DIRECTORS WANTED! (Deadline for submission is March 1, 2019)
Twilight Theater Company is now seeking directors for our 2020 season!
Twilight Theater Company is a not-for-profit organization that endeavors to meet a growing need for accessible, innovative theater in the North Portland community, both for artists and audiences.
In order to continue to achieve the high quality to which we aspire, we are looking for creative, talented and experienced directors with fresh ideas who are interested in creating collaborative art on our stage.
To be considered please submit:
1) A brief cover letter. Please tell us about you - why you are passionate about directing and why you think you’d be a good fit for what we do at Twilight.
2) A copy of your current Directors’ resume. If you do not have a resume please outline your past Directorial experiences. If you have no Directorial experience please outline any other relevant experience.
Script and project proposals are Not being accepted at this time.
All submissions should be sent electronically to Artistic_Director@Twilighttheatercompany.org
Deadline for submission is March 1, 2019.
Only Selected candidates will be contacted directly by the Artistic Director for further discussion.
Thank you for your interest in Twilight Theater!
Twilight Theater Company is now seeking directors for our 2020 season!
Twilight Theater Company is a not-for-profit organization that endeavors to meet a growing need for accessible, innovative theater in the North Portland community, both for artists and audiences.
In order to continue to achieve the high quality to which we aspire, we are looking for creative, talented and experienced directors with fresh ideas who are interested in creating collaborative art on our stage.
To be considered please submit:
1) A brief cover letter. Please tell us about you - why you are passionate about directing and why you think you’d be a good fit for what we do at Twilight.
2) A copy of your current Directors’ resume. If you do not have a resume please outline your past Directorial experiences. If you have no Directorial experience please outline any other relevant experience.
Script and project proposals are Not being accepted at this time.
All submissions should be sent electronically to Artistic_Director@Twilighttheatercompany.org
Deadline for submission is March 1, 2019.
Only Selected candidates will be contacted directly by the Artistic Director for further discussion.
Thank you for your interest in Twilight Theater!
February 4th, 2010 - Casting Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Body Awareness by Annie Baker and directed by Greg Shilling!
Phyllis - Allie Rivenbark
Joyce - Tamara Sorelli
Jared - David Remple
Frank - Zero Feeney
Body Awareness runs May 3rd-19th!
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Body Awareness by Annie Baker and directed by Greg Shilling!
Phyllis - Allie Rivenbark
Joyce - Tamara Sorelli
Jared - David Remple
Frank - Zero Feeney
Body Awareness runs May 3rd-19th!
January 20th, 2019 - 2018 Season Award Winners!
1) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Crew Member
Sarah Nolte Fuller
Marat/Sade
2) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Lighting Design
Heather Sutherland
Marat/Sade
3) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Sound Design
Lola Toner
Marat/Sade
4) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Costume Design
Tony Bump
Marat/Sade
5) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Set Design
Scott Miler
The Game’s Afoot
6) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Volunteerism
Danyelle Tinker
7) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Community Partner Award
Linda McClelland
8) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Supporting Actor
Samuel Alexander Hawkins
Marat/Sade
9) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Supporting Actress
Chelsea Read
The Maltese Bodkin
10) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Ensemble Performance
Marat/Sade
11) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Generous Giver
Rob & Suzanne Harris
12) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Lead Actor
Jeff Giberson
Venus in Fur
13) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Lead Actress
Jaiden Wirth
Venus in Fur
14) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Stage Manager
Sarah Nolte Fuller
Marat/Sade
15) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Direction
Dorinda Toner
Marat/Sade
16) Twilight Theater Company 2018 Outstanding Overall Production
Marat/Sade
December 5th, 2018 - Casting Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance and directed by Chris Murphy!
Blaine Vincent III - John Merrick
Alec Scott Henneberger - Dr. Frederick Treves
Anna Hayes - Mrs. Kendal
Ira Kortum - Carr Gomm, Conductor
Bernard J. Wilkes - Ross, Porter
Craig Fitzpatrick - Bishop How, Pinhead Manager, London Policeman
Nina Monique Kelly - Nurse Sandwich, Princess Alexandra, Pinhead 3
Conor J. Nolan - Lord John, Snork, Belgian Policeman
Kaitlynn Baugh - Pinhead 1, The Countess
Ruth Jenkins - The Duchess, Pinhead 2
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance and directed by Chris Murphy!
Blaine Vincent III - John Merrick
Alec Scott Henneberger - Dr. Frederick Treves
Anna Hayes - Mrs. Kendal
Ira Kortum - Carr Gomm, Conductor
Bernard J. Wilkes - Ross, Porter
Craig Fitzpatrick - Bishop How, Pinhead Manager, London Policeman
Nina Monique Kelly - Nurse Sandwich, Princess Alexandra, Pinhead 3
Conor J. Nolan - Lord John, Snork, Belgian Policeman
Kaitlynn Baugh - Pinhead 1, The Countess
Ruth Jenkins - The Duchess, Pinhead 2
October 27th, 2018 - Casting Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Equus by Peter Schaffer and directed by Tobias Anderson!
Martin Dysart - Christopher Massey
Alan Strang - Skye Mclaren Walton
Dora Strang - Rebecca Morse
Frank Strang - Greg Prosser
Hester Salomon - Crystal Lemons
Jill Mason - Lydia Ellis-Curry
Harry Dalton - Stan Yeend
Nugget - Jeff Giberson
Nurse - Georgia Ketchmark
Horses - Jason Fox, Matt Sunderland, Blaine Vincent III, Will Futterman
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Equus by Peter Schaffer and directed by Tobias Anderson!
Martin Dysart - Christopher Massey
Alan Strang - Skye Mclaren Walton
Dora Strang - Rebecca Morse
Frank Strang - Greg Prosser
Hester Salomon - Crystal Lemons
Jill Mason - Lydia Ellis-Curry
Harry Dalton - Stan Yeend
Nugget - Jeff Giberson
Nurse - Georgia Ketchmark
Horses - Jason Fox, Matt Sunderland, Blaine Vincent III, Will Futterman
September 13th, 2018 - Casting Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig and directed by Tony Bump!!
WILLIAM GILLETTE – David Mitchum Brown
MARTHA GILLETTE – Ruth Jenkins
SIMON BRIGHT – Blaine Vincent III
AGGIE WHEELER – Madison Gourlay
FELIX GEISEL – Rob Harris
MADGE GEISEL – Dorinda Toner
DARIA CHASE – Marcella Laasch
INSPECTOR GORING – Doreen Lundberg
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig and directed by Tony Bump!!
