CTC MISSION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CTC exists to provide equal opportunities for members of the Central Oregon community
to be entertained and enriched by high quality theatrical productions, and to
participate meaningfully in the creation and support of these productions. CTC
strives to promote not only its own productions, but cultural arts throughout the
region as well.
CTC is the only theatre in Central Oregon that is entirely volunteer-based. While
a skeleton staff of three manages the organization’s day-to-day operations, all
productions are directed, acted, designed, built and painted by volunteers. Those
with a wealth of experience teach those with little or none. It´s a rare
production at CTC that doesn´t feature at least one new face onstage or
backstage—and more often than not the new volunteers have just as much to offer.
CTC presents six full-length, Mainstage productions yearly, with 12 – 17 performances
each. CTC often offers additional presentations such as dramatic readings, a limited
run of a play or a late night studio production of cutting-edge theatre. CTC
was the ‘parent company’ to The Bend Theatre for Young People and The Children’s
Music Theatre Group. These groups are specialized for the teaching and
performance of theatre by children of all school ages.
CTC STAFF
Message from the Executive and Artistic Director, E. Dee Torrey
"CTC is celebrating its 30th season by producing only award winning
plays. The line-up of shows is sure to be audience pleasing. Arthur
Miller, A.R. Gurney, Ken Ludwig, Agatha Christie, Harvey Fierstein,
Jerry Herman and Eugene Stickland are all award winning playwrights
or musicians and their works represent the very best of dramatic
literature. Support YOUR COMMUNITY THEATRE, subscribe now
and get your choice of seats for the entire 30th season.
E. Dee Torrey, Executive and Artistic Director:
- B.A. Education, Central Washington State University
- M. ED. Theater, Central Washington State University
- M.F.A. Setting and Light Design, University of Washington
- Resident Lighting Designer and Scenic Artist, Seattle Opera Company
- 20 Year Teacher at Jr, Sr High, Community College and University Levels
- Former Board Member, Children's Musical Theatre Group, Past President
- Former Board Member, Jazz Dance Collective
Lana A. Shane, Marketing Director:
- B.A. Biology, Dartmouth College
- M.A. Environmental Biology, University of California at Santa Barbara
- Volunteer: Cascades Theatrical Company, 2nd Street Theater, Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre, Seaside Theatre Company, Santa Barbara Little Theater
- Santa Barbara Radio Players Theatre of the Mind: Original Ensemble Member
Caleb Neet, Ticket Manager:
- Actor, Stage & Film
- Three time annual volunteer for RFKC program for abused/neglected children
- Irrigation Technician; four years experience
- Stagehand, Light Board Operator, 35mm Film Projectionist
- Set Construction Apprentice
