Who We Are
Pioneer Players is the new resident theatre company of our church. We produce uplifting and inspiring shows including plays for young audiences and original works. We invite you to become part of the Pioneer Players family. Currently, we are seeking volunteers to become members of our production team to offer assistance with all areas of design including costumes, sets, and lighting. We are also looking for ushers for upcoming shows. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at pioneerplayers@pioneerucc.org.
Upcoming Seasons
We are pleased to present our planned productions for our next two seasons (subject to change):
2025
Rapunzel
presented in collaboration with the Chicago Kids Company
directed by Wren Valentino
musical direction by Elliot Jones
technical direction by Cyndi Lopez-Spencer
Auditions: January 4
Performances: March 1, 8, 15, 22
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
directed by Cyndi Lopez-Spencer
Auditions: March 1
Performances: May 2, 3, 9, 10
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Wren Valentino
technical direction by Cyndi Lopez-Spencer
Auditions: June 28
Performances: September 12, 13, 19, 20
*The Pioneer Playwrights will launch in the summer of 2025 and will culminate with a yet-to-
be-scheduled showcase of original short plays.
2026
Cinderella
presented in collaboration with the Chicago Kids Company
directed by Wren Valentino
musical direction by Elliot Jones
technical direction by Cyndi Lopez-Spencer
Auditions: January 10
Performances: March 7, 14, 21, 28
The Mousetrap
by Agatha Christie
directed by Cyndi Lopez-Spencer
Auditions: March 7
Performances: May 1, 2, 8, 9
Pensacola
written and directed by Wren Valentino
technical direction by Cyndi Lopez Spencer
Auditions: May 22
Performances: July 31, August 1, 7, 8
The Snow Queen
(version is TBD)
directed by Wren Valentino
musical direction by Elliot Jones
technical direction by Cyndi Lopez-Spencer
Auditions: August 22
Performances: November 6, 7, 13, 14
April 2024: The Importance of Being Earnest
In April, we hosted this play by Oscar Wilde, as our first performance. It was very well received and put our Players on the Sacremento theater map.
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