Gulfshore Playhouse Announces the Inaugural 2024-2025 Season in the Baker Theatre and Education Center
Naples, FL – Kristen Coury, Founder, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse, is thrilled to announce the complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. Performances begin October 27, 2024. As the only fully professional LORT (League of Resident Theatres) theatre company in Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse will welcome casts and creative teams from Broadway and beyond to grace both the Broadway-sized Moran Mainstage and flexible, black box Struthers Studio.
“It is with utmost joy and gratitude that I get to say: Welcome to the 2024-2025 season at Gulfshore Playhouse, our inaugural season at the Baker Theatre and Education Center,” said Coury. “Finally, our grand dream is no longer in the future tense, it’s right before us in glorious, vibrant reality.”
“Generous donors, loyal patrons, and a first-rate Board of Directors made this dream a reality. Countless staff members over the past decade have contributed their expertise to making it as exceptional as possible,” Coury continued. “Consultants, architects, and construction workers turned it from lines on a page into this striking facility which we will soon call home. The City of Naples acknowledged the fact that a community benefits when the arts flourish and partnered with us to construct a public parking garage right across the street. The building, of course, has a physical foundation, but it’s true bedrock lies in the hearts, minds, and hands of those who made it happen.”
In the building are two venues: the Moran Mainstage and the Struthers Studio, in addition to an entire wing dedicated to educational programs, which allows Gulfshore Playhouse to serve in so many ways, providing a wide variety of programming to ensure all are getting the best in arts and education. The educational offerings will expand greatly this next season, serving students of all stages of life.
Gulfshore Playhouse Season
In the Moran Mainstage, there are four productions lined up. Launching the season in November is the beloved musical comedy, Anything Goes. Coury will direct this toe-tapping, Broadway-sized musical. Full of dazzling musical theatre spectacle, this is the perfect way to kick off the inaugural season and a tiding of all good things to come. In the winter of 2025, a fresh adaptation of a Hitchcock classic, Dial “M” for Murder, directed by Jackson Gay, will grace the stage. Continuing the season, we’ll produce the outrageous, timeless comedy, Noises Off. Wrapping up our debut season is Sweet Charity, directed and choreographed by Artistic Associate Dann Dunn. With a hilarious book by Neil Simon, this musical is a cherry on top of what will be a very memorable theatrical cake.
In the Struthers Studio, a flexible black box space, Gulfshore Playhouse will design three different stage configurations for three thought-provoking productions. First up, Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Risa Brainin and starring Jeffrey Binder, is an uplifting and interactive one-man show where the audience will help bring the story to life. Next, one of the most popular plays in America, The Lehman Trilogy, highlighting three generations of the infamous American dynasty will be directed by Jeffrey Binder. Last, we’ll transform the theatre into an atmospheric jazz club for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, a jukebox musical about songstress Billie Holiday, directed by Marshall Jones III. Guests will be able to get a drink at the bar right inside the theatre.
More about the shows follows below.
Gulfshore Playhouse Education
Education is a true priority for Gulfshore Playhouse, as demonstrated by the upcoming slate of new (and ongoing) theatre education programs for people of all ages. Gulfshore Playhouse will continue work in the community with the ArtReach programming, educating in the schools with ThinkTheatre, and training pre-professional students through The Conservatory, all while creating new opportunities for the entire community on the Gulfshore Playhouse campus. Expanded educational programming will give all the opportunity to learn theatre arts from professionals, grow self-confidence, and engage with a community of fellow theatre lovers.
Further details about education programming follows below.
Flex Passes and Ticketing
Flex Passes for the 2024-2025 season go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00AM and include Full Season packages, Moran Mainstage only, and a Struthers Studio VIP package which includes access to cabaret tables during Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Additionally, those who purchase a 2024-2025 Flex Pass before January 2025 will be given exclusive access to purchase and redeem Flex Passes before they go on sale to the public for the 2025-2026 season. Flex Passes can be ordered online at gulfshoreplayhouse.org or by phone at 239.261.PLAY.
THE 2024-2025 SEASON
Anything Goes
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman
Directed by Kristen Coury
Moran Mainstage
Opening Night: November 1, 2024 at 7:30PM
Now that we’re in the Baker Theatre and Education Center, Anything Goes at the new Gulfshore Playhouse! All aboard for a delightful, delicious, and de-lovely flagship production of this TonyⓇ-winning musical in the brand-new Moran Mainstage. As the S.S. American sets sail across the Atlantic, the lovelorn Billy stows away to try and halt the wedding between Hope, his love, and her would-be husband. Tapping sailors, dancing showgirls, and singing gangsters collide in this madcap musical comedy featuring an iconic score by Cole Porter.
