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The Players Studio Open House Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 941-365-2494 The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio will be holding their annual Open House on August 24, 2019 from 10am – 1pm at 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL, 34236. There will be live presentations from The Players Kids, The Players Teens, and our competition team The Players Dance Company with class presentations in Tap, Jazz, Singing, and Musical Theatre. Students who enroll on the day of the open house, August 24, will receive $10 off their registration fee! The open house is a great way to get a preview of who we are as a studio and meet our staff. We are excited to announce our new Studio Director, Jennifer Ortiz, who will bring many wonderful teachings and ideas to The Players Studio. We offer classes in all styles of dance, singing, and acting. We have multiple workshops from perfecting your monologue to playwriting. This season we expanded our curriculum by adding more classes for the homeschool student along with Mommy & Me classes. The following performance groups have auditions approaching; The Players Kids The Players Kids represent The Players Studio at community events, public appearances, and in a staged production. Children ages 7-17 should come prepared with a short (1 minute) song and wear comfortable clothing for a dance portion. Upon acceptance into The Players Kids, students must register in a minimum of one class as well as attend regularly scheduled Saturday morning rehearsals. A $300 annual fee is required which includes a yearly Players Kids shirt and jazz pants. Limited absences allowed. The Players Kids 2019-2020 will be presenting The Music Man Jr. on our main stage May 16 & 17, 2020. The Players Teens Students between the ages of 12-17 should come prepared with a 1-minute monologue. Upon acceptance into The Players Teens, students must register in a class of choice as well as attend regularly scheduled Saturday morning rehearsals. A $150 annual fee includes rehearsal time and a limited-edition tee shirt. Limited absences are allowed. The Players Teens will present a to be announced play in our Backstage Theater May 1 & 2, 2020. The Players Dance Company Auditions for The Players Dance Company will be held at the first class for each Junior and Senior Company class. Students ages 8 - 18 should arrive 15 minutes prior to class time. Please wear a leotard, tights, dance shorts, and hair in a bun with bangs off your face. Bring appropriate dance shoes. Upon acceptance into The Players Dance Company students must register in the required classes. Company classes will meet weekly and attend dance competitions within the state. The Flash Tappers Auditions for The Flash Tappers will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 for the Saturday Group and Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 for the Monday Group. The Flash Tappers is an advanced adult group, age 18 and up, whose main focus is technique, style, precision and skill. The group will perform at community events, public appearances, and perform in a Backstage Theatre production May 9 & 10, 2020. A $40 monthly membership fee is required per group you attend (Monday or Saturday). Members are responsible to purchase any necessary costumes. The Players Follies (50+) The Players Follies, a 50+ performing troupe, represent The Players Centre at community events, public appearances, a play reading in November, and a staged production in our Backstage Theatre April 2020. This troupe is an outlet for performers to gain camaraderie, support, and express themselves theatrically. A $50 monthly membership fee is required. Don’t miss out on a chance to learn and perform with an organization that’s entertained Sarasota’s audiences for the past 90 YEARS! Call the studio at 941-552-8879 or visit our website at theplayers.org for more information on auditions, registration, and class details. About The Players Centre for Performing Arts The Players Centre for Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to presenting diverse, high quality, popular theatrical performances that entertain and captivate. The overall intent is to stimulate, enrich and educate the entire community. Its Main Stage features the Broadway Series, SNAP (Something New At the Players) and Summer Sizzler Series. Backstage at the Players is home to more thought-provoking, eclectic pieces. In addition to providing entertainment to the community, The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio offers a wide range of education and outreach programs for children and adults. # # # The Players Centre For Performing Arts 838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282 www.theplayers.org. Box Office: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain time. The Players Box Office is located on Tamiami Trail between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.