theatre is life

“WE’RE ACTORS – we’re the opposite of people!”

Now Playing

Wizard of Oz – A Panto 12 Angry Jurors Auditions 12 Angry Jurors

Tickets:

$12 – General Admission
$10 – Seniors/Students
$8 – Children

Families Save! A family rate for up to 2 adults and 3 children – Only $25!!

Pay What You Can Night – Saturday, December 6

Wizard of Oz – A Panto

December 5-7, 2025

December 12-14, 2025

December 19-21, 2025

This December, the Dolphin Playhouse invites audiences of all ages to journey to the land of Oz in its annual holiday Panto, Wizard of Oz – A Panto. This fun adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s timeless tale was written by local playwright Bex Truka, and was reimagined with playful twists, featuring topical humor and a few surprises not found in the original story. With colorful costumes and plenty of comedic mischief, this production promises laughter, heart, and holiday magic for the whole family.

Fridays and Saturdays – 7:00 PM
Sundays – 2:00 PM

GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE

Tickets Available Now!
For more information contact the Dolphin Playhouse by email at  dolphinplayers@gmail.com or leave a message at the theater by calling  541-808-2611.

Come Play!

  • Format: Cold readings from sides provided in the audition  audition packet.
  • Roles: 12–15 actors of all genders and backgrounds
  • Preparation: Review juror bios and consider 2–3 roles you’d enjoy
  • All experience levels are welcome — join us in telling a story of justice, prejudice, and courage.


Performance dates are February 6-8, 2026 and February 13-15, 2026. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 PM and Sunday’s at 2:00 PM at the Dolphin Playhouse.

If you have question or need more details, contact director Jason Grabinger at jasongrabinger@outlook.com

12 Angry Jurors Auditions

Sat, Nov 29 – 2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 30 – 6:30 PM

The Dolphin Playhouse is proud to announce auditions for Twelve Angry Jurors, a timeless courtroom drama that feels strikingly relevant today. Audiences are transported into the jury room, where twelve strangers are locked together to decide the fate of a young man accused of murdering his father. What unfolds is a clash of morals, personalities, and intentions, showing how quickly we rush to judgment, how personal truths can be clouded, and how one voice can change a life.

Auditions will be held at the Dolphin Playhouse, all are welcome. Use the links below for the audition packet or show information.

Audition Packet
12 Angry Jurors

Tickets:

$12 – General Admission
$10 – Seniors/Students
$8 – Children

Performances begin at 7:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The doors open at 6:30 PM. Performances begin at 2:00 PM on Sundays. The doors open at 1:30 PM.

Visit the Show Page

12 Angry Jurors

February 6-8, 2026

February 13-15, 2026

Twelve voices. Twelve perspectives. What begins as an open‑and‑shut case spirals into conflict as certainty starts to crumble and the responsibility of deciding a young man’s fate grows heavier with every exchange. Confined in close quarters, with time pressing and tempers rising, they discover that reaching a verdict is far more complicated than it first appears, revealing not only the case before them, but the character of those asked to decide it.

Twelve Angry Jurors is tense, thought‑provoking, and deeply human, brought to life by powerhouse characters. And as the verdict unfolds, the jury room becomes something more, a mirror held up to ourselves.

More Information Coming Soon!

For more information contact the Dolphin Playhouse by email at dolphinplayers@gmail.com or leave a message at the theatre by calling 541-808-2611.

Check Out Our Past Performances

The Dolphin Playhouse

is home to the Dolphin Players. We produce a variety of full theatre productions and special events every season, offer classes, and provide meeting space in our 80-seat venue.

We are located in the Historic Empire District of Coos Bay at the corner of Newmark Ave & Wall St across from Tokyo Bistro.

Find Us At:

Our Playhouse Address:
580 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420

Our Mailing Address:
PO Box 3264

Our Phone: 541.808.2611

Our Email: 
DolphinPlayers@gmail.com

Helpful Links:


News and Updates

Follow Us!

2026 Season Proposals Needed!

The Dolphin Players are now soliciting proposals for productions and directors for the 2026 season. The Dolphin Playhouse is an intimate theater located in the historic Empire district of Coos Bay. Our season typically includes six productions, and the Dolphin Players are open to all genres.

Past productions have ranged from Cabaret to classic radio. The selection process begins with submission of a play proposal, followed by a presentation to the Dolphin Players board of directors. If a proposal is selected to be part of the season, the director will be supported throughout the process by Playhouse staff. Experience in directing is not required, and unpublished manuscripts will be considered.

For more information and a play proposal form, please contact Alice Carlson, Managing Director, by email at  dolphinplayers@gmail.com or leave a message at the theater by calling 541-808-2611.

Donate to Support the Dolphin

Please Note: 2025 Ticket Price Increase

First Ticket Increase Since Opening
Since opening our doors in July of 2012, there has not been a single increase to our ticket prices. Since that time, many of our operating costs have doubled, but we have and will continue to be determined to provide affordable live theater to our community. Because of these increases, we have reluctantly made the decision to slightly increase the cost of our admission.

We will continue to offer a family rate, and the first Saturday of every run will continue to offer our “Pay What You Can” night, with admission available for your open donation. 

Thank you for your understanding, and for supporting the Dolphin Playhouse and live community theatre.

The new pricing is as follows:

 Adults – $12 | Seniors/Students – $10 | Children Under 12 – $8 
Season/Flex Tickets (6 admissions for the price of 5) for Adults – $60, and Seniors – $50

Seniors & Students
$ 10
adults
$ 12
children under 12
$ 8

Contact Us!