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The Sarasota Players presents the world premier of Happy Dale The comedy by Dan Landon was the winner of the 2023 Players New Play Festival Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 9413652494 Sarasota, FL – May 20, 2024 – The Sarasota Players is proud to present the winner of the 2023 Players New Play Festival, Happy Dale by local playwright Dan Landon, in a full production running June 13-23 at The Crossings at Siesta Key (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239). Synopsis: Due to outlandish behavior following his wife’s death, retired English teacher Ben Lieberman is remanded to “Happy Dale”, an assisted living facility. Lieberman is a natural rebel, and he quickly upsets Happy Dale’s dull routines and staff, turning his new friends and frenemies into accomplices and confidants. Can Happy Dale provide Ben with the education he doesn’t think he wants? Dates: June 13-15 and 20-22 at 7:30pm June 16 and 23 at 2pm Location: 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239 Please park and enter the mall by Connor’s Steak and Seafood. Tickets: https://tickets.theplayers.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1040 Cast Ben Lieberman Lee Gundersheimer Don Marshall Eldred L. Brown Henry Tope Oni Hilda Phyllis Banks Jake Lieberman Tom Horton Lucy Aleah Colon-Alfonso Becky Jenny Aldrich Production Team Director- Alexa Vetter Torres Stage Manager – Andie Cummings Set Designer – Cameron Hager Lighting Designer – Michael Cummings Costume Designer – David Walker Sound Designer – John Sullivan Props Master – Diane Cepeda About The Sarasota Players The Sarasota Players is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to entertaining, educating and engaging the community through high-quality live theatre. Performances take place year-round and appeal to visitors and locals alike. The Players Studio, the education and outreach department for The Sarasota Players, promotes inclusive learning and upholds the ideals of equality and diversity, while providing a safe environment for students of all ages and abilities.