River Valley Players

River Valley Players River Valley Players is a non-profit organization dedicated to the performing arts, located at St. John XXIII Center, 1301 Second Street in Henry, Illinois

🐸🎶 Rehearsals are in full swing for A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS!From songs and dances to memorable characters and ple...
06/09/2026

🐸🎶 Rehearsals are in full swing for A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS!

From songs and dances to memorable characters and plenty of laughter, our cast is hard at work bringing this beloved story to life. We can’t wait for audiences to see all they’ve accomplished!

📅 June 26-28, 2026
📍 Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds (Hunt Building)

🎟️ General Admission Tickets are available online at https://rvphenry.ludus.com/index.php, by calling 309-238-7878, or at the door.

This project is partially supported by a grant from The Sun Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council.

📚🐸 Rehearsals are underway for A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS!Our young performers have been hard at work bringing Frog,...
06/08/2026

📚🐸 Rehearsals are underway for A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS!

Our young performers have been hard at work bringing Frog, Toad, and their woodland friends to life. We can’t wait to share this heartwarming story of friendship, adventure, and the changing seasons with our community!

🎟️ General Admission Tickets are available online at https://rvphenry.ludus.com/index.php, by calling 309-238-7878, or at the door.

📅 June 26-28, 2026
📍 Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds (Hunt Building)

This show is partially supported by a grant from The Sun Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council.

🐸🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS! 🎟️🐸Join River Valley Players for a delightful musical ad...
06/07/2026

🐸🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS! 🎟️🐸

Join River Valley Players for a delightful musical adventure celebrating friendship, kindness, and the joys of every season. Featuring a talented cast of local young performers, this heartwarming production is perfect for the whole family!

📅 June 26-28, 2026
📍 Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds (Hunt Building)

🎟️ Tickets are available online at https://rvphenry.ludus.com/index.php, by calling or texting 309-238-7878, or at the door.

We can’t wait to share this charming story with you!

📖✨ CAST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨📖Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Between the Lines.We had an incredible turnout this week...
06/02/2026

📖✨ CAST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨📖

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Between the Lines.

We had an incredible turnout this weekend and were so impressed by the talent that came through the audition room. Casting this show was not easy, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who shared their time and talents with us.

Congratulations to the cast of River Valley Players’ production of Between the Lines! We are excited to begin this journey together and can’t wait to share this beautiful story with audiences this August.

Join us August 6–9, 2026 at the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton as fantasy and reality collide in this funny, heartfelt, and enchanting musical adventure.

Please help us congratulate our cast! 💙📚✨

🎭 VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOON TODAY 🎭Can’t make it to auditions this afternoon?Video submissions for Between...
05/30/2026

🎭 VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOON TODAY 🎭

Can’t make it to auditions this afternoon?

Video submissions for Between the Lines will be accepted until 12:00 PM today.

Please submit:
🎶 A brief vocal selection (approximately 1 minute)

Video submissions should be emailed to:
📧 [email protected]

In-person auditions will still be held today at 2:00 PM at Henry United Methodist Church.

Full audition information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKfJNj2F9IH8lLUi1Iih3LlK9FC0POC31dow7shXyN2gCUPA/viewform?usp=dialog

📖✨ FINAL DAY OF AUDITIONS ✨📖What a great start to auditions last night!We had a fantastic group of performers join us an...
05/30/2026

📖✨ FINAL DAY OF AUDITIONS ✨📖

What a great start to auditions last night!

We had a fantastic group of performers join us and we’re excited to continue the process today as we build the cast of Between the Lines.

If you’ve been thinking about auditioning, this is your final opportunity to be part of this magical, funny, and heartfelt musical. Whether you’re hoping for a leading role or a featured character, we’d love to see you this afternoon.

