White River Valley Players

2012-02-26T20:15:00.002-08:00

2012 Spring Follies Auditions

The White River Valley Players announce auditions for the “Follies of 2012” to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly restored Rochester High School Auditorium, where performances will take place Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1.

The Players are looking for people who like to perform instrumental music, and vocal music with live accompaniment, drama, monologues, poetry, storytelling, skits, dance, acrobatics, pet tricks, comedy, magic, and feats of strength. Auditions are set for Friday, March 9 from 7–9 p.m., and Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m.–noon at the auditorium.

Adults, teens, and children in grade 2 and up (accompanied by a parent) are invited to audition. Everyone should come with an act (up to three minutes in length) to perform for the directors and producers. If you need a piano accompanist, the Players can provide one. Just bring sheet music with you.

For more information, and to sign up for auditions, contact directors Sue Clarke (767-4471 or thelma2756@gmail.com) or Kep Taylor (234-6744 or summersweet23@comcast.net) to schedule an audition time. The deadline to sign up is no later than March 7.

If you like to dance, but don’t feel up to doing a solo, The Players are also looking for people who’d like to learn an upbeat group dance number taught by choreographer Karen Amirault. If you would like to perform in this group, and are available for extra rehearsals, contact Sue Clarke or Kep Taylor.

2011-04-05T15:58:00.000-07:00

The White River Valley Players present

Play On!

This madcap behind-the-scenes comedy about a theatre group desperately
trying to put on a play will make you laugh until you cry!

by Rick Abbot

Directed by Jeff Tolbert

~Show Times~

All performances at the Rochester School Auditorium

Saturday, May 7th at 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 8th at 5:00 pm ~Late Matinee~

Friday, May 13th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 14th at 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 15th at 2:00 pm ~Early Matinee~

Tickets available in advance at

The White River Credit Union

Judy Jensen Clay Studio

$15 general admission $10 seniors and students

Tickets also at the door $17, $12 seniors, & $10 students

Group rates available, please call (802)767-9100. For more information or to reserve tickets from out of town, call (802) 767-9100 or email cr@cynthiaryangraphic.com

Pete and Patty

2011-04-05T15:51:00.000-07:00

The White River Valley Players Present

Vermont Folk Legends

Pete Sutherland
and Patti Casey

returning to Rochester in concert

Sunday, April 17 at 4:00 pm
at the Rochester High School Auditorium

You loved them in “Winter Tales 2009”!

$10 Adults

$ 8 Seniors and Students

For more information call 767-3732

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

2011-03-17T13:46:00.001-07:00

Vermont Teen Theater - Theater for Teens by Teens
An Educational Program of The White River Valley Players

Invites you to see

The Complete Works of

William Shakespeare

(Abridged)

written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield

Directed by Zoë Newmarco and Marissa Achee

A parody, 37 plays performed

in less than two hours

Sat. 4/2 at 7 pm

Sun. 4/3 at 2 pm

Fri. 4/8 at 7 pm

Sat. 4/9 at 7 pm

Sun. 4/10 at 2 pm

at the Rochester High School Auditorium

Tickets $7 (not appropriate for young children due to some language)

For more information call VTT President Marissa Achee at 802-287-1900.

2010-10-22T06:10:00.000-07:00

Ransom

The White River Valley Players present

Ransom
An Original Play with Music

Inspired by the Civil War letters of Lieut. Ransom W. Towle
of West Rochester, Vermont

Directed By Ethan Bowen
Written by Dick Robson
With the collaboration
of Joe Schenkman,
Ethan Bowen, and April Dodd
Original Music by Dorothy Robson
and Jake Wildwood

Historical Research by Joe Schenkman

Performances at the Rochester High School Auditorium:

Fri., Nov. 5^th at 7:30pm

Sat., Nov. 6^th at 7:30pm

Sun., Nov. 7^that 5:00pm

~Late Matinee~

Fri., Nov. 12^th at 7:30pm
Sat., Nov. 13^th at 7:30pm

Sun., Nov. 14^th at 2:00pm

~Early Matinee~

Ransom is the moving story, part real—part imagined,of the small Vermont community of West Rochester, and how it experienced the Civil War through the letters of its soldiers. A tapestry of the lives of the soldiers and the townspeople, the story is lovingly conveyed through music, songs, scenes and the letters themselves. Our production is a world premiere. Come and experience the life, love, humor and sadness of a town going to war, a town that could be your own.

