Upcoming Events

Conspiracy of Ravens: Ten-Minute Play Festival Kick-Off
Apr
7

Conspiracy of Ravens: Ten-Minute Play Festival Kick-Off

TLDR:
Community. Libations. Conversation. Theatre.

What is this event:
Have you been interested in meeting folks who enjoy theatre? Are you a lighting tech savant or a sound wizard that hasn't yet found your way into the community? Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into Pier One but going to an audition feels like a big commitment? Or maybe you just want an excuse to meet up for a brew with the people you already know and love! Well, Conspiracy of Ravens is a recurring social hour to do all of those things!

THIS WEEK:

TEN-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL KICK OFF!

Follow the link below to learn more about the festival, then come see us upstaris at Alice’s Champagne Palace on Tuesday! And, if you are really inspired, sign up for the playwright workshop that starts on Wednesday!

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Apr
12

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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AUDITIONS: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Apr
12

AUDITIONS: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

AUDITIONS:

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Directed by Finnley Stineff & Kjirsten Swanson

Auditions: Sunday, April 12 at 2:00PM & Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00PM

Location TBD

Performances: Thursday - Sunday, June 11 - 21 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit

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An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

PRIMARILY SEEKING PERFORMERS AGES 13 - 19 (SOME FLEXIBILITY POSSIBLE.) 

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Solo Audition Songs: Please prepare in advance! Sheet music available April 8

Soprano & Alto Audition: “Six Languages” & “I Love You Song”

Tenor & Baritone: “I’m Not That Smart”

Ensemble: “The Magic Foot” & Mitch & Rona parts “Spelling Rules”

Character Breakdown

Chip Tolentino

An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)

Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3

Leaf Coneybear

The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: A2

William Barfee

A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Marcy Park

The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: A3

Olive Ostrovsky

A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: A3

Rona Lisa Peretti

The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Douglas Panch

The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections. Gender: male

Mitch Mahoney

The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: E3

Carl Dad

Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by actor playing Leaf.

Dan Dad

the more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch.

Jesus Christ

Deity invoked by a speller in need. Normally played by the actor playing Chip.

Leaf's Mom, Dad, And Siblings

All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success. Normally played by the spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script.

Olive's Dad

A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: E3

Olive's Mom

A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. Normally played by the actor playing Rona. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: D4

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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AUDITIONS: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Apr
14

AUDITIONS: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

AUDITIONS:

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Directed by Finnley Stineff & Kjirsten Swanson

Auditions: Sunday, April 12 at 2:00PM & Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00PM

Location TBD

Performances: Thursday - Sunday, June 11 - 21 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

PRIMARILY SEEKING PERFORMERS AGES 13 - 19 (SOME FLEXIBILITY POSSIBLE.) 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Solo Audition Songs: Please prepare in advance! Sheet music available April 8

Soprano & Alto Audition: “Six Languages” & “I Love You Song”

Tenor & Baritone: “I’m Not That Smart”

Ensemble: “The Magic Foot” & Mitch & Rona parts “Spelling Rules”

Character Breakdown

Chip Tolentino

An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)

Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3

Leaf Coneybear

The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: A2

William Barfee

A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Marcy Park

The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: A3

Olive Ostrovsky

A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: A3

Rona Lisa Peretti

The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Douglas Panch

The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections. Gender: male

Mitch Mahoney

The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: E3

Carl Dad

Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by actor playing Leaf.

Dan Dad

the more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch.

Jesus Christ

Deity invoked by a speller in need. Normally played by the actor playing Chip.

Leaf's Mom, Dad, And Siblings

All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success. Normally played by the spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script.

Olive's Dad

A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: E3

Olive's Mom

A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. Normally played by the actor playing Rona. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: D4

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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New Plays Aloud
Apr
30

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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Mozart Requiem
May
1

Mozart Requiem

Pier One Theatre & Homer High School present

Mozart’s Requiem

A collaboration between the Kenai Peninsula Community Chorus and the Homer High School Concert Choir with orchestral accompaniment.

