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THE PLAYERS CENTRE IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF THE 2019 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 9413652494 Sarasota, FL – Aug. 19, 2019– Once a year, local playwrights submit brand new, never-before-performed plays in an annual competition where audiences are given the opportunity to witness the birth of a brand-new play! It’s always interesting to watch as regional playwrights compete to have their play produced. Five plays are chosen then performed in readers-style theater by actors under the leadership of a local director with a talk-back following the show to help give the playwright some constructive criticism. One play is chosen as the winner and a year later, after a few revisions, is performed with full sets and costumes. This year’s winner is… Ron Pantello’s play, Damaged Goods. Congratulations to Ron and his creative team! Carole Kleinberg is on tap to continue with the process of re-writes and to direct the production set for August 4-9, 2020. “This year’s play reading festival was especially productive. Five well-written and well thought out plays hitting some pretty substantial themes. Ron’s play rose to the top with its lighthearted dialogue, yet powerful message. We look forward to the future of this play, and of all the plays we gave a reading experience.” -Jeffery Kin Story: Once a successful child actress, Loretta’s star has slowly faded. Missing fame, she begins to focus on recreating herself through her talented daughter, just as her mother did with her. Once again, she faces the high coast of fame. Tickets: $15.00 Production Staff: Managing Artistic Director – Jeffery Kin Production Manager – Alyssa Goudy Costume Shop Manager – Georgina Willmott Technical Director – Ken Junkins Asst. Tech Director – Matt Neier AVE – Josh Linderman 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.