Your History, Your community, Your Theater

Tickets:

$15 in advance $10 seniors/students

$17 at the door $12 seniors $10 students

Tickets in advance at the White River Credit Union, J. Jensen Clay Studio and at the door

For information call 767-3271

Auditions for Ransom

2010-08-25T12:02:00.000-07:00

Auditions will be held September 13th and 14th at 7 pm in the Rochester High School Auditorium for an original play inspired by the letters of Lieut. Ransom W. Towle of West Hill in Rochester, Vermont. The play is to be be performed the weekends of November 5-7 and 12-14 in Rochester. Rehearsals will start the week of September 26th and there will be read-throughs of the play on September 7th at the Park House and September 22nd at the Rochester High School Auditorium at 7pm.

Swing Into Spring!

2010-04-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

The White River Valley Players present

Swing Into Spring!
A Community Celebration with Music, Dance, Drama, Food, Flowers and Fun!

Saturday, May 8th starting at 2 pm
At Pierce Hall and on the Rochester Park
Come Celebrate Spring with Your Friends and Family!

Free Events:
2:00-3:00 pm
• Dress up and Maypole Dance Instruction

3:00-4:30 pm
• No Strings Marionettes, A Dragon’s Tale

4:45-5:30 pm
• Maypole Dance for children and the young at heart with Morris Dancers and the Rochester Madrigal Singers

5:45-6:45 pm
• Community Potluck, please bring a dish to share!Also throughout the day: Seed Planting, Flower Sellers, and Street Theater

Ticketed Event:
7:00-9:30 pm
Contra Dance with the Mad Robin Callers Collective

Tickets on sale at Judy Jensen’s Clay Studio, The White River Valley Credit Union, and at the door.

Adults $8.00
Kids & Students $5.00
Family $20.00

For more information call 802-767-9100

Winter Tales

2009-12-22T08:12:00.000-08:00

WRVP present stories and songs of the season: a benefit performance of Vermont Stage Company’s

“Winter Tales”

The White River Valley Players are proud to present Vermont Stage Company’s joyful and moving performance of WINTER TALES one night only, Wednesday, December 23, 7:30 at the Federated Church in Rochester, Vermont.

Originally conceived and directed by Mark Nash, this five year tradition for the Burlington based professional theater is a celebration of the holiday season and winter in Vermont, featuring new stories and songs, and of course hot cider, fresh cookies and good friends.

Come enjoy an evening of hilarious and touching, original Winter themed stories by Vermont authors Philip Baruth, Stephen Kiernan, and Kathryn Blume performed by actors Ethan Bowen, Chris Caswell and Mark Nash, with original music by the legendary Patti Casey and Pete Sutherland.

All proceeds will go to benefit the Vermont Food Bank; suggested minimum donation $5 per-person. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

White River audience members will recognize many of the Winter Tales performers this year. As a founding member of the Blue Grass Gospel Project, Patti Casey has performed with them and solo on the Rochester green. Pete Sutherland is a very familiar face at the Summer Suzuki institute. Ethan Bowen is a long time friend, collaborator, board member with the Players when he is not away working as professional actor. Mark Nash has been artistic director for Vermont Stage Company for ten years and has toured shows to the central Vermont area. Dana Yeaton, Vermont’s finest playwrights has run several workshops in Rochester and his plays have toured here as well.

Philip Baruth, very familiar to VPR listeners for his commentaries, has written a hilarious takeoff of the “Eye On the Sky” weather crew. Stephen Kiernan, an author and former journalist has captured the intensity and transformational power of a winter ice storm. Kathryn Blume, in a two part story has imagined the hilarious and moving consequences of a very high profile Christmas couple’s move to Vermont.

2009-10-29T09:59:00.000-07:00

The White River Valley Players Present

It’s About Time!

