
Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
North Side of the River: Generations Shaped by the Current
Presented by LRM Foundation Theatre & Lied Center of Kansas
Saturday • January 17, 2026 • 7:30 pm
Main Auditorium
In the spirit of honoring ancestral legacy, writer and director Rita Rials continues to share a family’s story through this original stage play. A sequel to Panther Burn, which was inspired by the true story of her family’s journey from sharecropping in the Mississippi Delta, North Side of the River follows their arrival in Lawrence, Kansas. The play explores how their legacy was shaped through love, perseverance and unshakable faith.
Cast:
- Nicole Rials
- Eugene Miles
- Kimberly Allen
- Stefanie Sissoko
- Shanice Gaskins
- Rakeisha Pringle
To make a donation towards this production, please visit https://lrmlawrence.com/donate/.
