Becky Saunders News

Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri announced the Creative Teams for Rising Sun Performance Company's 'The Rites of Spring' Virtual Theatre Festival today. 'Rites of Spring' was co-conceived by the staff and creatives of Rising Sun Performance Company, featuring the talents of 60 Artists.

Streaming Live exactly one year after theaters have been closed, this virtual play festival will offer eight original plays focused on spring’s renewal, hope, and various traditions. Through Rites of Spring, we continue our exploration of this ever-changing and growing new medium, and expand on how we foster theatrical creativity. 

Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, and Rising Sun Performance Company introduce the Cast members for Michael Hagins' World Premiere of 'Scrooge!' A Zoom Christmas Carol. The project will be their final production of the 2020 season.

Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company will present their final virtual production of 2020: the world premiere of Scrooge! A Zoom Christmas Carol.

Rising Sun Performance Company will present their first foray into the virtual online performance landscape producing Michael Hagin's new comic romp 'F'kd up Fairytales, to be directed by Chelsey Smith.

Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company will present their first foray into the virtual online performance landscape producing Michael Hagin's new comic romp 'F'kd up Fairytales, to be directed by Chelsey Smith.

'Celebration of Positivity' set for Thursday August 20th at 7pm- a collaboration between Rising Sun Performance Company, Here We Go Festival And Dirty Laundry Theatre Company.

Founding Artistic Director Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company recently concluded its ensemble auditions. This was the first open call since 2017 held specifically for resident ensemble members.

52 years after the groundbreaking film, Sierra Rep is thrilled to present Todd Kreidler's stage adaptation of the iconic Academy Award-winning film Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. The production poignantly continues SRT's 40th Anniversary Season. Based on the original screenplay by William Rose and directed by Becky Saunders, this charming, clever romantic comedy opens April 26th and runs through May 19th in the East Sonora Theatre.

52 years after the groundbreaking film, Sierra Rep is thrilled to present Todd Kreidler's stage adaptation of the iconic Academy Award-winning film Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. The production poignantly continues SRT's 40th Anniversary Season. Based on the original screenplay by William Rose and directed by Becky Saunders, this charming, clever romantic comedy opens April 26th and runs through May 19th in the East Sonora Theatre.

Sierra Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 SRT Presidents' Award. The award was created this year to honor selected members of our Business Community whose contributions to SRT through the years have been immensely impactful.

Sierra Repertory Theatre recently received a $5,000 grant from Save Mart CARES to support presenting low-cost matinee performances especially for area students.

Sierra Repertory Theatre opens its 2018 season with Mamma Mia!, the international smash-hit musical. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a teen's search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. Mamma Mia! is directed and choreographed by Valerie Rachelle, music directed by John C. Brown, and features a cast of SRT favorites and newcomers. Mamma Mia! runs February 10 - April 8 at the East Sonora Theatre. For tickets, call (209) 532-3120 or visit www.SierraRep.org.

Sierra Repertory Theatre audiences have been waiting on pins and needles to learn the title of the company's 2018 opening musical ! Sierra Rep , now in its 39 th year , opens their 2018 Season w ith Mamma Mia ! the smash - hit musical based on the songs of ABBA .

Closing SRT's 2017 Season is a contemporary musical about cynicism, belief, and the real meaning of Christmas. Another Night Before Christmas, plays December 1-23, 2017, at the East Sonora Theatre. Called 'roaringly funny, 'thoughtful', and 'perfect for a night out before Christmas', this show has a book and lyrics by Sean Grennan and music by Leah Okimoto. Grennan began writing for theatre as co-librettist (with his wife, Kathy Santen) for the musical Phantom of the Country Palace. Working as librettist and lyricist with composer Leah Okimoto, their work includes the musicals Married Alive!, A Dog's Life, and Another Night Before Christmas, all of which premiered at the American Heartland Theatre led by director Paul Hough.

Closing SRT's 2017 Season is a contemporary musical about cynicism, belief, and the real meaning of Christmas. Another Night Before Christmas, plays December 1-23, 2017, at the East Sonora Theatre. Called 'roaringly funny, 'thoughtful', and 'perfect for a night out before Christmas', this show has a book and lyrics by Sean Grennan and music by Leah Okimoto. Grennan began writing for theatre as co-librettist (with his wife, Kathy Santen) for the musical Phantom of the Country Palace. Working as librettist and lyricist with composer Leah Okimoto, their work includes the musicals Married Alive!, A Dog's Life, and Another Night Before Christmas, all of which premiered at the American Heartland Theatre led by director Paul Hough.

Join Sierra Rep for a very special concert, Sunday, June 25, 2017. Directed by SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets, this one of a kind show reunites many past and present SRT stars who are coming from all over the country to honor Dennis and Sara Jones as they prepare to retire from Sierra Rep after 38 years of leadership. This "not to be missed event" is a dream come true for all SRT fans.

Sierra Repertory Theatre opens its first Fallon House show of the year with Noises Off, praised as the "funniest comedy ever written" by the New York Post and often acclaimed as the comedy by which all other comedies are compared. The play opens April 14 in Columbia State Historic Park with a month-long run.

Dennis and Sara Jones, who founded Sierra Repertory Theatre 37 years ago, met recently with the Board of Trustees to announce their retirement.

The Church Basement Ladies return to the Sierra Repertory's Fallon House Theatre October 14 through November 27 in A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. Directed by original Sierra Rep church lady Becky Saunders, the production will feature a brand new cast along with upbeat, fun new songs and story.