Clue on Stage - September 17 - October 2 - Directed by Nick Brown
It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to an unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. "Clue" is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist based on the cult classic film and the popular board game.
Pictured above: Shown from left to right are Nicole Balkow, Robert Hurst, Daniel Lindberg,
Sean Sampson, Erin Sullivan, Josselyn Carter, Nick Brown, Malorie Glavan, Ian Dalziel,
Erin Woodward & Benjamin Christ.
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Dracula Down for the Count October 15 - 31
Directed by Jennifer Levens
Taking place years after the events of the original Dracula story you know. Find out what happens when the main romantic couple is STILL engaged after 20 years. Why is he so scared to commit? Is Dracula as charming as before? Perhaps even more so because he may have turned his deadliest enemy into his BFF! The classic turns to the fun side in this uproariously funny adaptation from the writer of “Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van” and “The (somewhat) True Tale of Robin Hood.”
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It's a Wonderful Life -
A Live Radio Show
December 3-18
Directed by John Welsh.
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
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Let it Snow - A GLEE-ful Holiday Celebration -
A Workshop and Musical Review.
Riverfront Playhouse is teaming up with The Thurmond Triplets with an all-new Christmas Production Workshop, “Let It, Snow!” Directed, conceived, choreographed, and staged by Kids Unlimited’s Producing Executive Director Kyle Thurmond. This new and exciting holiday workshop will spread the Christmas spirit with beautiful costumes, sets, lighting, and so much more.
During the workshop, you will receive training in singing, dancing, acting, staging, etc. You will work with Kyle Thurmond and his brothers Clayton and Matthew, who have worked with Walt Disney Entertainment for over a decade, and Broadway Touring Companies.
At the end of the workshop, you will be a part of a beautiful Broadway-caliber Christmas Musical Review that will run for 3 weekends in December 2021 on the Riverfront stage.
Cast Limited to 35 Students • Ages 9-20 years old • Saturday, September 11, 18, 25 • 1-3 pm
Riverfront Playhouse • 1950 California Street, Redding
Workshop Tuition: $315.00 • Non-Refundable Reg. Fee: $150.00
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Calling all Playwrights!
OK, creatives! Here's your chance to do something exciting and rewarding. Comedy, tragedy, drama, whatever you want. We will choose only six 20 minute shows, and you will be part of the rehearsal process. Send submissions by October 15 to Jennifer Levens.
Calling all Directors!
There will be a meeting for those interested in directing on Monday, November 1 at 6 pm.
Calling all Actors!
Auditions will be Saturday, November 6, and Sunday, November 7 at 6 pm
A dress rehearsal will be Thursday, November 18, performances on November 19, 20, 21.
These are staged readings of local unpublished playwrights, and each performance will be 20 minutes or less. The whole idea of this project is to have perspective playwrights get an idea of what can be made more 'presentable' and that they learn to take the criticism (positive) of the actors and the directors so that the readings are the very best they can be without a full production. Please get in touch with Jennifer Levens for more information. theatremaven3@gmail.com
Tickets for performances will be available online soon.
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A volunteer training will be held Saturday, September 11 at 11 am at Riverfront Playhouse. Riverfront board and staff members will train those who wish to be ushers, work at the ticket counter, or concessions. We will then have sign-ups for our 2021 season, which begins September 17.
For more information, email Volunteer Coordinator Marla O'Brien.
Masks are required.
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Many thanks to all who came out for the A Night of Music concert on August 28. As you can imagine, seeing patrons in our seats was a sight to behold. Thank you to Dan Leaverton and Vintage Public House for arranging the bands and donating the beer and wine, and so much more. Thank you to NorthBeat, Jim Dyar and the Barefoot Band, and Anna Jae Band. A huge thank you to Dave Palin, Bill Staeck, and Forrest Spade for their tech help and expertise. We loved hearing all the positive comments from the attendees and the bands and hope to do more events like this in the future! |
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SAVE THE DATE! Riverfront Playhouse will be participating in the annual North State Giving Tuesday again this year. North State Giving Tuesday is an online networking and giving event that provides nonprofit organizations the opportunity to gain exposure and start relationships with new donors and for the people in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties to come together to raise as much money as possible for participating organizations within a 14 -hour period. The effort is organized and implemented by the Community Foundation of the North State with presenting sponsorship provided by Merchants Bank of Commerce. The online event takes place on Tuesday, November 30th, from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. For more information about Giving Tuesday, visit www.northstategives.org
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Raise funds for your group or organization. “Buyout” the theatre and share an evening of entertainment with your friends and colleagues.
You “buy out” 92 seats in the theatre for a set fee of $650 for one performance, or musicals fee cost is $750. With 92 seats available, that is a cost to you of only $7.07/seat. You then sell the tickets at whatever price you choose, usually $15 to $20 or more if you wish. At $15, you can make up to $730, and at $20, up to $1190. More seats are available if you wish, up to our 149-seat capacity, for purchase at $7.07 per seat. Performances are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Tuesdays during the Christmas performance.
You may bring food to serve before the play and during intermission at the tables we provide. At the new theatre, the concessions area will not be open for your use. You can provide your own non-alcoholic drinks in coolers if you wish. For alcoholic beverages, we provide a server, sell drinks to your patrons, and keep the proceeds at a cost to you of
$25. If you wish to serve your own alcoholic beverages, you can purchase a one-time license from ABC for $50 for beer and wine or $75 for beer, wine, and spirits (available to non-profits groups only) but will have to serve out of coolers.
We at Riverfront hope that you have a successful event. For further information or if you have any questions, please get in touch with our buyout coordinator Larry Morgon at (530) 941-3617 or e-mail at ldmorgon@gmail.com.
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Support Redding's longest-running community
theatre by becoming a member.
Membership plays a significant role in supporting Riverfront Playhouse's operating budget. Your tax-deductible membership helps fund the everyday operations of the theatre, acting workshops, scholarships to local students each year, and ensures that the theatre continues to thrive. In addition, you will have the satisfaction of belonging to a group committed to quality community theatre. We appreciate your support!
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Name a Seat and Buy-a-Brick opportunities are still available. |
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Please visit our website to place your order.
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Riverfront Playhouse Board of Directors |
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Darryll Alvey - President
Larry Morgon - Vice President
Ronda Alvey - Secretary
Patty Williams - At Large
Pamela Carney - At Large
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Ty Bos - At Large
Beth Brockman - At Large
Tom Kirschman - At Large
Andy Main - At Large
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Mailing Address: PO Box 994666
Redding, CA 96099
530 221 1028
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