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Dates are subject to slight adjustment according to director/producer needs. Please feel free to contact those listed below to express your interest! A Winter Cabaret February 14-16 Produced by Annie Landenberger (verbatimvt@gmail.com) A call for acts! If you’d like to sing, act, dance, do magic, improvise – whatever for this event, please let us know … Continue reading “2025 (10th Anniversary!) Season Lineup!”

by Patrick Keppel to be produced and directed by Keppel and Annie Landenberger to commemorate the RRP’s 10th anniversary in August 2025. Join us Saturday, Nov 23, 3-6, at the Hall to learn more about this compelling, energized theater piece and how we plan to mount it. There are several interesting roles, small to large, … Continue reading “OPEN READING of selections from The Freeing of Mollie Steimer”

Rock River Players present Jean Genet’s edgy, surrealist drama The Maids, the first two weekends in November in Williamsville, then in Brattleboro. French dramatist Genet originally wrote The Maids in 1947, though he had changed the ending in subsequent iterations. It’s since been produced widely across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States, on … Continue reading “Rock River Players present Jean Genet’s THE MAIDS”

Producer Peter Brousard says, “Prepare for a night of laughter and spontaneity –each show unlike any other done at the Williamsville Hall. Soak in the creative energy of unscripted acting. “I’ve been doing improv since I was born,” Broussard, an actor with and lighting director for the RRP explains. “In a way everyone has, but … Continue reading “The Rock River Players (RRP) Offer A Night of Improv from October 11 to 13 at the Williamsville Hall”

Sunday November 17th at 3:00pm Williamsville Hall Interested in getting involved in the performing arts in our area? The Rock River Players invite you to attend our Annual Meeting! Join us as we recap our 2024 season, announce the lineup for our upcoming 10th season, and connect with RRP participants new and old. We’re also … Continue reading “Rock River Players’ Annual Meeting!”

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players present Sophocles’ Antigone in a contemporary translation by Paul Woodruff September 13 to 20 in Williamsville. Antigone was the first in the last set of plays, the Theban plays, written by Sophocles (c. 496 – 406 BCE). Followed by Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus, the tragedies center on the … Continue reading “Rock River Players offer Sophocles’ ANTIGONE”

The cast and crew of the 2024 “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” express their deepest gratitude to all who came to the performances. We broke all previous attendance records, with 6 sold out shows. Thank you for your encouragements & support. Next up, ‘Antigone‘ by Sophocles (September 13-22).

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players present Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias August 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7PM and August 11 and 18 at 2pm Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Rd., Williamsville, VT. Based on Harling’s experience with his own sister’s death, the 1987 play is about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest … Continue reading “RRP present Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS”

The cast and crew of the 2024 “Another Evening of One Acts” express their deepest gratitude to all who came to the performances. We broke all previous attendance records, with 3 sold out shows. Thank you for your encouragements & support. Next up, Steel Magnolias (August 9-17).

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players presented “Another Evening of One Acts” on Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1 at 7:30pm and on Sunday June 2 at 2:30pm at the Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road, Williamsville, VT. The show’s lineup includes six original works by local playwrights Robert Cullinane, Jessey Ina-Lee, Patrick Keppel, Michael … Continue reading “RRP presents An Evening of One Acts: May 31-June 2”

OPEN AUDITIONS for the Rock River Players’ production of: Thursday May 9, 5:00-7:00pm Saturday May 11, 2:00-4:00pm Williamsville Hall 35 Dover Rd, Williamsville VT 05362 —————————————————- Written by Robert Harling Directed by Cris Parker-Jennings Set in a small-town Louisiana hair salon in the 1980s, “Steel Magnolias” tells the story of six remarkable women whose collective … Continue reading “Open Auditions for Steel Magnolias”

***ONE ACTS AUDITIONS RESCHEDULED*** Thursday April 11th @ 6:00-8:30pm Saturday April 13th @ 2:00-4:30pm Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Rd, Williamsville, VT 05362 Kindly aim to arrive within the first hour to help us accommodate all participants! Actors do not need to prepare anything in advance, and can expect to stay for 60-90 minutes.   ALL … Continue reading “RESCHEDULED: Open Auditions for RRP One Acts, April 11 + 13”

The Rock River Players Announce Open Auditions for the Sophocles Tragedy “Antigone” to be Performed in September of this Year The auditions will take place at the Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road, Williamsville, Vermont on Saturday, March 9, 3 to 5 PM and Monday, March 11, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Everyone, with or without acting … Continue reading “Open Auditions for “Antigone””

