Jenn Rian: Actress

"Hooked" The Rage of the Stage Players

👏 Big congrats to ensemble actors Jenn Rian, Kate Miller, Jennifer Welch, and Jenny Louise who are starring in American History in 60 with The Community Theater Players opening this weekend!

💛 Break a leg from all your friends at ensemble.

Come see me in "American History in 60" by Jeremy Desmon wherein I apparently never close my mouth!

April 10-11 and 17-18 at 7:30 PM
April 12 at 3:30 PM

Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon
7501 Church Ave Ben Avon, PA 15202

Tickets are $12; $5 for kids at the door
Link for tickets: https://bactp.seatyourself.biz

We are just a little under 48 hours away from the curtain coming up on Jeremy Desmon’s American History in 60!!

Come to the show and meet the natives who joined the pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving.

Ticket link in our bio!

We open Friday!

Showcasing our cast of American History in 60!! Today we are celebrating Jenn Rian who is new to CTP! Jenn is portraying multiple characters throughout history:

Jenn Rian (Actor 2 | Donna Delvecchio | John Hancock | Charlie Dunbar | Kelsey | South | 1920s) is making her Community Theatre Players debut. She recently appeared in R-ACT Theatre Production’s March 2026 premiere of Murder Under the Big Top. Among her favorite roles are Marie Antoinette in The Revolutionists, Bella Manningham in Gaslight, and Lizzie Curry in The Rainmaker, all with R-ACT; Mary Pringle in Soldier, Come Home with Little Beaver Historical Society; and Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong with Center Theatre Players.
Jenn has worked with community theaters and art organizations throughout Beaver County and Pittsburgh, including R-ACT, Center Theatre Players, The Bobcat Players, The Genesis Collective’s Community Theater Project, The Social Voice Project, and Prime Stage Theatre. She has been a member of R-ACT Theatre Productions for ten years and has served on its executive board for the last three.
American History in 60 by Jeremy Desmon runs April 10-12 and 17-18 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Ben Avon. All shows start at 7:30 pm with the exception of April 12th which starts at 3:30 pm. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the link in our bio. Kids only $5 at the door!

First time visiting Hopewell Theatre.

We open April 10th!

Announcing our cast for American History in 60!!

Jenn Rian
Todd Foose
Mace Porac
Jennifer Welch
Shiloh Oliver
Kate Miller
Ellen Kalik
Tim Davis
Jenny Louise
Samantha Carpin

These actors are bringing to life American history like you’ve never seen it before!
We will be showcasing each actor leading up to our opening night on April 10th!!

Tickets can be purchased now at: https://bactp.seatyourself.biz

Break a leg, The Bobcat Players !

🎪Murder Under the Big Top
An Interactive Murder Mystery
written and directed by Larry Spinnenweber

​📍Segriff Stage 134 Brighton Ave, Rochester, PA 15074

*BONUS SHOW*
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026 7:30pm
🚪​*Doors open at 7pm

🎟 Tickets: $12 + fees on Showclix
https://www.showclix.com/event/ract-murder-under-big-top-2026

SYNOPSIS: The Schnitzel Brothers Circus has entertained children of all ages for generations, but the last Schnitzel brother has passed on to the Big Top in the sky. He did not leave a will, and unless an heir can be found, the circus’ assets will be turned over to the state and it will be sold. As if this weren’t tragic enough, a murder has been committed on the circus midway. Is this the end of the Most Mediocre Show on Earth?
Featuring Tom Abbott, Calvin Brookins, Alexa Burak, Zack Mitrecic, Apryl Peroney, Jenn Rian, Joan Schwartz, and Brian Shumaker.

