Bandon Playhouse Presents "Coquille River Anthology"

Bandon’s past and present collide in “Coquille River Anthology,” a new comedy-drama premiering November 1 by the Bandon Playhouse. A sickly woman, cared for by her grandson, is visited by four ghosts from Bandon’s past - Henry Baldwin, Geneva Shindler, Ruby Pershbaker, and Ruthanne McSurdy-Wong. As they share their unique stories, they try to help her resolve her own life conflicts before it’s too late. Using actual historical narratives, “Coquille River Anthology” reveals lesser-known moments from Bandon’s exciting history that helped create a community that lasts beyond life. This is the third play written by Neal Davis (“Murder at Two Mile,” “Bandon Burns!”) with the assistance of the Bandon Historical Society Museum. “Coquille River Anthology” is directed by Mike Dempsey and features Bobbi Neason, Corrie Gant, Nameer el-Kadi, Meara Stadelman, Amy Moss Strong, and Grant Goodwin. Performances will be held at the Wheelhouse Restaurant, Gallery Room, at 125 Chicago Ave SE in downtown Bandon. Seating is limited and preordering tickets is recommended. Performances are Nov. 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10. Friday and Saturday curtains are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The Wheelhouse Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on all performance dates. Call 541-347-9331 for dining reservations. For tickets to “Coquille River Anthology,” visit https://bandonplayhouse.org or call 541-290-9989.