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May 15 Friday
Riot Act, Inc. announces the opening of submissions to our New Play Festival playwriting competition. Three one-act plays will be selected for production during our Annual Series of Shorts in September 2026.
Each of the three playwrights whose plays are selected for production will receive an honorarium. The first-place winner will receive $200 and the Marius P. Hanford IV Award. Marius was a longtime stage combat choreographer influential in several theater communities, including Jackson and New York. The second place will receive $100 and third place will be awarded $50.
The contest opens on May 1, 2026 with final entries due by June 20, 2026 and winners will be notified by July 31, 2026.
For more information and registration, email NewPlayFest@riotactinc.org or check our website at https://riotactinc.org/new-play-festival/.
Cheyenne Little Theatre Players proudly presents Legally Blonde: The Musical.
Legally Blonde: The Musical will be running at the Mary Godfrey Playhouse (2706 E. Pershing Blvd.) from May 15th through May 31st. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.cheyennelittletheatre.org or by calling the box office at 307-638-6543 (Tuesday-Friday from 12:00-5:00 P.M.)
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:00 P.M.May 17, 24, 31 at 2:00 P.M.
Join Dancers’ Workshop for their annual New Dances New Choreographers performance in the Center Theater!
New Dances, New Choreographers
Join the Junior Repertory Company of Dancers’ Workshop as they present their original pieces in “New Dances, New Choreographers: Déjà vu”. The students explore all aspects of producing a dance performance including concept, choreography, staging, and costuming. These original works are performed alongside those of professional choreographers, Gina Patterson and Cat Kamrath. New Dances, New Choreographers is a spectacular showcase of hard work, creativity, and passion for performance of our youth dancers.
May 16 Saturday
May 17 Sunday
Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon SundaysStarting September 21 | Sundays, 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the Arts
Are you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a welcoming space to develop new work, connect with fellow artists, or just get inspired? Salon is for you.
This weekly gathering is a supportive environment for performers, writers, directors, and all kinds of creatives to share ideas, test material, and build community. Salon includes acting exercises, movement expression, scene study, vulnerability work, and fostering the creative process. Whether you have a project in progress or are simply seeking artistic connection, you’ll find space here to grow and explore.
Reserve your spot at riotactinc.org
May 18 Monday
May 19 Tuesday