“Enriching the lives of patrons and players of all ages,
Our Mission Statement
through the magic of live theatre.“
On Broadway Thespians, Inc. (OBT) is a 501(c)(3) organization and all your donations are tax deductible.
OBT has been an official organization since 1994. Upon its creation, it was housed in the small On Broadway Theatre in downtown Coos Bay; which could seat about 60 people in a full house. When OBT was created in 1994, we put on numerous plays each year, including dramas, comedy, children’s productions, and musicals.
OBT has always run on the hard work of volunteers and been self-funded by our box office and concession proceeds, as well as our generous donors. Unfortunately, we did not own the On Broadway Theatre, which was sold in 2006, and OBT was without a home. Ever resourceful, we took the opportunity to perform in various venues throughout the community, including the Egyptian Theatre, Stray Katz Dinner Theatre, and the Pony Village Mall. Ultimately, we ended up at The Liberty Theatre (Home of Little Theatre on the Bay) for an extended stay as a guest organization in the September slot of their show line-up from 2011 to 2018.
In September 2019, OBT moved to a new location and presented the musical Mamma Mia! at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Since then, we have performed Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins at that location. Up next, RENT the Musical coming February 2025. We look forward to continuing to produce more shows and delight our audiences.
Want to get involved with our group? We’d love to chat with you. Please contact us!
We see the potential in, and do not discriminate against all persons regardless of race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, national origin, age, or gender identity. Through theatre we aim to entertain, educate, and support our community!
OBT BOARD MEMBERS
- Julianna Seldon – President
- Patty Hanlin – Vice President
- Dave Jordan – Treasurer
- Cherish Benavidez – Secretary
- Jhana Brown – Publicity
- Joe Stoffel
- Leatha Gonzalez Vos
- Joe Vos
- Clint Guevara
- Bobbi Wilson