How do I buy tickets to a Riverside Theatre show?
You can purchase tickets by fax or mail by printing out this form, over the phone with a credit card by calling the box office (319-338-7672), or in person at the Riverside Theatre box office with cash, check or charge.

Does Riverside Theatre pay their actors?
Yes, as a professional theatre, we pay our actors, designers, technicians and staff.

What happens if it is raining the day I have tickets for the Shakespeare Festval?
Performances of the Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival will continue even during a light rain, so plan on attending the play. If the rain becomes too heavy to continue, or if there is other dangerous weather, then the performance may be held for as much as 45 minutes before a decision to continue or to cancel is made. In the event that a performance has to be canceled, tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same production. Refunds are only available if the performance has to be canceled before the first act is completed.

Don’t the mosquitoes and other bugs out at the park keep people from enjoying the outdoor performances of the Shakespeare Festival? They usually aren’t a major problem, but if the bugs are bugging you, the box office supplies free bug spray before the show and during intermission.


Who does Riverside Theatre hire to act in productions?
We hold open auditions for all of our productions, and hire theatre professionals locally as well as nationally.

Are the same actors in both productions of the Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival?
Yes, we create one company of actors to perform both plays of the Shakespeare Festival. Many company members have more than two roles.

How do I enroll in a Riverside Theatre Class?
You can register for classes by calling the Riverside Theatre Box Office at (319) 338-7672 or stopping by in-person, noon – 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. You can also register for classes when the Box Office is open one hour before performances!