Bend is on the verge of having its own fully-professional theatre. "Innovation Theatre Works" co-founder Brad Hills says the time is right for Bend to have its own Actors Equity-contracted regional theatre given the area’s rapid growth. There will be two free community open houses to introduce local residents to "Innovation Theatre Works". They'll be held at the Central Oregon Environmental Center on Tuesday, April 8th and Monday, April 28th at 7:00 both evenings.