Ellipse Theatre Community

06/04/2026

✨ Make the most of First Friday in Bend!

After exploring local galleries, enjoying live music, and taking in all that downtown Bend has to offer, join us for a moving evening of theatre with "Rabbit Hole" at Open Space Event Studios.

Make First Friday a night of art, community, and meaningful conversation.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and experience one of contemporary theatre’s most celebrated plays: https://www.bendticket.com/organizations/ellipse-theatre-community

06/02/2026

🎭✨ OPENING NIGHT + GRAND OPENING EXHIBITION ✨🎨

Join us on June 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the Opening Night of "Rabbit Hole" and the Grand Opening of our immersive art exhibition, "Grief and the Shape of Hope".

Through visual art and live performance, this unique experience explores the many dimensions of grief, healing, resilience, and hope.

"Grief and the Shape of Hope" features works by artists who use their creative practice to express personal experiences with loss, healing, and transformation. The exhibition encompasses both the visible and invisible impacts of grief - the physical, emotional, and deeply personal layers that shape our journeys toward hope.

Experience the exhibition and performance series running June 4–14, 2026 on select dates.

🎟 Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.etcbend.org/immersive

05/25/2026

🎭AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT🎭
"The Importance of Being Earnest"
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Antony Sparrow

Ellipse Theatre Community invites performers to audition for our upcoming production of "The Importance of Being Earnest", Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy of manners filled with wit, romance, mistaken identities, and delightful absurdity.

Regular Auditions
* Sunday, June 7
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
* Monday, June 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Callbacks (if needed)
* Wednesday, June 10
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Please Note: Actors may arrive anytime within the audition window. Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow time to complete audition paperwork and be prepared to stay longer should the director request additional readings or material.

**Actors will be expected to perform with British accents.**

PERFORMANCE DATES
September 17 – October 11 *(select dates)*

This production is part of ETC’s Roadshow Program and will tour throughout Central Oregon as part of our commitment to bringing accessible, high-quality theatre to our community.

WHERE
Holy Communion Church
1245 SE 3rd St, C10
Bend, OR 97702

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please arrive early to complete audition paperwork and be prepared to read sides from the script. Sides are available on our website at etcbend.org/auditions

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES

John “Jack” Worthing, J.P., aka Ernest - 30s, A wealthy young gentleman who takes life seriously. Jack is Cecily’s guardian and is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax.

Algernon Moncrieff - 30s, Brilliantly witty and delightfully selfish, Algernon is Jack’s best friend and the nephew of Lady Bracknell. He falls in love with Cecily Cardew.

Gwendolen Fairfax - 20s, Aristocratic, charming, and fashionably sophisticated. Gwendolen is Lady Bracknell’s daughter and is in love with Jack.

Lady Bracknell - 55+, Domineering, cunning, mercenary, and highly opinionated. A formidable woman determined to secure an advantageous marriage for her daughter.

Cecily Cardew - 20s, Romantic, imaginative, and charmingly naïve. Cecily is Jack’s ward and becomes enamored with Algernon.

Rev. Canon Chasuble - 55+ The pleasant rector on Jack’s estate who harbors affection for Miss Prism.

Miss Prism - 50+ Cecily’s governess. Intellectual and proper, though with a hidden romantic side. She once wrote a very important novel.

Lane - 30s–40s, Algernon’s impeccably composed manservant.

05/23/2026

💌 Tiny Beautiful Letter Project 💌

Join Ellipse Theatre Community on Saturday, June 6 at 2 PM for our Tiny Beautiful Letter Project — a moving community experience inspired by the themes of our production of "Rabbit Hole".

Anonymous letters have been received from across the nation and abroad, offering heartfelt reflections on grief, healing, love, loss, and hope. Through shared stories and human connection, this immersive experience invites audiences to explore the deeply personal themes at the heart of the play.

As part of ETC’s Immersive Experience programming, the Tiny Beautiful Letter Project seeks to deepen conversation, spark empathy, and remind us that even in our most difficult moments, we are never truly alone.

✨ Come read, reflect, and connect with us.

This event is FREE and RSVP is encouraged: https://www.bendticket.com/events/special-event-rabbit-hole-tiny-beautiful-letter-reading-6-6-2026

05/22/2026

The work happening in the rehearsal room is something special. So grateful to our cast, creative team, and Andrew Wickberg for documenting these early moments of "Rabbit Hole" with such honesty and care.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.bendticket.com/organizations/ellipse-theatre-community

05/17/2026

What a night to remember ✨

The annual gala was a beautiful celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible spirit that makes Ellipse Theatre Community so special. From the performances to the shared laughter and heartfelt support, every moment reflected the passion that keeps the arts thriving.

Thank you to our artists, volunteers, sponsors, and guests for making this evening such a tremendous success. Here’s to another year of storytelling, connection, and unforgettable experiences on and off the stage 🎭💫

05/12/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 16th, for our annual fundraising Gala! Your support helps make our work possible, and we’d be honored to celebrate with you. Limited tickets available: https://www.etcbend.org/gala

🎭 You are invited to Ellipse Theatre Community's second annual fundraising gala, "Act Two: We've Only Just Begun!", at Awbrey Glen Golf Club on Saturday, May 16!

✨ Reserve your tickets today and help us make a lasting impact on our community: https://www.etcbend.org/gala

🍸 Enjoy two complimentary drinks per ticket holder
🍽 Savor unlimited passed appetizers & buffet-style dining
🎼 Live entertainment by acclaimed musicians Paula Dreyer Music and Beverly Anderson
🎁 Bid on over 40 exquisite silent auction items from Central Oregon vendors
🏆 Don’t miss our live auction finale featuring three unforgettable packages!

Every dollar raised will help fund our future productions, educational programs, and outreach initiatives right here in Central Oregon!

05/07/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨

Ellipse Theatre Community invites artists to submit work for "Grief and the Shape of Hope", an immersive art exhibition presented alongside our 2026 production of "Rabbit Hole".

This exhibition explores grief, healing, resilience, and hope through visual storytelling and community connection. Selected works will be displayed June 4–14, 2026 at Open Space Event Studios in conjunction with ETC’s immersive theatre events, workshops, and discussions.

🗓 Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026
📍 Bend, Oregon
🎨 Open to a wide variety of visual art mediums

To submit:
Send JPEGs labeled “yourname_title” with your submission form to:
✉️ [email protected]

Questions? Visit https://www.etcbend.org/artexhibition