dramaworks
Enriching community through the theatrical arts
Our Programs
dramaworks is a non-profit organization offering a safe space for individuals of all ages to learn, grow, and be entertained. Our youth programming helps young people build self-confidence and develop important life skills while our community theatre encourages self-discovery and lifelong learning.
Magic Beanstalk Players
K-6 drama classes + productions
Theatrical activities that allow youth to express themselves without judgement and foster self-esteem, collaboration, creative thinking, and problem solving.
SWEET
7-12 drama classes + productions
A supportive community of teens who learn how to improve their acting skills, and work together to rehearse and perform theatrical productions.
Community Theatre
Full-scale productions by and for the community
Individuals of all ages and experience levels can become an actor, playwright, costume designer, or stagehand.
Volunteer Opportunities
About Us
dramaworks is all about the love of theatre and the community! We are a creative outlet for all ages, located in the beautiful Northern California town of Quincy. dramaworks is a 501(c)(3) corporation started in 2000 by Earl Thompson and Edie O’Connor.
Our Mission
dramaworks’ mission is to promote the enjoyment of theatre arts, facilitate children’s and community theatre programs, and utilize our venue as an educational path to reduce societal barriers and improve the lives of rural families and children.
Racial Equity Statement
dramaworks West End Theatre is committed to racial equity and incorporating the values of diversity, inclusion and equity in our work.
Through the lens of racial equity and diversity we recognize that the rural families we serve, and seek to improve the lives of, consist of individuals who have been historically underrepresented based on race, ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, and religion.
- We affirm that ALL people and their individual and collective human experience can and should be celebrated through the medium of theatrical art as a way to honor, respect, and understand our humanity.
- We recognize that systemic racism, discrimination and inequality exist in our community. We condemn these injustices, and affirm that we will strive to dismantle these injustices both internally among our board, staff and volunteers, and externally in our programing, events and productions offered to our community.
- We recognize that the land our organization physically resides on, is the traditional land of the Mountain Maidu people. We acknowledge, respect and honor the indigenous peoples and native stewards of this land.
- We believe that artistic and cultural activities are an essential component for healthy, vibrant communities. Artists, their art, and the artistic process can play a unique role in witnessing, demonstrating and providing inspiration to resolve societal inequity and injustice.
- Through the platform of theatre, stories of our human experience come to life in an impactful way. Theatrical art and advocacy for change have a complementary relationship. We pledge to use our art form to work for positive, inclusive, and equitable change in our community.
We acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice must be core values of our organization. Maintaining these values is an ongoing process of learning and change. We are committed to upholding and amplifying the voices, ideas and processes needed to create a more just and equitable community and world.
“Theatre is like food for children, they need it to flourish.”
—Edie O’Connor, Co-Founder, dramaworks
Board of Directors
Edie O’Connor (Chair)
Earl Thompson (Vice Chair)
Les Hall
Bryan Plocki
Pete Hentschel, LLB
Lisa Kelly
Kim Carroll
Amy Carey
Danielle Wagner Plocki
In Loving Memory of Keith Nicoles
Staff
Reviews
“Our theatre family is so supportive and has helped my kids grow in confidence, compassion, and gain real-life skills. We’ve developed precious friendships with others over fixing costumes, painting sets, and more. I am extremely grateful for dramaworks.”
Michelle Pfingston Portola
“This program makes Plumas County a better place to live. We are glad to have a positive, life enriching program in such a small community. This program provides opportunities for youth that compare to those of larger metro areas.”
Darrel Jury & Darla DeRuiterMeadow Valley
“The Magic Beanstalk Player program provides cultural enrichment for any child…no one is turned away for lack of money or talent. Every child feels pride and pleasure to be a part of something so grand and beautiful as the production…something bigger than themselves.”
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