The Rock River Players (RRP) announce their slate of productions for 2024 which opened with its annual Valentine’s Cabaret. May 30 to June 2, the Players will present another Evening of One-Acts, produced by RRP’s co-artistic director Amy Donahue and featuring predominantly new works–most by area writers. August 9 to 18, the RRP presents Steel … Continue reading “RRP Announces 2024 Season”

The Rock River Players (RRP) present Looking for Love, a Valentine’s Cabaret, Friday and Saturday, February 9 and 10 at 7pm; Sunday, February 11 at 3 at the Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road, Williamsville, VT. Producer Annie Landenberger notes that “the cabaret, with deep roots in France and Germany in the early 20th century, has … Continue reading “Looking for Love: A Valentine’s Cabaret”

On Saturday, January 27, 7pm, the Williamsville Hall hosts Rockin’ The River: Three Duos and One Night of Hand-made Music to benefit the Williamsville Hall and the Rock River Players featuring members of Demolition String Band, The Cucumbers, and Bard Owl—all with local roots. Bands’ members Elena Skye and Boo Reiners, Jon Fried and Deena … Continue reading “Rockin’ The River: Three Duos in Benefit for Williamsville Hall and Rock River Players”

On January 21, 3pm, the annual meeting of the Rock River Players will be held in the lower level of the Williamsville Hall, Dover Rd., Williamsville. All are welcome to the event to hear a brief review of RRP’s 2023 work and to hear plans–and contribute to plans–for 2024’s lineup of one-acts, full-length plays, a … Continue reading “The Rock River Players Launch 2024 with Several Events”

The Rock River Players present David Mamet’s edgy drama, Glengarry Glen Ross November 10-12 at the Players’ home in Williamsville and Nov 17-18 at the Hooker Dunham in Brattleboro. According to director Bahman Mahdavi, the play is “Masterfully written– an unrelenting story of small-time, cut-throat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living by … Continue reading “Rock River Players Present David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross””

For the next two weekends, the Rock River Players are thrilled to present “HARVEY,” the classic screwball comedy about Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend, an invisible human-sized white rabbit. Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play first graced the stage in the early 1940s, an era that bore witness to seismic shifts in the world. … Continue reading “Have You Ever Seen A Rabbit Six Feet Tall?!”

WILLIAMSVILLE, VT – The Rock River Players are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of the classic screwball comedy “Harvey,” taking the stage at Williamsville Hall this fall. Audiences can witness this timeless story unfold with performances over two weekends, from September 29th through October 8th. A Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase, “Harvey” tells … Continue reading “Rock River Players Presents “Harvey” in Williamsville, VT”

The Rock River Players will be holding open auditions at the Williamsville Hall on June 17-18, 2:00-6:00pm for their fall production of the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Harvey. Directed by Pamela Corkey, Harvey tells the heartwarming story of Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible best friend, a six-foot tall rabbit named Harvey. Written by Mary Chase and set in the 1940s, … Continue reading “Open Call Auditions for “Harvey””

Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3 at 7:30 and Sunday, June 4 at 2:30 at the Williamsville Hall, Main Street, Williamsville, VT. The lineup includes works by Newfane playwright/film director Pamela Corkey (premiere), as well as works by area playwrights Jennifer Jasper and Robert Cullinane; a one-act by NY playwright, Scott Sickles; and structured … Continue reading “Rock River Players present Another Evening of One Act Plays”

Saturday 12 November, 2022 Williamsville, VT Rock River Players presented Oscar Wilde’s spunky satire, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” to the Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville. Directed by Rock River Players founder and co-artistic director Annie Landenberger, Wilde’s greatest hit is the second large-cast comedy classic offered by the players since the pandemic, following last … Continue reading “Rock River Players Present: The Importance of Being Earnest”

Rock River Players hold Open Auditions for Evening of One Contemporary One Acts WILLIAMVILLE – Rock River Players hold open Auditions for An Evening of One Contemporary One Acts at the Williamsville Hall. The public is welcome to audition either Thursday, March 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 or Saturday, April 1, from 10-12. Scripts will … Continue reading “Open Audition for One Acts”

