Welcome to Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre

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 Actors or Performers are people who entertain an audience by acting, singing or dancing. They play characters on stage and act on the direction of the creative team to bring a text to life. Their primary focus is to engage audiences through their acting skills, expressions, and performances in a live theatrical setting. to students of all ages.

 Directors are responsible for bringing a Playwright's words to life on stage or leading the Actors in a direction to create a story, called ‘devising’. They oversee every detail of the creative process and create a cohesive and compelling play by using their own artistic interpretation of the script. 

A Costume Designer is the person responsible for designing the costumes for a production. They make sure they match the time period, the characters and the Director’s vision for the piece, as well as being practical for the Performer. 

 In theatre, a props person, also known as a props master or property master, is responsible for all the physical objects used on stage, from tiny trinkets to large set pieces. They acquire, create, organize, and maintain these props throughout the production, working closely with the director and designers to ensure props enhance the storytelling.  

 Backstage Crew members are also referred to as Stagehands, Stage Crew and/or Stage Technicians. They help with the ‘get-in’ and ‘get-out’ (see theatre terms here) before and after a show, as well as backstage during a show. They can assist with props, scenery, lighting and sound.  

 A theatre Lighting Technician (LT) prepares and operates the lighting system for a production. They make the lighting effects for live theatre productions based on the designs created by the Lighting   Designer (LD). The type of work can vary depending on the production.  Sound Technicians, often referred to as Sound Engineers, produce, amplify, mix, record, sync and reproduce sound, effects and music for theatre rehearsals, theatre productions and special events. 

 A concession person, also known as a concession worker or attendant, is primarily responsible for selling food and beverages at the theater's concession stand. They handle transactions, prepare and serve food and drinks, maintain the cleanliness of the stand, and ensure a positive customer experience.  

 A Musician in theatre is someone who is skilled at playing one or several musical instruments. Musicians can also read, compose, conduct, perform, orchestrate and arrange music in a variety of different styles. Musicians for theatre often work alongside a band or orchestra to provide live music for a production or performance. 

At Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre, we are proud to be a part of the local community. We partner with other organizations and businesses to promote the arts and support our community. We believe that the arts are an essential part of a vibrant and thriving community.