Conducted by Kyle Schneider & Mark Robinson

Friday, May 1, 7:00PM at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre,

Saturday, May 2, 3:00PM at the Kenai High School Renee C. Henderson Auditorium

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Mozart Requiem
May
2

Mozart Requiem

Pier One Theatre & Homer High School present

Mozart’s Requiem

A collaboration between the Kenai Peninsula Community Chorus and the Homer High School Concert Choir with orchestral accompaniment.

Conducted by Kyle Schneider & Mark Robinson

Friday, May 1, 7:00PM at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre,

Saturday, May 2, 3:00PM at the Kenai High School Renee C. Henderson Auditorium

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Pericles
May
10

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Pericles

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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New Plays Aloud
May
31

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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AUDITIONS: The Little Prince
Apr
4

AUDITIONS: The Little Prince

AUDITIONS:

The Little Prince

By Rick Cummins and John Scoullar. Adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Directed by Sarah L. Brewer

Audition Dates: April 3, 6:00PM, April 4, 3:00PM

Location: Homer High School Band Room (enter through the theatre wing doors by the dumpster on the left side of the school.)

Performance Dates: May 22, 23, 24 & 28, 29, 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit.

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This play tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted Aviator whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert, and a mysterious, regal "little man" who appears and asks him to "Please, sir, draw me a sheep." During their two weeks together in the desert, the Little Prince tells the Aviator about his adventures through the galaxy, how he met the Lamplighter and the Businessman and the Geographer, and about his strained relationship with a very special flower on his own tiny planet. The Little Prince talks to everyone he meets: a garden of roses, the Snake and a Fox who wishes to be tamed. From each he gains a unique insight which he shares with the Aviator: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." "What is essential is invisible to the eye." At length, both the little man and the Aviator must go home—each with a new understanding of how to laugh, cry and love again.

Character Descriptions

Little Prince: Young person, (not younger than 10); or short young woman. Innocent, ethereal, intrinsically wise, naive.  

Aviator: Man, early 40s to early 50s.  Wished to be an artist when they were a child, but grew up to be a "grown up".  Has lost the magic and purity of being a child at heart at the beginning of the play.

Rose: Ageless, may be played by any gender or age. Naive, self-centered, in an innocent way.  Does not necessarily know how to love. Authentically in love with the Little Prince.

Fox: Will be performing with arm stilts to be quadrupedal, must be able to move with forearm crutches for front legs.  Wary of humans at first, comes to "be tamed", to love and know the Little Prince. Imparts great wisdom to the Little Prince.

Snake: Will be performed with rod puppet.  Secretive, calm observant.  Objective to the situation.

People on Planets:  Ages and genders are variable.  The planet folk represent certain human characteristics/archetypes that will be discovered and developed by the actors.  They are the Conceited Man, the King/Queen, the Businessman, the Geographer and the Lamplighter.  The Lamplighter will be a puppet on its own tiny planet, operated and voiced by a puppeteer.

There will be two additional puppeteers working Little Prince and Aviator puppets.

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Scripts available for checkout prior to the audition at the Pier One Theatre office: 332 E. Pioneer Ave. Suite #3, above the Homer Bookstore.

"Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois"

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AUDITIONS: The Little Prince
Apr
3

AUDITIONS: The Little Prince

AUDITIONS:

The Little Prince

By Rick Cummins and John Scoullar. Adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Directed by Sarah L. Brewer

Audition Dates: April 3, 6:00PM, April 4, 3:00PM

Location: Homer High School Band Room (enter through the theatre wing doors by the dumpster on the left side of the school.)

