Red Octopus Theatre Company

10/14/2026

Thank you, Oregon Coast Today! Don’t miss “The Night of the Iguana” opening this week @ the PAC! Tickets: 541-265-ARTS

Real stories by real people
K. Athena Suckow and T. Sean Prescott get the scoop on "The Night of the Iguana," opening this Friday in Newport.
https://www.oregoncoasttoday.com/home/a-story-on-a-human-scale

10/12/2026

OPENING THIS WEEKEND: The Night of the Iguana 🦎

Live on stage! Tennessee Williams' sweeping drama of connection, regret, and redemption comes to life on the Oregon coast this fall! By turns darkly comic, heartbreaking, and profoundly tender, this is one of the great American plays. Nominated for three 1962 Tony Awards, including Best Play, with further nods from the Drama Desk and Olivier Awards in later years, don't miss this rare revival of a masterpiece!

Join us October 16 through November 1, 2026, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm, in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre at Newport Performing Arts Center. Directed by Bonnie Ross. Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Learn more at: coastarts.org/events/iguana

The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams - Live on stage at Newport Performing Arts Center, presented by Red Octopus Theatre Company.

10/04/2026

In two weeks: OPEN AUDITIONS for "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals"

Red Octopus Theatre Company is holding open auditions for our spring production! A musical horror comedy from StarKid Productions, directed by Milo Graamans. The show will perform in April 2027 at the Newport Performing Arts Center, and ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.

Auditions Sunday, October 18 at 6pm -OR- Tuesday, October 20 at 6pm (choose either option) at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive Street.

The director is seeking strong actors and vocalists ages 18+. (Mature teens 16+ may audition with written consent from a parent or guardian.) Callbacks, by invitation only, will be held on Sunday, October 25, and rehearsals begin in January.

Please note: this show includes frequent expletives and some sexual references. It is recommended for audiences 18 and older, or mature teens 16 and up.

Full details on available roles and what to prepare, visit coastarts.org/events/auditions-guy-who-didnt-like-musicals/

Open auditions - October 18th or 20th - for StarKid Productions' "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" directed by Milo Graamans.

10/01/2026

IN TWO WEEKS: The Night of the Iguana 🦎

Live on stage! Tennessee Williams' sweeping drama of connection, regret, and redemption comes to life on the Oregon coast this fall! By turns darkly comic, heartbreaking, and profoundly tender, this is one of the great American plays. Nominated for three 1962 Tony Awards, including Best Play, with further nods from the Drama Desk and Olivier Awards in later years, don't miss this rare revival of a masterpiece!

Join us October 16 through November 1, 2026, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm, in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre at Newport Performing Arts Center. Directed by Bonnie Ross. Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Learn more at: coastarts.org/events/iguana

The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams - Live on stage at Newport Performing Arts Center, presented by Red Octopus Theatre Company.

09/25/2026

Tickets JUST went on sale a few minutes ago! Grab yours now and nab the best seats for your family (ugly Christmas sweaters optional, but encouraged!)...
https://coastarts.org/events/christmas/

09/20/2026

Next Month: OPEN AUDITIONS for "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals"

Red Octopus Theatre Company is holding open auditions for our spring production! A musical horror comedy from StarKid Productions, directed by Milo Graamans. The show will perform in April 2027 at the Newport Performing Arts Center, and ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.

Auditions Sunday, October 18 at 6pm -OR- Tuesday, October 20 at 6pm (choose either option) at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive Street.

The director is seeking strong actors and vocalists ages 18+. (Mature teens 16+ may audition with written consent from a parent or guardian.) Callbacks, by invitation only, will be held on Sunday, October 25, and rehearsals begin in January.

Please note: this show includes frequent expletives and some sexual references. It is recommended for audiences 18 and older, or mature teens 16 and up.

Full details on available roles and what to prepare, visit coastarts.org/events/auditions-guy-who-didnt-like-musicals/

09/19/2026

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA 🦎

Live on stage! Tennessee Williams' sweeping drama of connection, regret, and redemption comes to life on the Oregon coast this fall! By turns darkly comic, heartbreaking, and profoundly tender, this is one of the great American plays. Nominated for three 1962 Tony Awards, including Best Play, with further nods from the Drama Desk and Olivier Awards in later years, don't miss this rare revival of a masterpiece!

Join us October 16 through November 1, 2026, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm, in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre at Newport Performing Arts Center. Directed by Bonnie Ross. Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Learn more at: coastarts.org/events/iguana

09/17/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! We are excited to introduce the cast of 🎄✨THE CHRISTMAS SHOW ✨🎄 Congratulations to all - we can't wait to see you on stage.

To all who auditioned: thank you. Your time and talent are so appreciated. Casting this show was sincerely difficult, and we simply didn't have enough roles for everyone who deserved one.

We hope to see you at our next auditions, for "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals," directed by Milo Graamans (mark your calendar - October 18!)

09/15/2026

Thank you to all who auditioned last night for The Christmas Show!!🎄WOW! What a turnout! We genuinely appreciate the time and talent you shared with us, and enjoyed every single song and reading. Please bear with us now as we piece the final cast together. Once again we have far more talented performers than roles available and, as is usual with this particular show and the timing, many decisions will come down to mutual availability and scheduling. That’s a giant puzzle we may need a couple of days to solve, but we’ll post the cast list as soon as we “CAN.” (IYKYK) Thank you for your patience!

09/07/2026

Auditions THIS COMING MONDAY, September 14th @ 6pm at the PAC. (Those who have rehearsal at 6pm are welcome to audition at 5pm.) The Christmas Show is a FUN production to be a part of, and because the show is built on short sketch comedy bits, there are plenty of opportunities to be lightly or heavily involved. Looking for actors and vocalists ages 14+ to fill a WIDE variety of roles - including a small team of featured vocalists. Check this link for all the details: coastarts.org/events/auditions-the-christmas-show