About
The Riverside Theatre Project
Photo Credit: Marissa Meadows
The Riverside Theatre Project is a cross-community collaboration between the Showboat Theatre, R-S Theatrics, and the Half Act Theatre Company. In summer 2024, we produced The Sound of Music at the historic Showboat Theatre with 50% of artists from St. Louis and 50% from Hermann. Our next production is the classic musical, Annie.
We hope to encourage thoughtful dialogue between both communities as we come together to make art. Theater allows individuals to explore different perspectives and experiences, and working towards a common goal is excellent for bridging divides. St. Louis artists will be immersed in the rural community of Hermann as they are living in donated housing during the production process.
This project will also provide theater education opportunities to local students and aspiring theater professionals. We have implemented a mentorship program in which all of our designers and production team members will train a mentee. Mentees will gain practical experience working on a professional show, which will also act as a fabulous portfolio piece. It is our hope that in future iterations of the Riverside Theatre Project, mentees will take over as lead designers.
We will also be partnering with a variety of local businesses to provide food and drinks at performances, project merch, and production-themed events throughout the year. To learn more, visit our events page or follow us on social media!
Cast & Crew
Discover the incredible artists bringing our upcoming production of Annie to life.
Charlotte Baker
Pre-Show Chorus, Child in Hooverville
Christina Rios, M.Ed.
Director, Artistic Director
Rowan Van Horn
Rooster Hannigan, Man in Hooverville
Brenna Jones
Executive Director
Mark Kelley
FDR, Sound Designer, Fight Choreographer
Michael Kramer
Bert Healy, Drake, Man in Hooverville
Eliza Mesh
Annie
Lori Ann Potts
Stage Manager
Jeannie Shay
Dramaturg
Lyla Stephan
July
AmyRuth Bartlett
Sophie, Mrs. Pugh, Morganthau, Jimmie Johnson
Chloe Bradley-Tuite
Pre-Show Chorus, Child in Hooverville
Kayla Dressman
Adult Dance Captain, Woman in Hooverville, Boylan Sister, U/S Mrs. Greer, Costume Designer
Harper Gabathuler
Tessie
Joel Hackbarth
Music Director
Mollie Harrison
Dog Catcher, Woman in Hooverville, Cecille, Sound Effects Team
Jasper
Sandy
Annabelle Jett
Pre-Show Chorus, Ensemble Orphan, Child in NYC
Marian Jett
Pre-Show Chorus, Ensemble Orphan, Child in NYC
Colin Jones
Lighting Designer/Board Operator
Kai Kehoe
Bundles, Eddie, Fred/Wacky, Ickes, Assistant Stage Manager
Teo Kehoe
Pre-Show Chorus, Child in Hooverville
Helen Klabunde
Ensemble Orphan, Usherette, Youth Dance Captain
Brittany Kohl
Grace Farrell
LaNette Kotthoff
Mrs. Greer, Perkins
Ophelia Maldonado
Assistant Stage Manager
Mary Mather
Choreographer
Dylan McKenna
Lt. Ward, Howe, Man in Hooverville, Sound Effects Team
Mo Moellering
Lily St. Regis, Boylan Sister
Dr. Macia Noorman
Miss Hannigan
Ben Pohlmann
Pre-Show Chorus, Child in NYC
Marisol Rios-Kelley
Duffy
Rosario Rios-Kelley
Pepper
Samuel Rios-Kelley
Pre-Show Chorus, Child in NYC
Averie Smith
Kate
Derick Smith
Oliver Warbucks
Kristyn Smith
Star-to-Be, Boylan Sister, U/S Perkins
Anna Struttmann
Ensemble Orphan
Hannah Tallent
Molly
Alice Tiefenbrun
Ensemble Orphan
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Eleanor Tiefenbrun
Apple Seller, Annette, Hull
Meet Our Partnering Organizations
The Riverside Theatre Project is a partnership between the Showboat Theatre, R-S Theatrics, and the Half Act Theatre Company. If you'd like to learn more about them, check out their social media or websites!
Showboat Theatre
R-S Theatrics
Half Act Theatre Company
WEBSITE:
halfacttheatreco.wixsite.com/dramallamas
FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM:
@halfacttheatreco
Riverside Theatre Project Board
Christina Rios, M.Ed., Brenna Jones, Mark Kelley, Dylan McKenna, AmyRuth Bartlett