The ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Theatre
The K of D
February 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Theatre Program presents The K of D by Laura Schellhardt in the Ford Hall lobby at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28. Directed by senior Theatre Arts and Music major David Stephens, The K of D follows the story of Charlotte McGraw, a young girl struggling to come to terms with the death of her twin brother, Jamie. It also follows the growing "legend" of Charlotte, as narrated by the other youth in her small town. As with all great legends, truth and fiction become inextricably linked in this story. The truth is that Charlotte's brother was hit by a car and died in her arms. The truth is that moments before he died, he kissed her, gently, on the lips. The legend is that everything Charlotte kissed from that moment forward also died. The K of D begins upon the discovery of her new "skill" and tracks the events that transpire when the man who killed her brother returns to town and Charlotte and her friends attempt to get rid of him. The story purposely blurs the line between fact and fiction. Moreover, it suggests that drawing that line might be an act of futility as, if we're lucky, we all become legends in the end. Performances are free and seating is first–come, first–served. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, please call 503-883-2802.
about this show
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Cast and Creative Team The cast includes Dominique Bjorlin, Victoria Breazeale, Madeline Chandler, Erik Martin and Tony Pascalar. Cameron Ramirez is the Stage Manager, Jesse Klug is Set Designer and Production Manager, Skylar McLeod is Lighting Designer, Saniyah Ayala is Sound Designer, April Bettencourt is Costume Designer and Janet Gupton is the faculty advisor.
Director David Alan Stephens is a senior from Portland studying Theatre Arts and Music. In 2024, he founded Sunstone Theatre, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Portland, creating professional opportunities for students and early–career artists in all disciplines of theatrical production. Beyond directing and producing for Sunstone, he has worked professionally as an actor (Pestilence: WOW! at OCT, Dogfight at Bridgetown Conservatory) and in administration as the 2025 Development Operations Apprentice at The Glimmerglass Festival near Cooperstown, New York. Locally, he appeared as Motel in Gallery Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof and has acted, directed and produced here at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. -
Box office Performances are free and seating is first–come, first–served. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Warnings This play may not be suitable for all audiences due to mature themes. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
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Sponsorship This event is sponsored by the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Theatre program and is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
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Directions To reach from Hwy. 99W in south McMinnville, turn east on Keck Drive at Albertson’s. Take Keck Drive to Lever Street and turn right. Take the next immediate right at Ford Drive into the theatre parking lot. Ford Hall is located at the west end of the parking lot.
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