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Riverside Players’ Fireflies Canceled

June 14, 2023 – We regret to announce that due to unforeseen cast medical circumstances, all Fireflies shows on June 21st-25th have been canceled. If you have already purchased tickets and wish to donate your ticket fees to Riverside Players, nothing needs to be done. We genuinely appreciate your support. Full refunds for all ticket holders can be obtained by one of the following options beginning on Monday, June 19th:

1.       Bring your receipt to the Neenah Parks & Recreation Department on the 2nd floor of 211 Walnut St. Neenah, WI 54956. A refund check will be mailed to you, or your credit card will be refunded.

2.       Mail your receipt to the Neenah Parks & Recreation Department at 211 Walnut St. Neenah, WI 54956. A refund check will be mailed to you, or your credit card will be refunded.

3.       Email your receipt to parkrec@neenahwi.gov. A refund check will be mailed to you, or your credit card will be refund.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Performances of All Shook Up on July 20th-23rd and July 26th-30th will continue as planned. Tickets for Fireflies can be exchanged for All Shook Up tickets by following any of the refund options above. We appreciate your understanding.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us at parkrec@neenahwi.gov or (920)886-6060.

2023 Show Information

Audition Information

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Riverside Players History of Shows

About
Riverside Players provides a very unique and entertaining outdoor theater experience to participants and audiences. A combination of municipal sponsorship, community involvement and scenic environment sets the Riverside Players apart from any other community theater in Wisconsin. Riverside Players “Theatre in the Park” began back in 1955.

Productions include a five-night run of a play in late June and a nine-night run of a musical in late July or early August. All shows are at 7:30PM. Tickets will be available beginning in May.

Audition Information
Auditions are held in March or April of each year with dates, times and locations announced in arts organization literature and through the local media. Several paid staff positions are available including directors (artistic, musical, vocal, technical), choreographer, orchestra members, and costumers. Volunteer positions are also available. Interested individuals can click on the ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ in the quick links listing on the left side of this page.

All Shook Up Audition Form

Ways to give to your Community Theatre

Supporting Cast
Program Advertising
Volunteer/Ushering Opportunities

What You Need to Know When Coming to “Theatre in the Park”
Park Address: 500 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 54956
Times: All shows are at 7:30pm.
The Theatre: Riverside Players’ stage is located in an outdoor park shelter. There is a roof, but the sides are exposed. Custom-made netting covers the sides to limit bugs (it works very well).
Dress: Casual and for the weather
Seating: All seating is reserved (padded chairs on chair risers).
Parking: Give yourself extra time for parking. Parking is allowed on North Park Ave. and on Wisconsin Ave. There is no parking on the park road. However, there is accessible parking available on the park road. Additional accessible parking is located on North Park Ave. For others who may have difficulty walking, you’re welcome to drop off individuals at the entrance and then park your vehicle.