Performance Dates: May 22, 23, 24 & 28, 29, 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

This play tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted Aviator whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert, and a mysterious, regal "little man" who appears and asks him to "Please, sir, draw me a sheep." During their two weeks together in the desert, the Little Prince tells the Aviator about his adventures through the galaxy, how he met the Lamplighter and the Businessman and the Geographer, and about his strained relationship with a very special flower on his own tiny planet. The Little Prince talks to everyone he meets: a garden of roses, the Snake and a Fox who wishes to be tamed. From each he gains a unique insight which he shares with the Aviator: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." "What is essential is invisible to the eye." At length, both the little man and the Aviator must go home—each with a new understanding of how to laugh, cry and love again.

Character Descriptions

Little Prince: Young person, (not younger than 10); or short young woman. Innocent, ethereal, intrinsically wise, naive.  

Aviator: Man, early 40s to early 50s.  Wished to be an artist when they were a child, but grew up to be a "grown up".  Has lost the magic and purity of being a child at heart at the beginning of the play.

Rose: Ageless, may be played by any gender or age. Naive, self-centered, in an innocent way.  Does not necessarily know how to love. Authentically in love with the Little Prince.

Fox: Will be performing with arm stilts to be quadrupedal, must be able to move with forearm crutches for front legs.  Wary of humans at first, comes to "be tamed", to love and know the Little Prince. Imparts great wisdom to the Little Prince.

Snake: Will be performed with rod puppet.  Secretive, calm observant.  Objective to the situation.

People on Planets:  Ages and genders are variable.  The planet folk represent certain human characteristics/archetypes that will be discovered and developed by the actors.  They are the Conceited Man, the King/Queen, the Businessman, the Geographer and the Lamplighter.  The Lamplighter will be a puppet on its own tiny planet, operated and voiced by a puppeteer.

There will be two additional puppeteers working Little Prince and Aviator puppets.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Scripts available for checkout prior to the audition at the Pier One Theatre office: 332 E. Pioneer Ave. Suite #3, above the Homer Bookstore.

"Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois"

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New Plays Aloud
Mar
31

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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Conspiracy of Ravens
Mar
24

Conspiracy of Ravens

TLDR:
Community. Libations. Conversation. Theatre.

What is this event:
Have you been interested in meeting folks who enjoy theatre? Are you a lighting tech savant or a sound wizard that hasn't yet found your way into the community? Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into Pier One but going to an audition feels like a big commitment? Or maybe you just want an excuse to meet up for a brew with the people you already know and love! Well, Conspiracy of Ravens is a recurring social hour to do all of those things!

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Richard II
Mar
8

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Richard II

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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New Plays Aloud
Feb
28

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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“The Creel” at Homer Council on the Arts
Feb
15

“The Creel” at Homer Council on the Arts

The Creel

By Kate Rich

Directed by Jennifer Norton

“The Creel” by Kate Rich, was written, and is presented, in conjunction with the exhibit "Connected" by Sharlene Cline. Her immersive installation is an exploration of our shared humanity. “The Creel” is a one act play centered around the gifts women hand down from generation to generation. In this story, it is 1974. Ella, a college dropout grappling with the sudden loss of her mother, is guided by a tenacious ancestor from 1845. 

The cast includes Rebecca Trowbridge, Adele Person, Deb Rowzee, & Van Hawkins

This play will be performed at Homer Council on the Arts on February 14 & 15, 2026, at 7PM

Please note when purchasing tickets that there is also one performance in Kenai on February 13

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“The Creel” at Homer Council on the Arts
Feb
14

“The Creel” at Homer Council on the Arts

The Creel

By Kate Rich

Directed by Jennifer Norton

“The Creel” by Kate Rich, was written, and is presented, in conjunction with the exhibit "Connected" by Sharlene Cline. Her immersive installation is an exploration of our shared humanity. “The Creel” is a one act play centered around the gifts women hand down from generation to generation. In this story, it is 1974. Ella, a college dropout grappling with the sudden loss of her mother, is guided by a tenacious ancestor from 1845. 

