Join us at Riverside Community Players for a rousing evening of entertainment, featuring gospel, R & B and jazz singer Maurice 'Gold' Hunter along with several other guest artists and a live band! Your $10 admission includes not only the entertainment, but refreshments as well!
Maurice Hunter is a Gospel artist originally from Compton and currently residing in Riverside, California. His distinctly unique melodic voice and smooth jazz-like musical style makes his music an exceptionally soulful sound experience. At an early age, Maurice had a deep love for all types of music and even sang in various church choirs most of his life. While growing up, he was inspired by the singing styles of legendary artists like Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye. In early 2010 and through 2011 Maurice performed at Disneyland’s Gospel Celebration Concert where he and his singing companions were featured among notable gospel artists. Over many years, not only did Maurice transition to become an inspirational Gospel singer, he also became a phenomenal songwriter and is currently working on a Gospel album titled, “Come Walk With Me.”
Theatre Restoration Fundraiser
Riverside Community Players , one of the oldest continuing performing community theatres in the United States, needs your help! We are about to start our 100th season, and are in the midst of a fundraising campaign to give our theatre building a facelift with a new 1950's look. The Theater Restoration Project will include restoration and upgrades to the existing building and courtyard. Beautiful mural graphics, decorative fencing, a new marquee, and courtyard enhancements for seating and surrounding landscape are among the targeted improvements. Our goal is to create a newly vibrant space for our patrons, members and community organizations to enjoy. We are proud to announce that we will be working with Ruhnau and Clarke, the original architect firm from back in 1953.
We've already repaired and professionally painted our beautiful facade and theatre. Future donations will go towards landscaping, a brand new patio, artwork, and a polished finished look.
In order to meet our fundraising goal of $350,000, it will truly take a village. Any amount you are able to contribute will make a difference – all donations are tax-deductible. Won't you join us in helping to restore this important Riverside landmark? Thank you in advance for your contribution to this kickoff campaign!
Please be reminded that we are sincerely grateful to our ticket-holders and sponsors who support our local actors, directors, technical directors, stage managers and costumers in giving them the opportunity to perfect their craft throughout the season. Bravo!