Every Brilliant Thing
By Duncan MacMillan
Directed by Risa Brainin
Starring Jeffrey Binder
Struthers Studio
Opening Night: November 14, 2024 at 7:30PM
#1) Ice cream. #2) Kung Fu movies. #3) Burning things. #4) Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose. #5) Construction cranes. #6) Me.
What are the brilliant things that make your life worth living? In this one-of-a-kind production, you are invited to help tell the story. Our narrator began his own list at age seven to help his depressed mother through an episode and ended up transforming the way he looked at the world. Swinging from despair to hope, this one-man show will surprise you with its humor, compassion, and hope. The result is a poignant and unforgettable, immersive theatrical experience.
Dial “M” for Murder
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the original by Frederick Knott
Directed by Jackson Gay
Moran Mainstage
Opening Night: January 16, 2025 at 7:30PM
A fresh take on the edge-of-your-seat mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! A twisted web of blackmail, passion, and revenge takes center stage in this suspense-filled story. Gold-digging husband Tony believes he has concocted the perfect crime to take revenge on his adulterous wife, but when his carefully laid plan goes awry, everyone gets caught in its snare. A stunning thriller never goes out of style, and this one will keep you guessing until the very end.
The Lehman Trilogy
By Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by Jeffrey Binder
Struthers Studio
Opening Night: January 30, 2025 at 7:30PM
One of the most produced in America, this Tony Award®-winning play is the story of a family and a company that changed the world. In 1844, a Jewish immigrant from Bavaria arrives in America dreaming of a new life. 163 years later, the Lehman Brothers financial empire he created collapses and brings the global economy to its knees. Three actors lyrically perform this intimate saga of epic proportions, chronicling the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failure of an American dynasty.
Noises Off
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Peter Amster
Moran Mainstage
Opening Night: February 27, 2025 at 7:30PM
Lauded as “the funniest farce ever written,” this classic British comedy follows an eccentric troupe of actors stumbling through a flop called Nothing On. As the company moves from rehearsals to performances, things go from chaotic to spectacularly catastrophic both onstage and off. Prepare yourself for an evening of rib-aching laughter and feel-good entertainment from start to finish.
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grille
By Lainie Robertson
Directed by Marshall Jones III
Struthers Studio
Opening Night: March 20, 2025 at 7:30PM
Pull up a chair, order a delicious drink, and turn back the hands of time as we transform the Struthers Studio into a swanky jazz nightclub for an evening with legendary songstress Billie Holiday. Revel in unforgettable songs like “God Bless the Child” and “Strange Fruit” and stories from the remarkable life of the lady who sings the blues. Funny and heartbreaking, this play with music is a testament to one woman’s ability to mine humor from hardship—and to the transformative power of song.
Sweet Charity
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Directed and Choregraphed by Dann Dunn
Moran Mainstage
Opening Night: April 10, 2025 at 7:30PM
Hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love and a better life in 1960s New York City in this exuberant, groovy, hilarious musical comedy. Featuring a book by Neil Simon and musical theatre standards like “Big Spender” and “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This,” this sparkling TonyⓇ-winning musical was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film starring Shirley MacClaine. Enjoy pure musical theatre delight in this classic that captures all the energy, humor, and heartbreak of life in the Big City for an irrepressible optimist.
ARTREACH EVENTS FOR THE SEASON
Join us for one of our ArtReach engagement events and get closer to the art on stage. Hear from creatives, cast members, directors, and more about how this production came together as well as audience responses to the themes in the shows.
Designer Talkback: Hear from the production designers about their designs of the show and gain insight into the world of creating for live theatre.
Actor Talkback: Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Pre-Show Discussion: Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Post-Show Discussion: After the curtain falls, join us for an inside the actor’s studio style conversation, moderated by a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse staff, with performers from the production.
