Riverside Theatre (Iowa)
Riverside Theatre is a theatre located in Iowa City, Iowa. As one of few professional theatres in the area, Riverside allows a platform for artists to work professionally. In its 35th season, it is currently being led by Artistic Director Sam Osheroff as of 2015. Riverside Theatre is proudly affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and is a member of the Theatre Communications Group,[1] the National New Play Network, the Shakespeare Association of America, and the Institute of Outdoor Drama.
| Location | Iowa City, Iowa |
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| Capacity | 118 |
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| https://www.riversidetheatre.org https://www.facebook.com/RiversideTheatreIowaCity/ | |
Mission
Riverside Theatre is a professional theatre that connects artists and audiences through intimate, engaging, and provocative productions from the classics to new works, and provides an artistic home for regional theatre professionals.[2]
History
It was founded by Ron Clark, Jody Hovland, and Bruce Wheaton in 1981.
Shakespeare in the Park
The summer season for the theatre involves multiple Shakespeare productions in a 427-seat outdoor theatre in Iowa City's Lower City Park.[3]
Production History
To see the full production history, follow the link below:
References
- ^ "Theatre Profiles - Details". www.tcg.org. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Riverside Theatre: Big Drama in a Small Place | About Riverside Theatre". www.riversidetheatre.org. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
- ^ "Riverside Theatre returning to outdoor stage in Lower City Park". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 2016-04-18.