RU Players

The Players organization is designed for students interested in furthering their development and appreciation of drama and related opportunities. The players member can participate in either an acting, or technical aspect of theater or can be an enthusiastic audience member.

Any Rockhurst student may be part of the Players.

Office Information: Lauren Hernandez, Theatre (President of Players)
1100 Rockhurst Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 501-4040 

2012-2013 Officers

President: Junior Mitchell King, English Major

Vice-President: Senior Hannah Alsbach, Education Major

Secretary: Sophomore Bethany Phillips

Treasurer: Senior Erica Fumagalli

Public Relations: Junior Shelbi Jensen and Sophomore Devin Whitton

Service: Matt Noonan

Players includes within its structure the National Theatre Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega. We are the Phi Eta chapter.

Schedule for Fall 2012

Auditions for Indians and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, August 27 & 28 4-6 Mabee Theater

October 4-7 Indians

November 15-18 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Players Awards 2011-2012

Best Actor,Tommy Adams

Best Actress, Hannah Alsbach

Outstanding Technical Service, Aaron Byous, Sarah Bruening

Best New Actor, Marcus Barchers

Best New Actress, Bethany Phillips

Best Director, Lauren Hernandez

Best Playwright, James Fister

Most Valuable Player, Lauren Hernandez

Players Awards 2010-2011 

Best Actor, Brian Talbert

Best Actress, Erin Scott

Outstanding Technical Service, Chris Rundle

Best New Actor, Mitchell King

Best New Actress, Erica Fumagalli

Best Director, Marqwan Sirls

Best Playwright, Chris Rundle

Most Valuable Player, Lauren Hernandez

Player of the Year, Erin Scott

Players Awards 2009-2010

Best Actor, Tommy Adams

Best Actress, Lauren Giesler

Best Techie, Sarah Bruening

Best New Actor, Danny Grumich

Best New Actress, Lindsay Adams

Best Director, Carma Richey

Best Playwright, Byron Gillman

Most Valuable Player, Kevin Reynolds

Player of the Year, Lauren Giesler