About Us
Ellensburg Theatre Company, formerly Gold Beach Summer Theatre and incorporated as a non profit since 1986 sits at the nose of the adventurous Gold Beach, Oregon. With views of the Pacific ocean and the mighty Rogue river, this company takes up residence in The Rogue Playhouse.
ETC is committed to bring the Southern Oregon Coast alive with all forms of entertainment to our historic stage. Whether you catch a drama, comedy, your favorite band, or a classic movie-- you are sure to be delighted by our small town charm!
Our History
‘Bullhide Theater'…was one of the suggested names in our ‘Name the Theater’ contest for what is now The Rogue Playhouse. The Playhouse started out as the People’s Store in 1918, owned and operated by “Bullhide” Moore, and located where the Courthouse now resides. From there it moved to the Gray Whales site and various lodges met upstairs (the original ‘Rainbow Room’ remains our costume room). This second story was moved to its present location in about 1952 when many Masonic volunteers built the basement foundation for it (original photographs of these workmen and buildings are still on display in the Theater lobby). For decades this was the Masonic Lodge, which ETC occasionally rented for theater productions. In 2004 we were allowed to move in, but with the property being for sale, theater clutter was deemed to be blocking that occurrence, so we were Gypsies once again. Then in 2006, a meeting between a few hardy ETC members and Charles Heuser and Dale Giottonini of the Masons resulted in a 5-year lease for ETC. A perfect marriage of two organizations that both strive to benefit the community. Three years later, the building was gifted to ETC. Historical Landmark The conversation between Laurel and Sandy had been about possible grants, and Laurel’s input was on the importance of the historical aspect of our Theater home in that endeavor. Even though Ellensburg Theater has been gifted the actual building by the Masons (to enable us to pursue grants to upgrade the building), ETC does not yet own the actual land. That sales contract starts at the end of the lease – an ominous deadline, so to speak. A major grant looms somewhere just over the horizon hopefully to bring about ownership of the entire property – a true Theater home of our own.
Valerie MacGillivary
Vice President
Valerie has been active with Ellensburg Theater Company since she moved to Gold Beach in 2009. She has directed a number of full-length plays including "Social Security", "Art of Murder", and "The Uninvited". There have also been several radio productions and a couple of Christmas shows over the years. She has acted as well as directed. Most recently she appeared in Red Velvet Cake Wars. You may remember a lively octogenarian. Valerie is a past board member and a current one, serving as Vice-president.
She began in theater in grade school and went on to receive a BA in Theater Arts from Pacific University. She has been directing shows, beginning in Pacific for over 50 years and still enjoys every moment. She is currently preparing a summer production.
Friends of The Arts
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The valuable donations of Targo make it possible for us to stage our innovative and unique performances. We really can’t thank Targo enough! Get involved to make a difference in the San Francisco performing arts scene.
Hera has donated generously to The Rogue Playhouse for many years, and has become a valued member of our artistic community. The Rogue Playhouse would not look the same if it weren't for the support of Hera.
The support provided by Axes helps us to maintain our general operations. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the generous contributions of Axes. We can’t thank them enough.
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Targo
The valuable donations of Targo make it possible for us to stage our innovative and unique performances. We really can’t thank Targo enough! Get involved to make a difference in the San Francisco performing arts scene.
Hera
Hera has donated generously to The Rogue Playhouse for many years, and has become a valued member of our artistic community. The Rogue Playhouse would not look the same if it weren't for the support of Hera.
Axes
The support provided by Axes helps us to maintain our general operations. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the generous contributions of Axes. We can’t thank them enough.