Backstage Buzz November 2026: Noises Off, Holiday Shows and Giving Tuesday at Richey Suncoast Theatre
Backstage Buzz, November 2026: Turkeys, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Sardines, Sardines. The November edition of Richey Suncoast Theatre's monthly show is here, covering every event and activity at the theatre this month. Watch the full episode below.
For the second episode of Backstage Buzz, we walked down the street to one of our VIP Perks Partners to catch a buzz for Backstage Buzz.
The November episode opens at the counter of Curtain Call Coffee Bar on Missouri Avenue, where Executive Director Susie Saxe orders two lattes, "one for me and one for my co-host." Her co-host, Creative Director Jess Glass, steps into frame in a full turkey costume and orders pumpkin spice, "the only spice I trust this month."
From there, the two settle onto the couch in Curtain Call's back room and walk through everything coming to Richey Suncoast Theatre this November and December, from a play that spins to a world premiere musical. They close with something new: a Giving Tuesday thank-you to the community that keeps a 100-year-old theatre going.
In This Episode
Spotlight Poetry Night
New dates for Noises Off
The Polar Express Experience
Clean comedy from the Kick the Bucket List crew
A first look at the holiday shows
The Christmas Parade
Auditions for Spelling Bee and Little Mermaid Jr.
A warning about ticket scalpers
Our first Volunteers of the Month
A Giving Tuesday message from the theatre
There is also a game. Somewhere in this episode, Jess and Susie hid something silly. Find it and comment the timestamp on YouTube. The first person to find it wins two tickets to the holiday show of their choice.
Highlights with Timestamps
0:00 Love to Eat Turkey. The cold open: two lattes, one pumpkin spice and a turkey who refuses to explain herself.
0:50 Welcome to Backstage Buzz. Susie and Jess introduce the November episode from Curtain Call Coffee Bar.
1:24 Spot the hidden object. The rules of this month's game.
1:41 Spotlight Poetry Night, Saturday, November 7. Poets, singers and storytellers are invited to sign up and "speak their truths" at this free coffee house night at 7 PM.
1:56 Noises Off has new dates. The show moved back a week. If you already bought tickets, check your dates, and if they need to change, call the box office at (727) 842-6777 and Mike will take care of you. Current Noises Off dates and tickets.
2:21 The Polar Express Experience, Friday, November 27. Skip Black Friday shopping and come for family time instead. The Polar Express Experience has two free screenings at 2 PM and 7 PM with cocoa, cookies, pajamas and a visit from you-know-who. Reservations are required, and last year sold out.
3:01 Kick the Bucket List Comedy, Saturday, November 28. Clean comedy at 3 PM and 7 PM, for when you are burnt out from shopping.
3:16 The holiday shows. The Nutcracker Experience, a fundraiser for the theatre directed by Melissa Smith, on November 29. Then Undercover Elves and the Gifts of the Angel Tree, a brand-new musical and a world premiere, December 3 to 5. A Christmas Carol follows in the second and third weeks of December. See all dates on the event calendar.
3:50 The Christmas Parade, December 12. Richey Suncoast Theatre will be in the parade in Downtown New Port Richey. Holiday events in New Port Richey.
3:58 November auditions. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is auditioning ages 16 and up ("lots of improv if you're interested in improv"). Little Mermaid Jr. is an all-kids production, where the director, stage manager and every actor are 18 and under. Details on the auditions page.
4:42 "Damn it, Janet." A message from the cast of Rocky Horror about buying the right tickets.
4:55 A holiday warning about ticket scalpers. Buy only from richeysuncoasttheatre.com or the box office. If you see tickets for $100 or $200, as Susie puts it, "that's not us. You know that's not how we roll." Box office hours are Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5 PM, at (727) 842-6777. Leave a message and Mike will call you back.
5:45 Volunteers of the Month: Dewey and Jeff. Our new Volunteer of the Month program starts with two of the carpenters who built the Noises Off set. Wait until you see it. It spins.
6:30 After the curtain call. Susie and Jess thank the Rocky Horror cast, who "showed up night after night for each other," and the audiences whose energy turned into five-star reviews.
7:01 Giving Tuesday. Three ways to help, "and none of them involve dressing up like a turkey."
7:27 Find it, win it. Comment the timestamp of the hidden object to win two holiday show tickets.
7:44 Thank-yous and credits. Including a very important key grip.
Giving Tuesday: Keep the Lights On for Year 101
Richey Suncoast Theatre is a nonprofit, and everything on its stage is community powered. Ticket prices stay affordable because donors and sponsors make up the difference. This Giving Tuesday, December 1, there are a few ways to be part of it:
Own a business? Become a VIP Perks Partner, like Curtain Call Coffee Bar
Year-end gifts to nonprofits may be tax-deductible. Check with your tax advisor.
Filmed at Curtain Call Coffee Bar
This episode was filmed at Curtain Call Coffee Bar, Downtown New Port Richey's grab-and-go coffee spot at 5738 Missouri Avenue and a Richey Suncoast Theatre VIP Perks Partner. Curtain Call is owned by Cindy and Lou, and Cindy also serves on Richey Suncoast Theatre's Board of Directors. Thank you to Cindy and Lou for having us, and to Caitlin, our barista.
Before or after a show, grab a coffee there and explore the rest of Downtown New Port Richey.
Are you a VIP Perks Partner? If you would like Backstage Buzz to film at your business, get in touch with the theatre.
How to Listen and Watch
Backstage Buzz premieres monthly on the Richey Suncoast Theatre YouTube channel. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on Facebook for show news between episodes.
Missed the first one? Watch Backstage Buzz Episode 1.
Richey Suncoast Theatre Warns Against Third-Party Ticket Sellers
Richey Suncoast Theatre is warning patrons about unauthorized websites selling event tickets at inflated prices. As a non-profit community theatre, RST keeps ticket prices affordable; extra fees from these resellers do not benefit the theatre. Only purchase tickets through the official links on our website:
Tickets bought elsewhere cannot be guaranteed, refunded, or replaced. Buying direct ensures you pay the correct price and support RST's mission to keep live theatre accessible to everyone.
ABOUT RICHEY SUNCOAST THEATRE: Richey Suncoast Theatre, located at 6237 Grand Boulevard, is a non-profit, community-focused performing arts venue dedicated to enriching lives through live theater. Now celebrating its 100th year, the theatre offers a diverse lineup of performances, educational programs, and special events, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts within the local and regional community. For more information about upcoming performances and events, follow us on Facebook!
