to one another and meeting each other where we are can any of us hope to achieve understanding and forgiveness. And through talking, really talking (and, of course, with a little help from song and dance) we can find healing amongst those who are different than us. My hope is that audiences come away from the show with a feeling of hope, of love and of pure joy as the binds that hold us back are broken and everybody can cut Footloose!
Geri Lyne GreenoDirector
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
Kelli & 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
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.
Geri Lyne Greeno Director/Choreographer
Geri was recently honored as a lifetime member of Pentacle Theatre. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Geri has been involved in theater for over 40 years, with more than half of that here at Pentacle. Geri has been active both on and off stage having directed Other Desert Cities, The Nerd and The Curious Savage and choreographed and directed The Boyfriend and My Fair Lady and Jesus Christ Superstar at Pentacle Theatre. Geri has choregraphed several shows for Pentacle including Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, Urinetown, 9 to 5: The Musical, Seussical, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Nunsense, Spamalot, A Christmas Carol, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Shrek the Musical and this season’s The Prom. Favorite onstage roles include Angie in The Prom, Rosie in Mamma Mia!, Elvira in Blithe Spirit, Billie Dawn in Born Yesterday, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Nancy in Oliver, Sheila in Hair, Maria in Sound of Music, Inga in Young Frankenstein, Eulalie MacKensie Shinn in Music Man and performing in the ensemble of Chicago twice. When not spending her time at the theater, Geri works for the State of Oregon and enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and their dog Gidget.
Quinn Connolly Assistant Director
Quinn has done many things behind the curtain and is excited to continue to be there as Assistant Director. He runs his own audio-visual company called Quinn’s AV Club, from lights, sound, sets, and mics he enjoys getting his hands on anything he can grab. He is thankful to Geri for offering him the opportunity to AD. There was no way he was saying no to that. Quinn would like to thank his family for their support of his antics throughout his theater years. He is thankful to the past directors who trusted him with their passion projects. And Marah, his partner of almost five years who has foolishly stuck with him for so long.
Jon Stuber
Music Director
At Pentacle Theatre, Jon served as music director for 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 Manger Lead for Small Group Benefits with Alliant Insurance Services. On weekends, you can find him either in the garden, frying chicken, or at the movies.
Natalie Pate Gwin
Co-Choreographer
Natalie loved watching the 1984 Footloose finale on repeat with her parents and brother growing up. The movie also provided a deep sense of comfort to her and her family when they cared for her beloved grandfather in his final days of hospice. Now, she is incredibly touched to be part of this staged production and to make her Pentacle choreography debut with such an amazing team. Natalie has been dancing since she was some two feet tall. She's previously performed with Pentacle in roles such as Fiona in Shrek the Musical and Sally Bowles in Cabaret. 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 at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). By night, she's a published children's book author and semi-professional dog snuggler to an adored pit bull mix named Bandit. She is forever grateful to her husband, Josh, for his love, support and flawless Michael Caine impersonation.
Chris Benham
Wes Warnicker
Chris Davidson
Chris is making his return to the Pentacle stage after his role as Capt. Robert Scott in the 2023 production of Terra Nova. Chris is currently approaching the end of his seventh year as Pentacle Theatre’s Technical Director.
Principal Harry Clark
Just a small town boy, living in a lonely void
Happy to do a show, take me anywhere Just a city girl, tryna fill out a cast She needed a principal so she called my ***
Chris would like to thank Geri. He is happy to be back on the Pentacle stage with a great cast and crew.
Maynard DeWitt Jr
Willard Hewitt
Maynard has been in two productions at Pentacle Theatre: Spamalot as Ensemble and The Prom as Ensemble. In 2019, they graduated from Central High School and performed in several productions including Band Geeks as Stewart Dixon, Lion King Jr as Ed, Fiddler on The Roof as Motel Kamzoil and more. Currently, they working for Edustaff as an Instructional Assistant. They plan to be in more productions in the future and pursue a career in the performing arts. They would like to thank their family and friends for always being supportive of their involvement with theater.
Ara Duddlesten Wendy-Jo
Ara returns to the Pentacle after performing in The Prom earlier this year. She has been in and worked on lots of shows in Corvallis and Albany since she was very young. Her sister Molly and brother-inlaw Noah are also in the show. She loves animals, being outside, traveling to places she’s never been before, and anything Lord of the Rings
Molly Duddlesten Ariel Moore
Molly is super excited to be involved in her third production at Pentacle! You might have seen her on the Pentacle stage previously as Alyssa Greene in The Prom and as Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy in Shrek the Musical. Additional 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). In her free time, Molly loves spending time with family and friends, having game nights, and chilling with her husband, Noah, and their two crazy tabby cats who rightfully rule their household.
