05/03/2022
Thanks for coming to see our production of”Academia Nuts.” We appreciate your support of our community theatre! See you the first two weekends of November for the 40th Anniversary Season opener! -River City Players
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Community Theatre Group Since 1982, River City Players has become a cornerstone of the cultural community in Lexington, Missouri. RCP is a community theatre ensemble and operates as a not-for-profit group.
RCP traditionally presents three shows a year: a Spring Comedy, a Fall Drama or Mystery and a free Children's Christmas Play. The spring and fall productions feature dinner theatre every night of performance. Show only and children’s tickets are also available.
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05/03/2022
Thanks to everyone who attached our production of “Academia Nuts.” We appreciate your support of our community theatre!
04/23/2022
Opening Night for “Academia Nuts” was fantastic! Get your tickets soon for the three remaining performances-Saturday, April 23; Friday, April 29; and Saturday, April 30, 2022. Tickets are going fast so don’t wait to see this hilarious comedy!
04/20/2022
See you Friday for opening night!
04/20/2022
Hurry and get your tickets to “Academia Nuts”! You don’t want to miss this hilarious show and fantastic Nadlers meal! We open this Friday, April 22nd, 2022!
04/04/2022
Subject: RCP presents “Academia Nuts”
PHOTO CAPTION: The cast of "ACADEMIA NUTS" Left to right) Rex Simmons (seated); Trina Ledford, Andrew Rice and SuEllen Lauvstad. Photography by Sharon Propst , RCP Publicity.
RIVER CITY PLAYERS PRESENT ACADEMIA NUTS
The River City Players continues its Thirty-Ninth Anniversary Season with the comedy, "ACADEMIA NUTS" by Gregg Kreutz. Play dates are April 22-23, 2022 and April 29-30, 2022. Dinner theatre will be held each night of performance. Nadlers will cater the dinner buffet that opens at 6:30 pm. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. The play will be held at the Lexington VFW located at 3109 Franklin Ave, Lexington, MO 64067. Sharon Propst directs the production.
Academia Nuts-Story of the play
Professor Peter Smedforson lives in a quiet New England college town, in the former home of poet E.R.Lennox whose writings are the subject of his scholarly life's work.
Reclusive Peter finds his sedate life is suddenly turned upside down when is invaded by Tammi, a free spirit from Atlantic City whose luck has run out, by Judith, another Lennox scholar determined to unearth a lost manuscript in his home, and by Stewart, Judith's reprehensible ex-husband. Peter is confronted by house-breakers, mistaken identities, unexpected romance and much, much more. The discovery of the manuscript and the revelation of its surprising secret provides a hilarious climax to this urbane and quick-witted comedy.
The cast features SuEllen Laurvstad as Judith Pixner; Trina Ledford as Tammi; Rex Simmons as Peter Smedforson and Andrew Rice as Stewart.
Dinner theatre will be held all nights of the production, April 22-23, 2022 and April 29-30, 2022 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with curtain time for the show at 7:45 p.m.Dinner is catered by NADLER’S OF WELLINGTON, Inc. Tickets are $28/person (13yrs-adult) and $21/child (0-12 years) for dinner theatre and $10/adult and $6/children for show only. Tickets are on sale at the following Lexington locations: NASB BANK; BANK MIDWEST; and the LEXINGTON CHAMBER of COMMERCE; North Star Wellness in Richmond, MO; or on line with a credit card through Ticket Leap @ www.rcplayers.org. You may also purchase tickets from any cast member.
The Dinner Theatre Menu includes: April 22-23, 2022: TOSSED SALAD WITH RANCH AND ITALIAN; GREEN BEANS; GOLDEN CHEESE POTATOES; ASSORTED ROLLS; BBQ BEEF BRISKET; LASAGNA (with meat); Vegetarian Lasagna; ASSORTED DESSERTS; ICED TEA AND COFFEE. The menu for April 29-30, 2022: TOSSED SALAD WITH RANCH AND FRENCH; GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; LOADED MASHED POTATOES; ASSORTED ROLLS; BBQ BEEF BRISKET; CHICKEN BREAST IN MUSHROOM GRAVY; ASSORTED DESSERTS; ICED TEA AND COFFEE.
