Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes highlights the backstage activity and the people who play a vital role in every performance at the Reif Center. From technical preparation to set construction, each production relies on the work happening behind the curtain.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Xmas Spectacular – December, 2023

Ahhh, Christmas! When the holidays begin to stress you out you can always enjoy some mellow Christmas music like Silent Night or White Christmas. But for those that like their…

Santa’s Village & Get to know Greg Johnson – November, 2023

I’m a Grinch! I have a lot more in common with Ebenezer Scrooge than Bob Cratchit. If I were in a Japanese monster movie I’d be Christmaszilla! I exaggerate (slightly),…

Objective of Lighting Design – October, 2023

A dazzling display of fireworks, a fading sunset, a raging fire or an evening sky full of stars. These are all moments from our lives and moments I’ve had to…

Riders in the Sky – September, 2023

A cold December, day many years ago, I checked my phone messages and heard a familiar voice, “Is this the guy who runs sound and collects all the Riders stuff?…

Student Matinees – Dinosaur World Live! – August, 2023

Hard to believe that it is already August and everyone is getting ready for back to school! At The Reif it means preparing for the thousands of students who will…

9 to 5 – Set Design – July, 2023

Nine to Five is a classic 1980 workplace comedy that inspired an office workers anthem that became a platinum certified hit for Dolly Parton. In the early 2000’s Parton wrote…

Reif Summer Events – Getting Outside! – June, 2023

What do you want to do during our short summer season in the Northland? Get outside! So do we at The Reif, presenting world class entertainment in outdoor venues across…

A Grin Without a Cat – May, 2023

This month we look behind the scenes of our upcoming Reif Dance spring production, Alice in Wonderland in “A Grin Without a Cat.” Our Reif Dance spring production will last…