Sara Duncan Urleen
Sara has loved theater her whole life. She has over 20 years of dance experience. She has both trained and taught at Tippy Toe Dance Studio and is most proud of her role as Ursula in Ursula 2012. This is Sara's first musical performance since performing at Blanchet High School where she was in multiple plays as a student. She played a step-sister in Into The Woods, Amaryllis in The Music Man, Brigitta in the Sound of Music and Hero in Much Ado about Nothing.
Robin Ellliott
Betty Blast
After a more than 30 year hiatus, Robin is thrilled to return to the stage with Pentacle Theater’s production of Footloose! She has missed the joy and community of theater, and is glad to have found that again with Pentacle. Some of her favorite past roles include The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, and Dr. Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace. When not on stage she enjoys writing, costuming, exploring the world, and spending time with her amazing family and two silly dogs.
Myles Fisher Garvin
Myles returns to the Pentacle stage after performing in Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, and Little shop of Horrors. A senior economics major at Willamette University, he is also active in the Willamette Masterchorus and enjoys music and dancing.
Eva Hernandez Teen Ensemble
Eva is so excited to be returning for her second show at Pentacle Theater. Other theater experience includes school productions and Childrens Educational Theater. She was most recently seen as Cinderella in Into The Woods Jr.
Julia Hollingsworth Teen Ensemble
Julia made her debut at Pentacle Theatre in this seasons production of The Prom, and is delighted to return! She’s participated in school productions, Theatre 33, and Children’s Educational Theatre (CET). She was most recently seen as The Witch in CET’s production of Into the Woods Jr this summer.
Corban Ibarra
Travis
This is Corban’s first show at Pentacle Theatre. His theaterrelated work experience includes theater and choir at McNary High School, as well as dance classes. He likes to exercise and while currently an apprentice flooring installing, wants to be a firefighter. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his girlfriend.
Sara LeDuc Lulu Warnicker
Sara is overjoyed to make her Pentacle debut in Footloose! By day, she’s a high school teacher who loves sparking creativity and excitement in her students. Off the clock, she is a sunshine enthusiast whose passions include writing, painting, music, and coaching the next generation of volleyball greats. Sara is deeply grateful to the director, cast, and crew for their encouragement, guidance, and making her acting debut truly unforgettable. She is especially grateful to her amazing family, whose unwavering love and support has helped to turn this lifelong dream into reality. Here’s to many more stage adventures ahead!
Kirsten Manning
Vi Moore
Kirsten last appeared at Pentacle in Shrek the Musical. Her other Pentacle credits include Honey Rae/ Donna Jo in Dashing Through the Snow, Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, and Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. She is married to her hilarious and patient husband Jon, and is the mother of the brilliant, talented, and funny Georgia, Finn, and Jasper. When she is not on stage or at rehearsal, she is a reading teacher at Battle Creek Elementary School. She is hanging on to her last few years as a "proud high school theatre mom" to her teenagers. Kirsten would like to thank her family for making her laugh, supporting her late nights of rehearsals, and not complaining about the weird dinners she throws together before she leaves the house. She is so happy to be part of this inspirational cast full of so much talent and joy for this show. The hard work, sweat and sore feet have been so worth it.
Joshua Marley Bickle
Zeke Marley Teen Ensemble
A high school senior, Joshua enjoys singing and producing music, as well as rollerblading, and, of course, theater. His favorite musical is Into the Woods. His greatest aspiration is to learn mongolian throat singing.
Zeke is a freshman at Sprague High School and loves performing and playing the kazoo. Favorite roles he has played include Bottom in Midsummer Night's Dream, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and Dickon in The Secret Garden. He won the Oregon State Fair Talent Competition for singing. He also likes swing dancing and swim team.He's been studying Chinese every day for over a year and hopes someday to be Spider-Man.
