Theater
RiverArts is proud to include Theater programming as part of our multi-disciplinary arts offerings. From performances of commissioned scripts by local playwrights to play readings of new works, we expand the power of the arts in our communities by showcasing diverse voices and stories.
Upcoming Events
River Readings
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Themes recommended for ages 16+
Co-Presented by Shames JCC on the Hudson
Join us for an evening of new play readings by accomplished playwrights, read by talented actors, followed by a talk-back with the playwrights. Enjoy a captivating night out and experience the creative process!
Past Events
River Readings
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Themes recommended for ages 16+
Three contemporary playwrights share selected scenes from plays in progress. Experience new scripts on their journey of development read by talented actors, with a discussion to follow.
Amina Henry Interstate
Interstate tells a story about family and change. In the play, Red, a single flight attendant, takes her children on a cross country road trip. This trip sets in motion events that will either destroy this family or make them stronger.
Peggy Stafford Ambulette: a non emergency vehicle
Ambulette is a memory play that unfolds inside a moving non-emergency vehicle, a beach on the south side of Long Island, and a cemetery where people used to have picnics. It’s a journey of friendship, grief and remembrance.
Melisa Tien Disrupted
In the male-dominated tech arena, two women join forces to create a first-of-its-kind app—one that tracks the menstrual cycle—and form a partnership that is tested to its limits.
