Rhode Island College Theatre

ATTENTION!!!

Now presenting the 26-27 RIC Theatre and Dance MainStage Season!!!!

Jesus Christ Superstar 2026. A big thank you to all who came to watch and support this production. We cannot wait for what next school year has in store!

RIC Theatre Students attending RAGTIME on Broadway!!!

Rhode Island College Theatre mourns the passing of Bob Colonna, a longtime adjunct professor and director whose presence shaped our department for years. His life in the theatre was not simply long—it was deeply rooted, generous, and profoundly influential. For more than fifty years, he gave himself fully to the stage and to the people who shared it, leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond any single production.

As a teacher, Bob was unforgettable. He didn’t simply instruct—he performed, entertained, and regaled students with stories from a lifetime in the business. He challenged them, believed in them, and inspired them to go further than they thought possible. His direction of The Heiress and The Tempest reflected not only his mastery of craft, but his deep faith in the potential of every actor in the room. He had a rare ability to see what others might overlook, and he guided his students toward discoveries that would stay with them long after they left the stage.

We will miss his endless jokes, his show business stories, and his exuberant, larger-than-life spirit. The theatre community—especially here in Rhode Island—has lost a cornerstone. Yet his influence endures, woven into the fabric of the artists, students, and productions he helped bring to life.

CONGRATULATIONS to Shawn T. Simmons, Samuel F. Wright, Ruby Ambrozina Costa, Sam Deady, and Marcos Mendoza-Cabrera for being cast in New Bedford Festival Theatre’s production of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE! You can catch them this summer, July 17th-26th🏝️☀️

DNA’s DIRECTING TEAM! We are so proud of these students for putting together such an amazing show. DNA opens next week, March 27-29. Use the link in our bio to get tickets!🧬

Meet the cast of our Growing Stage: DNA. Directed by RIC Theatre Senior, Mariana Villa Jaramillo! The show runs NEXT WEEK: MARCH 27-29. Click the link in our bio for tickets!🧬

Our Growing Stage Show, DNA has also started their rehearsals! This cast has been rehearsing for a few weeks now and they run March 27-29. We are so excited for this cast and our two time student director, Mariana Villa Jaramillo! Stay tuned for more content about DNA and JCS✨🎶

UNDERDOG: THE OTHER OTHER BRONTË has finally opened after our crazy blizzard! We are so happy for them and could not be more pleased with the work this cast and crew has done. They have 2 more shows: tonight @ 7:30 and tomorrow @ 1! Want to see these excellent moments that captured on camera? Use the link in our bio to grab tickets!!📝✨📖

The cast of UNDERDOG: THE OTHER OTHER BRONTË having some fun last night taking pictures at rehearsal introducing our cast members! This show is not going to be one to miss!! Grab your tickets now using the link in our bio. BRONTË will run February 25 through March 1st📝💛✨