For more information, please contact RCP at (816) 877-7114 or www.rcplayers.org
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03/28/2022
PHOTO CAPTION: The cast of "ACADEMIA NUTS" Left to right) Rex Simmons (seated); Trina Ledford, Andrew Rice and SuEllen Lauvstad. Photography by Sharon Propst , RCP Publicity.
RIVER CITY PLAYERS PRESENT ACADEMIA NUTS
The River City Players continues its Thirty-Ninth Anniversary Season with the comedy, "ACADEMIA NUTS" by Gregg Kreutz. Play dates are April 22-23, 2022 and April 29-30, 2022. Dinner theatre will be held each night of performance. Nadlers will cater the dinner buffet that opens at 6:30 pm. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. The play will be held at the Lexington VFW located at 3109 Franklin Ave, Lexington, MO 64067. Sharon Propst directs the production.
Academia Nuts-Story of the play
Professor Peter Smedforson lives in a quiet New England college town, in the former home of poet E.R.Lennox whose writings are the subject of his scholarly life's work.
Reclusive Peter finds his sedate life is suddenly turned upside down when is invaded by Tammi, a free spirit from Atlantic City whose luck has run out, by Judith, another Lennox scholar determined to unearth a lost manuscript in his home, and by Stewart, Judith's reprehensible ex-husband. Peter is confronted by house-breakers, mistaken identities, unexpected romance and much, much more. The discovery of the manuscript and the revelation of its surprising secret provides a hilarious climax to this urbane and quick-witted comedy.
The cast features SuEllen Laurstad as Judith Pixner; Trina Ledford as Tammi; Rex Simmons as Peter Smedforson and Andrew Rice as Stewart.
Dinner theatre will be held all nights of the production, April 22-23, 2022 and April 29-30, 2022 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with curtain time for the show at 7:45 p.m. Dinner is catered by NADLER’S OF WELLINGTON, Inc. Tickets are $28/person (13yrs-adult) and $21/child (0-12 years) for dinner theatre and $10/adult and $6/children for show only. Tickets are on sale at the following Lexington locations: NASB BANK; BANK MIDWEST; and the LEXINGTON CHAMBER of COMMERCE; North Star Wellness in Richmond, MO; or on line with a credit card through Ticket Leap @ www.rcplayers.org. You may also purchase tickets from any cast member.
The Dinner Theatre Menu includes: April 22-23, 2022: TOSSED SALAD WITH RANCH AND ITALIAN; GREEN BEANS; GOLDEN CHEESE POTATOES; ASSORTED ROLLS; BBQ BEEF BRISKET; LASAGNA (with meat); Vegetarian Lasagna; ASSORTED DESSERTS; ICED TEA AND COFFEE. The menu for April 29-30, 2022: TOSSED SALAD WITH RANCH AND FRENCH; GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; LOADED MASHED POTATOES; ASSORTED ROLLS; BBQ BEEF BRISKET; CHICKEN BREAST IN MUSHROOM GRAVY; ASSORTED DESSERTS; ICED TEA AND COFFEE.
For more information, please contact RCP at (816) 877-7114 or www.rcplayers.org
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03/28/2022
Here’s some photos from the River City Players upcoming spring show, Academia Nuts.
02/14/2022
Thanks to everyone who came out to audition for the RCP Spring Show! It was great to see so many new people! We are pleased to announce the Academia Nuts cast:
Brenda Munkres as “Tammi”;
SuEllen Laurstad as “Judith Pixner”
Andrew Rice as “Stewart”; and
Rex Simmons as “Peter Smedforson.”
02/08/2022
Tonight we are having auditions! Come and join the fun!
