Special Events

Oregon Contemporary Theatre hosts a number of special events each year, including play readings, the NW 10 Festival of Ten-minute Plays, and more. Follow the pages below to get more information on upcoming events.

Murder Mystery

Put on your opening night best for this interactive, digital murder mystery party. When the show's star producer is killed just before the curtain rises on opening night, everyone wonders who could have done it--and what will the critics say!?
NW10 Festival

OCT is a co-producer of the popular NW10 Festival of 10-Minute Plays, an annual event featuring eight all-new scripts by playwrights from the Pacific Northwest. Find out more about this year's festival, past festivals, and how you can submit your script for NW10!
Digital Happy Hour

Thursday, August 27 5pm-6pm
Join OCT staff and artists as we look back at the history of OCT, and what's to come in the future. We'll toast the theatre with favorite beverages and good conversation--bring your questions, your good spirits, and your own beverage! No registration necessary; all are welcome. Join the party through Zoom or streaming on our website!
It Can't Happen Here

OCT partners with Berkeley Rep and theatres across the nation to present an audio production of Sinclair Lewis� novel It Can�t Happen Here, premiering Tuesday, October 13 at 5PM PDT/8PM EDT via YouTube.
Sensory-Friendly Performances

Sensory-friendly performances are designed to provide a relaxed, welcoming experience to all community members with sensory sensitivities and their families and friends--because everyone deserves to enjoy the magic of live theatre.