Cast Gallery

Joy started at Theatre West by dying (quite literally) in The Mousetrap. Since then she has appeared in Death by Fatal Murder, Jake’s Women, the female version of The Odd Couple, and Love Loss and What I wore.She also appeared twice in the radio producion of It’s a Wonderful Life. After Savannah Sipping Society is over she will be moving east to care for her grandchildren in Pennsylvania. Theatre West’s loss will be a huge gain for her family.

Alice joined Theatre West playing the role of Annie in 2017 production of Calendar Girls. She also played the title character in the 2019 hit, Sylvia. She has now earned her spot to play the part of Marlafaye (this writer’s favorite name in the play) in this show.

Since retiring to the Central Coast in 2006, Bonnie has directed and acted in many productions in Lincoln City and Newport. Her experience in all phases of theatre — to include costumer, set designer, property mistress — extends back decades in Carson City NV, Portland OR, and Colorado Springs CO. She was recently on the Theatre West stage as the title character in Marjorie Prime. We welcome her back

Bonnie will be directing our summer play, Epic Proportions, by Larry Coen and David Crane, opening in August 2022.

Ellen has appeared in several Theatre West productions since moving to Lincoln City from Texas in 2005, last seen onstage in 2014 as Linda Robertson, MD, PhD in Delval Divas. Now, free from her “day job”, she is thrilled to return to Theatre West joining the cast and crew of Savannah Sipping Society. Ellen can be sighted at any given time of the day in any part of Lincoln City (or parts just beyond) indulging in one of her many athletic pursuits – power walking!   

Tricia has appeared on the Theatre West stage in 4 previous productions, the latest being A Bad Year for Tomatoes. One of her favorite roles was one of the Pidgeon sisters in Neil Simon’s Odd Couple. When reading the hilarious script for Savannah Sipping Society, she immediately fell for the grandmother role.

In real life she is a retired RN, happily married forever, and her life is ruled by 2 Boston Terriers and 2 cats.

Kaline was first seen on the Theatre West stage in the 1987 production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To the Forum. She acted in several more, including House of Blue Leaves, Woman in Mind, Octette Bridge Club and Miss Rearden Drinks a Little. She has directed The Dining Room and On Golden Pond. Kaline is currently the Director of the drama program and St. James Santiago School where she teaches creative dramatic classes for students in grades K-8 and directs three plays a year.

Cathye was first seen on the Theatre West stage in 2018 as Charlotte Hennebon in Meanwhile, Back on the Couch. She was last heard on the stage as the off stage announcer in A Bench in the Sun. In A Nice Family Christmas she was off stage, filling the critical role as stage manager. Her most recent performance was just last December, playing Ann in The Cocktail Hour. We welcome her dedication to our productions.

Amanda is a Montana native now living in Lincoln City. She has been doing community theatre since she was a wee one, graduating from Montana State University-Billings with a degree in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Theatre. She started a theatre troupe with friends called Backyard Theatre performing in spaces around her hometown such as yoga studios, libraries, cafes, and backyards. She has acted in A Dolls House, Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Hair, and Eurydice.

Amanda is married to a handsome former redhead with whom she shares two sarcastic and hilarious adult children.

Michael is a newcomer to Lincoln City and to the Theatre West cadre of actors. Aside from one part in Tillamook he has not been on stage in 25 years, but is looking forward to being under the lights once again. He was in a variety of plays throughout high school years and in community theater after that.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Sean moved to the Oregon coast in 2020 after spending many years in Scotland and Texas. A long time admirer of film and theatre and first time participant, Sean is eager to undertake his role in Outside Mullingar. A local golf course superintendent, Sean enjoys film, spending time outdoors and has become a clam chowder aficionado.

It didn’t take long to begin volunteering with Theatre West after her arrival from Montana in 1986; joining within 2 years! She started behind the scenes, as many do, but Jack Coyne (who could say no to him?) convinced her to take a part in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and she was hooked. Then on to directing, too. She left for 7 years in Santa Rosa where she took acting classes and performed there, but returned to Lincoln City in 2018 and picked up where she left off, oh, and joined the Board in 2020.

Rich has been performing on the Theatre West stage since 2002 when he appeared as the IRS agent in Love, Sex, and the IRS. His most recent performance was as Burt in the 2019 production of A Bench in the Sun. He will be directing next year’s production of Champagne Charlie Stakes.

Cathye was first seen on the Theatre West stage in 2018 as Charlotte Hennebon in Meanwhile, Back on the Couch. She was last heard on the stage as the off stage announcer in A Bench in the Sun. In A Nice Family Christmas she was off stage, filling the critical role as stage manager. We look forward to many more years of seeing, hearing and being helped by Cathye.

Sean moved to Lincoln City with his wife, Rose, after many years in Eugene. He has performed in plays, short movies, radio, voice overs, and even a 4 year stint playing a sailor. Sean enjoys reading, board games and coffee as does his wife, but not his cats. Sean loves to sit and talk about stuff, usually while drinking coffee.

Christina is very excited to make her acting debut in Theatre West’s, The Cocktail Hour. She moved from San Diego, CA and is loving the rain. When she’s not acting, she enjoys working with the dogs at Salty Dog Hound Lounge and exploring Oregon. She wants to thank her friends and boyfriend for always supporting her life passions.

Bryan is a local realtor who moonlights as a radio personality on a local AM radio station. He has been performing on and working behind the Theatre West stage since 2009. He has been in several TW productions and considers his best performance to have been as Jake in Neil Simon’s Jake’s Women. Bryan has also directed several plays including The Whales of August and Barefoot in the Park.

Since retiring to the Central Coast in 2006, Bonnie has directed and acted in many productions in Lincoln City and Newport. Her experience in all phases of theatre — to include costumer, set designer, property mistress — extends back decades in Carson City NV, Portland OR, and Colorado Springs CO.

Bonnie will be directing our summer play, Epic Proportions, by Larry Coen and David Crane, opening in August 2022.

Robin has been gracing the Theatre West stage since 2001 when she appeared in Arsenic and Old Lace. During our Season of Simon she appeared in Jake’s Women and was assistant director for Barefoot in the Park. She was most recently seen on-stage as Myra in the 2019 production of Death Trap.

Sean moved to Lincoln City with his wife, Rose, after many years in Eugene. He has performed in plays, short movies, radio, voice overs, and even a 4 year stint playing a sailor. Sean enjoys reading, board games and coffee as does his wife, but not his cats. Sean loves to sit and talk about stuff, usually while drinking coffee.

Big kudos to Sean for jumping from his role in The Cocktail Hour that just ended its run in December to this role that begins less than 4 weeks later. Now that is dedication!

Scott began performing at a young age with dance and violin recitals, but he soon moved to stage plays and musicals. Scott has performed on stage and screen from Indianapolis to Los Angeles with such career highlights as performing improv for Comedy Sportz and an appearance in The Dark Knight. With his recent move to the Oregon coast, he plans to further his interests in writing and producing. Scott is thrilled to return to the stage in his first appearance on the boards of Theatre West and thanks the cast and crew for their warm welcome and support!

Danielle has been a part of Theatre West since the late 80s. Starting by helping out backstage and moving on to work in lights and sound, build sets, and then the big move to assistant director. In 2015 she directed her first show “Love, Loss and what I Wore”. She has since directed a few more shows, and has enjoyed being a board member since 2019.