The Shortcut - Events in Oregon

This Halloween, join us for the comedy/ horror/ rock musical critics call “a theatrical séance” and “a brilliant mix of campy B-movie humor, touching emotional depth, with a stellar pop-rock score”.

Bat Boy: The Musical at OPAL;
"Based on a ridiculous tabloid story, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror show about a half-boy/half-bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy…"

OCT 29 - 31 & NOV 5 - 7 // 8PM // $25 Tix

*This production contains mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual assault, and use of prop weapons. Recommended for ages 14+.

This Halloween, join us for the comedy/ horror/ rock musical critics call “a theatrical séance” and “a brilliant mix of campy B-movie humor, touching emotional depth, with a stellar pop-rock score”.

Bat Boy: The Musical at OPAL;
"Based on a ridiculous tabloid story, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror show about a half-boy/half-bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy…"

OCT 29 - 31 & NOV 5 - 7 // 8PM // $25 Tix

*This production contains mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual assault, and use of prop weapons. Recommended for ages 14+.

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic adventure, James & the Giant Peach JR. is a fantastical tale of a young boy, his insect friends, and their incredible journey across the ocean aboard a giant peach. After losing his parents, James is sent to live with his cruel, conniving aunts. While carrying out one of their endless chores, he discovers a mysterious magic potion that transforms an ordinary peach into an enormous one. Soon, James finds himself embarking on an extraordinary adventure with a lovable group of oversized insect friends, discovering courage, friendship, and a place where he truly belongs. Behind its wit and whimsy, James & the Giant Peach JR. explores timeless themes of resilience, hope, and the many ways we define family. Through the kindness and support of his newfound friends, James discovers the strength to overcome hardship and achieve remarkable things. Featuring an energetic score by Tony Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, this musical brings Roald Dahl’s treasured story to life with unforgettable songs, imaginative characters, and magical theatrical moments.

Noises Off
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Elizabeth Helman
Robinson Theatre
Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 15*, 20, 21, 22*
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play.

NOISES OFF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

This Halloween, join us for the comedy/ horror/ rock musical critics call “a theatrical séance” and “a brilliant mix of campy B-movie humor, touching emotional depth, with a stellar pop-rock score”.

Bat Boy: The Musical at OPAL;
"Based on a ridiculous tabloid story, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror show about a half-boy/half-bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy…"

OCT 29 - 31 & NOV 5 - 7 // 8PM // $25 Tix

*This production contains mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual assault, and use of prop weapons. Recommended for ages 14+.

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic adventure, James & the Giant Peach JR. is a fantastical tale of a young boy, his insect friends, and their incredible journey across the ocean aboard a giant peach. After losing his parents, James is sent to live with his cruel, conniving aunts. While carrying out one of their endless chores, he discovers a mysterious magic potion that transforms an ordinary peach into an enormous one. Soon, James finds himself embarking on an extraordinary adventure with a lovable group of oversized insect friends, discovering courage, friendship, and a place where he truly belongs. Behind its wit and whimsy, James & the Giant Peach JR. explores timeless themes of resilience, hope, and the many ways we define family. Through the kindness and support of his newfound friends, James discovers the strength to overcome hardship and achieve remarkable things. Featuring an energetic score by Tony Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, this musical brings Roald Dahl’s treasured story to life with unforgettable songs, imaginative characters, and magical theatrical moments.

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic adventure, James & the Giant Peach JR. is a fantastical tale of a young boy, his insect friends, and their incredible journey across the ocean aboard a giant peach. After losing his parents, James is sent to live with his cruel, conniving aunts. While carrying out one of their endless chores, he discovers a mysterious magic potion that transforms an ordinary peach into an enormous one. Soon, James finds himself embarking on an extraordinary adventure with a lovable group of oversized insect friends, discovering courage, friendship, and a place where he truly belongs. Behind its wit and whimsy, James & the Giant Peach JR. explores timeless themes of resilience, hope, and the many ways we define family. Through the kindness and support of his newfound friends, James discovers the strength to overcome hardship and achieve remarkable things. Featuring an energetic score by Tony Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, this musical brings Roald Dahl’s treasured story to life with unforgettable songs, imaginative characters, and magical theatrical moments.

Noises Off
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Elizabeth Helman
Robinson Theatre
Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 15*, 20, 21, 22*
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play.

NOISES OFF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

This Halloween, join us for the comedy/ horror/ rock musical critics call “a theatrical séance” and “a brilliant mix of campy B-movie humor, touching emotional depth, with a stellar pop-rock score”.

Bat Boy: The Musical at OPAL;
"Based on a ridiculous tabloid story, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror show about a half-boy/half-bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy…"

OCT 29 - 31 & NOV 5 - 7 // 8PM // $25 Tix

*This production contains mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual assault, and use of prop weapons. Recommended for ages 14+.

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic adventure, James & the Giant Peach JR. is a fantastical tale of a young boy, his insect friends, and their incredible journey across the ocean aboard a giant peach. After losing his parents, James is sent to live with his cruel, conniving aunts. While carrying out one of their endless chores, he discovers a mysterious magic potion that transforms an ordinary peach into an enormous one. Soon, James finds himself embarking on an extraordinary adventure with a lovable group of oversized insect friends, discovering courage, friendship, and a place where he truly belongs. Behind its wit and whimsy, James & the Giant Peach JR. explores timeless themes of resilience, hope, and the many ways we define family. Through the kindness and support of his newfound friends, James discovers the strength to overcome hardship and achieve remarkable things. Featuring an energetic score by Tony Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, this musical brings Roald Dahl’s treasured story to life with unforgettable songs, imaginative characters, and magical theatrical moments.