BEND
THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ANNOUNCES TWELFTH ANNUAL SUMMER CONSERVATORY
This year's plays include our adaptation of The Odyssey. The
classic tale of Homer’s epic journey is being directed by BTYP alum,
Gavin Douglas and will be performed by students from grades 4 to 9. The
upper-school ensemble (grades 10 to 12) will be performing The
Neighbors by Pulitzer Prize winning authoress, Zona Gayle. This
heart-warming drama is about Midwestern rural life during the Great
Depression of the 1930’s. The story is simple yet focused on compelling
characters who create an irresistible atmosphere of goodwill. This play is
being directed by new BTYP acting instructor, Katie Condit. The
Neighbors will be performed on Wednesday, July 30th at 2:00 and 7:00
pm with special guest artists, The Pitchtones, performing
depression-era music live on stage to open the show. The Odyssey
will be performed on Thursday, July 31st at 2:00 and 7:00 pm.
Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors.
All performances will be
held at Cascades Theatrical Company
148 NW Greenwood Ave. in downtown Bend
WHO: Intermediate & advanced
actors age 9-17
WHAT:
• The Neighbors by Z. Gale (grades 10-12)
• The Odyssey by Homer (grades 4-9)
WHEN:
• Wednesday, July 30th 2 pm & 7 pm: The Neighbors
• Thursday, July 31st 2 pm
& 7 pm: The Odyssey
WHERE: Cascade Theatrical Company (CTC)
TICKETS:
$8 adults • $5 seniors & children (12 and under)
For more information: 541-419-1395 • btyp@bendnet.com
Bend Theatre for Young People is a
non-profit organization that was established in 1996 to enrich the lives
of Central Oregon youth by educating them in the art and craft of theatre.
BTYP is proud to be known for bringing the best of theatre education and
production to young people from eight to eighteen years old.