Hello Riverfront Playhouse community. 

I hope that you and your family, friends and loved-ones are safe and healthy at these challenging times. The future is somewhat uncertain as of this writing but it is my hope that we will see an end to the Covid-19 burden imposed on us soon. 

As most of you are aware the board of directors has continued to move forward with the commitment to complete the new theatre in an expeditious and timely manner. Those of you who have watched the progress of remodeling our building at 1950 California Street will be glad to know we are just days away from obtaining our Occupancy Permit from the City of Redding.

Each of you, as well as the entire greater Redding community, should be most proud of this new cultural addition. Each time I enter the building I am overwhelmed with pride and gratitude to all those volunteers, donors and Riverfront visionarys who have made this theatre come to life. It is stunningly beautiful and a tribute to all those who have worked so hard to make it the showcase facility that it is. 

The list of volunteers is too long to recount here but they will be recognized as part of our grand opening ceremony. (Date to be determined.) We are preparing for our first production on our new stage— the hilarious comedy Clue based on the Hasbro board game.

Please visit our website riverfrontplayhouse.net  or visit our Facebook page (Riverfront Playhouse of Redding) to see our season schedule and photos of the new theatre. 

Thank you for all of your support.
See you at the show,

Darryll Alvey
Darryll Alvey, Board President
Congratulations to Sophia Komarek- Cecil O. Johnson Scholarship Recipient
Each year, graduating high school seniors have an opportunity to apply for a Cecil O. Johnson scholarship through Riverfront Playhouse. Those who apply intend to pursue college studies in theatre or related coursework. The applicants are chosen by a Riverfront board member panel. T his year Sophia Komarek, a Shasta High School graduate, was awarded the $500 Cecil O. Johnson scholarship. She plans to attend either George Fox University or William Jessup University. She has participated in the Madrigal Dinner at Shasta High for the past four years, the last two were spent on the Royal Court. She participated in musicals at Shasta High, including Les Miserables and Little Mermaid. Not only did she perform, she was involved with the back stage crew during Little Mermaid. She was ready to perform in Fiddler on the Roof had it not been cancelled due to COVID-19. Theater and performing arts are her passion and she looks forward to learning and growing through college theater classes, choir and involvement in stage productions. Congratulations, Sophia! We wish you all the best!
COMING SOON!
THE CAST
WADSWORTH - Ian C. Dalziel
YVETTE - Elizabeth Caccia
MISS SCARLET - Erin Sullivan
MRS. PEACOCK - Malorie Glavan
MRS. WHITE - Emma Richardson
COLONEL MUSTARD - Travis Micheál
PROFESSOR PLUM - Benjamin Christ 
MR. GREEN - Spenser Deardorff
MR. BODDY - Greg Brown
COOK/CHIEF OF POLICE - Nicole Balkow
MOTORIST - Andrew Gibson
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game,  Clue  is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by the Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up.  Clue  is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! 
Our current 2020 season
Shasta Historical Society and Riverfront Playhouse present...
HAPPY 40th SEASON,
RIVERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!
Did you know... the very first Riverfront production was on July 10, 1980? Please join as we share with you the past and the future of Riverfront Playhouse - brought to you by the Shasta Historical Society and Riverfront Playhouse - commemorating Riverfront's 40th season of productions. The afternoon will include a video presentation with interviews from several people who have been involved with Riverfront since its early days. A panel of actors and directors will join us and share some of Riverfront's rich 40 year history.
WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 2020
TIME: 1:30 pm
WHERE: Facebook Live
MANY THANKS TO
Tom Taylor, Mike Tuggle, Milt Clark, Gary Stucki, Steve Main, Carol Robeson, Karen Taylor, Larry Morgon, Ron Draper, Andy Forbes, Don Cingrani, Diane Tuggle and Ken Timmerman for working so hard to get us moved out of the theatre on Cypress and into our new theatre downtown! It wasn't an easy task! Many of these folks also helped with painting at the new theatre, including Pat Clark, Kathy Draper and Diane Morgon. We APPRECIATE our volunteers so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The finishing touches are being added to our beautiful new theatre in downtown Redding and we can't wait to show it off! We also can't wait to see you! 

Your opinion matters to us and we'd love to get your feedback. Currently, we are in Stage 2 of the California Road to Recovery Plan. In Stage 3, some entertainment venues will be allowed to open with limits on the size of gatherings. And in Stage 4, with therapeutics in place, large venues may reopen. Would you please take this quick survey and get it back to us by June 26?

Thank you! We hope to see you soon!
Riverfront Covid Survey
Buy A Brick | Name a Seat opportunities are still available!
With the purchase of a personalized, engraved brick, your support and pride will be permanently displayed in the area leading to the theatre entrance. You can honor a child, a family, your favorite actor, an organization or advertise your business with the purchase of a brick. It will not only become a permanent part of Riverfront, you will also help support our community theatre for years to come. Click here for more information. ---> Buy a Brick
Your tax-deductible donation will be recognized on an engraved brass plaque affixed to the back of a theatre seat. Your unique donor plaque recognizes your support of this important community project. Inscriptions are two lines on each plaque and can name you and your family, honor the memory of a family member or friend, or identify your business as a partner in supporting the new theatre. Click here for more information. ---> Name a Seat

We are still in need of some items at our new theatre. Of course, monetary donations are always welcome and appreciated, but if you have access to any of these items and are able to donate, please contact Larry Morgon at ldmorgon@gmail.com .

• Freeer
• Concessions tables and chairs
• Concessions ice machine
• Poster cases for inside the theatre (2)
• Chairs for make up tables (6)
• Main lobby furnishings
• Spotlight (remote controlled)
• Outside security cameras
• Movie screen and projector
• Tech booth camera

Costume and Prop Donations
Do you have costumes or props that you'd like to donate? Please call Riverfront Playhouse at 530-221-1028 to set up a time to meet with our costumers.
In Search of Board Members
Our board of directors is a group of hard-working, passionate theatre lovers and we're looking for a few dedicated, supportive individuals to help with decisions for the future of Riverfront. If you get along well with others, have a creative mind, are a fan of Riverfront Playhouse and have a little bit of time to give, please consider applying to become member of our board of directors. Interested parties can contact Steve Main at pevem@shasta.com .
Take a peek at our new home!
Shasta Builders Exchange provided the funds for our beautiful new sign that stands proudly in front the theater at 1950 California Street. We had a lot of help from Trilogy Architecture, who designed the sign, McHales Sign Co. constructed it and Gerlinger Steel donated much of the materials.
The stage in the auditorium was built by the Rotary Club of Redding . The theatre has 150 seats and check out that curtain!
The spacious Green Room has plenty of room for our cast to study lines and relax before, during and after the show. The fabulous lighted mirror tables were built by Tom Taylor.
This is the shop where the set building magic will take place.

Photos courtesy of Pat Clark
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