Riverside Theatre

Little Women

Special Note:

Snow Dates: Feb. 21st at 7pm and Feb. 23rd at 2pm and 6pm!

Tickets: https://riversidehs.booktix.com

And they will be sold at the door.

About Little Women

Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

THE STORY: Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s indecorous and headstrong, and one day she’s going to be a great American novelist. As she and her sisters grow up in the middle of the Civil War, they strive to be brave, intelligent, and imaginative young women. But as adulthood approaches, each sister must negotiate her private ambitions with society’s expectations. In a war-torn world defined by gender, class, and personal tragedy, Jo March gives us her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women.

Princess Play

Come spend some time with everyone's favorite Princesses, Princes, and Fairies on Sunday, March 9th at 1pm!

Riverside HS is hosting it's incredible annual Princess Play event for all ages!

Have your little one come out in their costumes - if they like - and enjoy a meet and greet with their favorite characters, play some games, sing songs, take photos with, make a craft, and even dance with them!

The event runs from 1pm - 2pm - but you may leave anytime you like if someone is getting tired.

Each child receives a treat bag to fill as they meet each character!

Tickets are just $5 per child - and free for adults!

Sold online and at the door (door is cash only).

Tickets: https://riversidehs.booktix.com

SuperHero Day

Come spend some time with everyone's favorite SuperHeros on Sunday, March 9th at 3pm!

Riverside HS is hosting it's incredible annual SuperHero Day event for all ages!

Have your little one come out in their costumes - if they like - and enjoy a meet and greet with their favorite characters, play some games, take photos with, make a craft, and try to beat their super powers!

The event runs from 3pm - 4pm - but you may leave anytime you like if someone is getting tired.

Each child receives a treat bag to fill as they meet each character!

Tickets are just $5 per child - and free for adults!

Sold online and at the door (door is cash only).

Tickets: https://riversidehs.booktix.com

SIX Teen edition

SIX: TEEN EDITION is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.

The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” and the Evening Standard hails SIX as “the most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch.”

At its heart, SIX is about celebrating the talent and individuality of the women and non-binary people onstage. The Queens should therefore be played by cis women, trans women, trans people and people who exist beyond the gender binary in any capacity, who feel on a personal level that this is their story to tell. Cast can be expanded to include backup singers and dancers of all gender identities.

SIX: TEEN EDITION includes all songs from the original version, with reimagined lines and lyrics to minimize suggestive language and alternate line changes to reframe UK references for a US audience.

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, March 21st @ 7pm

Saturday.March 22nd @ 2pm and 7pm

Tickets: https://riversidehs.booktix.com

fOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Performances:

May 9th @ 7pm

May 10th @ 2pm and 7pm

May 11th @ 1pm

Ticket Link coming soon!

RIVERSIDE THEATRE SHOW LIST FOR 2024 - 2025!

LITTLE WOMEN Feb. 21st@ 7pm, and Feb. 23rd @ 2pm and 6pm.

SIX, THE MUSICAL - TEEN EDITION - March 21st @ 7pm, and March 22nd @ 2pm and 7pm

FOOTLOOSE - THE MUSICAL - May 9th @ 7pm, May 10th @ 2pm and 7pm, and May 11th @ 1pm

SHOWS WE JUST FINISHED:

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD - HIGH SCHOOL EDITION - Oct. 18th @ 7pm, Oct. 19th @2pm and 7pm, Oct. 20th @1pm, Oct. 25th @ 7pm, and Oct. 26th @ 2pm and 7pm

THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON - Nov. 15fh @7pm, Nov. 16th at 2pm and 7pm, and Nov. 17th at 1pm.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. - Feb. 14th @ 7pm, Feb. 15th @ 2pm and 7pm, and Feb. 16th @ 1pm

Gilligan, Marilyn (Theatre Arts)

Marilyn Gilligan's degree is in Theatre with an emphasis on Acting/ Directing from George Mason University. She is currently finishing her Masters in Theatre Pedagogy and was part of the Northern Virginia Writing Project.  Ms Gilligan is also a National Geographic Educator, as well as being selected to be a part of the 2022/2023 Virginia Declaration of Learning Program.

Ms.Gilligan has been teaching in Loudoun County since 2003. Prior to teaching Theatre at Riverside, she taught Theatre at Briar Woods High School (2006 – 2015).  Ms. Gilligan has been with Riverside since it opened!            

During Ms. Gilligan’s tenure as Theatre Arts Director/Teacher for LCPS Ms. Gilligan has directed and produced 88Theatre productions and 20 One Acts, as well as writing and producing productions (The Dare, Catching the Magic, The Strigoi, The Full Moon, and revised versions of Dracula, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland.)      

  • Ms. Gilligan has been featured in Talk Loudoun – written by Betsy Allen (Behind the Brand) In Her Shoes.  

  • Ms. Gilligan has also received the Wolf Trap Performing Arts Teacher Award and Grant (2011 – 2012).

  • Ms. Gilligan teaches Theatre Performing Arts 1, 2, 3, and 4, Technical Theatre 1, and 2, Film Studies Production, and Musical Theatre

Extra Curricular Positions:

  • RVHS International Thespian Society Sponsor

  • RVHS Improv Troupe Sponsor - The Bloopers

  • RVHS CAPPIES Sponsor/Director

  • RVHS GLAMIES Sponsor/Director

  • RVHS VHSL Theatre Sponsor

  • RVHS VHSL One Act Producer

  • RVHS Theatre Director/Producer - The School Fall Play, The Winter Show, and the School Musical

  • RVHS Coffee Houses, Talent Show, Princess Play, SuperHero Day, Murder Mystery Event, and Theatre Awards Night Sponsor

Schedule:

  • 1st:    Planning

  • 2nd:  Musical Theatre

  • 3rd:  Technical Theatre

  • 4th:    Drama 1 /2

  • 5th:    Film Study

  • 6th:  Drama 3/ 4

  • 7th:  Planning

  • 8th:  Duty

Email Ms. Gilligan