WILLIAM GILLETTE – David Mitchum Brown
MARTHA GILLETTE – Ruth Jenkins
SIMON BRIGHT – Blaine Vincent III
AGGIE WHEELER – Madison Gourlay
FELIX GEISEL – Rob Harris
MADGE GEISEL – Dorinda Toner
DARIA CHASE – Marcella Laasch
INSPECTOR GORING – Doreen Lundberg
August 2nd, 2018 - Casting Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss directed by Dorinda Toner. Thanks to everyone who auditioned! The talent was outstanding and we appreciate your time and talents.
CAST - Marquis de Sade - Randy Patterson
Jean-Paul Marat - Greg Prosser
Herald - Jeff Giberson
Coulmier - Stan Yen
Jacques Roux - Samuel Alexander Hawkins
Duperret - Skye McLaren Walton
Polpoch - Jeremy Abe
Kokol - Blaine Vincent III
Male Nurse 1 - Ilana Watson
Male Nurse 2 - Jason Santos
Patient 2 - Tim Busch
Patient 3 - Tony Domingue
Patient 4 - Chris Murphy
Patient 5 - Adam Randall
Charlotte Corday - Eva Andrews
Simonne Evrard - Jennifer Madison Logan
Rossignol - Kaitlynn Baugh
Cucurucu - Maddy Gourlay
Coulmier’s wife /Patient #1 - Shannon C Walcott-Cluphf
Coulmier’s daughter - Michelle Wangerzyn
Nun 1 - Bobbi Kaye Kupfner
Nun 2 - Christie Quinn
Patient 1 /Coulmier’s wife - Crystal Lemons
Patient 6 - Rhona Klein
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss directed by Dorinda Toner. Thanks to everyone who auditioned! The talent was outstanding and we appreciate your time and talents.
CAST - Marquis de Sade - Randy Patterson
Jean-Paul Marat - Greg Prosser
Herald - Jeff Giberson
Coulmier - Stan Yen
Jacques Roux - Samuel Alexander Hawkins
Duperret - Skye McLaren Walton
Polpoch - Jeremy Abe
Kokol - Blaine Vincent III
Male Nurse 1 - Ilana Watson
Male Nurse 2 - Jason Santos
Patient 2 - Tim Busch
Patient 3 - Tony Domingue
Patient 4 - Chris Murphy
Patient 5 - Adam Randall
Charlotte Corday - Eva Andrews
Simonne Evrard - Jennifer Madison Logan
Rossignol - Kaitlynn Baugh
Cucurucu - Maddy Gourlay
Coulmier’s wife /Patient #1 - Shannon C Walcott-Cluphf
Coulmier’s daughter - Michelle Wangerzyn
Nun 1 - Bobbi Kaye Kupfner
Nun 2 - Christie Quinn
Patient 1 /Coulmier’s wife - Crystal Lemons
Patient 6 - Rhona Klein
July 18th, 2018 - Casting Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Private Eyes by Steven Dietz directed by Paul Roder. Thanks to everyone who auditioned! The talent was outstanding and we appreciate your time and talents.
CAST -
Matthew: Conor Nolan
Lisa: Danyelle Tinker
Adrian: Jay Hash
Cory: Rachel Roscoe
Frank: Alicia Turvin
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast of Private Eyes by Steven Dietz directed by Paul Roder. Thanks to everyone who auditioned! The talent was outstanding and we appreciate your time and talents.
CAST -
Matthew: Conor Nolan
Lisa: Danyelle Tinker
Adrian: Jay Hash
Cory: Rachel Roscoe
Frank: Alicia Turvin
June 2nd, 2018 - Twilight's 1st Spring Fling Dinner & Aucition!
Join us on Saturday, June 2nd at Twilight Theater Company for an evening of food, drink, silent auction and raffle, trivia and late-night karaoke. This inaugural event will serve as a fundraiser to help Twilight continue to provide an affordable live theater experience to its growing audience.
Tickets are $25 and include a pizza and pasta dinner and one drink ticket. Additional beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase during the event.
May 2nd, 2018 - Casting Announcement
Over 50 people auditioned for two roles!! Alicia Turvin, director, was overwhelmed with the amount of talent and, after a brutal audition process, is excited to finally work with her Vanda and Thomas...
Vanda: Jennie Spector
Thomas: Jeff Giberson
Congratulations to Jennie and Jeff, and thank you to everyone who attended the auditions!
Over 50 people auditioned for two roles!! Alicia Turvin, director, was overwhelmed with the amount of talent and, after a brutal audition process, is excited to finally work with her Vanda and Thomas...
Vanda: Jennie Spector
Thomas: Jeff Giberson
Congratulations to Jennie and Jeff, and thank you to everyone who attended the auditions!
March 5th, 2018 -
We're Featured On A New Podcast!
We at Twilight are excited to announce that we are being featured on the new Community Theater Heroes Podcast for the month of March! You can check out the episodes on iTunes, Buzzsprout, and YouTube! Make sure to share it with your friends and family and give the episodes a great rating/review on iTunes and YouTube!
Episode 1 - Featuring Matt Gibson, Director of Stage Kiss (March 5th)
Episode 2 - Featuring Dorinda Toner, Artistic Director of Twilight Theater Company (March 5th)
Episode 3 - Featuring Jason England, President of the Board & Director of It's Only A Play (March 12th)
Episode 4 - Craig Fitzpatrick, Actor Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!) (March 26th)
Find out more about Community Theater Heroes at their website: www.CommunityTheaterHeroes.com
January 14th, 2018 - Gala Winners
Thank you for joining us for our second annual awards gala!
ALL cast, crew, and production team members who participated in each category were eligible for nomination. After two blind surveys, the final nomination list went out to our full membership for voting.
Voting was open to all 2017 members.
Without further ado, the winners are:
😎 Outstanding Performance in any Category Honorable Mention:
Lynn Greene - Stella Kowalski (STC)
Danyelle Tinker - Trisha (5W)
Morgan Lee - Tripp Davenport (5W)
Genevieve Larson - Frances (5W)
Chelsea Read - Meredith Marlowe (5W)
Laura Myers - Claire Gantz (RU)
Rob Harris - Ken Gorman (RU)
Rick Barr - Lenny Gantz (RU)
Greg Saum - Cookie Cusack (RU)
Benjamin Phillip - The Voice (H&T)
Adriana Gantzer - The Voiceover (H&T)
Zero Freeny - Phil Gray (RX)
Tim Buch - Richard (RX)
Chris Murphy - Simon (RX)
David Roberts - Thomas Devereaux (MGM)
Deone Jennings - Joan Devereaux (MGM)
Marcella Lasch - Carolyn Symons (MGM)
Greg Shilling - John (ECS)
Craig Fitzpatrick - Jim (ECS)
1) Outstanding Crew Member
*Rebecca Ovall - A Streetcar Named Desire
2) Outstanding Stage Manager
*Crystal Lemons - A Streetcar Named Desire
3) Outstanding Lighting Design
*A Streetcar Named Desire - Robin Pair
4) Outstanding Sound Design
*Rumors - Lola Toner
5) Outstanding Costume Design
*A Streetcar Named Desire - Chris Byrne
6) Outstanding Set Design
*Rumors - Scott Miler
7) Outstanding Volunteerism
*Alicia Turvin
😎 Community Partner Award
*Mila Boyd
9) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble
*Every Christmas Story Ever Told
10) Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor
*Colin Trevor - A Streetcar Named Desire
11) Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actres
*Jennifer Clevenger - The Normal Heart
12) Outstanding Direction
*Tony Bump - A Streetcar Named Desire
13) Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor
*Ted Hartsook - A Streetcar Named Desire
14) Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress
*Dorinda Toner - A Streetcar Named Desire
15) Generous Giver Award
*Eric Toner
16) Outstanding Overall Production
*A Streetcar Named Desire
January 8th, 2018 - Casting Announcement
Wow! What a fantastic turnout for Stage Kiss auditions. The director, Matt Gibson, was in awe of the talent before him and had some incredibly difficult decisions to make. Without further ado, we present the cast of Stage Kiss....
