Welcome to the Amato Center
Welcome to the Amato Center
Previously the American Stage Festival, our 435 seat
theater has been a staple in our community since 2005.
About Us
The Riverbend Youth Company
The Riverbend Youth Company
As our resident theater company, RYC performs an average of
10 shows a year with performers ages 6-18.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
In addition to our own shows, we often host events
and performances by other companies.
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Auditions and Shows
Auditions and Shows
See what's around the bend with RYC,
our new blackbox theater, and alumni programs.
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ABOUT OUR THEATER

Built in 2005 around the former home of the American Stage Festival, the Amato Center provides Southern New Hampshire with a year-round venue for cultural arts and community connection.
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UPCOMING AUDITIONS AND SHOWS

Keep up with the Riverbend Youth Company or get involved yourself by stopping by for an audition!
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RENT THE THEATER

Looking for space to do your own show? Contact us to rent the Amato Center today.
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Upcoming Events

Between Riverbend shows, auditions, community events, and rental performances, we stay pretty busy! Check out what's next on our calendar.

OUR PERFORMANCE GROUPS

While the Riverbend Youth Company is our primary group of performers, we are also home to the Milford Area Players, Friends of the Amato, and Second Stage theater companies.
Friends of the Amato

Friends of the Amato

The Friends of the Amato were founded in 2015. Since then, they've performed an annual all-ages production each summer.
RYC Second Stage

RYC Second Stage

Our newest adventure, RYC Second Stage is a series of smaller shows performed in our pop-up blackbox theater.
Milford Area Players

Milford Area Players

Milford Area Players is the adult theater company who calls the Amato Center home. Visit their website for more information on upcoming shows and auditions!
13

Years in Operation

115

Shows Performed

25

Average Volunteers Per Show

1000

Kids Impacted Yearly

A PROUD PROGRAM OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUHEGAN VALLEY

MEDIA GALLERY

See photos and videos from recent performances at the Amato Center.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

We are so lucky to have this wonderful place in Milford! It is clean, beautiful and a community-building, creative place for people of all ages.

Amy C.

Arts Supporter

Great theater and great shows. Would highly recommend going there.

Selena A.

Audience Member

They know how to put on a great show. Highly recommend participating!

Laurie P.

Parent