Essex Community Players Move Ahead After Threats Halted Production
The Essex Community Players are launching a new season after canceling their production of "The Rocky Horror Show" due to anonymous threats, which were later revealed to be sent by the show's music director. The incident caused internal turmoil and…
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 14, 2026 —
The Essex Community Players are moving ahead with a new season after canceling a planned production of The Rocky Horror Show because of anonymous threats. The threats were later revealed to have been sent by the show’s music director, according to the information provided about the incident.
The episode caused internal turmoil and speculation within the theater company. The available information does not detail the content of the threats, when they were sent, how they were discovered or what actions followed the revelation about their source. It also does not identify the music director or provide details about any consequences.
The company is now proceeding under new leadership and says it is focusing on improved operations. Its new season is starting with Crime and Punishment, A Comedy. No performance dates, venue, cast information or further details about the production were provided.
The shift to a new season follows the cancellation of The Rocky Horror Show, but the information available does not specify when the cancellation occurred or how the decision was communicated. It also does not name the new leaders or explain what operational changes are planned.
The company’s next production establishes its immediate focus as it moves forward after the incident. Further information about the season and the steps being taken to improve operations was not included in the details provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mary Ann Lickteig on www.sevendaysvt.com, see more information here.
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