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Island Players wrap season with hilarious whodunnit
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Island Players wrap season with hilarious whodunnit

May 14, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
December 19, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players announce latest play

Island Players announce latest play

ANNA MARIA – After having to cancel last year’s theater season due to COVID-19, the Island Players are thrilled with the response to their 73rd season, which continues with their third production, No…
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November 8, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players deliver another hit with ‘Same Time, Next Year’ BY JASON SCHAFFER

Island Players deliver another hit with ‘Same Time, Next Year’

ANNA MARIA – Bernard Slade’s comedy, “Same Time, Next Year,” was written in 1975 about a couple who have a one-night affair in a California hotel room in 1951. We first meet George (Mark Woodland) an…
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October 24, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players ready for season’s second production

Island Players opening season’s second production

ANNA MARIA – After a successful start to their historic 73rd season with “Savannah Sipping Society,” The Island Players are just days away from the opening night of their second play of the 2021-22 s…
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October 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players announce their next production

Island Players announce their next production

ANNA MARIA – Following the resounding success of their 2021-22 season opener, “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the Island Players announce their next production, “Same Time, Next Year,” which will run…
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September 19, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Drinks are flowing at Island Players 73rd season premier

Drinks are flowing at Island Players 73rd season premier

ANNA MARIA – As the title implies, there’s plenty of drinking going on in “The Savannah Sipping Society,” directed by Mike Lusk and presented by The Island Players. The play is set to run until Sept…
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September 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players kick off historic 73rd season

Island Players kick off historic 73rd season

ANNA MARIA – After the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to live theater in 2020, the Island Players are excited to kick off their historic 73rd season on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a production of “The Sav…
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August 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
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Island Players announce season’s first production

ANNA MARIA – After more than a year off due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Island Players are excited to announce they are starting their historic 73rd season with the delightful comedy, “The Savannah…
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July 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Children's Drama Camp

Children’s Drama Camp showcases talented Island youth

ANNA MARIA – After two weeks of rehearsal and education, the 2021 Children’s Drama Camp closed with two performances of “Biome” at the Island Players Community Theater. The Camp is held by The Cen…
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June 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players reach out to Freedom Village

Island Players reach out to Freedom Village

ANNA MARIA – After more than a year since a live performance, the Island Players has announced the lineup for its 73rd season, and is once again reaching out to residents of Freedom Village in Braden…
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April 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players announce latest play

The Island Players to reopen for 73rd season

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s oldest community theater, The Island Players, will be reopening after a hiatus of more than a year due to COVID-19. The return will mark the 73rd season for The Playe…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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