🎭 Final Audition Opportunity
Saturday, May 30 • 2:00 PM

📍 Henry United Methodist Church
225 Lincoln St.
Henry, IL

Full audition information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKfJNj2F9IH8lLUi1Iih3LlK9FC0POC31dow7shXyN2gCUPA/viewform?usp=dialog

💙 Come help us bring this story to life. 📚✨

The directors are proud to announce the cast list for High School Musical: On Stage! Make sure you click on the photo t...
05/30/2026

The directors are proud to announce the cast list for High School Musical: On Stage!

Make sure you click on the photo to see the entire cast!

The first read thru will be at the Methodist Church on June 2 from 1 pm-3 pm.

Please join the cast fb group by clicking below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18n9cwK7Va/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📖✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨📖Auditions for Between the Lines begin tonight!We’re looking for teens and adults to help bring thi...
05/29/2026

📖✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨📖

Auditions for Between the Lines begin tonight!

We’re looking for teens and adults to help bring this magical, heartfelt, and hilarious story to life. Whether you’re interested in a leading role, featured character, or ensemble, there is a place for you in this show.

No matter your experience level, we would love to see you at auditions.

🎭 Auditions Tonight
Friday, May 29 • 6:00 PM

🎭 Second Audition Opportunity
Saturday, May 30 • 2:00 PM

📍 Henry United Methodist Church
225 Lincoln St.
Henry, IL

Performers age 16+ are invited to audition.

Not familiar with the show? That’s okay! We’ve been sharing character spotlights, music, and information all week. Come discover why we’re so excited about Between the Lines.

Full audition information and registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKfJNj2F9IH8lLUi1Iih3LlK9FC0POC31dow7shXyN2gCUPA/viewform?usp=dialog

📚 The story begins tonight. Will you be part of it? 💙

📖 AUDITIONS START TOMORROW 📖The story officially begins tomorrow and we can’t wait to see this world come to life. 💙Betw...
05/28/2026

📖 AUDITIONS START TOMORROW 📖

The story officially begins tomorrow and we can’t wait to see this world come to life. 💙

Between the Lines is filled with:
✨ contemporary musical theatre
👑 fantasy characters
😂 comedy
🎶 incredible music
📚 heartfelt storytelling
💜 roles for both teens and adults

Whether you’re auditioning for a featured role, ensemble, or just looking for your next show, we would love to see you there.

🎭 Auditions:
Friday, May 29 • 6 PM
Saturday, May 30 • 2 PM

📍 Henry United Methodist Church
225 Lincoln St. • Henry, IL

Performers age 16+ are invited to audition.

Register & view full audition information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKfJNj2F9IH8lLUi1Iih3LlK9FC0POC31dow7shXyN2gCUPA/viewform?usp=dialog

✨ THERE’S A ROLE FOR EVERYONE IN BETWEEN THE LINES ✨A contemporary musical filled with:📚 fantasy and fairytale character...
05/27/2026

✨ THERE’S A ROLE FOR EVERYONE IN BETWEEN THE LINES ✨

A contemporary musical filled with:
📚 fantasy and fairytale characters
💜 heartfelt friendships
😂 comedy
🎶 powerhouse vocals
👑 romance
✨ quirky featured roles
🌊 magical storybook moments
🎭 ensemble opportunities for both teens and adults

Whether you connect with Delilah’s heart, Prince Oliver’s dream of something more, Jules’ confidence, Grace’s resilience, or the chaos of the fairytale world, there’s truly a place for everyone in this show.

And while River Valley Players typically produces youth shows during the summer, Between the Lines is specifically being cast with TEENS and ADULTS.

If you’ve been waiting for the right show to jump into, this might be it. 💙

🎭 Auditions:
Friday, May 29 • 6 PM
Saturday, May 30 • 2 PM

📍 Henry United Methodist Church
Henry, IL

Performers age 16+ are invited to audition.

Full audition information & registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m1nBNEwrL4-eE_i_nF6VKkdartDGHb1nGyNaO-g_yQg/viewform?edit_requested=true

Address

1301 2nd Street
Henry, IL
61537

Telephone

+13092387878

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