Producer Annie Landenberger notes that “the cabaret, with deep roots in France and Germany in the early 20th century, has historically been a trend-setting form of entertainment featuring a variety of performance styles for an audience that’s typically enjoying from small café tables, which we’ll have. Moreover, cabarets are typically adult-focused with a heavy dose … Continue reading “Food of Love: A Valentine’s Cabaret”

February 10-12, 2023 Please let Annie Landenberger know by January 13 if you’d like to do a song or two, a sketch, a monologue, improv, magic tricks…

Sunday, January 15, 3 PM Ending with a potluck when we’re done at 4:30-5 ish. At Williamsville Hall dining room Agenda to follow. Please bring beverage of your choice and a dish to share. And your own dish and silverware. Warming tray will be set up; crock pot plug-in available

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players (RRP) present Oscar Wilde’s spunky satire, The Importance of Being Earnest, November 4 to 13 at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Rd., Williamsville, Vt. Directed by RRP founder/co-artistic director Annie Landenberger, Wilde’s greatest hit is the second large-cast comedy classic offered by the RRP since the pandemic, following last year’s sell … Continue reading “Rock River Players presents “The Importance of Being Earnest””

(Subject to change with ample notice. Productions are in Williamsville Hall unless otherwise noted.) Summer 2022 Tentative:  Monthly salons begin with Pamela Corkey to prime the pump for the August ’23 production of Bat Boy. For more info write pacorkey@gmail.com. November 4-6, 11-13, 2022 The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Annie Landenberger This is … Continue reading “Announcing Plans for 2022-2023”

November 4-6, 11-13, 2022 When: Thursday, August 11, 4-6 Friday, August 12, 10-12 Monday, August 15, 5:30-7:30 If you need a different audition time, let Annie know. What: Please bring your calendars so you can enter conflict dates on the audition form. You’ll be asked to read scenes from the script. English accents are not … Continue reading “Open Auditions: The Importance of Being Earnest”

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players present an Evening of One Acts Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4 at 7 and Sunday, June 5 at 3 at the Williamsville Hall, Main Street, Williamsville. The line up includes original works by local authors and a popular one-act by David Ives. Players’ co-producer Bahman Mahdavi directs “Mind … Continue reading “Rock River Players in Evening of One Acts”

Mark your calendars! Rock River Players present An Evening of One Act Plays June 3-4-5, 2022

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players will hold auditions for two one-acts to be presented in an early June Evening of One Acts in the Williamsville Hall, Williamsville. All are welcome Friday, March 11 from 5-8 and Sunday, March 13 from 12-3 at Newfane’s Moore Free Library. Please allow a half hour to audition. Here, … Continue reading “Rock River Players to Hold Open Auditions”

Time: 3-5pm Place: Williamsville Hall and via Zoom (contact info@webwerk.me for the Zoom link) AGENDA Reiterating mission: Keeping lively arts alive; using Hall; giving all interested a chance to act, direct, design, etc. I. Wrap up of 2021: What went well? What can we improve on? Solos The Front Page Finances (brief financial report) PR/tech/space … Continue reading “Annual Meeting: January 16, 2022”

November 5-7 and 11-14 at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Rd., Williamsville. Please note: All performances are sold out. Directed by Bahman Mahdavi, this screwball comedy is a purely-American story. “It is,” Mahdavi says, “as American as baseball, jazz or the Grand Canyon. Not that sensationalist journalists, crooked politicians, manipulative newspaper editors and inept gangsters don’t … Continue reading “Rock River Players present Hecht and MacArthur’s big comedy, FRONT PAGE”

Mark your calendars! Rock River Players present Hecht and MacArthur’s big comedy, FRONT PAGE directed by Bahman Mahdavi. November 5-7 and 12-14. Fridays & Saturdays at 7; Sundays at 2:30. Seating limited to 40 per performance. Online tix available here Tickets–$10, $8 for students and seniors. Price Adult $10.00Student $8.00Senior $8.00 Date Friday 11/5/2021 Saturday … Continue reading “Save the Date: “The Front Page” is Coming to Williamsville!”

