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The Players Centre announces cast lists for 20th annual New Play Fest Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 9413652494 Sarasota, FL – July 27, 2021 – The Players Centre for Performing Arts is excited to announce the cast lists for this year’s upcoming New Play Fest. Five finalist plays written, directed and performed by Sarasota locals will take the stage via Zoom between August 9 and 13. Playwrights earn the opportunity to have their work read and critiqued by area professionals. Listed below are the five competing. Congratulations to the following casts: Monday, August 9: The Mantle Written by Jalex Scott Directed by Janet Raines Benny - Zack Burkholder Travit - Kelly Leissler Phoebe - Lake Loving Candice - Jeanette Dudash Misty - Nicole Cunningham Reader - Sav Burkholder Tuesday, August 10: O.U.T. Written by Derek Sikkema Directed by Danae Deshazer Clara - Jamie Saunders Daryl - Derek Brookens Devon - Daniel Ajak Dream Guides - (Facilitator of Fluster, Master of Memory, Neophyte of Nihilism and Earl of Emotion): Garrick Sigl Ensemble 1 - (Dad, Therapist, Flight Attendant): Jim Howell Ensemble 2 - (Miss Henderson, Auntie, Schoolchildren and Captain): Jenny Aldrich Walker Narrator: Amelia Southerland Wednesday, August 11: Spiritual Bliss Written by Stephen Cooper Directed by Stephen Black Sylvie Sullivan - Melliss Kenworthy Norman Lane - Alan Brasington Lois Wilson - Jan Wallace Gordon Wilson - Don Walker Arkadino - Neil Levine Rodney - Shawn Genther Narrator - Lynne Doyle Thursday, August 12: Locked Inside Written by Morgan Cox Directed by Diane Cepeda Zoe - Gwendolyn Ray Shaun - Mcclain Houdeshelt Self-image - Carrie McQueen Anxiety - Charlie Tyler Inferiority - Cyndi Hineline Loneliness - Jim Brigger Hopelessness - Angel Bulens Mr. Landes - Jim Floyd Allison/Lackey - Jackie Richards Jacob/Captain - Sam Echevarria, Jr. Mrs. Landes/Advisor - Michele Strauss Narrator - Chip Moehle Friday, August 13: Just Like Stealing Written by Douglas Gearhart Directed by Donna Defant Reader - Cinda Goeken Jack - Daniel Pelissier Ron - Philip Troyer Ruby - Lexi Zawatzke Mike – Scott Ehrenpreis Otis - Jim Floyd Tickets are $10 per show, $24 for a three-pack and $30 for a five-pack. Patrons will receive a Zoom link the day of the show/s they plan on attending. Learn more about The Players New Play Fest and other upcoming Players Centre events by visiting us at www.theplayers.org.To access our discounted prices, patrons must call the box office at 941.365.2494. About The Players Centre for Performing Arts The Players Centre for Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to entertaining, educating and engaging the community through high quality live theatre. 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. # # # The Players Centre For Performing Arts 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282 www.theplayers.org Box Office: Mon-Sat, 10am – 4pm