A WOMAN, SHE: Kristen Pechacek
A MAN, HE: Rob Kimmelman
A DIRECTOR: Christopher Keown
KEVIN: Jason Fox
THE HUSBAND, OR HARRISON: Tony Domingue
ANGELA/MILLIE/MAID: Rachel Smith
MILLICENT/LAURIE: Amanda Clark
Congratulations!
Thank you for joining us for our second annual awards gala!
ALL cast, crew, and production team members who participated in each category were eligible for nomination. After two blind surveys, the final nomination list went out to our full membership for voting.
Voting was open to all 2017 members.
Without further ado, the winners are:
😎 Outstanding Performance in any Category Honorable Mention:
Lynn Greene - Stella Kowalski (STC)
Danyelle Tinker - Trisha (5W)
Morgan Lee - Tripp Davenport (5W)
Genevieve Larson - Frances (5W)
Chelsea Read - Meredith Marlowe (5W)
Laura Myers - Claire Gantz (RU)
Rob Harris - Ken Gorman (RU)
Rick Barr - Lenny Gantz (RU)
Greg Saum - Cookie Cusack (RU)
Benjamin Phillip - The Voice (H&T)
Adriana Gantzer - The Voiceover (H&T)
Zero Freeny - Phil Gray (RX)
Tim Buch - Richard (RX)
Chris Murphy - Simon (RX)
David Roberts - Thomas Devereaux (MGM)
Deone Jennings - Joan Devereaux (MGM)
Marcella Lasch - Carolyn Symons (MGM)
Greg Shilling - John (ECS)
Craig Fitzpatrick - Jim (ECS)
1) Outstanding Crew Member
*Rebecca Ovall - A Streetcar Named Desire
2) Outstanding Stage Manager
*Crystal Lemons - A Streetcar Named Desire
3) Outstanding Lighting Design
*A Streetcar Named Desire - Robin Pair
4) Outstanding Sound Design
*Rumors - Lola Toner
5) Outstanding Costume Design
*A Streetcar Named Desire - Chris Byrne
6) Outstanding Set Design
*Rumors - Scott Miler
7) Outstanding Volunteerism
*Alicia Turvin
😎 Community Partner Award
*Mila Boyd
9) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble
*Every Christmas Story Ever Told
10) Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor
*Colin Trevor - A Streetcar Named Desire
11) Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actres
*Jennifer Clevenger - The Normal Heart
12) Outstanding Direction
*Tony Bump - A Streetcar Named Desire
13) Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor
*Ted Hartsook - A Streetcar Named Desire
14) Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress
*Dorinda Toner - A Streetcar Named Desire
15) Generous Giver Award
*Eric Toner
16) Outstanding Overall Production
*A Streetcar Named Desire
January 8th, 2018 - Casting Announcement
Wow! What a fantastic turnout for Stage Kiss auditions. The director, Matt Gibson, was in awe of the talent before him and had some incredibly difficult decisions to make. Without further ado, we present the cast of Stage Kiss....
A WOMAN, SHE: Kristen Pechacek
A MAN, HE: Rob Kimmelman
A DIRECTOR: Christopher Keown
KEVIN: Jason Fox
THE HUSBAND, OR HARRISON: Tony Domingue
ANGELA/MILLIE/MAID: Rachel Smith
MILLICENT/LAURIE: Amanda Clark
Congratulations!
December 21st, 2017 2nd Annual Light up the Stars Awards Gala
Saturday January 13, 2018 7-9pm
We invite you to join us for our second annual awards gala!
Join us for an evening of celebration where we will honor the best and brightest of our 2017 season. Nosh on appetizers and have a glass of wine, schmooze with fellow artists, and purchase your 2018 Season Tickets and/or Memberships!
Seating is limited so please RSVP!
Cocktail dress encouraged, but not required.
ALL cast, crew, and production team members who participated in each category were eligible for nomination. After two blind surveys, the final nomination list went out to our full membership for voting.
Voting was open to all 2017 members.
Saturday January 13, 2018 7-9pm
We invite you to join us for our second annual awards gala!
Join us for an evening of celebration where we will honor the best and brightest of our 2017 season. Nosh on appetizers and have a glass of wine, schmooze with fellow artists, and purchase your 2018 Season Tickets and/or Memberships!
Seating is limited so please RSVP!
Cocktail dress encouraged, but not required.
ALL cast, crew, and production team members who participated in each category were eligible for nomination. After two blind surveys, the final nomination list went out to our full membership for voting.
Voting was open to all 2017 members.
December 15th, 2017 FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL
We at Twilight are very excited to be part of 2018 Fertile Ground Festival January 18th-28th, 2018. Be sure to come see our production
That Midsummer
written and directed by Tony Bump
A staged-reading as part of the 2018 Fertile Ground Festival
January 19th and 20th 8:00pm
Focusing on the casting and rehearsal of a small company taking on Shakespeare's classic - A Midsummer Nights Dream. Friendships, relationships, and talents are tested in this charming backstge look at putting on a play.
All tickets are $10.00. Please note that Season Tickets and Flex Passes are not valid for this production.
For more information on the Fertile Ground Festival and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.fertilegroundpdx.org/
We at Twilight are very excited to be part of 2018 Fertile Ground Festival January 18th-28th, 2018. Be sure to come see our production
That Midsummer
written and directed by Tony Bump
A staged-reading as part of the 2018 Fertile Ground Festival
January 19th and 20th 8:00pm
Focusing on the casting and rehearsal of a small company taking on Shakespeare's classic - A Midsummer Nights Dream. Friendships, relationships, and talents are tested in this charming backstge look at putting on a play.
