Sai Nrityalaya Dance Group is presenting an enchanting evening of Bharatnatyam dance, the oldest southern Indian dance form and Carnatic (Indian classical) music recital with veena / violin ensemble by couple of guest artists. Don’t miss this unique experience. The show will run for approx. 90 minutes and authentic Indian snacks from a local restaurant will be available for purchase before the show.

Saturday Aug. 24th, 2013 at 7 pm
Snacks available from 6pm
Tickets $15 Adults/$12 Children ages 12 and under

Tickets $18

Sarasota, May 8, 2013 – The Players will be producing a Senior Play Reading Festival October 12th & 13th, 2013. The festival is looking for 1 to 10 minute non-published plays to be performed in a reading style on The Players Theatre’s Cabaret Stage. Playwrights should maintain residence in the state of Florida and submit plays that revolve around characters over the age of 45. Entries are being accepted now through July 31st, 2013. Local theatre artist Cinda Goeken will coordinate and lead the event. A committee of judges will select the plays to be presented in a “Reader’s Theater“ style. Plays should be sent to The Players, 838 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Attention SSS Play Reading Festival. There is no remuneration if a play is chosen as a part of the series. A complete listing of the winning plays will be posted on The Players Website by September 6th, 2013. Non-chosen entries will not be notified.
To keep current with all of the events at The Players Theatre visit our website at www.theplayers.org.

Guidelines:
 Plays should be 1 minute to 10 minutes in length.
 Playwrights should be aware the Silver Stars is a 55 and older theatrical troupe.
 Maximum number of performers needed to produce the play is 8. Playwrights are asked to delineate if there are multiple roles that can be doubled.
 Manuscripts must be typed and bound, with playwrights’ biographies included.
 No evaluations will be rendered with any rejected entries.
 Author may submit a maximum of 3 scripts.
 Published plays are not eligible.
 Musicals are not accepted.
 Submit one hard copy to: “The SSS Play Reading Festival”
The Players, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236.
 Postmark deadline is July 31st, 2013. No submissions will be accepted past that date.

Winning selections:

A full evening of plays will be chosen to be read in front of a paying audience on The Players Cabaret Stage October 12th & 13th 2013. The chosen plays will be announced via The Players website by September 6th, 2013.
 Winning Playwrights will be notified by September 6th, 2013.
 Plays not following proper guidelines or meeting the requirements will be disqualified.

June 13, 14, 15, 27, & 29 at 7:30pm
June 16 & 30 at 2:00pm

Estranged vaudeville duo Al Lewis and Willy Clark haven’t spoken in more than a decade. Sparks fly when CBS invites the team to reunite for a TV special on the history of comedy. Can the two cantankerous comedians rehearse in the same room and reunite one last time?

Tickets: $18

The New Play Festival is an opportunity to be a part of the birth of a brand new play. After a search of the best regional plays, five will be selected to be performed as a reading on The Players main stage. Actors will audition for multiple roles in these readings and often participate in more than one reading. This is a small time commitment. Specific roles will be posted once the winning plays are selected. Actors interested in auditioning for the New Play Festival are asked to prepare a one minute monologue. While memorizing it is preferred, in this instance, it is not required.

Auditions for Steel Magnolias will be Saturday, July  13 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Actors auditioning are asked to prepare a one minute monologue.
Directed By Bob Trisolini

There are six roles for women in this show:

• Ouser Boudreaux  55 – 65 female
• Clairee Belcher  55 – 65 female
• M’Lynn Eatenton  40 – 50 female
• Truvy Jones  35 – 45 female
• Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie  17 – 21 female
• Annelle Dupup-Desoto  18 – 25 female

Play Synopsis:

The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a  southern slice of life that’s as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie!  In  the world of Truvy’s local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come  together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging  the audience in hysterical and neighborly gossip.  From weddings to divorces,  babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they share each moment in  their lives with grace, determination, and perfectly coiffed hair.  When tragedy  strikes, it is in the familiar comfort of Truvy’s salon where they seek the  solace and support that carries them through. Written by Robert Harling.

What you should know before you audition:

• Callbacks are scheduled for July 14th beginning at 6:00pm.
• Rehearsals for Steel Magnolias will begin in early August.
• Show Dates are Scheduled for Sept 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29
• Possible Show extension dates include October 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

The Bottom Line:  The majority of the Players Theatre patrons are well-educated, affluent, and influential members of the Sarasota community.  They make decisions in their organizations and are leaders in their social circles.  Our corporate sponsors have the unique opportunity to have their messages presented to this captive audience of more than 75,000 VIPs.  We hope you’ll consider advertising in our next playbill!

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Sarasota, May 1, 2013 – The Players Theatre is thrilled to announce that the “Smitten with the Players” Fundraising Event held at Patricks 1481 on April 28, 2013 was a resounding success. The invitation only dinner drew more than 100 attendees and raised over $15,000 for The Players Studio’s Building Better Grownups Scholarship Fund.

The event was emceed by Bob Trisolini and featured accompaniment by Berry Ayers with performances by Eve and Cassandra Caballero, Kaity Cairo, and Grace Roe. The performance was directed by Jeffery Kin.

The Building Better Grownups Scholarship Fund benefits over 50 students each year enabling underprivileged students to attend classes and summer camp at The Players Studio.

The Players would like to thank their sponsors Patricks 1481, Florida Shores Bank, Brenda Terris, and Drs. Don Nicell and Karen Roe for their generous support of the event.

Sunshine Boys

• Willie Clark – Bob Trisolini
• Al Lewis – Dan Higgs
• Nurse – Leona Collesano
• Nurse – Allison Dietz
• Patient – Bob Nosal

More Than A Feeling

• Woman #1 – Cinda Goeken
• Man #1 – Derek Dutcher
• Woman #2 – Kathy Abney -
• Man #2 – Bill Sarazen
• Woman #3 – Sue Cole
• Man # 3 – Joseph Strickland
• Woman #4 – Nikki Maak Schuster

Solo Dancer/Singers

• Vivienne Teyke
• Gianni Dannaia
• Nichole Altiero
• Ryan Silva
• Marquel Waithers
• Megan Bartok

Ensemble

• Lauren Teyke
• Amber Altiero

The Boys Next Door

• Arnold Wiggens – Dylan Jones
• Lucien P Smith – Gordon Gregory
• Norman Bulansky – Steve Pustai
• Barry Klemper – Ren Pearson
• Jack – Ross Bohringer
• Sheila – Ellie Pattison
• Mr. Klemper – Barry Look
• Mrs. Fremus, Mrs. Warren, and Clara – Lynn Doyle
• Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin, Senator Clarke – Paul Hutchison