The cast includes Rebecca Trowbridge, Adele Person, Deb Rowzee, & Van Hawkins

This play will be performed at Homer Council on the Arts on February 14 & 15, 2026, at 7PM

Please note when purchasing tickets that there is also one performance in Kenai on February 13

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“The Creel” at the Kenai Arts Center
Feb
13

“The Creel” at the Kenai Arts Center

The Creel

By Kate Rich

Directed by Jennifer Norton

“The Creel” by Kate Rich, was written, and is presented, in conjunction with the exhibit "Connected" by Sharlene Cline. Her immersive installation is an exploration of our shared humanity. “The Creel” is a one act play centered around the gifts women hand down from generation to generation. In this story, it is 1974. Ella, a college dropout grappling with the sudden loss of her mother, is guided by a tenacious ancestor from 1845. 

The cast includes Rebecca Trowbridge, Adele Person, Deb Rowzee, & Van Hawkins

This play will be performed on one night only at the Kenai Arts Center on February 13, 2026, at 7PM

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Feb
8

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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New Plays Aloud
Jan
31

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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Conspiracy of Ravens
Jan
20

Conspiracy of Ravens

TLDR:
Community. Libations. Conversation. Theatre.

What is this event:
Have you been interested in meeting folks who enjoy theatre? Are you a lighting tech savant or a sound wizard that hasn't yet found your way into the community? Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into Pier One but going to an audition feels like a big commitment? Or maybe you just want an excuse to meet up for a brew with the people you already know and love! Well, Conspiracy of Ravens is a recurring social hour to do all of those things!

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Sonnet Recording Session
Jan
20

Sonnet Recording Session

A Sonnet A Day in February returns to KBBI for the 6th season!

This program by the Mud Bay Bards brings community voices to the radio reading the sonnets of William Shakespeare. Each sonnet, and reader, gets a day in the limelight, airing once in the morning, and once in the evening.
Sonnet Recording Session 
We invite you to record a sonnet! At this session, Mud Bay Bards Chair Sarah Brewer will assist you in selecting a sonnet. You will have time to practice reading through it to get comfortable, and then sound engineer Kathleen Gustafson will record your reading. 
Tuesday, January 20, 6 PM - 8 PM
at the Kachemak Bay Campus, Student Lounge

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A Conspiracy of Ravens: A Social Hour for Theatre Folk
Jan
13

A Conspiracy of Ravens: A Social Hour for Theatre Folk

TLDR:
Community. Libations. Conversation. Theatre.

What is this event:
Have you been interested in meeting folks who enjoy theatre? Are you a lighting tech savant or a sound wizard that hasn't yet found your way into the community? Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into Pier One but going to an audition feels like a big commitment? Or maybe you just want an excuse to meet up for a brew with the people you already know and love! Well, Conspiracy of Ravens is a recurring social hour to do all of those things!

This week's gathering:
OPEN TO EVERYONE! The suggested focus for this week will be on theatre tech! Do you know, or are you interested in lighting, sound, set design stuff? Share a drink, meet like-minds.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jan
11

Second Sunday Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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New Plays Aloud
Jan
3

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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Scrooge's Christmas
Dec
14

Scrooge's Christmas

Pier One Theatre presents: A live reading and sing-along of

"Scrooge’s Christmas"

by Ken Jones

Directed by Cristen San Roman

In this adaption of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol, a group of actors portray all the characters of this Christmas tradition. The ensemble provides the songs and sounds as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the Spirits of Past, Present and Future. Join us in this festive classic brought to life on the Porcupine stage.

In celebration and support of Pier One’s past, present and future, we will also be featuring auction items, photo booth, door prizes, and MORE! Costumes encouraged!

Tickets available through the Porcupine Theatre here:

All beer and wine sales from this event will go directly to Pier One Theatre. This is a 21+ event, those under 21 who wish to attend may do so if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

“Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing, LLC. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.”


