A RIVER OF STORIES. A STAGE OF STARS.
Upcoming shows
the women in theatre project (World Premier) - winter 2026
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jen Coogan
When composer Jen Coogan loses her father and starts questioning the artist’s life she’s chosen, she reaches out to her heroes. What begins as a moonshot project - interviewing eight groundbreaking women working in theatre - turns into an unexpected lifeline. From Broadway historian to a lighting designer to a company founder, each woman offers Jen their truths about the courage to keep going when the page stays blank.
Cautions: Contains mild language and brief adult humor; explores grief and a loved one’s serious illness with honesty and care
Performance Dates & Locations:
📍 National Automobile Museum Theater
🗓 December 11–20, 2026
📍 Brewery Arts Center
🗓 January 22 -24, 2026 - more info coming soon!
Cast: the women in theatre project
JEN COOGAN……..…………….…..………Millie Bratsch
JENNIFER ASHLEY TEPPER………….…Colette Lowe
ILANA LEVINE………………….….…Georgia Mcknight
MIMI LIEN ………….....…….Rhoda Kealoha Thalman
EARON NEALEY…………….………..….…Khalilah Cage
DAWN CHIANG………………….……Bernadette Garcia
LAUREN GUNDERSON……………….……….Niki Rowe
ERIN MERRIT………….………..……….……Amy Ginder
DARYL ROTH………….…………………….……Robin Soli
Understudies:
LAUREN GUNDERSON……………….Melody Ricketts (12/18 & 12/19)
DARYL ROTH………….….……..…………Emily Ramey (12/20 & 01/22)
ILANA LEVINE……………….……...…….…Katie Lowe (12/20 & 01/22)
JENNIFER ASHLEY TEPPER.……Ysabella Johnson (12/20 & 01/23)
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Mission statement
Moonriver Theater Company creates bold, intimate, and unforgettable live theatrical experiences for Northern Nevada. We bring stories to life on stages that flow with imagination where artistry, collaboration, and emotional truth guide every production. Through meaningful connection and the enduring magic of live performance, we seek to inspire curiosity, empathy, and shared humanity within our community.
Our mission is to illuminate every stage with live storytelling that resonates deeply, captivates boldly, and lingers long after the curtain falls, cultivating a theatrical home where voices are valued, creativity is fearless, and stories leave a timeless impact.