Plank Island Theatre Company

08/01/2026

We would like to crown the following people as the cast of the GHC Fall Drama: Colorado.
We would like to thank Plank Island Theatre Company and Grays Harbor College whom without, none of this would be possible.

Congratulations to the cast and the runners up for an absolute excellent showing at auditions!

This will be a fun one!

Colorado Cast List:
Tracey - Marisa Frank
Travis - Aiden Brown
Grace - Tamara Helland
Ron - Matthew Kline

07/31/2026

Bad people. Great actors. 🤷‍♀️🖤
The official cast list for Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s blackest of comedies Colorado has finally dropped, and it is fierce!
Meet the dysfunctional family that will soon be taking you behind the scenes of America's favorite pastime: living vicariously through your toxic teenage daughter.
Introducing our crowned royalty, Miss Late Teen Colorado, and her enablers:

TRACEY ACKHART... MARISA FRANK
TRAVIS ACKHART.... AIDEN BROWN
GRACE ACKHART.... TAMARA HELLAND
RON ACKHART......... MATTHEW KLINE

Drop a 👑 in the comments to welcome our cast! Thank you to everyone who auditioned 🫶 And congratulations to the 4 actors who will soon be creating chaos on the Bishop Center Stage!!

07/26/2026

Final round of the 2026 Fall Drama Auditions.
The GHC Fall Drama will be produced by Plank Island Theatre Company. They will be holding combined auditions for both the GHC and Driftwood fall shows at Events on Emerson on July 26th at 4-6PM. Callbacks will be held immediately following these auditions. See below for audition and show specifics!

You can audition for both shows or just one.
Combined Open Call Auditions
Casting 4 actors for each of the following two shows:

Colorado play by Pete Sinn Nachtrieb
&
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Musical by Joe DiPietro

Audition Location
Events on Emerson – 212 4th St, Hoquiam, WA 98550

The play Colorado is being produced by Grays Harbor College and Plank Island Theatre Company, directed by Julayne Fleury.
Colorado is a dark comedy, best suited for ages 14+.

Performed at The Bishop Center for the Performing Arts on October 30th, 31st, and November 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Casting the following 4 roles:

• TRACEY — 17, Miss Late Teen Colorado
• TRAVIS — 14, her brother
• GRACE — 40s, her mother
• RON — 40s, her father
*Ages are what is portrayed. Actor age can be flexible.

For more info go to
https://www.ghc.edu/musical-auditions

07/22/2026

Auditions for our next show tomorrow night!!

While we are all eagerly anticipating The SpongeBob Musical (happening July 16-19, get your tickets now!), we are also excited to announce that this fall GHC will be partnering with Plank Island Theatre Company for the 4th time to produce the dark comedy Colorado by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, directed by Julayne Fleury.

Auditions are happening early this year, so don't miss out!

On July 22nd at 7:00 PM and July 26th at 4:00 PM at Events on Emerson in Hoquiam, there will be a joint open audition for both the GHC and Driftwood Players upcoming productions, so you can audition for one or both shows at the same time!

For more information you can visit ghc.edu/musical or check our FB event Combined Open Auditions!

07/17/2026

It's here, it's here, it's here!!!!

It's opening night! The box office will open at 6:30 PM, you can buy tickets online or call the box office at 360-538-4073 to check availability for tonight and the weekend.

As a reminder, the show is ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

If you already have tickets, double check which performance they are for, we don't want you to miss the chance you already paid for!

06/27/2026

Opening night and Pay What You Can over at the Driftwood Playhouse tonight!!

05/24/2026

TONIGHT!
There are still tickets available for Highlights from Carmen presented by Grays Harbor Opera Workshop at the Bishop Center at 7:30 PM!

You can purchase tickets online on our website, or at the box office starting at 6:30 PM!

Whether you are already a lover of the opera, or just curious what it's all about, this is an excellent chance to celebrate the range of talent on the Harbor. We hope to see you tonight!

05/22/2026

An opportunity to act in a really cool play this summer!

SECOND CHANCE AUDITIONS — GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES

Some stories demand the right pair of actors — and this one is worth finding them.

We’re holding an additional audition session for this gripping two‑person play by Rajiv Joseph.

Over three decades, Kayleen and Doug collide in hospital rooms, schoolyards, and emotional crossroads, revealing a connection stitched together by pain, humor, and heart.

If you’re ready for a role that leaves a mark, join us.

Saturday, June 20 — 11:00 AM
Ocean Shores Lions Club 832 Ocean Shores Blvd
Sides provided.

Performances: July 31 and August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

Casting
There are 1 female role and 1 male role:
Kayleen — must be able to portray ages 8–38
Doug — must be able to portray ages 8–38
Actors will be provided sides for a cold‑read audition.

It is recommended that all auditioning read the full script beforehand. You may request a copy from the director, Arlene Nissen, at [email protected].

We hope to see you there for this raw, moving, and beautifully unconventional story.

S

05/22/2026

05/22/2026