We are seeking a few volunteers for the event! If you would like to help out, please follow the link below to read about the roles available. Thank you so much!

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus
Dec
14

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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New Plays Aloud
Nov
30

New Plays Aloud

New Plays Aloud is a reading group for actors and playwrights, facilitated by Kate Rich. The group meets monthly on the last day of every month (unless there is a conflict with a holiday or other Pier One programming). Readings include short works, long works, newly published works, and works in progress. New Plays Aloud is free and open to the public. The location for the readings varies. Stay tuned for information on this month’s gathering!

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Second Sunday Shakespeare
Nov
9

Second Sunday Shakespeare

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre, Friends of the Homer Library, and the Homer Senior Center invite you to

SECOND SUNDAY SHAKESPEARE

A free monthly read of the work of the Bard, open to everyone.

Reads begin at 1:00 PM each month at the Silver Lining Cafe in the Homer Senior Center or virtually, at http://uso2web.zoom.us/j/6148777956

the text is available at the read, or at www.opensourceshakespeare.org

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Julius Caesar
Oct
26

Julius Caesar

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre

Performances are

Friday, October 17 at 7:00

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00

Sunday, October 19 at 3:00

Friday, October 24 at 7:00

Saturday, October 25 at 7:00

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00

Synopsis:

Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar. The first part of the play leads to his death; the second portrays the consequences. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.

On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony. At the Senate, the conspirators stab Caesar to death. Antony uses a funeral oration to turn the citizens of Rome against them. Brutus and Cassius escape as Antony joins forces with Octavius Caesar.

Encamped with their armies, Brutus and Cassius quarrel, then agree to march on Antony and Octavius. In the battle which follows, Cassius, misled by erroneous reports of loss, persuades a slave to kill him; Brutus’s army is defeated. Brutus commits suicide, praised by Antony as “the noblest Roman of them all.”

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Julius Caesar
Oct
25

Julius Caesar

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre

Performances are

Friday, October 17 at 7:00

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00

Sunday, October 19 at 3:00

Friday, October 24 at 7:00

Saturday, October 25 at 7:00

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00

Synopsis:

Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar. The first part of the play leads to his death; the second portrays the consequences. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.

On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony. At the Senate, the conspirators stab Caesar to death. Antony uses a funeral oration to turn the citizens of Rome against them. Brutus and Cassius escape as Antony joins forces with Octavius Caesar.

Encamped with their armies, Brutus and Cassius quarrel, then agree to march on Antony and Octavius. In the battle which follows, Cassius, misled by erroneous reports of loss, persuades a slave to kill him; Brutus’s army is defeated. Brutus commits suicide, praised by Antony as “the noblest Roman of them all.”

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Julius Caesar
Oct
24

Julius Caesar

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre

Performances are

Friday, October 17 at 7:00

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00

Sunday, October 19 at 3:00

Friday, October 24 at 7:00

Saturday, October 25 at 7:00

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00

Synopsis:

Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar. The first part of the play leads to his death; the second portrays the consequences. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.

On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony. At the Senate, the conspirators stab Caesar to death. Antony uses a funeral oration to turn the citizens of Rome against them. Brutus and Cassius escape as Antony joins forces with Octavius Caesar.

Encamped with their armies, Brutus and Cassius quarrel, then agree to march on Antony and Octavius. In the battle which follows, Cassius, misled by erroneous reports of loss, persuades a slave to kill him; Brutus’s army is defeated. Brutus commits suicide, praised by Antony as “the noblest Roman of them all.”

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Julius Caesar
Oct
19

Julius Caesar

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre

Performances are

Friday, October 17 at 7:00

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00

Sunday, October 19 at 3:00

Friday, October 24 at 7:00

Saturday, October 25 at 7:00

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00

Synopsis:

Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar. The first part of the play leads to his death; the second portrays the consequences. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.

On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony. At the Senate, the conspirators stab Caesar to death. Antony uses a funeral oration to turn the citizens of Rome against them. Brutus and Cassius escape as Antony joins forces with Octavius Caesar.