Anything Goes
Designer Talkback:
- October 30, 2024 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- November 7, 2024
- November 19, 2024
Pre-Show Discussions:
- November 3, 2024 at 2PM
- November 13, 2024 at 1PM
- November 13 at 6:30PM
- November 24, 2024 at 2PM
Every Brilliant Thing
Designer Talkback:
- November 13, 2024 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- November 21, 2024
- December 10, 2024
Post-Show Discussion:
- December 5, 2024
Pre-Show Discussions:
- November 17, 2024 at 2PM
- November 20, 2024 at 1PM & 6PM
- December 4 at 1PM & 6:30PM
Dial M for Murder
Designer Talkback:
- January 15, 2025 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- January 23, 2025
- January 28, 2025
Pre-Show Discussions:
- January 19, 2025 at 2PM
- January 22, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
- February 2, 2025 at 2PM
The Lehman Trilogy
Designer Talkback:
- January 29, 2025 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- February 6, 2025
- February 18, 2025
Pre-Show Discussions:
- February 5, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
- February 9, 2025 at 2PM
- February 19, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM February 23, 2025 at 2PM
Post-Show Discussion:
- February 20, 2025
Noises Off
Designer Talkback:
- February 26, 2025 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- March 27, 2025
- April 15, 2025
Pre-Show Discussions:
- March 2, 2025 at 2PM
- March 5, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
- March 16, 2025 at 2PM
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Designer Talkback:
- March 19, 2025 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- March 27, 2025
- April 15, 2025
Pre-Show Discussions:
- March 23, 2025 at 2PM
- March 26, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
- April 6, 2025 at 2PM
- April 9, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
Sweet Charity
Designer Talkback:
- April 9, 2025 at 6:30PM
Actor Talkbacks:
- April 17, 2025
- April 29, 2025
Pre-Show Discussions:
- April 13, 2025 at 2PM
- April 16, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
- May 4, 2025 at 2PM
THE 2024-2025 EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Education is a true priority for Gulfshore Playhouse, as demonstrated by the upcoming slate of new (and ongoing) theatre education programs for people of all ages. Gulfshore Playhouse will continue work in the community with the ArtReach programming, educating in the schools with ThinkTheatre, and training pre-professional students through The Conservatory, all while creating new opportunities for the entire community on the Gulfshore Playhouse campus. Expanded educational programming will give all the opportunity to learn theatre arts from professionals, grow self-confidence, and engage with a community of fellow theatre lovers.
All Adult Education programs through 2025 and Conservatory programs through December of 2024 will go on sale February 20, 2024 at 10AM.
Adult Education Programs
The Lecture Series
Explore the world of theatre with The Lecture Series at Gulfshore Playhouse – a monthly series of insightful discussions about theatre and the arts. From the history of musicals to behind-the-scenes revelations, join us on a journey led by seasoned professionals, scholars, and industry experts.
Time: 11am-12pm
Cost: $30 per lecture, also available as a Flex Pass package of 3, 6, or 9 passes
- November 21, 2024: History of the Musical, Part I: Early 20th Century Musical Theatre
- December 19, 2024: History of the Musical, Part II: Golden Age Musicals (1943-1959)
- January 16, 2025: The Art of Scenic Design in Theatre
- February 13, 20, and 27, 2025: Unveiling Classics with Dr. Gail Kern Paster
- March 20, 2025: Producers on Producers
- April 17, 2025: Directing the Stage
- May 15, 2025: Stage Stories: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Paint ‘n Sip
Join us for a laid-back evening of creativity at our Paint 'n Sip events! Sip on your favorite wine, unwind on our beautiful terrace, and let your artistic side shine. Our skilled instructor will lead you through every step, making it a relaxed and enjoyable experience. No painting experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm! Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking for a fun night out, our Paint 'n Sip events promise a delightful blend of wine, laughter, and artistic exploration.
Renowned artist and entrepreneur Jennifer Norqual will be leading these classes. With a remarkable 15-year legacy, Jen is the visionary founder of Docks by Jen, a prominent establishment nestled in the heart of downtown Naples at Tin City. Her artistic prowess is further demonstrated by her membership in four esteemed art leagues, and she regularly showcases her work at several art shows each month.
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $100 per session
Age: 21+
Instructor: Jennifer Norqual
- January 3
- February 7
- March 7
- April 4
Broadway Zumba!
Introducing Broadway Zumba at Gulfshore Playhouse – where fitness meets the magic of Broadway! Join experienced Zumba instructor Evelyn Sevilla for an energizing fusion of Zumba and iconic show tunes, led by our enthusiastic instructor. Whether you're a Zumba lover or a Broadway enthusiast, this class is designed for all levels, and no dance experience is required. Join us for an hour of pure fun, feel the infectious energy, and let the vibrant beats of Broadway elevate your fitness routine at Gulfshore Playhouse's Broadway Zumba class!
