The Rocket Men at Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Dates: 1/15/2026 - 2/1/2026
📍 Theatre: Oregon Contemporary Theatre
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Oregon Contemporary Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Crystal Skillman's The Rocket Men, a thought-provoking play that delves into the complex history of the former Nazi scientists who played a crucial role in America's space race. The story invites audiences to grapple with the moral implications of progress intertwined with national identity. Directed by Inga Wilson, the cast includes Ruth Mandsager, Kathleen Borrelli, Zayne Clayton, Hillary Ferguson, Melanie Moser, Jessica Jae Unker, and Katie Worley Beck, bringing to life a narrative that challenges perceptions of who gets to tell a nation's stories. The production runs from January 15 to February 1, 2026.
Cast and Creative Team for The Rocket Men at Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Cast
Zayne Clayton
Ensemble
Katie Worley Beck
Ensemble
Jessica Jae Unker
Ensemble
Melanie Moser
Ensemble
Hillary Ferguson
Ensemble
Kathleen Borrelli
Ensemble
Ruth Mandsager
Ensemble
Creative Team
Riley Allen
Production Stage Manager
Erica Towe
Assistant Director
Laura Tuffli
Hair & Makeup Designer
Lilli Turner
Costume Designer
Crystal Skillman
Playwright
Darian Soderquist
Audio Design
Michael A. Peterson
Lighting Designer
Laura Leader
Properties Designer
Andrew Hungerford
Scenic & Projections Designer
Inga Wilson
Director
News About The Rocket Men at Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Photos: Crystal Skillman’s THE ROCKET MEN Premieres At Oregon Contemporary Theatre
January 24, 2026 Check out photos from Oregon Contemporary Theatre's production of The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman, directed by Inga Wilson, which is the award-winning play's West Coast Premiere.
Crystal Skillman's THE ROCKET MEN To Receive West Coast Premiere
December 04, 2025 Playwright Crystal Skillman will receive a West Coast Premiere of her myth-shattering new play The Rocket Men this season with Oregon Contemporary Theatre.About the Theatre
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