Encamped with their armies, Brutus and Cassius quarrel, then agree to march on Antony and Octavius. In the battle which follows, Cassius, misled by erroneous reports of loss, persuades a slave to kill him; Brutus’s army is defeated. Brutus commits suicide, praised by Antony as “the noblest Roman of them all.”

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Julius Caesar
Oct
18

Julius Caesar

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre

Performances are

Friday, October 17 at 7:00

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00

Sunday, October 19 at 3:00

Friday, October 24 at 7:00

Saturday, October 25 at 7:00

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00

Synopsis:

Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar. The first part of the play leads to his death; the second portrays the consequences. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.

On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony. At the Senate, the conspirators stab Caesar to death. Antony uses a funeral oration to turn the citizens of Rome against them. Brutus and Cassius escape as Antony joins forces with Octavius Caesar.

Encamped with their armies, Brutus and Cassius quarrel, then agree to march on Antony and Octavius. In the battle which follows, Cassius, misled by erroneous reports of loss, persuades a slave to kill him; Brutus’s army is defeated. Brutus commits suicide, praised by Antony as “the noblest Roman of them all.”

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Julius Caesar
Oct
17

Julius Caesar

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre

Performances are

Friday, October 17 at 7:00

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00

Sunday, October 19 at 3:00

Friday, October 24 at 7:00

Saturday, October 25 at 7:00

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00

Synopsis:

Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar. The first part of the play leads to his death; the second portrays the consequences. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.

On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony. At the Senate, the conspirators stab Caesar to death. Antony uses a funeral oration to turn the citizens of Rome against them. Brutus and Cassius escape as Antony joins forces with Octavius Caesar.

Encamped with their armies, Brutus and Cassius quarrel, then agree to march on Antony and Octavius. In the battle which follows, Cassius, misled by erroneous reports of loss, persuades a slave to kill him; Brutus’s army is defeated. Brutus commits suicide, praised by Antony as “the noblest Roman of them all.”

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Sandglass Theatre: Feral
Sep
21

Sandglass Theatre: Feral

Pier One Theatre and Bunnell Street Arts Center present:

Sandglass Theatre: FERAL

at Pier One Theatre, September 2025


Sandglass Theater returns to Bunnell Street Arts Center as Artists in Residence from September 13th-21st to present their work of theater and puppetry, Feral, at Pier One Theatre from September 19th - 21st at 7:30pm. Tickets at PierOneTheatre.org.

Sandglass Theater of Vermont is dedicated to the art of theater and puppetry as a means of exploring contemporary issues and sparking wonder. 

“Feral" addresses the act of making visible the work of women through celebrating intuitive knowledge, how it is housed in our bodies, and how it can be used as a tool for individual and cultural repair. A wolf-who-is-no-longer-a-wolf returns to the forest, within her the violation of domestication, a claim of ownership on her body. She yearns for instincts of which she feels only traces. This is a story of disruption within a woman’s life when the wolf inside her howls, and the possibilities of reintegration with that feral voice.

This program is made possible with support by the National Performance Network and co-commissioners, The Yard (Chilmark, MA), Bunnell Street Arts Center (Homer, AK), Next Stage Arts Project (Putney, VT), and Dancers’ Workshop (Jackson, WY). This project is presented in Homer in partnership with Pier One Theatre and supported by the RurALCAP Foundation. 

Sandglass Theater company members include Shoshana Bass, Dey Hernandez, Maria Pugnetti and Sarah Nolen. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Bunnell Street Arts Center's mission is to spark artistic inquiry, innovation and equity to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of Alaska. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

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Friday, September 19th - Sunday, September 21st, 7:30pm.

