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UPCOMING EVENTS
October 20 - November 11
"Night of January 16th"
By Ayn
Rand
Directed
By Karen Bain
Tickets: $12 general admission / $9 students and seniors.
In this courtroom mystery the list of suspects grows while the murder trial is in
session - surprising both the Defense and the Prosecution. Karen Andre, a great financier's mistress stands accused of his murder - with defiance of society's standards as the greatest evidence of her guilt. Did she or
didn't she? If you enjoy unraveling who-done-its, you'll definitely enjoy the surprises in this play and - who knows - you just might have a say in the verdict.
NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th is a highly entertaining glimpse into Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. We learn about the man, Bjorn Faulkner, through the testimony of witnesses. He could be an embodiment of Ayn Rand’s philosophy which she defined herself as being partly built upon the belief that
"Man - every man - is an end in himself, not the means to the ends of others. He must exist for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself. The pursuit of his own rational self-interest and of his own happiness is the highest moral purpose of his
life." Some witnesses uphold traditional mores and some admire the self-determination that Bjorn Faulkner represents. The contrast between these witnesses particularizes
Rand's philosophical ideas in an engaging way. Come with a group of friends and you are sure to have a lively discussion afterwards.
The River is excited to welcome back one of its co-founders to the director's chair.
Karen Bain holds an MFA in directing and actor training from UO. Her local work includes directing and teaching for Clatsop Community College, Astor Street Opry Co. and The River, in shows like
Oliver!, Midsummer Night's Dream, and Buried Child. This play is from her list of favorites.
The River is also pleased to welcome new talent to our beloved community of actors. Members of the local cast are:
Micheal Wangen, Walt
Plummer, Ben Shaffer, Rhonda
Alderman, Jennifer Gibson, Dan
Nelson, Dave Gager, Sheila
Shaffer, Kevin O'Keane, Bill
Ham, Elijah Knight Esquire, Lori Wilson
Honl, Melissa McLeod, Jesse
Mabus, Adrian Pollut, John
Lira, Ben Van Osdol, and Emily
Creel.
NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th opens October 20th and runs October 20-21, 27-29, November 3-4, 10-11. Tickets are $12 general admission and $9 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, please call or stop by The River Theater Box office at 230 W. Marine Drive, 503.325.7487 during box office hours, Wednesday-Friday, 12pm to 5pm.
December 1 - 17
"Nuncrackers"
By Dan
Goggin
Directed By Jayne Osborn
This musical comedy shows the trials and tribulations of a hilarious nun with her own holiday-themed cable TV show.
April 27-28
May 4-5, 11-13, 17-19
"Don't Dress For Dinner"
Written By Marc Camoletti
Directed By Edward James
All shows 8pm except Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 at 2pm
This
French farce shows what can go wrong when a married couple, two lovers,
and a caterer spend the weekend together...
July 27-28
August 3-5, 10-11, 17-19, 23-25
"Twelfth Night"
By
William Shakespeare
Directed By Karen Bain
A rollicking comedy filled with mistaken identities, tangled relationships, grand fools, a propensity to drink, and the power of love.
All shows 8pm except Sundays at 2pm
Last Saturday Of Each Month; 11 am - 12 noon
Troll Radio
Revue
TICKETS: A $2 donation helps support the non-profit theater.
KIDS GET IN FREE !!!
Troll Radio Revue is a family program performed before a live audience at the River Theater and broadcast over the air at 91.9, 89.5, and 90.1 FM. Hosted by Debbie Twombly, the one-hour program is traditionally opened by Troll Radio Revue's house band, The Beerman Creek String Band.
Local band Janet's Vice performing with the Beerman Creek String Band at a recent Troll Radio broadcast.