BRATTLEBORO SOLOs Episode 8: Running the Gamut— a video montage of monologues by seven area performers filmed by Brattleboro Community Television — premieres simultaneously on BCTV and on YouTube Friday, May 14 at 7:30 PM. The free opening is capped with an online “talk back” immediately following where audience members can chat with cast, directors, … Continue reading “SOLOs Episode 8: Running the Gamut Premiere: Friday, May 14”

SOLOs Episode 7: Originals— a video montage of monologues and song by six area performers filmed by Brattleboro Community Television — premieres simultaneously on BCTV and on YouTube Friday, April 9 at 7:30 PM. The free opening is capped with an online session at 8:15 where audience members can chat with cast, directors, producers, and … Continue reading “Rock River Players & Hooker-Dunham Premiere SOLOS Episode 7 April 9”

Sense and Nonsense, the sixth in the SOLOs series of performances filmed on the Hooker-Dunham stage, airs this Friday, March 19 at 7:30 simultaneously on YouTube and BCTV . The showing will be followed by an online public “After Party” with the cast. SOLOs is a co-production of the Hooker-Dunham Theater and the Rock River … Continue reading “SOLOs Episode 6, Sense and Nonsense premieres Friday, March 19 at 7:30”

Founded in 2015, the Rock River Players (RRP) launched with a mission to keep the lively arts alive in the West River Valley. Since the inaugural production of Our Town (August 2015) the ever-growing company has presented ten plays –including a musical; an evening of one-acts, another evening of suspense; several cabarets; training in lighting, … Continue reading “Rock River Players Merge Talents with Hooker-Dunham”

New Amsterdam Records recording artist and frequent Yellow Barn contributor Travis Laplante performs his composition Dissolving Mirror in SOLOs Episode 5. Filmed on the Hooker-Dunham stage, Laplante’s performance premieres simultaneously on BCTV and YouTube at 7:30 PM on Friday, Feb. 26. Rolling Stone Magazine describes Laplante’s tenor saxophone artistry as “head-spinning” with “flights of circular … Continue reading “SOLOs: Episode 5 – Tenor Saxophonist Travis Laplante performs Dissolving Mirror”

BRATTLEBORO William “Bill” Forchion takes us on a philosophical and spiritual journey in “Spirit Dance: A conversation with the ancestors” in Episode 4 of SOLOs, a co-production of the Hooker-Dunham Theater and The Rock River Players. The Hooker-Dunham and the Rock River Players are proud to have the opportunity to present Forchion’s unique show during … Continue reading “SOLOs, Episode 4: William Forchion’s “Spirit Dance, A conversation with the ancestors””

00:09 – Welcome 02:18 – “Walter Simmons” performed by Stewart McDermet 05:10 – “Diary of Adam” performed by Annie Landenberger 15:36 – “Diary of Eve” performed by Thomas Ely 26:15 – “Enoch Dunlap” performed by Stewart McDermet 28:50 – “LEGACY (Grandfather, Father, Son)” performed by T. Breeze VerDant 32:56 – “Judge Somers” performed by Stewart … Continue reading “SOLOs: Episode 3 – From Paradise to Hell on Earth”

BRATTLEBORO  SOLOs Episode 3: from Paradise to Hell on Earth— a video montage of monologue and song by six area performers filmed by Brattleboro Community Television — premiers simultaneously on BCTV and on YouTube Friday, January 15 at 7:30 PM. The free opening showing is capped with an online talk-back session at 8:15 where audience … Continue reading “SOLOs Episode 3: From Paradise to Hell on Earth PREMIERS Friday, January 15”

Performers: Michael Kennedy, Ron Bos-Lun, Jon Mack, & Adrienne Major

Dreamscapes, Episode 2 of SOLOs, premieres this Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 PM on BCTV and BCTV’s “Hooker-Dunham Presents” channel on YouTube. Immediately after the Premiere, viewers are invited to join cast, directors, and the videographer for a live “After Party” via Zoom. (Links to the premiere and the Zoom “After Party” may be requested … Continue reading “SOLOs Episode 2 premieres Friday, December 4, 2020 at 7:30pm”

Presented by The Rock River Players and Hooker-Dunham Theater. 00:09 – Welcome 02:18 – “Always Ridiculous” performed by Rose Watson 06:01 – “Milo the Cat” performed Jonathan Kinnersley 09:05 – “Annabelle Lee ” performed John Ogorzalek 11:41 – “The Cherry Orchard” performed by Annie Landenberger 15:48 – “The Meaning of Life” performed by Tino Benson … Continue reading “SOLOs – Episode 1”

