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Matilda Junior!
Nov
14

Matilda Junior!

Tickets on sale now! Join us for "Matilda Junior" at Court Square Theater November 14-17, 2024*. The show will run just over an hour with no intermission, we will have delicious concessions and exciting raffle prizes for sale! *Understudy performance on Saturday November 16 at 4pm. 

Late seating is VERY difficult for this production, please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes before curtain to ensure you are seated.

Join us after the show for an exclusive chance to be in a photo with our cast!

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/rock-rising/matilda-junior

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Peter Pan Junior
Jun
20

Peter Pan Junior

Rock Rising is excited to produce shows throughout the year and our committed group of young actors continue to inspire us!

Rock Rising is built on a collaborative, community-oriented approach to theater. We love when our shows have a diversity of ages, abilities and experiences. We believe this makes our shows stronger! Our cast of Peter Pan Junior has actors as young as 5 on the stage. These tiny, new actors will learn the ropes in the same cast as many seasoned, older actors. What a treat for all of them, both mentors and mentees! In order to keep this opportunity free for our students, we are crowdsourcing. Bring the whole family, maybe you can audition for our next show :) check us out at rockrising.org!

Tickets on sale now. See you in Neverland!

We can fly! We can fly! We can flyyyy!

Thursday June 20 7pm

Friday June 21 7pm

Saturday June 22 4pm

Saturday June 22 7pm

Sunday June 23 2pm

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Godlings Three - Staged Reading!
Mar
23

Godlings Three - Staged Reading!

  • 23-35 Broadway Astoria, NY, 11106 United States (map)
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Script written by Mary McDonnell with music by Michael Alan Johnson, Summer Dregs & Paul Smallman. Join us for a staged reading. This reading will feature Sydney Kenton, Miciah Wallace, Ella Baumann, Hannah Carter, Jack Roden, Johnny Rabe, Leah Reineck, Catrina Contini, Elijah Martinez & Yasmin Ranz-Lind. Directed by Julie Drexler Johnson.

It'll be a night to remember! You will have a chance to meet the creators of the show and see the early development of a new musical. Hope to see you there!

Join us for our next reading of “Godlings Three”! RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!

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"Everyday Charlie" - Youth Production in Astoria!
Feb
24
to Feb 25

"Everyday Charlie" - Youth Production in Astoria!

“Everyday Charlie” Ticket RSVP

Suggested Donation of $15 per ticket. This is a free program for all participants and your purchase ensures Rock Rising can cover costs to pay our team and keep the program free for students! Raffle prizes and concessions will be for sale at the show, 75-minute show/no intermission.

Showtimes

Saturday February 24th 4:30pm

Saturday February 24th 7:00pm

Sunday February 25th 2pm

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No America, No Jazz: a jazz history journey
Feb
10

No America, No Jazz: a jazz history journey

  • 23-35 Broadway Astoria, NY, 11106 United States (map)
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Featuring Jazz Vocalist (and Rock Rising’s current Featured Artist) HANNAH CARTER with GERALD CHAVIS (trumpet).

Celebrate Black History Month with us with a ‘lil jazz and a ‘lil soul food (Just Soul Catering).

Two ticket options:

VIP Dinner Package - ticket includes dinner, drinks and priority seating for the concert 630pm (only 20 available) - $40

Concert Ticket - general concert seating 8pm (30 available) - $20

(We will confirm details about dinner & dietary restrictions after purchase!)

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Halloween Costume Competition @ Bohemian Beer Garden
Oct
31

Halloween Costume Competition @ Bohemian Beer Garden

Spend Halloween with us!

Join us on Tuesday, 10/31/2023 at the Bohemian Beer Garden (29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, 11102) after you trick-or-treat! Buy One Get One drinks all night for those in a costume! Prizes for costume winners called at 7pm. Family/Group costumes qualify, judges will decide on winners between 5:30p-7pm. In order to participate in the competition you must arrive to the Beer Garden before 7pm.

You can arrive as early as 5pm, the event is free (no RSVP required, just drop in!) and open to the public - KIDS ARE WELCOME!

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Pumpkin Painting & Carving Station
Oct
29

Pumpkin Painting & Carving Station

Join us for our first collaboration with 31st Avenue Open Street at our pumpkin creation station! Led by our featured artist Elizabeth Johnson. We are so excited! Come by from 3-7pm. Event is FREE! This is our first time partnering with 31st Avenue Open Street and we have a feeling it’s not the last…!

Our booth will be at 31st Avenue & 34th Street!

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Sip & Paint
Sep
8

Sip & Paint

Fall Paint & Sip! Join us for our first event of the fall.

Every person will have their own paint, paintbrushes, canvas, water cup, paint tray, and apron. Each ticket includes drinks and treats, but you can also BYOB! The canvas is yours to keep and take home.

We will be led by Rock Rising's current Featured Artist Elizabeth Johnson. Limited space!

TICKETS

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Live Concert Reading - Godlings Three, a new musical
Jun
4

Live Concert Reading - Godlings Three, a new musical

Script written by Mary McDonnell with music by Michael Alan Johnson, Summer Dregs & Paul Smallman. Join us for the first EVER live concert reading. This reading will feature live music and acting! Summer Dregs, Michael Johnson & Paul Smallman will be playing live and the script will be delivered by a small group of young performers who have worked with Rock Rising on developing new shows. It'll be a night to remember! You will have a chance to meet the creators of the show and see the early development of a new musical. Hope to see you there!

TICKETS HERE ($10)

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Town Hall Meeting #2
May
25

Town Hall Meeting #2

Rock Rising is hosting a second Town Hall meeting as a follow up to our first in February 2023.

What > Town Hall Meeting #2 - update on theater center developments / theater opportunities in Astoria & introduction to Rock Rising's broader team helping with the project! 

Who > YOU! Excited to meet new friends and see some familiar faces! Feel free to invite anybody who may be interested in learning about this by forwarding this invitation.

Our mission is to connect communities, amplify artists and to spark collaboration. We are an artist-focused non profit production company and focus mostly on generating new works of theater and producing live events. We love to feature artists and work to find practical ways to boost their artistry. We are committed to Astoria and the community around us. More details to come at the meeting!

RSVP HERE!

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Town Hall Meeting: CALLING ALL THEATER PROFESSIONALS!
Feb
20

Town Hall Meeting: CALLING ALL THEATER PROFESSIONALS!

Rock Rising is hosting an informal, informational meeting about bringing some new theater opportunities to central Astoria. We have preliminary plans and ideas that we are eager to share with you! But we are even more excited to hear about you and your ideas! 

This meeting has an open invitation to fellow theater professionals in Astoria and our community. You are welcome to invite people by forwarding this email to them! 

We are requiring RSVP to have an idea of headcount and provide beverages. 

Our mission is to connect communities, amplify artists and to spark collaboration. We are an artist-focused non profit production company and focus mostly on generating new works of theater and producing live events. We love to feature artists and work to find practical ways to boost their artistry. We are committed to Astoria and the community around us. More details to come at the meeting!

RSVP HERE!

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LUVRZ SIP & PAINT
Feb
11

LUVRZ SIP & PAINT

Celebrate love with paint and wine! Limited space!

Every person will have their own paint, paintbrushes, canvas, water cup, paint tray, wine cup and apron. Each ticket includes wine and seltzer, but you can also BYOB! The canvas is yours to keep and take home.

We will be led by Rock Rising's current Featured Artist Andrea A. Resendiz Gomez.

TICKETS

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