The Players Theatre Of Sarasota

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is a 92-year institution looking forward to the future in the middle of a fast-growing area filled with possibilities. By the summer of 2023, we'll break ground at our permanent home on four-and-a-half acres of land at Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place development through the support of our generous donors to the Center Stage Capital Campaign.

Although The Players Centre is a non-professional community theatre, being located on the "Cultural Coast" gives us an incredible talent pool to work with. From our Artistic Director to our stage hands, literally half of the volunteers working on a production have at one time been professionally paid performers.

The Players Studio has classes for children as young as three years old through adult. There is a variety of classes offering instruction in acting, singing, and dancing for all levels of experience. We also offer a variety of workshops to refine your skills.

PHILOSOPHY: The Players Studio, the education and outreach department for The Players Centre for Performing Arts, promotes inclusive learning and upholds the ideals of equality and diversity, while providing a safe environment for students of all ages and abilities to explore their creative side, strengthen life and social skills, and use different movement, fitness, voice and dramatic disciplines to embrace mental, physical and emotional health through the arts.

Students should be prepared with a 1-minute song and 1-minute monologue. Upon acceptance into The Players Kids students must register in a minimum of 1 class as well as attend regularly scheduled Saturday morning rehearsals from 9-10am. The first rehearsal is Sept. 18. A $200 annual fee is required which includes a yearly Players Kids shirt and jazz pants.

All it takes is one theatre experience to change a life. We strive to bring this magic to our community (and those only visiting the area) with everything we do. Your continued support helps us keep this magic alive and growing. By donating $1,000 or more during the year, you join an engaged and dedicated group of generous philanthropists who support our mission.