All tickets are $10.00. Please note that Season Tickets and Flex Passes are not valid for this production.
For more information on the Fertile Ground Festival and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.fertilegroundpdx.org/
December 9th, 2017 - Casting Announcement
Twilight Theater Company is proud to Announce the cast list for Antigone!
Creon - Jim Butterfield
Antigone - Amy Lichtenstein
Chorus - Chris Murphy
Ismene - Mikayla Albano
Haemon - Blaine Vincent
Nurse - Dorinda Toner
Jonas (Guard #1) - John Armour
Guard #2 - Jason A. England
Guard #3 - Rob Kimmelman
The Messenger - Samuel Hawkins
Eurydice - Bonnie Littleton
November 16, 2017 - Casting Announcement
Twilight proudly presents the cast of our Fertile Ground submission That Midsummer by Tony Bump
Jason England - Theo
Danyelle Tinker - Eileen
Jennifer Logan - Trixie
Ryan Duncan - Michael
Angela Pierce - Maggie
Colin Trevor - Jack
Chris Murphy - Kelly
Sawyer Shipman - Aiden
Jake Gibson - Billy
Rebecca Oval - Josi
Kaylen Ostrom - Susan
Leticia Maskell - Gloria
Izadora Darling - Frankie
Corrie Graham - Patty
Eva Andrews - Tina
Gary Bastian - Mickey
Big thanks to everyone who auditioned. Be sure to check out all of Fertile Ground's events
Twilight proudly presents the cast of our Fertile Ground submission That Midsummer by Tony Bump
Jason England - Theo
Danyelle Tinker - Eileen
Jennifer Logan - Trixie
Ryan Duncan - Michael
Angela Pierce - Maggie
Colin Trevor - Jack
Chris Murphy - Kelly
Sawyer Shipman - Aiden
Jake Gibson - Billy
Rebecca Oval - Josi
Kaylen Ostrom - Susan
Leticia Maskell - Gloria
Izadora Darling - Frankie
Corrie Graham - Patty
Eva Andrews - Tina
Gary Bastian - Mickey
Big thanks to everyone who auditioned. Be sure to check out all of Fertile Ground's events
October 9, 2017 - Looking for a few new members
Twilight Theater company is currently looking to expand their board. We are currently looking to fill Board President**, Secretary, and two members at large. If you are interested please complete the following document and send in by November 1, 2017. We look forward to hearing from you.
**1 year with current board preferred for President position
October 4, 2017 - Casting Announcement
Twilight proudly presents the cast of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) :
Michael - Rob Harris
John - Greg Shilling
Jim - Craig Fitzpatrick
Big thanks to everyone who auditioned. It was a great show of talent and a heck of a lot of fun!
See the show this December!!
Twilight proudly presents the cast of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) :
Michael - Rob Harris
John - Greg Shilling
Jim - Craig Fitzpatrick
Big thanks to everyone who auditioned. It was a great show of talent and a heck of a lot of fun!
See the show this December!!
October 2, 2017 - Announcing our 2018 Season!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2018 Season Announcement Party last night! We hope you all had as much fun as we did!
Without further ado, our lineup for our 2018 'The Play Is The Thing' season is:
Antigone by Jean Anouilh
Directed by Tobias Anderson
January 26th - February 11th
Stage Kiss by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Matt Gibson
March 9th - 25th
It's Only a Play by Terrence McNally
Directed by Jason A. England
April 27th - May 13th
The Maltese Bodkin by David Belke
Directed by Sarah Fuller
June 8th - 24th
Venus in Fur by David Ives
Directed by Alicia Turvin
July 27th - August 12th
Private Eyes by Stephen Dietz
Directed by Paul Roder
September 7th - 23rd
Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss
Directed by Dorinda Toner
October 12th - 28th
The Game's Afoot by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Tony Bump
November 30th - December 16th
2018 Season Tickets are now on sale!! Click this link to get yours before they're gone!
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=ttco
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2018 Season Announcement Party last night! We hope you all had as much fun as we did!
Without further ado, our lineup for our 2018 'The Play Is The Thing' season is:
Antigone by Jean Anouilh
Directed by Tobias Anderson
January 26th - February 11th
Stage Kiss by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Matt Gibson
March 9th - 25th
It's Only a Play by Terrence McNally
Directed by Jason A. England
April 27th - May 13th
The Maltese Bodkin by David Belke
Directed by Sarah Fuller
June 8th - 24th
Venus in Fur by David Ives
Directed by Alicia Turvin
July 27th - August 12th
Private Eyes by Stephen Dietz
Directed by Paul Roder
September 7th - 23rd
Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss
Directed by Dorinda Toner
October 12th - 28th
The Game's Afoot by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Tony Bump
November 30th - December 16th
2018 Season Tickets are now on sale!! Click this link to get yours before they're gone!
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=ttco
September 15, 2017 - SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY
Twilight Theater Company, the community theater that brings you “Entertainment with Edge” announces its upcoming 2018 Season Announcement Party on Saturday, September 30th.
2017 has been an exciting year for Twilight Theater Company, and 2018 promises to be even better. We hope you will join us as we reveal what Artistic Director, Dorinda Toner has put together for our fifth season!
Doors will open at 7:00pm with the program beginning at 7:30pm. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided throughout the evening.
Most importantly, don't miss out on purchasing your season tickets at a highly discounted rate before they go on sale to the public next month!
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Thank you for your ongoing support of Twilight Theater Company. We are proud to have you as part of our community.
RSVP: RSVPs are strongly encouraged, but not required. You may RSVP by visiting our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/115709519106763
PRESS: If you would like to cover this event for your publication, please contact
Executive Managing Director, Danyelle Tinker at danyelle_tinker@twilighttheatercompany.org.
September 14, 2017 - Casting Announcement
Twilight proudly presents the cast of Murder in Green Meadows:
Thomas Devereaux - David Roberts
Joan Devereaux - Deone Jennings
Carolyn Symons - Marcella Laasch
Jeff Symons - Johnnie Torres
Come see who done it! See the show Murder in Green Meadows by Douglas Post opening Oc. 20 at Twilight!
Twilight proudly presents the cast of Murder in Green Meadows:
Thomas Devereaux - David Roberts
Joan Devereaux - Deone Jennings
Carolyn Symons - Marcella Laasch
Jeff Symons - Johnnie Torres
Come see who done it! See the show Murder in Green Meadows by Douglas Post opening Oc. 20 at Twilight!
June 14, 2017 - Casting Announcement
Schmidt Pharma congratulates the cast of Rx selected to participate in the clinical trial of SP-925!