Dates: Every Monday beginning November 4, 2024 - May 26, 2025
Time: 9-10AM
Cost: $15 drop-in, 10-class package for $135
Instructor: Evelyn Sevilla
Founder Fridays
Welcome to Founder Friday at Gulfshore Playhouse – a monthly, exclusive one-hour event held on the first Friday of each month! Your extraordinary journey begins in the Founders’ Lounge, setting the stage for an intimate and immersive experience. Led by our visionary Founder and CEO, Kristen Coury, this isn't just a tour – it's a captivating storytelling session that delves into the rich history of our organization, leading up to the realization of the dream in the new Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center. Each Founder Friday promises unique tales, making it a worthwhile return for patrons and their friends.
Dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, 2025
Time: 10-11AM
Cost: $25
With: Kristen Coury
Adult Acting: Page to Stage
Welcome to the Gulfshore Playhouse Adult Acting: Page to Stage class! Here is where your dramatic journey begins or continues in a supportive and creative environment using Word for Word, an innovative program that performs short stories in their entirety. The world of the short story, while not infinite, is vast. There are many short stories waiting to be performed; the possibilities of linking this perfect literary form with theatre performance are tremendous!
This class is tailored for adults of all experience levels, whether you're an aspiring actor or someone looking to explore the world of theatre for the first time. This class will conclude with a performance of a pre-selected short-story. Following the performance, the performers and director will answer audience questions about the theatrical style, the story, and the process.
Directed by Susan Harloe, Founding Artistic Director of Word for Word Performing Arts Company, an AEA theatre company (BAT Tier IV), founded 30 years ago in San Francisco. Since then, Word for Word has become an award-winning theatre company, creating a vibrant ArtsEd program, and an annual season in our home base, the Z Space. For two decades, Word for Word has also toured annually throughout France, a program which Susan created and managed.
Session 1
Teaching Artist: Susan Harloe
Dates: November 7-8, 2024
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $75
Session 2
Teaching Artist: Susan Harloe
Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2025
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $175
Drama-Based Corporate Training and Team Building
Dates: As determined
Cost: Email Steven Calakos, Director of Education, at scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org for inquiries.
Welcome to Gulfshore Playhouse's Drama-Based Corporate Training Program – a transformative experience merging theatre with professional development for your team. Led by skilled facilitators, our tailored sessions infuse dynamic drama techniques into corporate settings, enhancing team building, communication, leadership, and creative problem-solving. Unleash the power of drama in your workplace, equipping your team with practical skills through engaging, customizable workshops at Gulfshore Playhouse.
Presentation Skills: The Art of Public Speaking
Hone your presentation skills with our workshop, taking an actor's approach to public speaking and utilizing theatre techniques to captivate audiences. Led by the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team, this innovative session empowers participants to refine body language, craft compelling narratives, and deliver impactful presentations in various business settings.
Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
Unlock the power of effective workplace communication with our innovative workshop led by the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team. Through dynamic role-playing exercises and improvisation activities, participants will enhance communication skills, fostering stronger connections, conflict resolution, and effective workplace communication for a more cohesive and collaborative team environment.
The Power of Teamwork: Ensemble Building
Discover the Power of Teamwork with our interactive theatre-based workshop led by the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team. Enhance collaboration, improve communication, and foster a unified team culture by embracing diverse perspectives, communicating effectively, and leveraging each other's strengths to achieve common objectives.
Student Education Programs
Playhouse Playdates
For one matinee performance during the run of each production in the Moran Mainstage and Struthers Studio, patrons have the opportunity to enroll their children in thematically-linked creative drama classes led by Gulfshore Playhouse Education staff.
Dates:
- November 17, 2024 – Anything Goes
- December 8, 2024 – Every Brilliant Thing
- January 26, 2025 – Dial “M” for Murder
- February 16, 2025 – The Lehman Trilogy
- March 16, 2025 – Noises Off
- April 6, 2025 – Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
- May 4, 2025 – Sweet Charity
Ages: 4-6 and 7-11
Cost: $20 with purchase of accompanying show tickets
Anything Goes Tap Class
Led by experienced instructors, this class focuses on honing basic and intermediate tap steps, providing aspiring performers with confidence and proficiency for successful auditions. Whether new to tap or looking to refine skills, participants will delve into the infectious energy and exhilarating rhythms of tap dance, preparing to dazzle at the auditions for Anything Goes: Youth Edition.
Students who take this class will be guaranteed to be cast in our Conservatory production. Tap shoes are not required for this class, but strongly encouraged.
