All Proceeds Benefit OCCA's "Entertain the Future" Capital Campaign

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is so close to the finish line on a campaign that has spanned several years and six previous phases. The final phase will see much-needed renovations to the David Ogden Stiers Studio Theatre and backstage areas of the Newport Performing Arts Center. Due to COVID delays and increase costs, the campaign came up just short of the amount needed to finish the work. All proceeds from these staged readings will go directly to the OCCA Capital Campaign, to help bring this massive project to completion.

Please click here to view current COVID safety measures in place at the Newport Performing Arts Center. In addition to PAC measures, Red Octopus has opted to place a buffer (empty) seat between parties.We suggest that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to showtime. Please note that the Performing Arts Center is a SCENT-FREE ZONE. For the enjoyment of all, and to prevent allergic reactions, please do not attend wearing colognes, perfumes, scented lotions, or patchouli/incense.

Content Guide / Age AppropriatenessWhile none of these shows are excessively obscene or violent, they're not "family friendly" fare and are likely most appropriate for audiences ages 15+ (approximately). Please review the following content/trigger warnings: "4,000 Miles" includes swearing, sexual references, marijuana. "Prelude to a Kiss" includes swearing, sexual references. "Fuddy Meers" contains swearing, mild violence, talk of domestic violence, marijuana. 

4,000 Miles by Amy Herzog
Friday, April 1 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, April 2 @ 7:00pm

Prelude to a Kiss by Craig LucasFriday, April 8 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, April 9 @ 7:00pm

Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire
Friday, April 15 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, April 16 @ 7:00pm

Live events are back...and we've got some catching up to do! So, this spring we're bringing you not one, but three great comedies...all presented live on stage in readers theatre format as a fundraiser to benefit the final stage of OCCA's Capital Campaign!

Wanna' see one free? You can purchase individual tickets for each of the shows, or purchase a "Triple-Play Pack" and see all three shows for the price of two! (That's a savings of $25! A discount of over 33%! Buy two get one free!) And of course, it's all for a wonderful cause.