SOLOs Episode 1— a video montage of monologues and poetry by eight talented local actors filmed by Brattleboro Community Television — premieres simultaneously on BCTV and YouTube on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 PM coordinated with a participative online session where audience members will have a time to meet the cast, directors, producers, and technical … Continue reading “The Rock River Players and The Hooker-Dunham Theater present SOLOs premiere”

A series of shows dedicated to monologues and poetry performed by local actors SOLOs — a co-production of the The Hooker-Dunham Theater, the Rock River Players and Brattleboro Community Television — is a series of shows consisting of sets of monologues and poetry filmed on-stage in the Hooker-Dunham. The first show in the series will … Continue reading “The Hooker-Dunham Theater and the Rock River Players Announce SOLOs”

2/6/2010: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Given the predictions for hazardous driving conditions on Friday, Feb. 7, the Rock River Players cabaret will not be offered at the Williamsville Hall that night. But the show will GO ON! Please join us Saturday night for what promises to be a great evening of rib-tickling comedy and fine music. House … Continue reading “Rock River Players Cabaret 2020: Time Warp”

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players host open auditions for a May production of The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur at the Williamsville Hall on Tuesday November 5 and Wednesday November 6, from 5pm to 8pm. All interested should attend at least half of either session. Set in 1928 Chicago, The Front Page … Continue reading “Rock River Players Host Open Auditions for May Production of Front Page”

7-8:30 pm Williamsville Hall AGENDA Reiterating mission Gratitude for our volunteers—which is, actually, all of us.  So come prepared, please, with a tribute to share The year in review: Justice/Just Us Twelve Angry Jurors Valentine’s cabaret Oleanna Nickel and Dimed What  went well What can we improve on Consider facilities, PR, tech, guidance for new … Continue reading “Rock River Players Annual Meeting: August 26, 2019”

August 4, 2019 – Williamsville Hall Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players present Nickel and Dimed, a play by Joan Holden, based on Barbara Ehrenreich’s book of the same title, Nickel and Dimed, on (Not) Getting by in America. All performances August 1-4 will be at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville. Ehrenreich’s memoir chronicles her journey across America as she … Continue reading “Rock River Players Present “Nickel & Dimed””

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players’, Williamsville Hall’s resident theatre group, announces open auditions for Nickel and Dimed by Joan Holden, based on book Nickel and Dimed, on (Not) Getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenriech.

WILLIAMSVILLE The Rock River Players (RRP) present What’s Love Got to Do with It?!–A Valentine’s Cabaret, Friday and Saturday, February 15 and 16 at 7:30 PM at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Rd., Williamsville, Vt. Cabaret brings to mind a dark and intimate night club and an evening full of songs, laughter, scenes, and surprises. Williamsville … Continue reading “Rock River Players Present Annual Cabaret February 15 & 16”

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players [RRP] present Twelve Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose October 11-14 at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville, VT. A riveting courtroom drama about a jury’s deliberation in a homicide trial, Twelve Angry Jurors was televised in 1954; soon adapted for the stage, it was then made into a highly-acclaimed … Continue reading “Rock River Players present Twelve Angry Jurors”

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players present Justice? Just Us, an original music theatre piece conceived, written and composed by Dan Dewalt. An exploration of how restorative justice can transform conflict and help heal those who have been harmed by conflict, the play combines scripted action, improvisation, music and songs to present the vast array of … Continue reading “Rock River Players present Justice? Just Us”

WILLIAMSVILLE The Rock River Players present their second annual cabaret Friday and Saturday February 9 and 10 at the South Newfane Schoolhouse on Dover Road in South Newfane. Singers, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, writers and raconteurs are all welcome to submit acts to be featured in the two-act café-style event. For more information contact director Annie … Continue reading “Rock River Players Welcome Performers for Annual Cabaret”

Friday and Saturday February 9 and 10 at the South Newfane Schoolhouse on Dover Road in South Newfane. Singers, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, writers and raconteurs are all welcome to submit acts for consideration to be featured in the two-act café-style event. For more information contact director Annie Landenberger, verbatimvt@gmauil.com; cell: 802-451-6283. Rock River Players is … Continue reading “The Rock River Players present their Second Annual Cabaret”

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players (RRP) present a new play, I Used to Have a Cat by writer/director Robert Fritz Wednesday, October 11 through Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville, Vermont. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Award-winning filmmaker Robert Fritz of Newfane … Continue reading “Rock River Players Open Season With Original Work By Robert Frtiz”

by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players (RRP) present The Fantasticks by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones July 19-23 at the Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville, Vermont. The Fantasticks tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring parents who, … Continue reading “The Rock River Players present The Fantasticks”

