Adventures In Acting

Beth Riley loves teaching, theater, reading, traveling, and working with young people. During the school-year she's known as that wild & wacky teacher ... but during the summers she turns theater-buff. She lives in Corvallis with her fabulous kids (well, Alison and Douglas are now off at their own schools: Graduate School = Alison is studying Speech Pathology in San Jose, and Douglas is a sophomore in "Critical Theory & Social Justice" at Occidental college, but they're here in spirit!). This year she enjoyed being part of Albany Civic Theater's "Curtains" show in Feb/March. Hope you saw it! Beth enjoys teaching fifth graders (including more theater adventures) at Oak Grove Elementary School in Albany, Oregon.

She's thrilled with the success of Adventures In Acting - from "Wonderland!" to "No Strings Attached!" and Shakespeare himself called with accolades for "Romeo and Harriet" (he thought our dueling was dramatic!). After catching a wave with "Wipeout" we headed on an ocean cruise-gone-wrong with "HiJinx on the High Seas." Last summer we resurrected some American History in "The Mirth of July" and this summer's our grand finale. We're going out with a Whoop and a Holler, chasing away those zany poltergeists in "The Great Ghost Chase"! Watching all those talented youth on stage, singing and dancing their hearts out is definitely a highlight of her life. She's looking forward to yet another summer of theatrical antics which she's sure will - again - be full of learning and excitement (and most importantly, FUN!).

Breanna Balleby is attending Oregon State University's Honors College for "University Exploratory Studies". She is a phenomenal organizer who never loses her positive attitude and infectious smile. Breanna is the best contact if you want to volunteer, forgot your lunch, or just wonder about life ~ she's dynamite!

Grant Thackray - VISUAL DESIGNS . . . Grant is one of THE most creative guys on the planet - seriously - maybe the universe. He's also a graduating/ed senior at Corvallis High School and busier than a horde of bumblebees in a daisy field! He will attend University of Oregon's Clark Honors College to study Graphic Arts.

MUSIC DIRECTOR ~

Laura Killip is a student of theater and dance at Western Oregon University, and has created many amazing dance routines. Her flare for the dramatic merged with her energies and excellent teaching skills make her a dream to work with. You'll love how she helps you move!

~ Creator of Incredible Props and Visuals - just amazing things! = & Anna Turkisher

Anna is a freshman at Crescent Valley High School, and loves music, theater, her many friends, creating creative things, and reading what silly things I'll write here without checking with her! Let's see . . . she collects purple turtles and is hoping one day to scuba dive in Fiji. (better take me too! Anna, what else?)

~ Photographer = Isabella Medina is a talented photographer who is a sophomore at Corvallis High School. She likes chasing butterflies and collecting tattoed penguins when she's not capturing celebrity photos at the Beanery. (or something! Help me, Isabella!) :-)