Tickets $20 General/$18 Raven's /$10 Youth

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Sandglass Theatre: Feral
Sep
20

Sandglass Theatre: Feral

Pier One Theatre and Bunnell Street Arts Center present:

Sandglass Theatre: FERAL

at Pier One Theatre, September 2025


Sandglass Theater returns to Bunnell Street Arts Center as Artists in Residence from September 13th-21st to present their work of theater and puppetry, Feral, at Pier One Theatre from September 19th - 21st at 7:30pm. Tickets at PierOneTheatre.org.

Sandglass Theater of Vermont is dedicated to the art of theater and puppetry as a means of exploring contemporary issues and sparking wonder. 

“Feral" addresses the act of making visible the work of women through celebrating intuitive knowledge, how it is housed in our bodies, and how it can be used as a tool for individual and cultural repair. A wolf-who-is-no-longer-a-wolf returns to the forest, within her the violation of domestication, a claim of ownership on her body. She yearns for instincts of which she feels only traces. This is a story of disruption within a woman’s life when the wolf inside her howls, and the possibilities of reintegration with that feral voice.

This program is made possible with support by the National Performance Network and co-commissioners, The Yard (Chilmark, MA), Bunnell Street Arts Center (Homer, AK), Next Stage Arts Project (Putney, VT), and Dancers’ Workshop (Jackson, WY). This project is presented in Homer in partnership with Pier One Theatre and supported by the RurALCAP Foundation. 

Sandglass Theater company members include Shoshana Bass, Dey Hernandez, Maria Pugnetti and Sarah Nolen. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Bunnell Street Arts Center's mission is to spark artistic inquiry, innovation and equity to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of Alaska. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

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Friday, September 19th - Sunday, September 21st, 7:30pm.

Tickets $20 General/$18 Raven's /$10 Youth

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Sandglass Theatre: Feral
Sep
19

Sandglass Theatre: Feral

Pier One Theatre and Bunnell Street Arts Center present:

Sandglass Theatre: FERAL

at Pier One Theatre, September 2025


Sandglass Theater returns to Bunnell Street Arts Center as Artists in Residence from September 13th-21st to present their work of theater and puppetry, Feral, at Pier One Theatre from September 19th - 21st at 7:30pm. Tickets at PierOneTheatre.org.

Sandglass Theater of Vermont is dedicated to the art of theater and puppetry as a means of exploring contemporary issues and sparking wonder. 

“Feral" addresses the act of making visible the work of women through celebrating intuitive knowledge, how it is housed in our bodies, and how it can be used as a tool for individual and cultural repair. A wolf-who-is-no-longer-a-wolf returns to the forest, within her the violation of domestication, a claim of ownership on her body. She yearns for instincts of which she feels only traces. This is a story of disruption within a woman’s life when the wolf inside her howls, and the possibilities of reintegration with that feral voice.

This program is made possible with support by the National Performance Network and co-commissioners, The Yard (Chilmark, MA), Bunnell Street Arts Center (Homer, AK), Next Stage Arts Project (Putney, VT), and Dancers’ Workshop (Jackson, WY). This project is presented in Homer in partnership with Pier One Theatre and supported by the RurALCAP Foundation. 

Sandglass Theater company members include Shoshana Bass, Dey Hernandez, Maria Pugnetti and Sarah Nolen. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Bunnell Street Arts Center's mission is to spark artistic inquiry, innovation and equity to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of Alaska. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

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Friday, September 19th - Sunday, September 21st, 7:30pm.

Tickets $20 General/$18 Raven's /$10 Youth

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Sandglass Theatre Residency: Feral
Sep
13
to Sep 21

Sandglass Theatre Residency: Feral

Pier One Theatre and Bunnell Street Arts Center present:

Sandglass Theatre

Sandglass Theater is a renowned theater company specializing in combining puppets with music, actors, and visual imagery. We are delighted to partner with Bunnell Street Arts Center to host them for a week long residency and performance.

FERAL

A new collaboration in development

Led by Shoshana Bass.

Performances September 19 - 20 - 21

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