BARNSTORMERS THEATRE
WHO ARE WE?
Barnstormers Theatre in Grants Pass, Oregon, is the oldest continuously operating community theater in the state and the sole brick-and-mortar theatre venue in Josephine County. With dedicated leadership and a commitment to artistic excellence, we’ve garnered a steadfast following. Since 1952, we’ve nurtured local talent by staging both classic and locally-written works. Our mission extends to all ages and skill levels, offering education and hands-on experience through various volunteer roles and a yearly 4-week youth summer theater camp.
We are a non-profit Oregon corporation with two paid staff – the Executive Director, Niki Richards and Lisa Miller, Productions Coordinator . All others involved in our productions — the board of directors, Artistic Committee members, actors, directors, stage and technical crew, box office, and hosts — are volunteers, working for the love of live community theatre. If you’d like to be involved, there are many opportunities that require little or no theatre knowledge.
WHERE DID WE COME FROM?
Barnstormers, founded in 1952 by Mike Spooner, produced plays in parks, schools, and any other venue they could find. ( even some barns) In 1961, the group purchased a 1925 church building on Evelyn Avenue and converted it into a theatre, paying off the mortgage through ticket sales and private donations. Barnstormers has produced more than 300 plays there in its 72 year history.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We produce six to seven plays per season, which runs from August to June. Our productions showcase an eclectic mix of genres: from comedy to drama, from family-friendly to edgy, from classical to contemporary. Barnstormers also fosters the theatrical education of all members of the community through workshops and a summer youth theatre camp.
THEATRE BUY-OUTS AND SPONSORSHIP’S
Interested in your own private showing of one of our productions? We offer a “buy-out”; a private performance for $800 for a straight play and $1000 for a musical. This is an excellent fundraising opportunity for your organization, customer appreciation or employee appreciation.
What you get with a buyout:
- You receive one night where the theatre is open only for you and your guests.
- Pre-show party opportunity with theatre-provided host support
- Complimentary popcorn and coffee/tea (you are welcome to bring in any additional concession items you choose)
- Private performance beginning at 7:30pm
- Nights available are Wednesdays and Thursdays of show weeks
Full Sponsorship $1500 for a straight play and $2250 for a musical
- Show sponsorship at Barnstormers Theatre covers the full cost of performance rights for one of the plays during our season. This is the most expensive individual cost associated with putting on a show. As our thanks to you for providing this vital funding, you receive everything included in a Buy-Out in addition to the following increased advertising from Barnstormers.
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- Your business’ name will be featured in all the promotions for that show on the Barnstormers marquee, website and print materials
- Highlighted posts featuring your business on Barnstormers social media accounts
- A full- page color ad on the back cover of the show’s playbill. During the run of the show, this will be in front of over 1,000 patrons of the theatre.
If you are interested in becoming a Season 73 sponsor, please email Niki Richards, Barnstormers Theatre Executive Director, at barnstormersgp@gmail.com, or call our box office at 541-479-3557 541-660-1181 mobile
Your business’ name will be featured in all the promotions for that show on the Barnstormers marquee, website and print materials
Hours and contact info:
Executive Director
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