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The Players Centre opens 92nd season with [title of show] [title of show] will open at Art Center Sarasota Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 9413652494 Sarasota, FL – Oct. 5, 2021 – The Players Centre for Performing Arts opens its 92nd season on Oct. 7, 2021 at Art Center Sarasota with the musical comedy [title of show] with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. Following the show’s writers through their process of bringing the show to life, The Players Centre is excited to present a show about creative self-expression in such a creative and historic location. Just as The Players Centre was the first performing arts location in Sarasota, Art Center Sarasota was the first arts organization in Sarasota. It is also across the street from the theater’s former location at 838 N. Tamiami Trail. The show, described as, “a love letter to… musical theatre -- a uniquely American art form -- and to the joy of collaboration” follows four characters on a journey through the birth of a new and unique musical. This show does contain adult language and references. Synopsis Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival, however, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. [TITLE OF SHOW] — taken from the space on the festival’s application form which asks for the [TITLE OF SHOW] — follows friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes, they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends, and artists. Performances Oct. 6, 2021 – Preview 7:30pm Oct. 7, 2021 – Opening Night 7:30pm Oct. 8, 9, 12, 13, 2021 – 7:30pm Oct. 17, 2021 – 2pm Director Cory Boyas Music Director Michelle Neal Choreography Brian F. Finnerty Stage Manager Jackie Richards Set Design Michael Newton-Brown Props Matt Neier Lighting Design Ethan Vail Sounds Engineer Josh Linderman Costumes Georgina Wilmott Cast Hunter Brian Finnerty Jeff Andrew Smiley Heidi Jennifer Baker Susan Debbi White For courtesy photos: https://theplayerssarasota-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/amandah_theplayers_org/Eu9g6eLTRsBPjNWsjDB-GXMBjitruTWOc-YNM0q-tdRhuw?e=R6Ygcb The Players Centre for Performing Arts is following the Safe Arts Sarasota COVID-19 policies. To see a full list of these guidelines please visit our website: https://www.theplayers.org/shows/covid-policy/ [TITLE OF SHOW] is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com 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.