Noah Miller Jeter
Noah is so excited to be working with Pentacle again for one of his favorite musicals. For over a decade, Noah has actively pursued theater, dance, and multiple forms of musical performance as well as instruction. Some of the productions that he’s had the pleasure to be a part of are Swimming in the Shallows (The Shark), It’s Only a Play (Gus P. Head), and Mamma Mia! (Sky) at Gallery Theater, Little Women (Laurie) at HART Theater, The Fantasticks (Matt) at Pentacle, and Cinderella (Ensemble) at Broadway Rose Theatre Company.
Noah is currently a music teacher in Salem, and has experience teaching voice, piano, dance, and music theory. In his free time, he enjoys taking care of his various plants and animals, and spending time with his loved ones.
Hunter Moate Ren McCormack
Hunter is very excited to return to the Pentacle Theatre stage for his second show as Ren McCormack in Footloose. Earlier this year he played the role of Nick for Pentacle Theatre’s performance of The Prom. Hunter is a Chemeketa Community College student, a member of Concert Choir, and is also theater club president. He has enjoyed singing his whole life, and was proud to recently sing with his choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Dylan Moore
Chuck Cranston
Dylan is delighted to be making his debut appearance at Pentacle Theatre. He is ecstatic to be back on stage performing a role he coins as “the antithesis to himself.”
Dylan’s most recent shows date back to 2019 as Lazar Wolfe in Central High school’s production of Fiddler on The Roof, and Pepper in Central High school’s production of Mamma Mia.
When not on stage, Dylan spends time working with his voice teacher, Kara Quello, on various show cases around the Salem area, working in IT services at the Department of Revenue, and spending time with his girlfriend, Hannah Wood, and their cat Binx. He thanks Hannah for all of the love and support she offers each and every day.
He thanks each and every one of the audience members who make being on stage possible, and wants you to remember “You ain’t seen the last of Cranston.”
Charlie Morter Lyle
Charlie’s theater experience includes seven years performing with Children’s Educational Theatre (notably Donkey in Shrek the Musical) and one year as a Teachers Assistant and director. For four years, he was involved in the theater department at South Salem High School, including both performing roles (Gull/ ensemble in The Little Mermaid, Gregory in Romeo and Juliet, Ryan in Rose Ghost Stories, Jester in Once Upon a Mattress, Paul Dreyfus in The Pink Panther) and technical positions. He was also Eddie in Maeve Z O’Connor’s original play Omission, and was in an online production of She Kills Monsters (Majestic Theater) as Ronnie/Orcus. His previously Pentacle shows include Mary Poppins and Seussical the Musical.
Outside of theater, Charlie enjoys rock climbing, playing games with friends, and singing along to musicals in the shower (or otherwise—just typically in the shower).
Fawnia Oblack
Eleanor Dunbar
Fawnia is excited to make her Pentacle stage debut! She moved to Salem with her husband Tom over 20 years ago and cannot imagine living anywhere else. She is thankful for the love and support of her husband and family in her passion for theater. She has been involved with theater since grade school and cannot imagine life without it. She is so thankful to have found a home and community at Pentacle. Her previous theater-related work experience includes doing sound effects for Rent, as co-stage manager for Beauty & the Beast, and as stage crew/ dresser in Cabaret and Yellow. She also played the role of Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Gertie/ adult ensemble in Dr. Doo Little, seagull/ ensemble in The Little Mermaid, and ensemble in Cinderella. She is in her first year on the Pentacle Theater Board of Directors and is enjoying learning a different side of how the organization works.
Mary Reese Cowgirl
This is Mary's first production with Pentacle and she could not be more thrilled to be a part of this Gen X classic from her childhood. Mary grew up in Salem and, after graduating from the University of Oregon, she moved to Hollywood, CA where she launched her career as a TV Editor and met her husband Frank. She's always been involved in music and performance — participating in all the bands and various theater productions from grade school to college, with multiple rock ‘n’ roll bands in Tinseltown, and as a competitive ballroom dance student with Arthur Murray Studios. Mary now splits her time between her family here in Salem (including two dogs and five cats!) and her in-laws and besties down south.
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Emmalee Reyes
Teen Ensemble
Em is a student at South Salem High School and has been doing theater since 5th grade. Originally finding her love for theater at CET, and now doing high school and community shows. She has been in over 10 shows in her life, some including Guys and Dolls Jr as Sarah Brown and The Prom as part of the teen ensemble. Her favorite thing about Pentacle Theater is the opportunity to meet new people and being able to grow new skills when it comes to theater. When she's not performing, you'll find her crocheting, practicing tap dancing, or playing her favorite game Life is Strange.
