The Trail to Oregon!
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, Brian Holden, & Jeff Blim
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers
Originally produced by StarKid Productions
Directed by: Jillian Alden
Performances: May 28, 29, 30(m)
June 4, 5, 6(m), 10, 11, 12, 13(m), 17, 18, 19, 2027
Auditions: Feb. Date TBD
Shows start at 7:30pm in the evenings, 2:30pm for matinees.
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
Get Tickets
Don’t miss this fun-filled comedy that will have you rolling in your grave!
Grab your seats now for The Trail to Oregon! and
experience the magic of live theater.
About the Show
In the most historically accurate portrayal of the Oregon Trail to date, join The Family as they venture west for a better life! The journey is full of broken wagons, forded rivers, grotesquely maimed buffalo, and even…The Bandit King…
Cast of Characters
Father
Mother
Daughter
Son
Grandpa
McDoon/Everyone Else
2027 Dates:
May 28, 29, 30(m)
June 4, 5, 6(m), 10, 11, 12, 13(m), 17, 18, 19
Shows start at 7:30pm in the evenings, 2:30pm for matinees.
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
Performances
Jillian Alden is a long time volunteer at ACT. She has been seen at the theater frequently, both on and off the stage, and her directorial debut was the show Karlaboy in 2024 and currently serves as Secretary on ACT's Board of Directors. She has since directed Final Cut at ACT. Jillian also organized A Night of Drag-nificence in 2023 and helped organize and direct My Fatal Valentine for the Willamette Manor in 2023. Jillian worked for the Murder Mystery Co. out of Seattle and Portland for several years as an actor in several of their murder mystery shows. Jillian is a professional counselor associate and a provisional drama therapist and sees clients at Gathered and Wise in Stayton, OR. Jillian loves to utilize her education and training to support her fellow theaterfolk on whatever journey they embark on together.
Jillian Alden, Director
-
Yes! Our Box Office opens 45 minutes before each performance, and occasionally additional seats are made available last minute.
Thursday nights also offer Rush tickets for $5.00 when purchased in person! -
We love our volunteers at ACT, and an easy way to get involved is to sign up as an usher! Ushering is also a great way to get to see a show for free.
Please see our Get Involved page above for more details, or reach out to our Volunteer Manager.