Fun Home
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel
Recognized as one of Broadway’s most original musicals and a winner of five Tony Awards, FUN HOME is a groundbreaking story inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. In conjunction with our performances of FUN HOME, Ellipse Theatre Community, in partnership with Little Town Productions and Musical Impressions Studios, developed PROJECT PRIDE—a multifaceted program designed to raise awareness, amplify voices, and provide support for our LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Tiny Beautiful Things
Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed
Adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos
Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS personifies the questions and answers that "Sugar" was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid anonymous position of advice columnist Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. In conjunction with our performances of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, Ellipse Theatre Community developed the TINY BEAUTIFUL LETTER PROJECT which collected anonymous letter throughout the nation that were shared as part of a special live event celebrating our human stories and connections. This touring production was part of the "Road Show" program for Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC), performing in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and Prineville.
Circle Mirror Transformation
by Annie Baker
Winner of the Obie Award for Best New American Play and praised by critics as “absorbing, unblinking, and sharply funny” (The New York Times), CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION follows an unlikely group of five strangers enrolled in an introductory acting course, where they discover more about themselves than about acting. This touring production was part of the "Road Show" program for Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC), performing in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and Prineville. A highlight of this production was the collaboration with award-winning pianist and composer Paula Dreyer, who performed live at each performance. Funding for this project was made possible through a grant from the Deschutes County Coalition, along with generous donations and volunteer support.
Voiceless: A Musical
workshop
Music and Lyrics by Deena Kamm
Book by Anne Fenn
This groundbreaking musical delves deep into the intricate connections between the mind, body, and voice, inspired by Anne Fenn’s personal struggle with muscle tension dysphonia—a condition that left her voiceless for a year. This workshop performance marked the first public presentation of Voiceless: A Musica featuring actors reading and singing from the script with minimal stage production, allowing the powerful themes and music to take center stage. Following the performance, we hosted a talk-back session and provided an anonymous survey where the audience is invited to share their thoughts and feedback.
Songs for a New World
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Uniquely staged to adhere to social distancing guidelines and other safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This production became the first ever "drive-in theatre performance" in Bend, Oregon as well as the first theatrical performance to grace the stage of the historic Les Schwab Amphitheater.
Co-directed with Angelina Anello-Dennee.