Dates: August 14-15, 2024
Time: 6-8PM
Ages: 10-18
Tuition: $75
Conservatory Production: Anything Goes: Youth Edition
Come aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London! Filled with unforgettable songs, tap dance sequences, and slap-stick comedy—Anything Goes: Youth Edition features the songs "I Get a Kick Out of You," "You're the Top," "It's De-Lovely," "Anything Goes," and more!
Dates:
- Auditions: August 21, 2024 5-8PM
- Callback: August 22, 2024 5-8PM
- Rehearsals start Wednesday, September 4 (Mon/Wed rehearsal schedule)
- Performances: December 13-15, 2024
Time: 5-8PM
Ages: 10-18
Tuition: $750
Story Explorers: Happily Haunted
This class puts your student in the Halloween spirit as they explore a happily haunted house. Students will learn all about storytelling and the Actors’ Toolbox through drama, music, and art activities. Collaborative efforts will be showcased in a sharing for friends and family on the final day of class.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 1-29, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 5-7
Tuition: $150
Conservatory Production: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Join Gulfshore Playhouse for an immersive three-week Conservatory program where aspiring performers aged 6-9 will embark on a thrilling journey through the world of theatre. Led by seasoned theatre professionals, young actors will collaborate, learn, and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment. The program ends with a 30-minute production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that celebrates their dedication, creativity, and growth on stage.
Dates:
- Rehearsals: Monday-Thursday, November 4-November 21, 2024
- Performances: November 21-November 23, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 6-9
Tuition: $300
Broadway Bootcamp: Golden Age
Take a step into musical theatre history with us in this bootcamp focused on the classics from Rodgers and Hammerstein (Cinderella, South Pacific) to Cole Porter (Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate), students will expand their repertoire of musical theatre, whether it’d be dancing to the theme of Anything Goes or singing “In My Own Little Corner.”
Class: Wednesdays, January 8-February 5, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 8-13
Tuition: $150
Story Explorers: Out of this World
Step into the extraordinary with this "Out of this World" Story Explorers class, where young minds ages 5-7 explore the realms of imagination, creativity, and theatrical adventure. Led by experienced instructors, participants embark on cosmic adventures, creating fantastical worlds through interactive games, storytelling, and improvisation — culminating in a space-themed musical theatre revue for family and friends.
Class: Wednesdays, January 8-February 5, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 5-7
Tuition: $150
Broadway Babies
Welcome to Broadway Babies, a theatre class for toddlers exploring the world of song, dance, and play! Led by our skilled education team, parents and caregivers join their little ones in the exploration of music, movement, and imaginative play, fostering social skills, creative expression, and the wonders of art. Each session is filled with laughter, engaging activities, and opportunities for little ones to shine!
Class: Saturdays, February 1-22, 2025
Time: 10-11AM
Ages: 9 months - 2 years
Tuition: $150
Conservatory Production: A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS
Location: Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
Welcome to the exhilarating partnership between Gulfshore Playhouse and CMON (Golisano Children's Museum of Naples) for a dynamic three-week musical theatre Conservatory program for ages 8-13.
Led by professional instructors from Gulfshore Playhouse, this program uniquely combines theatrical training from Gulfshore Playhouse with the engaging learning environment of CMON. Students will engage in training encompassing acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft. Culminating in a 30-minute musical production, young performers will have the opportunity to showcase their newfound skills and talents to family and friends, presenting an awe-inspiring performance that celebrates their growth and accomplishments throughout the program.
Dates:
- Rehearsals: Monday-Thursday, February 10-February 28, 2025
- Performances: February 27-March 1, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 8-13
Tuition: $300
Broadway Bootcamp: In the Garden
Step into a blossoming world of musical theater with our enchanting Broadway Bootcamp: In The Garden! Designed for 5-7-year-olds, this class explores spring and nature through Broadway melodies, culminating in a heartwarming performance for family and friends, celebrating the children's journey through the garden of musical theatre.
Class: Wednesdays, April 2-30, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 5-7
Tuition: $150
Story Explorers: Jumanji
Welcome to the Jungle! Young adventurers, dropped into the jungles of Jumanji, use their Actors’ Toolbox to unlock creativity, build confidence, and work together to solve puzzles. The culmination will be showcased in a special sharing event, inviting friends and family to witness the teamwork and growth made by our young adventurers.