Meena: Leslie Inmon
Allison: Jayne Furlong
Frances: Rhona Klein
Phil: Zero Feeney
Simon: Christopher Murphy
Richard: Timothy Busch
Ed: Marquis Domingue
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Impersonators/Announcer/Dancers: Jeremy Abe, Angelica Hesse, Alicia Turvin, Jessica Wode
Want to get an Rx for SP-925? Come see the show Rx by Kate Fodor opening Sept. 8 at Twilight!
Schmidt Pharma congratulates the cast of Rx selected to participate in the clinical trial of SP-925!
Meena: Leslie Inmon
Allison: Jayne Furlong
Frances: Rhona Klein
Phil: Zero Feeney
Simon: Christopher Murphy
Richard: Timothy Busch
Ed: Marquis Domingue
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Impersonators/Announcer/Dancers: Jeremy Abe, Angelica Hesse, Alicia Turvin, Jessica Wode
Want to get an Rx for SP-925? Come see the show Rx by Kate Fodor opening Sept. 8 at Twilight!
May 9, 2017 - Casting Announcement
We are thrilled to announce the cast for
Hot 'n Throbbing, we look forward to seeing this talented group on stage this August!
Leslie Ann: Tabitha Ebert
Voice Over: Adriana Gantzer
Charlene: Jaime Langton
The Voice: Benjamin Phillip
Calvin: Chloë Duckart
Clyde: Jason A. England
Thank you to everyone who auditioned, the director had some VERY difficult decisions to make!
We are thrilled to announce the cast for
Hot 'n Throbbing, we look forward to seeing this talented group on stage this August!
Leslie Ann: Tabitha Ebert
Voice Over: Adriana Gantzer
Charlene: Jaime Langton
The Voice: Benjamin Phillip
Calvin: Chloë Duckart
Clyde: Jason A. England
Thank you to everyone who auditioned, the director had some VERY difficult decisions to make!
March 22, 2017 - Casting Announcement
We are pleased to announce the cast list for Rumors by Neil Simon:
Lenny Ganz - Richard Barr
Claire Ganz - Laura Myers
Ken Gorman - Rob Harris
Chris Gorman - Alicia Turvin
Cookie Cusack - Greg Saum
Ernie Cusack - Andy Roberts
Glenn Copper - Ian Leiner
Cassie Copper - Amanda Anderson
Officer Welch - Tony Domingue
Officer Pudney - Rebecca Ovall
The show opens on June 9th and runs through June 26th. Tickets will go on sale May 9th
We are pleased to announce the cast list for Rumors by Neil Simon:
Lenny Ganz - Richard Barr
Claire Ganz - Laura Myers
Ken Gorman - Rob Harris
Chris Gorman - Alicia Turvin
Cookie Cusack - Greg Saum
Ernie Cusack - Andy Roberts
Glenn Copper - Ian Leiner
Cassie Copper - Amanda Anderson
Officer Welch - Tony Domingue
Officer Pudney - Rebecca Ovall
The show opens on June 9th and runs through June 26th. Tickets will go on sale May 9th
February 11, 2017 - Casting Announcement
We are pleased to announce the cast list for Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball:
Meredith: Chelsea Read
Frances: Genevieve Larson
Trisha: Danyelle Tinker
Georgeanne: Adriana Gantzer
Mindy: Emily Jeziorski
Tripp: Morgan Lee
The show opens April 28 and run through May 14. Tickets will go on sale March 28th.
We are pleased to announce the cast list for Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball:
Meredith: Chelsea Read
Frances: Genevieve Larson
Trisha: Danyelle Tinker
Georgeanne: Adriana Gantzer
Mindy: Emily Jeziorski
Tripp: Morgan Lee
The show opens April 28 and run through May 14. Tickets will go on sale March 28th.
February 8, 2017 - Call for Submissions
Twilight Theater Company, your local community theater that brings you 'Entertainment with Edge', is now accepting directing resumes and proposals for their 2018 Season.
Interested parties should email the Artistic Director, Dorinda Toner at dorinda_toner@twilighttheatercompany.org by Feb 25th for detailed submission instructions. Submissions sent without first contacting the Artistic Director for instructions will not be considered.
Submission deadline is March 15th.
Twilight Theater Company, your local community theater that brings you 'Entertainment with Edge', is now accepting directing resumes and proposals for their 2018 Season.
Interested parties should email the Artistic Director, Dorinda Toner at dorinda_toner@twilighttheatercompany.org by Feb 25th for detailed submission instructions. Submissions sent without first contacting the Artistic Director for instructions will not be considered.
Submission deadline is March 15th.
January 20th, 2017 - Casting Announcement
We are pleased to announce the cast list for The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer
Ned Weeks - Marvin Gray
Bruce Niles - Michael Teufel
Dr. Emma Brookner - Jennifer Logan
Ben Weeks - David Alan Morrison
Felix Turner - Johnnie Torres
Mickey Marcus - Ronald Jorgensen
Tommy Boatright - Greg Schilling
David / Grady / Examining Doctor / Orderly - Christopher Murphy
Craig Donner / Hiram Keebler / Orderly - Kris Wallsmith
Thank you to all who auditioned, director Jason England had his work cut out for him!
We are pleased to announce the cast list for The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer
Ned Weeks - Marvin Gray
Bruce Niles - Michael Teufel
Dr. Emma Brookner - Jennifer Logan
Ben Weeks - David Alan Morrison
Felix Turner - Johnnie Torres
Mickey Marcus - Ronald Jorgensen
Tommy Boatright - Greg Schilling
David / Grady / Examining Doctor / Orderly - Christopher Murphy
Craig Donner / Hiram Keebler / Orderly - Kris Wallsmith
Thank you to all who auditioned, director Jason England had his work cut out for him!
December 27th, 2016 - And the nominees are...
