Theatre | Dance | Summer Conservatory | Past Events

6 Degrees of Separation

April 24, 25 & 26, 2008 @ 8pm
  8:00pm Evening Performance
April 26 & 27, 2008 @ 2pm
  2:00pm Matinee Performance

Inspired by a true story, the play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight. But in the morning they discover him in bed with a young male hustler from the streets, and the picture begins to change.

"This show contains nudity and is for mature audiences only!"

Please note that children under the age of four (including "babes in arms") are not permitted at any productions.

The Triangle Factory Fire Project

May 22, 23 & 24, 2008 @ 8pm
  8:00pm Evening Performance
May 24 & 25, 2008 @ 2pm
  2:00pm Matinee Performance

Saturday, March 25, 1911. 4:45 P.M. In the Triangle Waist Factory off downtown Manhattan’s Washington Square—where 500 immigrant workers toil 17-hour days making lady’s dresses—a cigarette is tossed into a bin of fabric scraps. Flames sweep through the 8th, 9th and 10th floors. Panic-stricken workers run in all directions. Some make it to the fire escape, only to have it collapse beneath their weight. Others run to the exit door but find it locked —many, die with their hands on the doorknob. Dozens leap from the

windows to their deaths. And some through bravery or sheer luck make it out alive. In the space of 28 minutes, the fire is under control, but 146 people have died. THE TRIANGLE FACTORY FIRE PROJECT uses eyewitness accounts, court transcripts and other archival material to create a dramatic moment-bymoment

account of this historic fire and the social upheaval that followed. It culminates in the manslaughter trial of the owners, Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, whose shocking acquittal inspires new outrage across the entire country. By using real words spoken by real people THE TRIANGLE FACTORY FIRE PROJECT paints a heartbreakingly clear picture of a disastrous day in American history.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

July 31, 2008 @ 7pm
  7:00pm Evening Performance
August 1, 2008 @ 7pm
  7:00pm Matinee Performance
August 2, 2008 @ 2pm
  2:00pm Matinee Performance

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, (the team responsible for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS), plus new songs written especially for the Broadway version by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice (ALADDIN, AIDA).

Your audiences will be transported to a lovely French provincial town where the beautiful Belle lives with her father – a dotty inventor. When her father doesn’t return from a trip to the local fair, Belle rushes off to find him. To her dismay, she discovers he is being held captive in an old castle by a horrible beast. She trades her freedom for his and the “tale as old as time” begins.

How Belle tames the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation into a handsome prince continues to enthrall audiences on Broadway nightly. In an unprecedented move, Disney has allowed MTI to license stage performances of the show to its customers while the show continues to play in New York. Filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities, or even more simply staged, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best.

Celebrate Dance

Friday, May 16, 2008
  8:00 pm Evening Performance
Saturday, May 17, 2008
  2:00pm Matinee Performance
  8:00pm Evening Performance

An intriguing exhibition of dance, movement and performances by RCC students

Please note that children under the age of four (including "babes in arms") are not permitted at any productions.

Urine Town

October 25,26 & 27, 2007 @ 8pm
  8:00pm Evening Performance
October 27 & 28, 2007 @ 2pm
  2:00pm Matinee Performance

URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year draught, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs.

Dancers for Life

Saturday, October 13, 2007
  8:00pm Evening Performance

After a five year hiatus, the RCC Dance Department brings back Dancers for Life 13. Professional dance companies and choreographers contribute their talents and time to benefit the Inland AIDS Project. Tickets for this concert are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors

Kinetic Conversations

Friday, November 30, 2007
  8:00 pm Evening Performance
Saturday, December 1, 2007
  2:00pm Matinee Performance
  8:00pm Evening Performance

A colorful mix of dance and movement by esteemed RCC Dance Faculty and Hip-Hop guest choreographer Joei Waldron.