Bright Star

By Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

Directed by Sarah Karlen

When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past, and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.

Produced by Oregon Straw Hat Players at Oregon Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Parkway, Oregon

Performances: August 2-9, 2025

Performance Times:
August 2, 7, 8 & 9 at 7:30 pm
August 3 & 9 at 2:00 pm

Ticket Prices:

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

5/19/2025
5/20/2025

For auditions, please bring a cut of your choice under one minute in length. Please bring your own music in a binder, in the correct key, with cuts clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. Please no tracks or a cappella auditions. Please do not sing a cut from Bright Star. As you select your audition cut, please research and consider the content of Bright Star. Factors to consider include but are not limited to: the shows musical style/genre, narrative elements, and character types. Help us get the best idea of where you fit in this show!

You will also be taught a short movement/dance segment by our choreographers and this will be performed in groups to the panel. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for movement.

Auditions will be held on May 19 & 20 at 6:30 pm in the Innovation Center at Oregon High School. You only need to attend one of these dates. Some auditioners may be asked to return for callbacks on May 22 at 6:30 pm.