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The Players Centre presents the 2022 Players New Play Festival Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 941-365-2494 Sarasota, FL – June 24, 2022 – The Players Centre for Performing Arts is excited to announce the finalists for this year’s New Play Fest July 5 through 8, 2022. Four plays written, directed and performed in readers-style theatre by Sarasota locals will take the stage at The Players Studio, 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236. Be the first to experience a never-before-seen play and support local arts and those creating it! These playwrights have earned the opportunity to have their work read and critiqued by area professionals. Each reading will conclude with a question-and-answer session for the audience to participate in to help the playwright improve their work. Listed below are the four competing shows. Congratulations to following playwrights. OF THE LAKE Tuesday July 5 at 7:30pm Written by Connie Schindewolf Directed by Jalex Scott In this drama a man and wife grieve the loss of their daughter who drowned when she was only three. It’s been 20 years, but they still wait for her every night at 6pm. GIN RICKEY Wednesday July 6 at 7:30pm Written By Derek Brookins Directed by Elliott Raines A 1940’s psychological drama following detective Jimmy Harding, who returns to the police force after failing to solve the mystery of his missing wife. On his first day back he discovers clues to crack the case, but do they add up? Fantasy and reality intertwine in this seedy noir thriller! LATERAL MOVES Thursday July 7 at 7:30pm Written by CeCe Dwyer Directed by Blake Walton A seductive romantic comedy where artful gamesmanship comes into play as an engaged millennial couple find their respective unattached boomer parents have the upper hand. WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES Friday July 8 at 7:30pm Written by Laurie Stoner Directed by India Marie Paul A magical realism drama about a suicidal artist blinded by a lightning strike, whose fraught relationship with the fallen angel who becomes her eyes and hands so she can paint again, regains her will to live a meaningful life. Tickets are $10 per show, $24 for three shows and $28 for a four-pack. Seating is first come first served. Purchase tickets here: https://tickets.theplayers.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=924 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