Riverbend Players

06/03/2026

THE ODD COUPLE OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, FOR 8 SHOWS ONLY!

MEET THE CAST: ERIK ESRAEL

Erik has been on stage, acting and directing, for nearly 27 years, with roles in Vancouver, Albany, and Salem. This is his third Riverbend Players production.

Erik and his wife, Aubry, have been here a year and love the local community and the connections they've made.

You may see them around town on their blue-and-pink bikes, playing bodyguard for their dachshund, Crosby.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details:
Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰
Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)
Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.

Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

06/03/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for TAPA's 2026 Starlite Academy Theater Camp!

Calling all youth performers, storytellers, and future stars (ages 10-17)! Join us for a week of creativity, collaboration, and theater fun! Starlite Academy gives youth performers the opportunity to build acting skills, make new friends, and experience the excitement of bringing a production to life.

Participants will spend the week developing acting and performance skills while working together to bring a production to life, and then take the stage in a live performance for family and friends!

Space is limited, so don't wait to register. - learn more and sign up here:
https://tillamooktheater.com/index.php/2026/06/02/starlite-academy-theater-camp-registration-open/

06/02/2026

Thanks to Jordan Wolfe and Oregon Coast Today for the awesome article!

THE ODD COUPLE tickets on sale here:
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

Linguini will be thrown, sinuses will be thunderously cleared and a friendship will be strained to its breaking point in Nehalem this Friday, June 5 — all in a celebration of theater.

06/02/2026

THE ODD COUPLE OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, FOR 8 SHOWS ONLY!

MEET THE CAST: JORDAN WOLFE

Jordan is ecstatic to finally join the Riverbend Players!

Jordan grew up in Bay City and Tillamook and has been acting since second grade, when he was democratically cast as the Big Bad Wolf.

He was most recently in TAPA’s production of CLUE as Wadsworth the butler.

Jordan has traveled to 20 countries, has met Punxsutawney Phil, and loves to write silly little stories.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details:
Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰
Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)
Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.
Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

06/01/2026

THE ODD COUPLE OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, FOR 8 SHOWS ONLY!

MEET THE CAST: GREGORY CICKAVAGE

Gregory returns for his third Riverbend Players adventure after making his hilarious debut in last spring's hit production of SORDID LIVES.

Originally from Pennsylvania, he’s lived out on Miami-Foley for over 20 years now, the last few with his dog, Freya.

When not working as an Engineering Technician, Gregory enjoys hiking, backpacking, qi gong, and jamming to music.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details:
Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰
Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)
Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.
Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

05/31/2026

THE ODD COUPLE OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, FOR 8 SHOWS ONLY!

MEET THE CAST: JOEL SHAPIRO

This is Joel’s second Riverbend Players performance after his debut in THE MOUSETRAP.

He is a retired teacher living in Manzanita with his partner, Marla, and their dog, Tilly.

When not on stage, Joel spends time cooking using the area's amazing bounty and taking long beach walks with their dog.

Joel promises he's not nearly as grumpy as his character in this production.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details:
Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰
Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)
Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.
Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

05/30/2026

THE ODD COUPLE OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH!

MEET THE CAST: CHRIS CRAFT

Chris moved with his family from Tennessee to Rockaway Beach more than a decade ago and proudly calls the Oregon Coast home. He works for Providence as a nurse practitioner.

Chris enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking and hiking, with family and friends.

Being a lifelong lover of the arts, Chris is thrilled to appear in his second production with Riverbend Players.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details:
Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰
Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)
Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.

Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

05/29/2026

MEET THE CAST: LOUISA PECK

After a long break from acting in high school and college, Louisa makes her Riverbend Players debut.

A mostly retired college English instructor and former Washington volcano climber, she has authored several books about her 1982 near-death experience and appeared in numerous YouTube interviews on the subject.

She now enjoys tending her peaceful five acres outside Nehalem.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details:
Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰

Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)
Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.
Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

05/28/2026

MEET THE CAST: KATIE WOLFE

Katie is making her debut with Riverbend Players alongside her husband Jordan!

Katie was most recently in CLUE at TAPA as Yvette, the French maid, and realizes she keeps accidentally taking roles that require accents.

Katie grew up in Tillamook on her parents’ dairy farm and was the 50th Tillamook County Dairy Princess.

Katie loves to dance and take Jordan around the world.

POP THE BUBBLY! IT'S OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA! 🥂🍾
GET TICKETS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

🥂 Opening Night Gala Details: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show! 🍾🍰

Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration)

Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

🎭 General Performance Run. 8 Shows Only:

-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
-Special Thursday night performance at 7:00 pm on June 11th, and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm.

Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit our box office online to secure your seats: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php