Twilight Theater Company's first annual Light Up the Stars Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, January 2nd, 2017. This special event will celebrate our third birthday, as well as honor some of the best and brightest to have graced our company in 2016. Without further ado, the nominees* (in no particular order) are:
Best Production:
- Mr Marmalade
- Boeing Boeing
- Twilight of the Golds
- The Heidi Chronicles
Best Director:
- Matt Gibson (Boeing Boeing)
- Ron Jorgenson (Twilight of the Golds)
- Derek & Jo Lane (Mr. Marmalade)
- Jason A England (Comfort & Joy)
Best Performance by a Lead Actor - Female:
- Karlyn Weaver (The Heidi Chronicles)
- Danyelle Tinker (Twilight of the Golds)
- Jenny Newbry (Boeing Boeing)
- Jayne Furlong (Mr. Marmalade)
Best Performance by a Lead Actor - Male:
- Jason A England (Twilight of the Golds)
- David Alan Morrison (Comfort & Joy)
- Scott Walker (Mr. Marmalade)
- Greg Prosser (The Heidi Chronicles)
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor - Male:
- Benjamin Philip (Psycho Beach Party)
- Zero Freeny (Boeing Boeing)
- Marty Winborne (Terror by Gaslight)
- Johnnie Torres (Comfort & Joy)
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor - Female:
- Aje Summerly (Terror by Gaslight)
- Chloe Payne (Mr. Marmalade)
- Taylor Jean Grady (Much Ado About Nothing)
- Amanda Anderson (Psycho Beach Party)
Best Ensemble Performance:
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Terror by Gaslight
- The Heidi Chronicles
- Psycho Beach Party
Best Set Design:
- Josiah Green (Comfort & Joy)
- Dereck Lane (Mr. Marmalade)
- Jo & Derek Lane (Boeing Boeing)
MVP Crewbie/Backstage:
- Judy Turnhauer (Terror by Gaslight)
- Crystal Lemons (Boeing Boeing)
- Sarah Ominski (The Heidi Chronicles)
Best Costume Design:
- Chris Byrne (The Heidi Chronicles)
- Amanda Ryan (Mr. Marmalade)
- Alicia Turvin (Comfort & Joy)
Voting is open to Season Ticket Holders, Board Members (excluding the Artistic Director) and Donors of Sponsorship Level**
*Special awards will also be presented in several categories.
**please see website for membership levels and rewards. Electronic Ballots will be emailed at least one week prior to Gala.
Twilight Theater Company's first annual Light Up the Stars Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, January 2nd, 2017. This special event will celebrate our third birthday, as well as honor some of the best and brightest to have graced our company in 2016. Without further ado, the nominees* (in no particular order) are:
Best Production:
- Mr Marmalade
- Boeing Boeing
- Twilight of the Golds
- The Heidi Chronicles
Best Director:
- Matt Gibson (Boeing Boeing)
- Ron Jorgenson (Twilight of the Golds)
- Derek & Jo Lane (Mr. Marmalade)
- Jason A England (Comfort & Joy)
Best Performance by a Lead Actor - Female:
- Karlyn Weaver (The Heidi Chronicles)
- Danyelle Tinker (Twilight of the Golds)
- Jenny Newbry (Boeing Boeing)
- Jayne Furlong (Mr. Marmalade)
Best Performance by a Lead Actor - Male:
- Jason A England (Twilight of the Golds)
- David Alan Morrison (Comfort & Joy)
- Scott Walker (Mr. Marmalade)
- Greg Prosser (The Heidi Chronicles)
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor - Male:
- Benjamin Philip (Psycho Beach Party)
- Zero Freeny (Boeing Boeing)
- Marty Winborne (Terror by Gaslight)
- Johnnie Torres (Comfort & Joy)
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor - Female:
- Aje Summerly (Terror by Gaslight)
- Chloe Payne (Mr. Marmalade)
- Taylor Jean Grady (Much Ado About Nothing)
- Amanda Anderson (Psycho Beach Party)
Best Ensemble Performance:
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Terror by Gaslight
- The Heidi Chronicles
- Psycho Beach Party
Best Set Design:
- Josiah Green (Comfort & Joy)
- Dereck Lane (Mr. Marmalade)
- Jo & Derek Lane (Boeing Boeing)
MVP Crewbie/Backstage:
- Judy Turnhauer (Terror by Gaslight)
- Crystal Lemons (Boeing Boeing)
- Sarah Ominski (The Heidi Chronicles)
Best Costume Design:
- Chris Byrne (The Heidi Chronicles)
- Amanda Ryan (Mr. Marmalade)
- Alicia Turvin (Comfort & Joy)
Voting is open to Season Ticket Holders, Board Members (excluding the Artistic Director) and Donors of Sponsorship Level**
*Special awards will also be presented in several categories.
**please see website for membership levels and rewards. Electronic Ballots will be emailed at least one week prior to Gala.
December 17th, 2016 - It's not too late!
It's the end of the year, which means you might be thinking about ways to reduce your tax liability for the year. We can help! Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to Twilight Theater Company. Your contributions are always appreciated!
2017 Membership and Donation Structure
$25+ - Member of Twilight
* Official member of Twilight Theater Company
* Recognition as a donor in our program
* Special pre-sale code for all mainstage productions and special events
* Voting rights for annual awards
$50+ - Blue Sponsor
All Member benefits and…
* Recognition as a donor in lobby display
$100+ - Gold Sponsor
All Blue benefits and…
* One free ticket to show of donor’s choosing
$250+ - Friend of Twilight
All Gold benefits and…
* Two free tickets to show of donor’s choosing
$500+ - Supporting Player
All Friend benefits and…
* Free (non-alcoholic) beverage at concessions
* One free flex pass
$1000+ - Director’s Circle
All Supporting Player benefits and…
* Two free flex passes
$2500+ - Show Sponsor
All Director’s Circle benefits and…
* Two free season tickets
* Invite to sit in on first Table Read for each production
$5000+ - Artistic Director’s Circle
All Show Sponsor benefits and…
* Four free season tickets
* Invite to pre-opening night discussion with Director for each production
* Mention in curtain speech (if desired)
$10,000+ - Season Sponsor
All Artistic Director’s Circle benefits and…
* Ten free season tickets
* Invite to join Cast, Crew, and Director for post-show discussion
* Full page color ad in program
It's the end of the year, which means you might be thinking about ways to reduce your tax liability for the year. We can help! Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to Twilight Theater Company. Your contributions are always appreciated!
2017 Membership and Donation Structure
$25+ - Member of Twilight
* Official member of Twilight Theater Company
* Recognition as a donor in our program
* Special pre-sale code for all mainstage productions and special events
* Voting rights for annual awards
$50+ - Blue Sponsor
All Member benefits and…
* Recognition as a donor in lobby display
$100+ - Gold Sponsor
All Blue benefits and…
* One free ticket to show of donor’s choosing
$250+ - Friend of Twilight
All Gold benefits and…
* Two free tickets to show of donor’s choosing
$500+ - Supporting Player
All Friend benefits and…
* Free (non-alcoholic) beverage at concessions
* One free flex pass
$1000+ - Director’s Circle
All Supporting Player benefits and…
* Two free flex passes
$2500+ - Show Sponsor
All Director’s Circle benefits and…
* Two free season tickets
* Invite to sit in on first Table Read for each production
$5000+ - Artistic Director’s Circle
All Show Sponsor benefits and…
* Four free season tickets
* Invite to pre-opening night discussion with Director for each production
* Mention in curtain speech (if desired)
$10,000+ - Season Sponsor
All Artistic Director’s Circle benefits and…
* Ten free season tickets
* Invite to join Cast, Crew, and Director for post-show discussion
* Full page color ad in program
October 2nd, 2016 - Announcing our 2017 Season!!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Season Announcement Party. We are honored by the outpouring of support we have received this year, and are very excited for what the future brings. Without further ado, we present our line up for 2017!