A Cabaret Showcasing Local Talent

(Adults and Teens)

Music Directors Dorothy Robson and Susan Rule

Rochester School Auditorium

Saturday, Nov. 14 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15 2:00 p.m.

Is time ever an issue for you? Well, we’ve got the subject covered, from the classic movie melody, “As Time Goes By”, to a couple of brand new songs composed just for this cabaret. It’s About Time! has music for everyone:50’s rock ‘n’ roll, a medley of favorite Beatles tunes, plus the music of George Gershwin,Joni Mitchell and Jerome Kern. And you’ll hear music from your favorite Broadway shows. Come see and hear us put it all together in this multigenerational mix of song, dance and commentary. It’s just the thing to put a smileon your face and chase away the gray days of November. One weekend, with two chances to catch the Players’ latest production!

General Seating Tickets on sale at Judy Jensen’s Clay Studio,
The White River Credit Union, and at the door.

Adults $10.00
Kids and Students $8.00

For information call 767-3271

It's About Time!

2009-09-20T16:21:00.000-07:00

A Cabaret Showcasing Local Talent for Adults and Teens, 7th grade and up!

Auditions at the Rochester High School Music Room

Monday Oct. 5, 7:00-9:00 pm

Wednesday, October 7, 7:00-9:00 pm

Rehearsals will be held between Oct. 11 - Nov. 12, 2009

Performances Sat., Nov. 14, 7:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 15, 2:00 pm

For more information call Mindy Branstetter at 767-3425

Playwriting Workshop with Dana Yeaton

2009-09-01T17:33:00.001-07:00

Create a 10 minute play!

Full-day workshops Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, 2009

Culminating in a performance:

An Evening of 10-Minute Plays

Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:30 pm

Rochester School Auditorium

The Details:

Workshops are open to students grade 9 and up and adults.

Cost: Adults $75.00 Students $45.00

Partial scholarships are available.

A deposit of 1/2 the tuition is required at the time of registration to hold your space. Registration deadline is October 5th.

For more information contact Kristi Tate evenings at 802-767-9639 or via email at tate_kristi@yahoo.com.

30th Anniversary Gala Party!

2009-09-01T17:31:00.000-07:00

Featuring Muisc by the

Rochester Chamber Music Society

and dancing to the lively music of

Mango Jam!

Saturday October 17, 2009

6:30-11:00 pm

at Pierce Hall in Rochester Vermont

For more information, call 802-767-3732

WRVP Harvest Fair!

2009-09-01T17:28:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again,

come join the fun!

Saturday, September 12th

on the Rochester Park from 10 to 4 pm.

Oliver! Pictures

2009-05-04T09:11:00.000-07:00

To view pictures of the recent performances of Oliver!, go to: http://www.jeffreymather.com

Rani Arbo SummerNight Concert

2009-05-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

COMING ON JULY 11, 2009!
RANI ARBO AND DAISEY MAYHEM
This year's SummerNight Concert in the Gilmartin Barn will feature Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem.
Keep this date for another great evening on Liberty Hill.

2009-04-01T15:43:00.000-07:00

Oliver!

2009-04-01T10:58:00.000-07:00

We had a great success with Oliver! Congratulations to a terrific cast and crew.
Thank You all who came and filled the theater with your enthusiastic support of Community Theater!

2009-01-19T07:59:00.000-08:00

2008-10-17T08:26:00.000-07:00

2008-10-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

The White River Valley Players Presented
Woody Guthrie’s American Song
A musical about the life and times of Woody Guthrie in Woody’s own words and songs,
conceived and adapted
by Peter Glazer
Directed by Dick and Dorothy Robson
Performanced at the Rochester High School Auditorium in October, 2008

“I am out to sing songs that will prove to you that this is your world, and if it has hit you pretty hard and knocked you for a dozen loops, no matter how hard it’s run you down and rolled over you, no matter what color, what size you are, how you are built, I am out to sing songs that make you take pride in yourself and your work.”

Testing a Photo Album - HARVEST FAIR

2008-02-28T13:14:00.001-08:00