‘Burgh Vivant Review
https://burghvivant.org/2026/03/15/youre-killing-me-a-review-of-murder-under-the-big-top

❓For more information visit https://www.ractproductions.com/2026-03-murder-under-the-big-top.html

🔍 To learn more about our Spinnenweber murder mysteries visit
https://www.ractproductions.com/spinnenweber-murder-mysteries.html

🔵Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1633212914485765/1633212924485764

Video Promo:
https://youtu.be/sH6k-haaC8o

MEET THE CAST - Jenn Rian

Jenn Rian (Lillian Graham) This is Jenn’s nineteenth show with R-ACT Theatre Productions and her fourth Spinnenweber murder mystery. Her R-ACT debut was as Lorinda Hamilton in Death and Doubloons ten years ago. She was most recently seen in the R-ACT and Iron Horse collaboration Neighbors: New Year, New Works earlier this year. Among her favorite roles are Marie Antoinette in The Revolutionists (2024), Bella Manningham in Gaslight (2017), and Lizzie Curry in The Rainmaker (2018), all with R-ACT; and Mary Pringle in Soldier, Come Home (2017) with Little Beaver Historical Society. Jenn has been a member of R-ACT Theatre Productions for ten years and has served on its executive board for the last three.

🎪Murder Under the Big Top
An Interactive Murder Mystery
written and directed by Larry Spinnenweber

​📍Segriff Stage 134 Brighton Ave, Rochester, PA 15074

*BONUS SHOW*
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026 7:30pm
🚪​*Doors open at 7pm

🎟 Tickets: $12 + fees on Showclix
https://www.showclix.com/event/ract-murder-under-big-top-2026

SYNOPSIS: The Schnitzel Brothers Circus has entertained children of all ages for generations, but the last Schnitzel brother has passed on to the Big Top in the sky. He did not leave a will, and unless an heir can be found, the circus’ assets will be turned over to the state and it will be sold. As if this weren’t tragic enough, a murder has been committed on the circus midway. Is this the end of the Most Mediocre Show on Earth?
Featuring Tom Abbott, Calvin Brookins, Alexa Burak, Zack Mitrecic, Apryl Peroney, Jenn Rian, Joan Schwartz, and Brian Shumaker.

‘Burgh Vivant Review
https://burghvivant.org/2026/03/15/youre-killing-me-a-review-of-murder-under-the-big-top

❓For more information visit https://www.ractproductions.com/2026-03-murder-under-the-big-top.html

🔍 To learn more about our Spinnenweber murder mysteries visit
https://www.ractproductions.com/spinnenweber-murder-mysteries.html

🔵Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1633212914485765/1633212924485764

Video Promo:
https://youtu.be/sH6k-haaC8o

I really appreciate this review by 'Burgh Vivant!

You have ONE CHANCE left to see this show. We close tomorrow. Grab your tickets today!

"Jenn Rian gives an especially noteworthy performance, playing the long-heartbroken elephant handler with a terrific sense of a character who weaves between Blanche DuBois and Blanche Devereaux. Her dynamic interpretation, in concert with the other performances, sharpens the wit and elevates the heart of this new and highly enjoyable comedy." - 'Burgh Vivant

Read the full review here:
https://burghvivant.org/2026/03/15/youre-killing-me-a-review-of-murder-under-the-big-top

🎪Murder Under the Big Top
An Interactive Murder Mystery
written and directed by Larry Spinnenweber

​📍Segriff Stage 134 Brighton Ave, Rochester, PA 15074

*BONUS SHOW*
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026 7:30pm
🚪​*Doors open at 7pm

🎟 Tickets: $12 + fees on Showclix
https://www.showclix.com/event/ract-murder-under-big-top-2026

SYNOPSIS: The Schnitzel Brothers Circus has entertained children of all ages for generations, but the last Schnitzel brother has passed on to the Big Top in the sky. He did not leave a will, and unless an heir can be found, the circus’ assets will be turned over to the state and it will be sold. As if this weren’t tragic enough, a murder has been committed on the circus midway. Is this the end of the Most Mediocre Show on Earth?
Featuring Tom Abbott, Calvin Brookins, Alexa Burak, Zack Mitrecic, Apryl Peroney, Jenn Rian, Joan Schwartz, and Brian Shumaker.

❓For more information visit https://www.ractproductions.com/2026-03-murder-under-the-big-top.html

🔍 To learn more about our Spinnenweber murder mysteries visit
https://www.ractproductions.com/spinnenweber-murder-mysteries.html

🔵Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1633212914485765/1633212924485764

Video Promo:
https://youtu.be/sH6k-haaC8o