01/30/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RIVER CITY PLAYERS
ANNOUNCE
SPRING PLAY AUDITIONS
The River City Players are calling all actors with or without experience. We will hold auditions for its Thirty-Ninth Anniversary Season spring comedy, ACADEMIA NUTS by Gregg Kreutz on Saturday, February 5th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm; Monday , February 7th and Wednesday , February 9th, 2022 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Auditions will be held at the Trails Regional Library in their meeting room downstairs. Please enter through the backdoor for auditions. The Library is located at 1008 Main Street, Lexington, MO 64067. Note: The Library closes at 6 pm. Masks must be worn during auditions to follow the Library's Covid-19 protocol. In case of inclement weather on those dates and the Lexington R-5 Schools are cancelled, the RCP auditions will be cancelled that evening as well. For more info, please visit our website: www.rcplayers.org or call or text Sharon at (816) 877-7114.
Audition nights are also perfect time to come out, meet the director, and express your interest in helping out backstage, be it in the role of a stage manager, lights & sound operator, concessions, or whatever else you might like to do.
They’re also GREAT for first-timers to come out and observe how things are done, maybe express interest in being a helper, or read for a part! We almost always cast at least one person who’s never been on stage before. You never know what can happen!
Academia Nuts-Story of the play
Professor Peter Smedforson lives in a quiet New England college town, in the former home of poet E.R.Lennox whose writings are the subject of his scholarly life's work
Reclusive Peter finds his sedate life is suddenly turned upside down when is invaded by Tammi, a free spirit from Atlantic City whose luck has run out, by Judith, another Lennox scholar determined to unearth a lost manuscript in his home, and by Stuart, Judith's reprehensible ex-husband
Peter is confronted by house-breakers, mistaken identities, unexpected romance and much, much more.
The discovery of the manuscript and the revelation of its surprising secret provides a hilarious climax to this urbane and quick-witted comedy.
Character Descriptions:
TAMMI – A free spirit on the run from her Atlantic City legal troubles. She has a slight southern accent
JUDITH PIXNER – An up-and-coming literary scholar. Prim, proper, and poised for the academic brass ring.
STEWART – Judith’s ex-husband. A man exploring the outer reaches of shamlessness.
PETER SMEDFORSON – Well-established, highly published college professor. Strong on twentieth century American poetry, weak on real life.
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12/15/2021
Thanks to everyone who attended our Children’s Christmas Play this past Saturday! We wish all of our patrons, business partners, actors and crew a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
12/05/2021
Photo Caption: (Row 1) Zade Myers, Dreyton Koch. (Row 2) Emma Bell-Ellis; Aubrie Derleth, Ron Ruisinger, Jr., Chloe Heisler, James Bell-Ellis;. (Row 3) Serenity Crews-Schnittker; Avalon Crews; Zenden Myers; Jan Henrikson; Nevaeh Hill ; Ady Cobb; Tayler Lowell; and Grant Young.
The River City Players in association with the Trails Regional Library are pleased to announce the return of the 29th Annual Children’s Christmas Play. The play, “WILL THE NEW SANTA PLEASE STAND UP”, will be presented at 11 am and again at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 in the Trails Regional Library Downstairs Meeting Room. Admission is FREE. Running time for the production is 30 minutes.
The Story of the Play:
Santa (Ron Ruisinger, Jr.) and Mrs. Claus take a Florida vacation just before Christmas. The day they are to return home to the North Pole a hurricane hits the Florida coast and cancels their flight. Word gets back to the North Pole that Santa is stranded. The elves and reindeer are in a panic to find a replacement Santa to save Christmas. Five candidates audition for the part. They are: Elvis Pezley (Grant Young); Energizer Bunny (Emma Bell-Ellis); Susie Spirit (Aubrie Derleth); Mayor Nick Dixon (Zanden Myer); and Ben Tackled (James Bell-Ellis). Avalon Crews as Tinsel, the head elf; Serenity Schnitter as Twinkle, a bright elf; Tayler Lowell as Jingle, a musical; Zade Myers as Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer; Jan Henrikson as Blizten, the lead reindeer; Adt Cobb as Dasher, a late reindeer; Neveah Hill as Dancer, a reindeer with rhythm; Chloe Heidler as the Radio Announcer; and Dreyton Koch as Noel, the Christmas dove.