Liam Smith
Teen Ensemble
Liam Smith is a senior at South Salem High School. He has previously been seen on the Pentacle stage as Jesse in Distracted, and as an ensemble member in The Prom He lives with his mother, father, two cats, two goats, seven chickens, and a very mean sheep. Additionally, he is involved in choir and theater at his school. One fun fact about him is that he has been in three car crashes, but he was only driving during one.
Mallory Speten Rusty
Mallory is thrilled to be making her Pentacle Theater debut. Some of her favorite previous roles are Glinda from The Wizard of Oz and Gertrude McFuzz from Seussical the Musical with S.K.I.T. Theater. You may have recently seen her as an ensemble member in Anastasia with Gallery Theater. She has a BM in vocal performance from Azusa Pacific University. She thanks her friends, family, and wonderful husband, Jeremiah, for supporting her love of performing. All glory to God.
Eliza Tooley Teen Ensemble
First show at Pentacle Eliza is 13 years old and has lived in Salem for her whole life. She has done a couple roles including, Little Anna in Frozen Jr. at Sprague High School and Amaryllis in The Music Man with Keizer Homegrown Theater. This is her first show with Pentacle Theatre but she is so exited!
Noah Vanderburgh Cowboy Bob/Dill
Yee haw! This is Noah’s third time on the Pentacle stage, and he’s thrilled to be back. When he’s not (still) rockin’ out on stage, he’s either working as a mechanical engineer in Corvallis or relaxing at home with his bestie (and wife), Molly, and their two perfect brown tabby cats Henry and Jamie.
Kristen Winter Ethel McCormack
Kristen is excited to step onto the Pentacle stage for the first time working alongside such a fabulous cast, crew, and director on this heartfelt production of Footloose. Most recently, she portrayed Aunt Josephine Barry in Anne of Green Gables at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. Favorite past roles include Rizzo in Grease, Poppy in Noises Off!, Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Dina in School House Rock Live!. Off the stage Kristen loves outdoor adventures, cuddling with her 13 chickens, traveling, and spending time with her beloved family and friends.
Jeff Witt
Reverend Shaw Moore
Jeff has done it all at Pentacle, from usher to director and everything in between. Some of his favorite roles at Pentacle include Valjean in Les Miserables, 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.
Alec Zitzelberger Coach Roger Dunbar
Alec returns to the Pentacle stage after being in Ripcord Other theater-related work experience includes several shows at Brush Creek Theater, including The Rustler’s Revenge. Outside of acting, Alec enjoys painting, tabletop games and his pets.
Mission Statement
Pentacle Theatre provides community members a collaborative opportunity to create and experience theater in an atmosphere of respect, support and enjoyment.
ADVERTISING
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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.
2024 GOVERNING BOARD AND STAFF
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Members-at-Large
Executive Director
Technical Director
Box Office Manager
Bookkeeper
Ken Hermens
Katie Lindbeck
Kaelyn Kappes
Bruce Thompson
Mat Genuser, Kelli Jaecks, Toni King-Byous, Fawnia Oblack, Dani Potter
Steven Trahan
Chris Benham
Kimberly Houser Taylor
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.
