Reston Community Players

10/08/2026

The King is a man of few words. Or rather, no words. But with his son in need of fatherly wisdom, will he get the job done?

Jonathan Uffelman joins the cast as King Sextimus in RCP’s production of Once Upon a Mattress.

This comedy with a Cajun twist open Oct 16th and runs until Nov 7th. Tickets in bio!

10/07/2026

Tech Week™️ is in full swing!! Our travailleur crew are putting final touches and syncing the cues.

Don’t miss the Cajun Castle come to life! RCP’s production of Once Upon a Mattress runs from Oct 16th through Nov 7th.

Tickets in bio!

10/06/2026

It’s time to introduce our wonderful cast, starting with our doué swings!
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David Herman is joining RCP’s Once Upon a Mattress after 22 productions!
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From Potomac Falls, Sophia Martinese is thrilled to work on a show that’s such a big part of Carol Burnett’s legacy, for whom she idolizes! Her favorite credits include head choreographer and creative director at UVA UDC, dance assistant to Broadway choreographer Lisa Stevens, Legally Blonde (Serena), The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel) and Sondheim’s Company (Kathy).

Sophia gives special thanks to her incredible supermom, her lifelong inspiration and unconditional support.

10/05/2026

Auditions for RCP's production of Harvey are just under TWO WEEKS away!! SIGN UP NOW

RCP is excited to announce auditions for its January/February production of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Comedy, "Harvey."

Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

Auditions are October 17, 18 and 19.
Performance Dates are January 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, Feb 5 & 6.

For more information, or to sign up, click here: https://tinyurl.com/RCPHarveyAuditions

This production of Harvey centers a family of color within a multicultural community. Keeping the play’s humor and heart intact, we will explore belonging, family expectations, social standing, and the freedom to be yourself in a world that expects you to fit in.

Actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to audition. We welcome multiracial and multicultural family combinations. Connection, chemistry, and believable relationships will guide casting. All roles are open; there has been no precasting.

Reston Community Players are an all-volunteer community theatre based in Reston, Virginia. All roles are unpaid.

10/05/2026

Our Queen has high expectations. Only the best for her Prince- err, her son, the Prince! ⚜🤴

See the incomparable Liz Weber as Queen Aggravain in RCP's Once Upon a Mattress!

This production opens Oct 16th and runs through Nov 7th. This is a can't-miss comedy! Tickets are on sale using the link in our bio.

📸 Heather Regan Photography

10/04/2026

Less than two weeks to go and our crew is hard at work putting all the pieces together! (With the help of our cast)

**They’re talented and we value safety, so the only panic is in the song title.**

Grabs your tickets TODAY to see how it all came together. Link is in bio!

RCP’s production of Once Upon a Mattress opens Oct 16th and runs until Nov 7th.

10/03/2026

Don’t be SHY!! We open in less than two weeks!!

Our cast and orchestra met for a Sitzprobe fit for a Queen.

Tickets are available NOW. The link is in our bio. RCP’s production of Once Upon a Mattress open Oct 16th and runs through Nov 7th.

09/28/2026

Another round up of our cast in rehearsal!

(I think the King is trying to say you should buy tickets to see the BIG talent in this show!)

Tickets in bio or https://tinyurl.com/RCPMattress!! RCP’s Once Upon a Mattress opens Oct 16th and runs til Nov 7.

09/28/2026

Join Us Behind the Scenes for Once Upon a Mattress!

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Front of House team as Ushers for our upcoming production of Once Upon a Mattress, running from October 16 through November 7, 2026.

As an Usher, you will help welcome patrons, scan tickets, hand out programs, assist with concessions during intermission, and support overall theater operations.

Please see the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ABA628A6F85-66216138-once

09/25/2026

Three Weeks from Today! Come join us at Once Upon a Mattress, once called the most Moving Show on Broadway (it was in 5 different theatres!) it launched the career of Carol Burnett and has had audiences rolling in the aisles ever since! A Princess named Fred swims the moat to meet a Prince named Dauntless. His mother, the twisted Queen Aggravain has other ideas...but that's the story! We open on October 16 and run through November 7! Join us! Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/RCPMattress