ABOUT RIVER CITY PLAYERS

River City Players (RCP) is a group of dedicated local individuals who, through their hard work, talents, and tireless efforts bring quality theatrical presentations to our under-served corner of Appalachia. Despite being an itinerant troupe, as there are no actual theaters in our county, RCP members' love of the performing arts provides us the impetus to continually create productions of a higher standard.
 
First established in 2001, RCP strives to keep the creative spirit alive through a wide range of performances and special events that promote education, encourage artistic exchange and support the local economy. Our goal is to foster an appreciation for the joys and rewards of the live theater, and to provide affordable theatrical events for audiences of all ages and interests. By encouraging participation in theatrical events, we hope to create a positive and rewarding experience for both our members and our audiences. For a complete list of our past productions and production photos, visit our “Past Shows” section.

If you are a lover of the theater, whether comedy, drama or the musical stage, then you too can play and integral part in bringing the arts to Appalachia. If you "tread the boards", sing, dance or prefer working behind the scenes, there is a place for you at RCP. Even if you possess little of the above talents, your support as a valued, regular member of the audience is essential to the success of our organization.

Jones Hope Wooten
Full Length, Comedy
2 men, 6 women
Total Cast: 8, Flexible Set
ISBN-13: 978-0-8222-2378-8

THE STORY: Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious, and if they’re going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now! But Sugar Lee, their high-spirited, determined leader, has her hands full keeping the women motivated. Carlene’s given up on romance, having buried three husbands. Nita’s a nervous wreck from running interference between her problematic son and his probation officer. Mavis’ marriage is so stagnant she’s wondering how she can fake her own death to get out of it. And sweet, simple Crystal entertains them all, singing Christmas carols with her own hilarious lyrics. The comic tension mounts when a sexy ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly, a marriage proposal comes from an unlikely suitor and Sugar Lee’s archrival vows she’ll stop at nothing to steal the spa away from her. By the time the women rally together to overcome these obstacles and launch their new, improved lives, you’ve got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout “Hallelujah!"

River City Players in Middleport, Ohio is seeking a director and production staff for our Spring 2023 play production of “Hallelujah Girls”. Please reach out to us if you have interest in working backstage in any area: costuming, lights, sound, props, stage management, promotion, set construction or painting, or something else!

APPLY TO DIRECT A RIVER CITY PLAYERS SHOW! If you would be interested in directing, please send a letter of interest to River City Players, rivercityplayers1@gmail.com by November 30, 2022. The RCP Management Team will make a decision by December 1, 2023. If you have questions or are interested in being considered for a future production, please contact us so that we can reach out at that time!

Hallelujah Girls details:
Performances: March 3-4, 2023
Auditions: December 2022 (dates tbd by director)
Rehearsals: Can be flexible with director
Venue: The Blakeslee Center, Middleport, Ohio

Please include:
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Why are you interested in directing “ Hallelujah Girls ”?

Do you have directorial experience? If so, please describe.

Do you have other theater experience? If so, please describe.

Do you have any production staff secured or in mind?

Is there anything else you would like to share with us?

Are you willing to work within the budget, resources, and guidelines determined by RCP?

Please contact us if you have any questions! rivercityplayers1@gmail.com or Facebook Messenger

RCP Director Expectations:

• Will be ineligible to audition for any cast part

• Must be present at all auditions

• Is responsible for the selection and procurement of all production staff

• Is responsible for the basic attitudes of style, mood, characterization and stage movement in regard to the overall development of the play.

The Director:

• Is responsible for tying the music and choreography to the dramatics for a unified effect.

• Has final say in all blocking, giving consideration to the effect of the blocking on the musical numbers and choreography.

• Will make up a schedule for rehearsals with the Music Director and the Choreographer for best use of the cast members’ time at rehearsals.

General guidelines:

• Rehearsal nights/days will be left up to the discretion of the Director.

• No cast member should be expected to attend more than three rehearsals in any week except for the final week of production or in case of serious emergency.

• Will meet with the production staff for unified interpretation of the production.

• Is responsible for the final artistic interpretation of the entire production.