Classes: Wednesdays, April 2-30, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Ages: 8-13
Tuition: $150
Young Actors (in tandem with Teen Directors)
This introductory acting class will help students gain the skills they need to perform on stage. Students will learn foundational acting skills and then have the opportunity to work with students from our Teen Directors class in staging and performing scripts written during our Teen Playwriting class. This class will conclude with a performance for friends and family.
Classes: Mondays, March 24-May 5, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 8-13
Tuition: $300
Teen Directors (in tandem with Young Actors)
How do directors tell stories onstage? How can a director be an effective leader in the rehearsal room? Teen directors will discover the fundamentals of visual storytelling, collaborative leadership, and acting coaching while working with the students in the Young Actors class to present world premiere performances of scripts for friends and family.
Classes: Mondays, March 24-May 5, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Ages: 14-18
Tuition: $300
Spring Break 2025 (March 10-14, 2025)
Story Explorers: On the Farm
Join us for a hilarious adventure on Farmer Brown’s farm as students transform into their favorite farm animals, exploring unexpected antics through drama, music, and dance inspired by stories like Click Clack Moo, Cows That Type and Duck for President. The grand culmination will be a heartwarming presentation where families can witness the imaginative journey and antics of our delightful farm animals!
Time: 9AM -12PM
Ages: 5-7
Tuition: $250
Broadway Bootcamp: Jukebox Musicals
Time: 9AM -12PM
Ages: 8-13
Tuition: $250
Join this fun bootcamp where you'll be On Your Feet jamming out to jukebox musical favorites. Led by talented instructors, immerse yourself in dynamic choreography and vocal performances inspired by musicals like & Juliet and Mamma Mia! — culminating in a dazzling showcase for family and friends.
Story Explorers: Pirates!
Ahoy matey! Join our young pirate crew on a thrilling journey to find treasure, as they navigate obstacles by using their Actors’ Toolbox! The culmination of their voyage will be showcased in a special event, inviting friends and family to witness the imaginative journey of these young pirates.
Time: 1-4PM
Ages: 8-13
Tuition: $250
Teen Musical Theatre Intensive
Embark on a thrilling musical theatre journey with our Teen Musical Theatre Intensive this Spring Break! Designed for performers aged 13-18, this immersive program led by industry professionals offers intensive rehearsals, vocal training, choreography sessions, and character development workshops.
Time: 9AM-4PM
Ages: 13-18
Tuition: $500
FLEX PASSES AND TICKETING
Flex Passes for the 2024-2025 season go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00AM and include Full Season packages, Moran Mainstage only, and a Struthers Studio VIP package which includes access to cabaret tables during Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Additionally, those who purchase a 2024-2025 Flex Pass before January 2025 will be given exclusive access to purchase and redeem Flex Passes before they go on sale to the public for the 2025-2026 season. Flex Passes can be ordered online at gulfshoreplayhouse.org or by phone at 239.261.PLAY.
PHOTOS: Photos and renderings of the Baker Theatre and Education Center as well as show art can be found via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vwn9zy45qt2nk0tuljc3l/h?rlkey=erq77d98iiuaj6lu452m97cc0&dl=0
SPONSORS: Gulfshore Playhouse is supported by the Season Premier Corporate Sponsor Dentons, Cohen & Grigsby; Corporate Season Ambassadors Moran Wealth Management; Corporate Executive Producers Acadia Wealth Management, Bayfront Inn, Fidelity, First Horizon, Quality Enterprises, The Dock at Crayton Cove, and Wilmington Trust; Opening Night Sponsors Naples Illustrated, The Naples Press, and Warren American Whiskey Kitchen; and National Endowment for the Arts, Florida Department of State Division of Arts & Culture, and The Shubert Foundation.
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ABOUT GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE
Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately committed to enriching the cultural landscape of our region by producing professional theatre to the highest artistic standards and providing unique educational opportunities to diverse groups of people in a spirit of service, adventure, and excitement. The work of Gulfshore Playhouse is inspired by a belief in the magic of theatre to expand the imagination, challenge the senses, provoke discussion, and revitalize in its audiences an understanding of our common humanity. This belief drives the care with which Gulfshore Playhouse treats its artists, audiences, students, staff, and members of the greater community.
Gulfshore Playhouse is now producing in the state-of-the-art Baker Theatre and Education Center. Located at the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and 1st Avenue South, the gateway to downtown Naples, the facility houses a 350-seat mainstage theatre and a 125-seat studio space, in addition to numerous events, rehearsal, and educational spaces. Naming opportunities are still available.
For more information about Gulfshore Playhouse or its new facility, or to make a contribution, visit www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org or call 239-261-PLAY.