RISE is thrilled to present its 3rd Annual Skits & One Act Play Showcase (SOAPS)!

 

 

A celebration of local theatrical talent, SOAPS has already become one of the highlights of every season here at RISE. Please join us as we premiere fresh, original work from some of New England’s strongest new voices!
 
WHEN:
January 24-26, 2025
Friday and Saturday: 7:30
Sunday: 2:00
 
WHERE:
Beacon Charter High School in Woonsocket, RI

TICKETS: $17 General Admission (+$2 at the door)
At the door or online at www.ristage.org
 
This year’s program (all plays will be featured at every performance):

"Cold Readings: Murder in Cryo" written and directed by Joe Lanctot
"House Hunting" by Stuart Brown, directed by W. Richard Johnson
"But I’m French" by Terry Roueche, directed by Liz Merritt
"That Day is Coming, Every Day is Coming," written by Cameron Scott, directed by Rose Linnell
"Babysitting at the Mansion," written and directed by Tom Viall

"The UFO," written and directed by Justin Taylor
"The Chair" written and directed by James Ferguson
"Sand Mountain,” directed by Christian O'Neill
 
Now in our 18th season, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble is one of the pre-eminent theater companies of northern Rhode Island. RISE’s mission is to provide quality, affordable theater performances and high-caliber education programs for children, youth, and adults.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact me! I'd love to discuss how this production and its actors connect to YOUR local community! Please help us support the arts in Northern Rhode Island!
 
Sincerely,
Christian O’Neill
Artistic Director, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
401-369-5311

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted. Justice Department officials in Maryland brought the charges which are all related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. Bolton faces federal counts that are connected to the Espionage Act.        The Senate has once again denied a spending measure that would end the government shutdown. It's the tenth time lawmakers have attempted to pass the legislation that's Republican-backed and has already made it through the House. Meanwhile, the Senate held a procedural vote on a measure that's meant to fund the Department of War.        President Trump is unveiling a plan to make in vitro fertilization more accessible. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said his plan will allow Americans access to the most popular fertility drugs at reduced prices, saying Americans have been paying 700 times what other countries pay. Trump also said his administration will make IVF treatments less expensive for couples through insurance.        President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Hungary soon. The president announced the plans in a Truth Social post following a call with the Russian leader today. Trump said he had a "very productive" conversation with Putin.        The National Weather Service's winter outlook is out now. The Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes regions are expected to see wetter-than-average conditions. Meanwhile, drier-than-average conditions are anticipated in the desert Southwest as well as along the Gulf Coast and from Florida to the Carolinas.        KISS rocker Ace Frehley is dead at the age of 74. His death was confirmed in a statement from his family. In September, Frehley announced he was pausing his solo tour due to a "minor fall" in his studio.