Riverside Players Show Archive 

We are proud of each and every show we have produced. We are working on building a comprehensive list of past shows where you can see cast lists and show photos by clicking on each show title.

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2023

Big Fish: A Musical

Directed/Choregraphed by: Tara Steffens

Music Directed by Ken Tucker



Yes, Virginia: A Live Radio Show

 Directed by: Tim Buchheit

Held at the Historic John G Busch Brewery & Event Center

2022

Bright Star: Mainstage Musical

Directed by: Tim Buchheit

Music Directed by Rebecca Brinker

Choregraphed by: Tara Steffens

A New American Musical by Steve Martin & Edie Brickell


A Wonderful Life: A Radio PLay

Written for the stage by Philip Grecian

 Directed by: Tim Buchheit

Held at the Historic John G Busch Brewery & Event Center

2021

THE DEPTHS: A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE

Written By: Clayton Smith

Directed by: Tim Buchheit

A Virtual workshop of one of our original members play!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A RADIO PLAY

Written for the stage by Philip Grecian

 

Directed by: Tim Buchheit

Held at the Historic John G Busch Brewery & Event Center

2020

THE AUDITION: A VIRTUAL SHOW BENEFITING HIGH SCHOOL THEATERS

By Don Zolidis

 

Directed by: Tim Buchheit

Assisted by: Ethan Wood, Sarah Buchheit

Our first virtual show feature prominent community members, local educators and coaches. All proceeds went to Franklin County Area High Schools who suffered financial losses due to closed shows from COVID19.

2019

Pippin

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Directed by: Lukas Dement for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

Assistant Directed/Choreography By: Tara Steffens

Music Directed By: Rebecca Brinker


The Odd Couple

By Neil Simon

Directed by: Chris Swanson for our Off Ramp Showcase presented at St. Francis Borgia High School


The Wake Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2018

Assassins

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by John Weidman. Assassins is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, JR. 

Directed by: Chris Swanson for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

Back to the Future Reunion Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2017

9 to 5

Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton. Book by Patricia Resmick

Directed by: Alex Cooper & Chris Swanson for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

Cellular 'Cenes

Directed by: Tim Bucheitt and produced in conjunction with Downtown Washington Inc

Shotgun Wedding

Written by: Tara Steffens

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2016

All Shook Up 

Written by: Joe DiPietro Featuring the Music of Elvis Presley

Directed by: Tara Steffens & Tim Buchheit for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at The Washington Fairgrounds

Proof

Written by: David Auburn

Directed by: Shannon Metz presented at The Farmer's Market

Who Sleighed Santa - Annual Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2015

All I Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

Written by: David CaldwellErnest ZuliaRobert Fulghum

Directed by: Alex Cooper for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at The Farmer's Market

All In the Timing

Written by: David Ives

Directed by:Tara Steffens, David Dennis, Greg Nuckolls and Sarah Serbus presented at The Farmer's Market

Spies for Murder - Annual Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2014

Something's Afoot

Written by: James McDonald, David Vos, Robert Gerlach, Ed Linderman

Directed by: Tim Buchheit for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

Black Comedy

Written by: Peter Shaffer

Directed by: Tara Steffens for the Annual Free Show in the Park hosted by the Washington Park's Department at the Washington Fair Grounds

1940's Culinary Disaster - Annual Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2013

Studs Terkel's Working

Written by: Stephen Schwartz, Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, James Taylor and Mary Rodgers  Performed June 2013

Directed by: Sarah Serbus for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at Washington Fairgrounds Mainstage

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[Revised]

Written by: Adam Long,  Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield Performed Aug 2013

Directed by: Tara Steffens for the Annual Free Show in the Park hosted by the Washington Park's Department at Rennick Riverfront Park

TITLE OF SHOW: A MUSICAL

Written by: Jeff Bowen & Hunter Bell   Performed Oct 2013

Directed/Music Directed by David Dennis, Piano by Joseph Eckelkamp, Choreography by Tara Steffens presented in Downtown Washington

Flapper's Gin & Murder -  Annual Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens    Performed Oct 2013

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2012

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Book By: Clark Gesner Music by: Clark Gesner & John Gordon based on Charles M. Schulz  Performed June 2012

Directed by: Tim Buchheit for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at Washington Farmers' Market

Game Show

Written by: Jeffery Finn & Bob Walton  Performed Aug 2012

Directed by: Tara Steffens for the Annual Free Show in the Park hosted by the Washington Park's Department at Rennick Riverfront Park

Dead Men Don't Get Dessert -  Annual Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens    Performed Oct 2012

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2011

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music & Lyrics by: William Finn    Performed Oct 2011

Directed by: Michelle Larson for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

Leaving Iowa

Written by: Tim Clue & Spike Milton

Directed by: Alex Cooper for the Annual Free Show in the Park hosted by the Washington Park's Department at Rennick Riverfront Park

Mystery of the Brown Ale-  Annual Murder Mystery

Written by: Tara Steffens & David Dennis    Performed Oct 2011

Directed by: Tara Steffens for Downtown Washington Inc's Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Washington Brewery

2010

Little Shop of Horrors

By: Alan Menken & Howard Ashman    Performed June 2010

Directed by: Heather for our Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

Almost, Maine

Written by:John Cariani

Directed by: Kimi Wibbenmeyer for the Annual Free Show in the Park hosted by the Washington Park's Department at Rennick Riverfront Park

2009

Godspell

Book By: John Michael Tebelak  Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz   Performed June 2009

Directed by: Tim Buchheit as our first ever Mainstage Summer Musical presented at St. Francis Borgia High School

2008

The Foreigner

Written By: Larry Shue   Performed June 2008

Directed by: Sarah Serbus as our  Mainstage Summer Production presented at St. Francis Borgia High School


Chapter 2

Written By: Neil Simon Performed June 2008

Directed by: Tim Buchheit, Tara Steffens, Sarah Serbus and Brian Edler  as our first ever Gala Event Center Dinner Theater.

Encore performances at St. Francis Borgia High School and Show Boat Theater in Hermann, MO

2007

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Written By: Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield   Performed Summer of 2007

Directed by: Tara Steffens as our Mainstage performance at St. Francis Borgia High School

Encore Performances at Washington Art & Wine Fest, Tin Ceiling Theater in St. Louis, MO


It's a Wonderful Life Radio Show

Written By: Joe Landry Performed December 2007

Directed by: Michelle Larson as a special Christmas show at Washington High School Theater

2006

The Boys Next Door

Written By: Tom Griffin  Performed Summer of 2006

Directed by: Michele Larson as our first ever  Mainstage performance at St. Francis Borgia High School

Proceeds were donated to The Emmaus Home


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