The Players Studio

We are deeply grateful for the grant support provided by The Gulf Coast Community Foundation!

The grant will fund our tuition-free Players Follies program for those over 50 and Building Better Grownups Scholarship, helping make arts education accessible to all in our community. We are thrilled to continue our mission of never turning a student away based on their inability to pay, no matter age or ability.

Next week is WICKED Week, and we are so excited! Campers will spend the week singing songs, learning dances, acting out scenes, making crafts, and having a blast inspired by the world of Wicked.

Don't wait, spaces are filling up!

Enroll here----> https://theplayers.org/classes-2/camps/

Week 1 of camps was a hit! Our campers had so much fun creating and making new friends!

There is still time to register for week 2:Pop Star Idols! 🎤⭐️

Visit—-> https://theplayers.org/classes-2/camps/

Time to get involved! Auditions next weekend. 🩷

We are less than a week away from auditions for our summer productions! Auditions will take place at The Players Studio (1400 Blvd of the Arts, Suite 200), and we’d love to see YOU there. 💙

RADICAL HONESTY 🔥
Winner of the 2025 New Play Festival
Auditions: Fri. June 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Director: Jalex Scott
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAA62FAAFDC25-64303900-radical

BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL 🦇
Auditions: Sat. June 13, 2-6pm
Callbacks: Sun. June 14, 4-7pm
Director & Choreographer: Brian F. Finnerty
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAA62FAAFDC25-64271227-batboy #/

Visit theplayers.org/join-us/auditions for information on what to prepare, character breakdowns, and rehearsal & performance info.

Performers of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and body types are encouraged to audition. Come on down! 🎭

Happy First Day of Summer Camp!!!!

We are so excited to welcome our campers today!! Summer is our favorite times of the year. Over the next several weeks, our halls will be filled with singing, dancing, acting, laughter, new friendships, and a whole lot of creativity.

Whether this is your student’s first camp or their tenth, we are so excited to spend the summer learning, growing, and making memories together. Our staff has been working hard to prepare an incredible summer full of theatre fun!!

Here’s to a summer of storytelling, imagination, and building better grownups.

It’s not too late to Enroll in our week long summer camps!! Check out theplayers.org or call 941-552-8879 for more info!!

Let’s go!!!!!

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to refine your craft, our two levels of acting are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow as a performer. Students will explore character development, scene work, and the tools needed to bring truthful, dynamic performances to life.

Our classes offer a supportive, creative environment where beginners can build confidence and fundamentals, while more experienced actors deepen their technique, expand their range, and challenge themselves with more advanced scene work.

Learn more at https://theplayers.org/classes-2/adult-acting/

This welcoming, beginner-friendly class is the perfect introduction to the flowing, expressive world of belly dance. You’ll learn foundational isolations, graceful movements, and basic combinations while building strength, coordination, and confidence at your own pace.

Set to beautiful, rhythmic music, this class is as much about self-expression and joy as it is about technique, no experience needed, just come ready to move and have fun!

Learn more at https://theplayers.org/classes-2/adult-acting/

For experienced tappers ready to challenge their technique and musicality, this class pushes rhythm, clarity, and style to the next level. This is a class for those over 50 who want to work on their skills in a supportive environment.
Learn more at https://theplayers.org/classes-2/adult-acting/

Auditions coming up!

Auditions for the 2026 Summer REP show are just three weeks away! BAT BOY THE MUSICAL is rarely produced, side-splitting hilarious, full of heart, and packed with incredible music. After our past two summer productions (Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT & CABARET), we can guarantee that this is a show you want to be a part of. 💚🦇🩷

Auditions take place at The Players Studio on Sat. June 13 from 2-6pm. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show/character you’re interested in. Come out and be YOU! We are looking for performers of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and body types to fill this diverse & talented cast.

BAT BOY runs August 27-September 6, in-the-round on The Players’ MainStage. Come play!

THE TEAM:
Director & Choreographer … Brian F. Finnerty
Music Director … William Coleman
Stage Manager … Alisha Tyler-Lohr
Assistant Choreographer … Kyle Ramon

For character breakdowns, audition info, and sign up access, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAA62FAAFDC25-64271227-batboy 🔥