Newberry Community Players

10/07/2026

Looking for something to do this coming Halloween weekend? Come see our newly named The After-Dark Absurdities shadowcast for Rocky Horror Picture Show the movie with the Newberry Community Players at the Ritz Theater this October 30th & 31st at 9pm! We have a trivia game, costume contest, and more during our Preshow at 8:30pm! Don’t forget to come by after participating in the Newberry Opera House’s Annual Opera-tion Hauntober Halloween event! You can find tickets to the show on our website and the Opera House’s website!

https://www.newberryoperahouse.com/event/opera-tion-hauntober/?fbclid=IwVERFWAUzcYZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWZkaWQWUP3V_fCqdMizq-E8_aw1ew0KQTFRt3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4_Lwy-2nhrJfolemt-INyArdW2Fn2I1EbjF9katNwfwsGG1VroH5DDEYKgUg_aem_542WR3dE43roPd3XC3b0-g

https://www.theritzonline.com/product/october-2026-rocky-horror-picture-show/5JXMD27ITJXHVUFGDGAJDH63?cs=true&cst=custom

$20 per show or $25 per show with a prop bag for participation!

Location: 1513 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Contact: 803-597-1636
Email: [email protected]
Come be a part of our wild, weird, and wonderful RHPS family—and help us create something truly unforgettable.

Come take this strange journey with us!

10/06/2026

Celebrate 90 Years of the Ritz Theatre!
October 16, 2026 7:00–9:00 PM

On October 16, 1936, the Ritz Theatre opened its doors in downtown Newberry. Ninety years later, we invite you to help us celebrate the history, memories, and magic that have filled this building for nine decades.

When the Ritz opened, it was a state-of-the-art movie house owned by the Albrecht Family. It was one of the only public buildings in Newberry County to feature air conditioning — a true marvel for its time!

For the past 51 years, the Newberry Community Players have helped care for and preserve this special building and keep the performing arts alive in our community.

The Newberry Community Players were founded in 1970 by a group of theater lovers led by Steve McCutcheon. The group's first production, Winnie the Pooh, was performed at Drayton Street School. Since then, generations of actors, directors, volunteers, audiences, and theater lovers have helped make the Ritz a home for the arts.

Join Us for the Celebration
Come raise a glass and celebrate 90 years of the Ritz!

The evening will feature:

• Light hors d'oeuvres, including sweet treats and savory selections
• Ch*****ne and drinks
• Historical displays throughout the theater
• Memories and stories from the Ritz's past
• An opportunity to celebrate the people who have helped make the Ritz what it is today

We are proud to be working with the Newberry County Museum to create special displays throughout the theater celebrating the history of the Ritz and its place in our community.

Do You Have a Ritz Story?
We want to hear from you!

If you have photographs, stories, programs, memorabilia, or memories connected to the Ritz Theatre, we would love to include them in our celebration.

Please contact us at [email protected] or 803-597-1636.

Whether you have been coming to the Ritz for decades or are discovering its history for the first time, we hope you will join us as we celebrate 90 years of movies, performances, laughter, memories, and community.

Here's to 90 Years of the Ritz!
October 16, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM
This is a FREE event.

We can't wait to see you there in your cocktail wear!

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

🦖 The Columbia Marionette Theatre presents A DINO STORY at The Ritz Theatre!

Join us today at 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM for a fun-filled marionette adventure with The Columbia Marionette Theatre.

Bring the family and come enjoy a dino-filled story right here at The Ritz Theatre.

📍 The Ritz Theatre
🕧 Shows at 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM
🦕 Columbia Marionettes presents A Dino Story

We hope to see you there!

09/26/2026

We’re doing the Time Warp again and again and again in preparation for the show! Here’s a little sneak peak into how much fun we have getting into character for all of you to see! Come see the Rocky Horror Picture Show movie with the Newberry Community Players Shadowcast at the Ritz Theater on October 30th-31st at 9pm!!! We have many things in store for this year! Tickets are available online!

https://www.theritzonline.com/product/october-2026-rocky-horror-picture-show/5JXMD27ITJXHVUFGDGAJDH63?cs=true&cst=custom

$20 for tickets each night and $25 with props bags for each night!

09/08/2026

Pick up Auditions for Enchanted Bookshop ages 13-18 at 5:30 PM Wednesday September 9. If you have already auditioned you do not have to attend the pick up audition!

09/07/2026

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including....

09/06/2026

Come see us bring your favorite characters in the Rocky Horror Picture Show movie with the Newberry Community Players Shadowcast at the Ritz Theater on October 30th & 31st at 9pm!!! Preshow starts at 8:30 pm! Tickets are available online now!

https://www.theritzonline.com/product/october-2026-rocky-horror-picture-show/5JXMD27ITJXHVUFGDGAJDH63?cs=true&cst=custom

$20 for tickets each night and $25 with props bags for each night!

Location: 1513 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Contact: 803-597-1636
Email: [email protected]
Come be a part of our wild, weird, and wonderful RHPS family—and help us create something truly unforgettable.

Come take this strange journey with us!

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including....

09/02/2026

AUDITIONS FOR OUR TEEN PRODUCTION OF
*The Enchanted Bookshop*

We need 23 Actors:
8 Male
9 Female
6 Any

Calling all teens ages 13–18 (must still be in school) — if you love acting, storytelling, comedy, or just want to be part of something magical, this is for YOU!
The Enchanted Bookshop is a fun, fast-paced comedy full of adventure, mystery, and beloved storybook characters brought to life!
During the day, A Likely Story looks like an ordinary used bookstore… but at night? That’s when the magic begins! Join Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Toto, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi, and Tom Sawyer as they team up to help the lovable (and slightly scatterbrained) bookstore owner, Margie, save her struggling shop and outsmart a pair of smugglers hunting for a stolen necklace. It’s funny, heartwarming, and a celebration of the stories we all love.

When? September 1-3 at 5 PM

Who Can Audition?
Teens ages 13–18 (if still in school)

Projected Rehearsal Schedule (subject to changed due to schedules):
Tuesday–Thursday | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

*We know schedules can be hectic, so adjustments can be made depending on teen availability. WE CAN WORK AROUND SPORTS!*

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying theatre for the first time, we’d love to see you audition! Come make new friends, build confidence, and bring these classic characters to life in a show full of laughs, adventure, and a little bookstore magic.

For more show information visit:
https://www.pioneerdrama.com/searchdetail.asp?pc=ENCHANTEDB

Email Brittnay Kaminer at [email protected] with the subject line The Enchanted Bookshop if you have any questions.