The play is written and directed by Sharon Propst. For more information, please visit the RCP website at: wwwrcplayers.org or call the Library at (660) 259-3071 in case of inclement weather.
11/23/2021
Hello all,
The River City Players will continue its Christmas play tradition by presenting “Will the New Santa Please Stand Up” on December 11th, 2021. Show times are 11am and 1:30 pm at the Trails Regional Library. If you want to be a part of the cast or crew, we are meeting at Papa Jack’s Pizza tomorrow night at 6:30 pm. Director Sharon Propst will be there to answer questions and accept audition applications. If you can’t make it tomorrow, contact Sharon at: [email protected] or text (816)877-7114.
11/18/2021
Calling actors and actresses of all ages:
If you (and your family) are interested in participating in the RIVER City Players Christmas play at the Lexington Library please come to open auditions next Tuesday November 23rd at 6:30 pm at Papa Jack’s Pizza in Lexington, MO. That evening the RCP director will assign parts and hand out scripts.
Performance date is Saturday December 11, 2021 at 11 am and again at 1:30 pm.
We rehearse Monday Through Thursday the 2 weeks prior to the show date. Rehearsals start Monday November 29, 2021. Let us know if you have any questions. Mask up and I will see you Tuesday 😊. Sharon Propst will direct the production.
11/15/2021
Thanks for coming out to see “The Odd Couple”. We hope you enjoyed the show!
10/28/2021
We can’t wait to see you all at the show! We open one week from Friday! Get your tickets to the hottest show in town! Performance dates: November 5-6 and 12-13, 2021. Tickets available at: The Lexington Chamber of Commerce, State Farm Insurance, NASB, Bank Midwest, Red Shanty (Higginsville) and Northstar Wellness (Richmond) or any cast member. Tickets online at: www.rcplayers.org (Ticket Leap).
10/17/2021
PHOTO CAPTION: The cast of "The ODD COUPLE (Female Version)" (Left to right) Sheila Lee, Sharon Propst, Misti McKenzie and Jan Henrikson (seated). Trina Ledford, Rex Simmons, Ron Ruisinger, Jr. and Lesa McDonald. Photography by Cindy Sause, RCP Publicity.
RIVER CITY PLAYERS PRESENT THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version)
The River City Players continues its Thirty-Ninth Anniversary Season with the comedy, "THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version)" by Neil Simon. Play dates are November 5-6, 2021 and November 12-13, 2021. Dinner theatre will be held each night of performance. Nadlers will cater the dinner buffet that opens at 6:30 pm. Curtain time is 7:45 pm. The play will be held at the Lexington VFW located at 3109 Franklin Ave, Lexington, MO 64067. Sharon Propst directs the production.
SYNOPSIS
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double-date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.
The cast features Sharon Propst as Olive Madison; Misti Mckenzie as Florence Unger; Lesa McDonald as Sylvie; Sheila Lee as Renee; Trina Ledford as Mickey; and Jan Henrickson as Vera; Rex Simmons as Monolo Costazuela and Ron Ruisinger, Jr as Jesus Costazuela.
Dinner theatre will be held all nights of the production, November 5-6, 2021 and November 12-13, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with curtain time for the show at 7:45 p.m. Dinner is catered by NADLER’S OF WELLINGTON, Inc. Tickets are $26/person (13yrs-adult) and $19/child (0-12 years) for dinner theatre and $10/adult and $6/children for show only. Tickets are on sale at the following Lexington locations: NASB BANK; BANK MIDWEST; and the LEXINGTON CHAMBER of COMMERCE; North Star Wellness in Richmond, MO; and THE RED SHANTY in Higginsville, MO or on line with a credit card through Ticket Leap @ www.rcplayers.org. You may also purchase tickets from any cast member.