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 9/1/2023 and 8/31/2024.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
($2,000+)
American Endowment Foundation
Robin Bower
Business Oregon, State of Oregon
Fidelity Charitable
Lauri & Benjamin Dowling
David Hackleman & Stephanie Schoap
Linda & Joe Hillesum
Sally & Ray Hollemon
Lyndsey & Jerry Houser
Lisa & Marty Johnson
Katie Lindbeck
Judith & Greg Linder
Beverly A. North
Lizabeth Ann Rogers
Schwab Charitable
Barbara & Bruce W. Thompson
Patricia Jennison Wickum
PRODUCER ($1,000+)
Chris Fletcher & Pamela Abernethy
Lisa R. Bennett
Sharlen R. Bennett
Mike Cechovic & Diane Highberger
Charities Aid Foundation
America
Jo Dodge
Kelli & Ron Jaecks
Jennifer Martinak
Chris & Karen McCarty
Rus McCracken
Patrick Moser
Betsy & Richard Scott
Steven K. Wollenburg
DIRECTOR
($500+)
Anon Anonymous
Steven Barlow
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Penny Blackwell
Alex & Virginia Bourdeau
Eden Rose Brown
Beverly & Michael Carrick
Grover & Cheryl Carter
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Collada
Chris Davidson
Dick Day
Edward Jones
Oddny Everson
Dell & Rich Ford
Carsten Hansen
Lois Hanson
Paula Hartwig
Katie & Laslo Kolta
Lynelle Littke
Alan Malone
Dan McGuinness
Rachel McMillen Pratt
Doug and Jennifer Meltzer
Judith Morris
Ruthie Murphy
Vanessa Nordyke
Louise Larsen Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation
Susan & Richard Ray
Kay & Scott Reichlin
Rosanne Richard
Joan Robinson
Kathy Saviers
Kathy D. Saviers
Amanda Shine
Herb & Connie Sims
Juanita & Lloyd Weigel
Penelope White
Penny & Bill Wylie
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ($250+)
Kara Quello & Karl Anderson
Paul D. Andrews
Katy & Charles Bayless
Linda Bednarz
Marlene Buker
Tracie B. Burger
Greg & Donna Burgess
Aaron and Diane Clingerman
Diane and Aaron Clingerman
Sherry Collins
Dennis & Barbara Curtin Miles
Jeanne & Bill Dalton
Merry Davidson
Pentacle Theatre would not be possible without the support of the following grantors:
Lois & Dale Derouin
Joyce & Mark Eklund
Pam & Roger Elliott
Bates Family
Valorie A. Freeman
Jo Rita Gann
Jody & Mark Gordon
Pat & Janice Gorham
Robynn & John L. Hayek
Franca Hernandez
Paul Howard
Jay Howe & Janet Gros
Jacques
Norma Jean Standlea & Hank Keeton
Shirley Koontz
The Estate of Shirley Koontz
Mary & Larry Krumdieck
Paul Allen Kyllo
Ellen Langsather
Pauli Long
Sherry & Terry L. Lowells
Lpl Financial
Carol & Paul Mannen
Betsy McDowell
Peter McDowell
Lorene McMurrin
Laurel & Hinrich Muller
Debbie Neel
Thomas & Fawnia C. Oblack
Liz & Don Oswalt
Pioneer Trust Bank
Susanna Rose
Lisa Godwin & Rick Segal
Christie L. Smith & Dr.
Robert Greybeck
Joanna & Ronald Stout
Jim & Rhonda Lyn
Thompson
Michael & Beverly Carrick Foundation
Heather & Bryan Toller
Jill & Matt Westerberg
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
LEADING ACTOR ($100+)
Ameriprise Financial
Edna & Richard Anderson
Vicki Bailey
Dave and Vicki Bailey
David R. Ballantyne
Kenn & Nancy Battaile
Debra Baughman
Leora Berger
Carol Coley & Ron Boucher
Virginia & Alex Bourdeau
Laurene & Roger Brousseau
Larry & Tracie Burger
John Carone
Susan F. Christensen
Patricia H. Clark
Emerson Collins
Gretchen Coppedge, in Memory of Dr. Jack Bellamy
Cesie Delve Scheuermann
Edna Denton & Carel
Dewinkel
Terrence Dolan
Anne M. Dooley
David & Velma Dufault
Dean & Beth Vargas Duncan
Patricia Ehrlich & James Willhite
Susan Elliott
Carolyn & Bob Engle
Albert & Ginny Furtwangler
Holly Giesbrecht
Candace Reed and Steven Gorham
Thomas & Margaret Grove
Frank & Pat Gruber
Walt Haight & Dawn GraffHaight
Ryan Hanauska in Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hanauska
Shelley Hanson
Ann & Dave Hanus
Laura Hart
Stephanie Hazen
Bonnie Heppner
Dan & Kelly Herb
Tom M. Hewitt
Avery Hiebert
Gloria & Alan Holland
Billie Houghton
Karen L. Houle
Gail & Roland Isaac
Susan Johnson
Cathy Jones-Foster
Angela J. Kargel
Kelly & Brenda Ann
Lawrence
Cheri K. Lentz
Linda Ann Lockwood
Nancy D. Mayo
Al & Carole McCann
Vivianna McCoy
Dennis McIntire
Gregg Merrill
Jackie B. Miller
Kathy Miotke
Jude & Gary Mollgaard
Ruth & Roger Monette
Sharon L. Moore
Cindy L. Mulligan
Gerald & Joanne Nathan
Beth I. Nevue
Sandy & Gary Onstot
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