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players present “The Shadow People” an old time radio drama Friday, May 12 at 7 PM at the Williamsville Hall. According to director Debbi Reed-Savory, “The Hall of Fantasy was a series of radio dramas dedicated to scaring the living daylights out of its listeners.” “The Shadow People” by Richard Thorne … Continue reading ““The Shadow People” on Friday, May 12 at 7 PM”

Public auditions for the world’s longest- running musical, The Fantasticks!, by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. Thursday, April 6, 5 to 7pm; Friday, April 7, 5:30 to 7:30pm;; Saturday, April 8, 10 to 12am. Williamsville Hall, Dover Road, Williamsville, VT Production dates: July 20-23. Scripts will be available at auditions. Music and scripts are available … Continue reading “Public Auditions”

All are welcome to the next meeting of the Rock River Players this Monday, Feb. 13, 7 to 8:30 at the Landenbergers, 54 Dover Road, Williamsville. If you’re into acting, singing, lighting, promoting, dancing, directing, stage managing, sound-engineering, constructing, hosting, recording, fundraising, community-galvanizing, accounting, envisioning, impressario-ing– here’s your opportunity to do any or all of … Continue reading “Monday Meeting”

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players (RRP) present Festivus, a Cabaret, Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7 at 8 PM at the South Newfane School House, intersection of Dover and Auger Hole Roads, South Newfane. Director Annie Landenberger notes that “the cabaret, with deep roots in France and Germany in the early 20th century, … Continue reading “Rock River Players present Festivus, a Cabaret”

Event: Jan 6, 2017 to Jan 7, 2017 The first Rock River Players cabaret will be offered Friday, January 6 and again on January 7 at 8 each night at the South Newfane Schoolhouse, Dover Road, South Newfane. Enjoy refreshments and great entertainment in an intimate setting. Monologues, sketches, dances and duets; farce, gallows wit, … Continue reading “Rock River Players’ Cabaret”

A community theater in an art-friendly village By Joyce Marcel Special to the Brattleboro Reformer WILLIAMSVILLE >> Annie Landenberger happily describes herself as a “theater junkie.” She wrote — or rather rewrote — her first play, “Peter Pan,” when she was only in the third grade. “I couldn’t decide if I wanted to be Wendy … Continue reading “Anne Landenberger and the Rock River Players”

WILLIAMSVILLE –  The Rock River Players’ Play Selection Committee (PSC) welcomes directors’ proposals for plays to round out its four-play 2016-2017 season. The PSC will be pleased to meet with anyone who would like to direct the Players at the Williamsville Hall,  Dover Road, Williamsville, VT.   Proposals will be welcomed Friday, September 9, from 7PM, and … Continue reading “Directors Welcome for Rock River Players’ 2016-2017 Season”

WILLIAMSVILLE – Rock River Players announces auditions for the October 27-30 production of A Piece of My Heart by Shirley Lauro. Auditions will be held at the Williamsville Hall on Dover Rd., Williamsville, Vermont on September 8 at 4pm,September 9 at 6pm, September 10 at 11am and September 11 at 1pm. A Piece of My … Continue reading “Auditions for Rock River Players’ A Piece of My Heart”

Rock River Players present On Golden Pond in Williamsville On Golden Pond On Golden Pond WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players present On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson at the Williamsville Hall, diagonally across from The Eatery on Dover Road, Williamsville. On Golden Pond is a beautiful love story—ageless and optimistic– of Ethel [Debbi Reed-Savory] … Continue reading “RRP Present On Golden Pond at Williamsville Hall”

If so, please come to the Williamsville Hall to meet with director Cris Parker-Jennings. If you can come for only part of that slot, no worries: We’ll be happy to see you! All the best, Annie Landenberger, producer Rock River Players present On Golden Pond

Rock River Players announces upcoming auditions for “A Piece of My Heart” September 8 at 4pm, 9 at 6pm, 10 at 11am, and 11 at 1pm at the Williamsville Hall in Williamsville, Vermont. Performances will be the last weekend in October. Auditions will be reading from the script.

WILLIAMSVILLE – The Rock River Players’ [RRP] summer season features two events at the Williamsville Hall on Dover Road in Williamsville.