RiverStage Community Theatre has been enriching the cultural life of the Susquehanna Valley since 2003. Founded as the Milton Area Community Theatre, the organization was established with a mission to provide opportunities for local artists, performers, technicians, and volunteers while bringing high-quality live theatre to the communities it serves.
What began with a production of Pippin in 2003 quickly grew into a thriving community arts organization. Over the years, RiverStage has produced and co-produced more than 80 theatrical productions, ranging from Broadway musicals and classic dramas to Shakespeare, original works, children’s theatre, and community events. The organization’s growth reflects the passion and dedication of countless volunteers, performers, directors, designers, musicians, and supporters who have contributed their talents both on and off the stage.
More than two decades after its founding, RiverStage Community Theatre remains dedicated to its mission of entertaining, educating, and inspiring through the performing arts. With a rich history, a vibrant community of artists, and an exciting future ahead, RiverStage continues to create opportunities for storytelling, creativity, and connection through the power of live theatre.
Jove Graham (President) received his B.A. in Theatre Studies from Swarthmore College, has worked behind the scenes or onstage at People’s Light & Theatre Company (Malvern, PA), Montgomery Playhouse (Gaithersburg, MD), Bucknell University, and is a graduate of the Arden Theatre Company’s APA professional apprenticeship program (Philadelphia, PA) with an emphasis in marketing and production. He has appeared in several RiverStage productions and has directed mainstage shows including Fools, Wonder of the World, The Fantasticks , Pirates of Penzance, Monty Python’s Spamalot, and most recently Tick, Tick… Boom! He works as a biomedical engineer and medical researcher.
Anne Griffin (Secretary) has been a registered nurse (RN) for all of her adult life, a career that has taken her around the world and back again. Growing up in Harrisburg, she loved attending community theatre performances. She has spent quality time backstage with the Lewisburg costuming experts, particularly at the high school level, and has more recently enjoyed time on the stage, appearing in Anne of Green Gables and Spamalot . In nearing retirement, she enjoys working with RiverStage as it continues to offer the region stimulating, thought-provoking and amusing entertainment.
Christine Buffinton (Treasurer) is a recently retired professor in Bucknell’s Mechanical Engineering Department. Although not an actor, she has instead years of audience experience at high school musicals, at the Shaw and Stratford Festivals in Ontario, and in Peterborough NH, to name a few. She greatly appreciates what RiverStage provides to the community and the opportunity to help in their mission.
Stefan Eisenhower is a graduate of Shikellamy High School. Served in PA Army National Guard from 2008-2014. He has worked lighting and sound both in theatre and film production. Theatres include: Shikellamy High School Theatre, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Gaspipe Theatre Company and Riverstage Community Theatre. Film Production: Fist in Post Films and Elephant Trunk Films.
Virginia Zimmerman is a Professor of English at Bucknell University and the author of two children’s books: The Rosemary Spell (Clarion Books 2015) and Pink a Women’s March Story (RP Kids 2022). She began acting in high school and enjoyed early success as a director when she was selected to direct at the Barns at Wolf Trap. She continued with theatre, both on stage and off, at Carleton College and then took a long hiatus before finding RiverStage and returning to acting in 2015. Since then, she has appeared in several local productions, including Dinner with Friends and The Pavilion (both with RiverStage) and Blue Stockings (at Bucknell), and she has directed twice for RiverStage: Anne of Green Gables (2019) and A Wrinkle in Time (2025).
Jillian Kerr, a 2014 graduate of Susquehanna University with a focus on theatre, has built an impressive career in the field. After completing two professional theatre apprenticeships in Michigan, she specialized as both a stage manager and production manager. Having learned much of her craft through hands-on experience, she now boasts a wealth of practical knowledge. Recently, Jillian had the opportunity to stage manage The Diary Of Anne Frank, marking her 37th show since graduating. When she’s not doing theatre she is probably talking about cats.
RiverStage is also grateful for our memories of Derek Scott, who served on our board for many years and passed away in 2023. Derek will be remembered for a long time in the Lewisburg area as a co-founder of Gaspipe Theatre Company and a driving force in the arts, music and theatre scene. He directed several productions for us, including A Raisin in the Sun, Twelve Angry Men, and A Streetcar Named Desire.
YOU?!?! Do you have an interest in the theatre? A special skill, a talent, or just creative energy? We are always looking for motivated, interested people to join us… use the “ Contact Us” form to get in touch today!