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
February 3rd-19th - Directed by Tony Bump
The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer
March 10th-26th - Directed by Jason A. England
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball
April 28th - May 14th - Directed by Ilana Watson
Rumours by Neil Simon
June 9th-26th - Directed by Maury Evans
Hot 'n' Throbbing by Paula Vogel
August 4th-20th - Directed by Matt Gibson
Rx by Kate Fodor
September 8th-24th - Directed by Jo Strom Lane
Murder in Green Meadows by Douglas Post
October 20th - November 5th - Directed by Doreen Lundberg
Every Christmas Story Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez
December 1st-17th - Directed by Dorinda Toner
Thank you to everyone who attended our Season Announcement Party. We are honored by the outpouring of support we have received this year, and are very excited for what the future brings. Without further ado, we present our line up for 2017!
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
February 3rd-19th - Directed by Tony Bump
The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer
March 10th-26th - Directed by Jason A. England
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball
April 28th - May 14th - Directed by Ilana Watson
Rumours by Neil Simon
June 9th-26th - Directed by Maury Evans
Hot 'n' Throbbing by Paula Vogel
August 4th-20th - Directed by Matt Gibson
Rx by Kate Fodor
September 8th-24th - Directed by Jo Strom Lane
Murder in Green Meadows by Douglas Post
October 20th - November 5th - Directed by Doreen Lundberg
Every Christmas Story Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez
December 1st-17th - Directed by Dorinda Toner
September 16, 2016 - Casting Announcement
Congratulations to the cast of Comfort and Joy! Look forward to seeing this talented cast on our stage in December!
Fairy - David Morrison
Scott - Andy Roberts
Tony - Johnnie Torres
Victor - Connor Brenes
Doris - Angela Mitchom
Gina - Adriana Gantzer
Congratulations to the cast of Comfort and Joy! Look forward to seeing this talented cast on our stage in December!
Fairy - David Morrison
Scott - Andy Roberts
Tony - Johnnie Torres
Victor - Connor Brenes
Doris - Angela Mitchom
Gina - Adriana Gantzer
Congratulations to the cast of Terror By Gaslight! Tickets for our October/November show will go on sale September 26th.
Dr. Cyrus Norton: Gary Romans
Constance Norton: Debra Hudkins
Marilyn Norton: Katherine Kyte
William Dover: Rob Kimmelman
Edward Daniels: Breon McMullin
Gin Hester: Aje' Summerly
Leonard Scrubbs: Marty Winborne
Opal: Rachel May Thomas
Kitty: Kaitlynn Baugh
Dr. Withers: Redmond Reams
Detective Harrison: Gary Sandelin
Mrs. Culp: Katy Philp
Dr. Cyrus Norton: Gary Romans
Constance Norton: Debra Hudkins
Marilyn Norton: Katherine Kyte
William Dover: Rob Kimmelman
Edward Daniels: Breon McMullin
Gin Hester: Aje' Summerly
Leonard Scrubbs: Marty Winborne
Opal: Rachel May Thomas
Kitty: Kaitlynn Baugh
Dr. Withers: Redmond Reams
Detective Harrison: Gary Sandelin
Mrs. Culp: Katy Philp
June 20, 2016 - Artistic Director Announced
TWILIGHT THEATER COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 20th, 2016
TONER TAPPED AS COMPANY’S NEXT ARTISTIC LEADER
Portland, OR – Twilight Theater Company continues to experience rapid growth as a newcomer to the Portland theater scene and TTC is excited to announce that part of that growth includes naming a new Artistic Director - Dorinda Toner. Toner succeeds JJ Harris, who co-founded the company with Danyelle Tinker and Sue Westbo in 2013. The company moved into its new home at 7515 Brandon Avenue in North Portland in February of 2015 and is quickly gaining reputation for producing high quality, compelling plays and entertainment with edge. An accomplished director, actress and vocalist Toner most recently directed The Heidi Chronicles to critical acclaim.
Toner, who relocated to the Pacific Northwest 14 years ago, has been performing on stages across North America for over 33 years. She studied Theater Performance and Directing at Concordia & Thompson Universities in her native country of Canada where she is also a Canadian Recording Artist. Toner has served as a board member on several non-profit organizations including The Vancouver Area Theater Alliance, The Magenta Theater, Pacific Stageworks Theater and Twilight Theater Company.
Toner has directed dozens of plays and has won several awards for her work. Spamalot! at HART, for which she was Director and Musical Director, recently won the Applause NW Ovation Award for Favorite Regional Theater Show of the Year (2015). Other shows previously directed near and dear to her heart are: The Heidi Chronicles, Becky's New Car, Family Hardware, Wit (Winner - Slocum House Theater Best Show 2009), The Curious Savage, Pride & Prejudice, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Laramie Project, and Every Christmas Story Ever Told, And Then Some.
Toner is also an award winning actress. You may have seen Dorinda most recently as Cynthia in Looking for Olivia at Twilight Theater (Nomination - 2015 Applause NW Ovation Award), Kate Keller in All My Sons at New Century Players (Nomination - 2015 Applause NW Ovation Award), a singing/dancing Shopper in She Loves Me at Lakewood Theater, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes at HART (Nomination - 2014 Applause NW Ovation Award), Elaine in The Exes for Fertile Ground Festival, Suzy in Wait Until Dark at Magenta Theater & Lovestreet Playhouse (Winner - ADA Ms. Spotlight Award - Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor), Matthew/ John Paul Satre in Godspell at Pacific Stageworks or as Joanne in RENT at Clark College. Other favorite roles include Diana in Lend Me A Tenor, Becca in Rabbit Hole, Sally in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aunt Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace (Winner -Standing Ovation Award for Outstanding Performance 2008) and Janis Joplin in The Best of Rock and Roll. Toner has also has frequented the cabaret scene in Portland appearing at Tony Starlight's as a guest of the Cabaret Chantuese and at Mazzas as a guest of The PDX Stew's Respecterella.
