Orcas Center Presents in the Black Box Theater: ANTIDOTE DANCE PARTY Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m. $10 at the door ANTIDOTE Our Black Box will be transformed into a goth nightclub for you to gloom the night away. The event is planned by Felix Holding and features a vampire-themed burlesque performance by Carmilla DeVour. Dressed […]
Five weekly classes - students need to show a willingness to be in class regularly, stay focused, and work hard. There are no prerequisites for doing this work, other than it will be physical and vocal in nature, and there will sometimes be bodily contact between participants.
“How To Eat Like A Child” is based on the book of the same name by Delia Ephron. The musical version began its life as an NBC primetime special, which premiered in 1981, starring Dick Van Dyke. It was an immediate hit in schools, camps and community centers.
Unlocking the Unscripted is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best improvisers working today. Don’t miss this chance to hone your acting skills and apply these teachings to everything you create!
The veil is thin. The verdant thicket of life safeguarding the joys of summer has used itself up. As the canopy withers into its slumber, death and decay are now able to peek down into our mortal world. They are curious. What are all these little creatures up to in the darkness of autumn? We are uncovered by leaves, seen by the darkness and afraid. And so we put on our masquerades, our rituals and revelries, our festivals.
It's not just the word, it's happening! That's right, Grease is rolling into the Orcas center this spring! Join an excited, fun, and dedicated cast in revving up this classic musical in 2026! Auditions are on September 10th in the Black Box with callbacks on September 11th. Rehearsals will start the first week in October. Opening weekend is February 26th!
A relaxed late-night event with the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet in the Black Box of Orcas Center. Ticket includes a Tango-themed beverage.
21+ and older
Join us for a powerful, student-led performance that brings the Salish Sea to life through dance, poetry, music, and visual projection. Directed by Orcas Island High School senior Solianna Halabisky, this multimedia showcase is her senior community project—an artistic call to protect the ecosystems and remarkable wildlife of our region.
The performance features choreography by Tiffany Loney, dancers from the Orcas Dance Collective, original poetry by local students, and stunning underwater projections created by Jess Newly, Friends of the San Juans’ Community Science and Education Director.
Tangled in Vow and Beseech - An evening of poetry, conversations, and artwork with Jill McCabe Johnson and guests Martha Farish and Kate Geddes. Presented by the Orcas Island Library.
Embark on a journey of grief, self-discovery, and womanhood in “Returning Focus,” a new play written and directed by Ellie Wright.
Following the loss of her mother, a woman and her daughter grapple not only with their individual relationships with the late matriarch, but their relationship with one another. In a blend of dialogue and dance, “Returning Focus” explores the complexities of grief as the duo navigate the tumultuous path of disconnection, re-connection, and ultimately, understanding.
Della the baker makes cakes, not judgement calls- those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the young woman she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiance is actually a fiancee, Della's life gets turned upside down. She can't really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself.
Drama 1: Improv Acting Classes for youth aged 7-11 Class size Limit: 20 Price: $70 Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm Number of Sessions: 12 Location: Orcas Center Black Box Theater Start Date/End Date: September 13 - October 20, 2022 CLICK HERE to register Acting classes provide children with more than just fun - although […]
Drama 2: Character Acting Classes for 12 - 14 year olds Class size Limit: 20 Price: $70 Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm Number of Sessions: 12 Location: Orcas Center Black Box Theater Start Date/End Date: September 13 - October 20, 2022 CLICK HERE to register Acting classes provide children with more than just fun […]