Current Season

Sleepy Hollow: The Musical
October 29, 30, 31, November 1, 2, 2025
This rethinking of Washington Irving’s classic short story of the Headless Horseman questions who the villain may be. The residents of Sleep Hollow must break their curse as the town comes alive with magic and dark secrets. Join us over Halloween as the intriguing plot twists transform this familiar legend into a powerful theatrical experience. Book and Lyrics by Jim Christian. Music by Tom Edward Clark.

The Spotlight
December 5 & 6, 2025
An eclectic evening of scenes, monologues, and songs chosen to stretch the range of Riverland Theatre students. Join us as they prepare to perform at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines, Iowa, this January.

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
February 25, 26, 27, 28, March 1, 2026
A snowdrift stops the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks. A victim lies dead in a compartment, locked from the inside. The passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer. Ken Ludwig's clever adaptation of Dame Agatha Christie’s classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense, with a healthy dose of humor.

The Unsinkable Molly Brown
April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2026
This revitalized version of legendary American, Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown, proves that even the Titanic can’t keep a good woman down. Molly was a vibrant, progressive champion who fought for the underdog, advocating for women's rights, labor rights, and immigration reform. A rags-to-riches love story. Funny, light, uplifting, and uniquely American. Music and Lyrics by Meredith Wilson. Book and New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. Based on the Original Book by Richard Morris.
Contact
Susan Hansen
Department: Theatre
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty
Phone: 507-433-0536
Email: Susan.Hansen@riverland.edu
Location: Austin Campus, East Building, E107-D