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Island Players commit ‘Murder by Misadventure’
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Island Players commit ‘Murder by Misadventure’

Jan 13, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
March 19, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island Players commit ‘Death by Design’

Island Players commit ‘Death by Design’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players’ production of Rob Urbinati’s “Death by Design” is an entertaining, comedic, ‘whodunit’ that features witty dialogue and unexpected plot twists dispensed by a talented…
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March 9, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island Players investigate ‘Death by Design’

Island Players investigate ‘Death by Design’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players are bringing to life the British murder mystery, “Death by Design.” Opening night is Thursday, March 13 and the final performance will be given on Sunday, March 30…
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January 18, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island Players romp through “Birthday Suite”

Island Players romp through ‘Birthday Suite’

ANNA MARIA – Community theater lovers have until Sunday, Jan. 26 to enjoy The Island Players’ comical performance of “Birthday Suite.” Island Players veteran Heiko Knipfelberg directs the slapstic…
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December 30, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
“Birthday Suite” up next for Island Players

“Birthday Suite” up next for Island Players

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players’ 76th season will soon resume with the performance of British playwright Robin Hawdon’s “Birthday Suite.” Directed by Island Players veteran Heiko Knipfelberg, “Bir…
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September 23, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players kick off 76th season with Crimes of the Heart

Island Players kick off 76th season with ‘Crimes of the Heart’

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s oldest community theater, the Island Players, kicked off its 76th season on Sept. 19 with a production of Beth Henley’s award-winning “Crimes of the Heart,” which runs t…
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September 17, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players kick off 76th season

Island Players kick off 76th season

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players, Manatee County’s oldest community theater, will launch its 76th season on Thursday, Sept. 19 with Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart, directed by Players’ veteran dire…
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May 7, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players produce thrilling ‘Woman in Black’

Island Players produce thrilling ‘Woman in Black’

ANNA MARIA – Anyone who regularly attends performances by the Island Players is used to lighthearted comedies that have the audience in hysterics for a great deal of the time they are in their seats…
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April 30, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players present ‘The Woman in Black’

Island Players present ‘The Woman in Black’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players conclude their historic 75th season with “The Woman in Black,” directed by Kelly Wynn Woodland and stage managed by Kristin Mazzitelli. According to Woodland, this pl…
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March 20, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
‘Communicating Doors’ a hilarious time warp

‘Communicating Doors’ a hilarious time warp

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players continue their historic 75th season with Alan Ayckbourn’s “Communicating Doors.” Directed by veteran director Preston Boyd and stage managed by his talented wife, Pris…
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February 14, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players prep for new play

Island Players prep for new play

ANNA MARIA – It’s been a historic year for the Island Players. The theater troupe has sold out every performance of their first three plays of the 75th season, a first for Manatee County’s oldest com…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting