Rio Rancho Players
Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre Presents...
Gather round... if you dare.
This October, the Rio Rancho Players Community
Theatre brings you AROUND THE CAMPFIRE,
a series of haunted tales brought to life through
dramatic readings and theatrical performances.
From classic lore to fresh nightmares, we’re serving
up ghostly stories in the most hauntingly perfect
venue in town: French Funeral Home.
Dates: October 16, 17, 23, & 24 at 7:00 PM
Location: French Funeral Home
(1275 Unser Blvd NE, Rio Rancho)
Throw on your best Halloween costume!
We’re awarding prizes for the best-dressed
audience members after every single show.
Spooky stories. Unforgettable atmosphere.
Grab your tickets -- it would be a grave mistake to miss it.
Tickets: $15–$20 at www.rr-cc.org
505-977-4160 | info@rr-cc.org
Donate to RR Players here
All donations are welcome. Monthly donations are the easiest way to support RRYC. Affordable and automatic, sustaining donations are what keeps the curtain up and theatre alive in Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre is Rio Rancho's only all ages community theatre group. We welcome all skill levels. It is free to join! When possible we double cast roles so we can involve as many people as possible. We also need people for crew, set design, set building, costuming, make-up, concessions, ushering, etc. If you are interested in helping us bring community theatre to Rio Rancho - please contact us at info@rr-cc.org
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Congratulations to Rio Rancho Players! Readers' Choice Winner for Best Live Show - Rio Rancho, November 2025.
Sussman celebrates last play on birthday
'It Happened at the Airport' brings emotions from the audience
Michaela Helean
Observer Staff Writer
Published April 28, 2026 - 2:48 p.m.
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Players Community Theater Group Director Mel Sussman celebrated directing his last play on his birthday April 26. The play, “It Happened at the Airport,” was in two portions with a twisty one-act start and a comedic, wholesome series of airport interactions in the second half.
Limited to their costumes and personalities, actors showed how resourceful a play can be with limited equipment. At the end, Sussman was surprised with a birthday song and a plaque recognizing his time with the Players. Part of it reads, “Art and love are the same thing.”
Build a Home for the Arts
If you like seeing the arts in Rio Rancho, please donate to our
HELP US BUILD A HOME fundraiser!!
Your gifts will help us secure a permanent space for the theater and all our music, dance, and art programs in Rio Rancho.
Watch these videos to learn more about the Rio Rancho Players!
A HUGE THANK YOU! to Edit House Productions in Rio Rancho for producing this video for us.
Need a promotional video? Learn more about Edit House Productions on their
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Listen to our recent interview on KDSK! Click play below.
Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre Mission Statement
The mission of the Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre, a program of Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, is to cultivate the creative energy of the diverse citizens of our community to produce high quality theatrical experiences, enrich the cultural life of Rio Rancho, and foster cooperation, communication and partnership in an inclusive, nurturing environment.
