Kerry Irish presents special performance at community play

Valley Repertory Theatre, a local nonprofit theatre company, will kick off its fourth season of live theatre with the production The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez. The play opens Oct. 10, and all performances will be at the Newberg Masonic Lodge, 402 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg.

In recognition of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, Valley Rep is hosting a special lecture and performance on Friday, Oct. 17, when Kerry Irish, professor of American history at George Fox, will introduce the play with a special historical presentation at 7:30 p.m., with the performance immediately following. There is no additional charge for this pre-show event.

The show runs for three weekends. Evening (7:30 p.m.) performance dates are Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. Matinee (2 p.m.) performance dates are Oct. 12, 19 and 26. Doors open at 7:10 p.m. and 1:40 p.m., respectively.

The Sunday matinee performances on Oct. 12 and 19 are “Pay What You Will.” More information can be found at valleyrep.org.

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