Instructor: Nacho Ruiz

Biography: Nacho Ruiz graduated from COCC with his AAOT and a certificate in illustration and this coming fall, he will return to school to finish his BFA in theater arts and pursue his dreams of working in New York. Which he has already started! Last summer, he worked as a scenic painter for a theater company in New York, and brought many of those gained talents to Madras High School's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Nacho is directing The Wizard of Oz this summer and is thrilled to bring the arts to Central Oregon!

Classes by this instructor

Community Youth Production of The Wizard of Oz

The community production of The Wizard of Oz will bring youth from Prineville and Madras together for this theater arts program offered free of cost to all who register. Rehearsals are every other weekend, April - August at COCC Madras, and culminate with two performances at the Madras Performing Arts Center, August 3 and August 4. All are welcome to participate with roles ranging from stage crew, munchkins, lead roles, and more. Ages 9-17.
April 13, 2024 to August 4, 2024 | 10:00am-3:30pm | Madras

Theater Arts Youth Camp

In this camp, students will experience the theater arts! They will learn the process of putting on a performance, including how to design and build a set, and use their knowledge to stage a short play. Students will each have a role in the play. Parents/caregivers are invited to join the last 30 minutes of the final day of camp to see the play in action. No experience in theater necessary to join the fun! For students ages 10-15.
August 12-16, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm | Bend
August 19-23, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm | Redmond