"Dorinda has had a positive impact on the Community Theater scene in the Portland area and she continues to cultivate lasting relationships with local artists. We are excited to welcome her inclusive and engaging energy here at Twilight.” - Danyelle Tinker, TTC Founding Member. Here is just a small sampling of what people who have worked with Toner had to say:
“As a Director, Dorinda has had a positive influence on me as an actor, in that she both challenged my boundaries and yet allowed me to find my own path. In my capacity as Artistic Director or HART, I cannot say enough about her as a collaborator and peer. She pursues the highest of standards and sets a firm but friendly tone in her process. There is always a discourse with her.” - Paul Roder
Dorinda is both an amazingly talented actress and an insightful, open director who has the unique ability to provide a clear vision for a production while honoring the artistic contributions of her performers. As an actor, I would perform with her on stage or under her direction any time. - Jay Hill
I found Dorinda to be thoroughly delightful to work with, infinitely patient with neophytes, creative with her direction, confident in her vision yet collaborative and flexible with others' ideas, traits all bound within a warm friendly personality. - Virginia Kincaid
In my years working with Dorinda in a Vancouver non-profit, I found her to be a big picture person. So not only are you getting a creative leader, you have gotten a person who sees the theater as a whole, and she can lead knowing every piece makes a stronger program. -Suzanne Turnauer
“I'm beyond thrilled to accept the position of Artistic Director at Twilight Theater Company.” Toner remarked, “It can be rare for a community theater to be willing to take risks with play selection, pushing the envelope of typical community theater fodder, providing great entertainment and raising important questions. With Twilight's commitment to bringing 'Entertainment With Edge' and with its dedicated and enthusiastic Board of Directors, artists and volunteers, I feel confident we will continue to ensure a creative environment where artists and audiences alike feel challenged, entertained and moved. Art that reflects our biggest delights and deepest struggles has the power to invoke conversation and conversation is the first, best step to building strong community.”
Jo Strom Lane, President of TTC Board of Directors, adds - “A formal announcement of our New Artistic Director will be made at Twilight's Season Announcement Party to take place on Friday Sept. 30, 2016. Everyone can be sure that Twilight Theater will endeavor to meet a growing need for accessible, innovative theater in North Portland. The public is invited to attend this celebration and encouraged to be involved in the company. We are thrilled to welcome Dorinda and are excited for our upcoming season under Toner's leadership and wealth of experience.”
TWILIGHT THEATER COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 20th, 2016
TONER TAPPED AS COMPANY’S NEXT ARTISTIC LEADER
Portland, OR – Twilight Theater Company continues to experience rapid growth as a newcomer to the Portland theater scene and TTC is excited to announce that part of that growth includes naming a new Artistic Director - Dorinda Toner. Toner succeeds JJ Harris, who co-founded the company with Danyelle Tinker and Sue Westbo in 2013. The company moved into its new home at 7515 Brandon Avenue in North Portland in February of 2015 and is quickly gaining reputation for producing high quality, compelling plays and entertainment with edge. An accomplished director, actress and vocalist Toner most recently directed The Heidi Chronicles to critical acclaim.
Toner, who relocated to the Pacific Northwest 14 years ago, has been performing on stages across North America for over 33 years. She studied Theater Performance and Directing at Concordia & Thompson Universities in her native country of Canada where she is also a Canadian Recording Artist. Toner has served as a board member on several non-profit organizations including The Vancouver Area Theater Alliance, The Magenta Theater, Pacific Stageworks Theater and Twilight Theater Company.
Toner has directed dozens of plays and has won several awards for her work. Spamalot! at HART, for which she was Director and Musical Director, recently won the Applause NW Ovation Award for Favorite Regional Theater Show of the Year (2015). Other shows previously directed near and dear to her heart are: The Heidi Chronicles, Becky's New Car, Family Hardware, Wit (Winner - Slocum House Theater Best Show 2009), The Curious Savage, Pride & Prejudice, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Laramie Project, and Every Christmas Story Ever Told, And Then Some.
Toner is also an award winning actress. You may have seen Dorinda most recently as Cynthia in Looking for Olivia at Twilight Theater (Nomination - 2015 Applause NW Ovation Award), Kate Keller in All My Sons at New Century Players (Nomination - 2015 Applause NW Ovation Award), a singing/dancing Shopper in She Loves Me at Lakewood Theater, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes at HART (Nomination - 2014 Applause NW Ovation Award), Elaine in The Exes for Fertile Ground Festival, Suzy in Wait Until Dark at Magenta Theater & Lovestreet Playhouse (Winner - ADA Ms. Spotlight Award - Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor), Matthew/ John Paul Satre in Godspell at Pacific Stageworks or as Joanne in RENT at Clark College. Other favorite roles include Diana in Lend Me A Tenor, Becca in Rabbit Hole, Sally in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aunt Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace (Winner -Standing Ovation Award for Outstanding Performance 2008) and Janis Joplin in The Best of Rock and Roll. Toner has also has frequented the cabaret scene in Portland appearing at Tony Starlight's as a guest of the Cabaret Chantuese and at Mazzas as a guest of The PDX Stew's Respecterella.
"Dorinda has had a positive impact on the Community Theater scene in the Portland area and she continues to cultivate lasting relationships with local artists. We are excited to welcome her inclusive and engaging energy here at Twilight.” - Danyelle Tinker, TTC Founding Member. Here is just a small sampling of what people who have worked with Toner had to say:
“As a Director, Dorinda has had a positive influence on me as an actor, in that she both challenged my boundaries and yet allowed me to find my own path. In my capacity as Artistic Director or HART, I cannot say enough about her as a collaborator and peer. She pursues the highest of standards and sets a firm but friendly tone in her process. There is always a discourse with her.” - Paul Roder
Dorinda is both an amazingly talented actress and an insightful, open director who has the unique ability to provide a clear vision for a production while honoring the artistic contributions of her performers. As an actor, I would perform with her on stage or under her direction any time. - Jay Hill
I found Dorinda to be thoroughly delightful to work with, infinitely patient with neophytes, creative with her direction, confident in her vision yet collaborative and flexible with others' ideas, traits all bound within a warm friendly personality. - Virginia Kincaid
In my years working with Dorinda in a Vancouver non-profit, I found her to be a big picture person. So not only are you getting a creative leader, you have gotten a person who sees the theater as a whole, and she can lead knowing every piece makes a stronger program. -Suzanne Turnauer
“I'm beyond thrilled to accept the position of Artistic Director at Twilight Theater Company.” Toner remarked, “It can be rare for a community theater to be willing to take risks with play selection, pushing the envelope of typical community theater fodder, providing great entertainment and raising important questions. With Twilight's commitment to bringing 'Entertainment With Edge' and with its dedicated and enthusiastic Board of Directors, artists and volunteers, I feel confident we will continue to ensure a creative environment where artists and audiences alike feel challenged, entertained and moved. Art that reflects our biggest delights and deepest struggles has the power to invoke conversation and conversation is the first, best step to building strong community.”
Jo Strom Lane, President of TTC Board of Directors, adds - “A formal announcement of our New Artistic Director will be made at Twilight's Season Announcement Party to take place on Friday Sept. 30, 2016. Everyone can be sure that Twilight Theater will endeavor to meet a growing need for accessible, innovative theater in North Portland. The public is invited to attend this celebration and encouraged to be involved in the company. We are thrilled to welcome Dorinda and are excited for our upcoming season under Toner's leadership and wealth of experience.”