The Dinner Theatre Menu includes: November 5-6, 2021: TOSSED SALAD WITH RANCH AND ITALIAN; GREEN BEANS; GOLDEN CHEESE POTATOES; ASSORTED ROLLS; BBQ BEEF BRISKET; LASAGNA (with meat); Vegetarian Lasagna; ASSORTED DESSERTS; ICED TEA AND COFFEE. The menu for November 12-13, 2021: TOSSED SALAD WITH RANCH AND FRENCH; GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; LOADED MASHED POTATOES; ASSORTED ROLLS; BBQ BEEF BRISKET; CHICKEN BREAST IN MUSHROOM GRAVY; ASSORTED DESSERTS; ICED TEA AND COFFEE.
For more information, please contact RCP at (816) 877-7114 or www.rcplayers.org
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PHOTO Caption: Pictured is the cast of the River City Players 2019 Christmas Play. Photo by Sharon Propst, RCP Publicity
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The RIVER CITY PLAYERS
ANNOUNCE THE CANCELLATION OF “TWO STRIKES FOR CHRISTMAS”
The River City Players announce the cancellation of its annual Children’s Christmas production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “ TWO STRIKES FOR CHRISTMAS” originally scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2020 has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021.
“We are very disappointed about canceling the show this year. But for the safety and health of the children, patrons and staff, it is the best choice.” said Director Sharon Propst. “We hope to see you all there next year as we carry on this wonderful holiday tradition. Thank you to Willa Beach, The Trails Regional Library and all our business partners for their support of this annual event.”
Propst has directed the RCP Christmas shows for the last 28 years. For more information visit the River City Players website: www.rcplayers.org.
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Fox on the Fairway tickets are now available on line via TicketLeap. Use a credit card, have your tickets at will call at the door. Great Food, fun show. Pick a night, come have a ball...in this case, a golf ball!
An asset to our community. Keep up the great performances RCP.
KMBC is reporting a nasty fatality accident involving a couple semis at I-70 near Odessa. If you are coming to Lexington for the Friday night show, best to get off I-70 at MO-291 or MO-7 and go north to US 24 Highway, then east to Lexington. I-70 will probably be a mess for several hours.
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Hi my name is Eric Van Horn local director of American Immersion Theater and I am recruiting for AIT and the Kansas City Spring Class.
AIT is one of the largest employers of actors across the country. There are troupes in 24 cities around the country providing entertainers for Murder Mystery shows, Princess/Superhero parties and Atmospheric theatre events. The area of coverage for the Kansas City troupe is Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, parts of Oklahoma, Illinois & Arkansas.
We are looking for actors with stage or entertainment experience. Our Spring training class will start on April 14th.
Paid performance opportunities will be offered year-round for those sub-contracted into the company. No troupe member is committed to any shows allowing you the freedom to pick and request shows your schedule will allow. From those troupe requests, actors are selected to fill the show requirement. Rehearsals are required. Last year we did nearly 300 shows and we are expecting to increase by 15% in 2019. Here is a link to a short film about us (http://www.ait.careers/)
If you are interested in registering for our Spring class and possibly becoming part of AIT send me an e-mail (mailto:[email protected]). Please make sure to attach a resume and headshot. If you don't have stage or entertaining experience we will arrange for an audition time. We are looking for 30+ new performers to join the current troupe.
The RCP website has been updated today with a link to Ticket Leap. Credit Card purchases can be made for the upcoming Fall Show in advance.
Hi guys, my Mom and Dad (Ken and Linda Napier) were original members of RCP and I have fond memories of running around helping build sets and watching rehearsals. I am glad to see the group is still going strong.