Reston Community Players (RCP) continue their tradition of artistic excellence with touching, funny and timeless productions. RCP has been delighting audiences since 1966 and performing at Reston Community Center’s The Leila Gordon Theatre (formerly the CenterStage) since 1979.
You can get in on the fun with season tickets to all four RCP shows in 2025 – 2026.
Reston Community Players 59th Season
Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show”
“The Rocky Horror Show,” a wild rock musical, has been a worldwide phenomenon for 50 years and it’s still raucous, sexy, campy and fun! Come join Brad Majors and Janet Weiss as they spend a night out in a mad scientist’s castle and learn to live the motto of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, “Don’t Dream It, Be It!” Features “The Time Warp,” “What Ever Happened to Saturday Night” and “Dammit, Janet!”
Content Warning: Sexual themes, horror movie violence, language. The 1975 film based on this musical is rated R.
“She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen
Following the death of her teenaged sister, Agnes finds her sister’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook and learns that her sister was a legend as she’s catapulted into a journey of discovery, adventure and glorious swordplay in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. A High-Octane dramatic comedy that pays homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Content Warning: Appropriate for audiences over ten or so, with stylized stage combat and fantasy weapons; some adult language and references to teenage sexuality and making out.
“What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck
In her Tony- and Pulitzer-nominated play, playwright Heidi Schreck looks back from her 40s on what she thought of the Constitution as a 15-year-old! This play engages the audience in an honest, authentic, very funny and participatory debate!
Content Warning: Appropriate for All Audiences. Actual American history is discussed, as well as a discussion of generational trauma and gender-based violence.
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
Book by Larry Gelbart and Bert Shevelove
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
One of the funniest musicals ever to hit Broadway, this show is pure “Comedy Tonight” with all of the elements of classic farce, Roman Comedy and the very best of American vaudeville traditions and featuring Stephen Sondheim’s first full score for a Broadway musical!
Content Warning: Appropriate for Broadway Audiences in 1962, several characters are enslaved, bawdy humor, suggestive dancing and mild stage combat.
Here’s to a season of laughter, tears and unforgettable moments at The Leila Gordon Theatre. See you at the show!
