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In this mysterious romantic comedy, Christmas turns into a “Dickens” of a holiday for Cactus O’Riley as she solves mysteries, delivers small miracles and takes a second chance on love and sleuthing. Auditions: September 24

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. The play is touching and humorous and filled with friendship and love. Auditions: August 27

When senior citizens Samuel and Laura announce plans to live together, their children hit the ceiling. In this comedy, all ends well for the elderly twosome, but not before the entire second generation is in nervous fits.Auditions: October 22

Prior to the civil rights movement, Daisy, a rich, sharp-tongued widow is informed by her son that she must rely on the services of Hoke, a black man hired as her chauffeur. The two come to realize they have more in common than they ever believed possible.

Gussie Richardson, a famous food columnist and cookbook author with stage fright is offered her own daily network TV show. Then, a comical food fight almost ends the show and her marriage. Auditions: November 19

The Holloway brothers’ string of casual restaurants is failing, and youngest brother Rollie owes money to every bookie in town. They need to sell the family beach house to recapitalize the business; but, deceased brother Fred won’t leave!Auditions: December 17

Main ShowsJoin Us Opening Night For Champagne & Strawberries

November 5 January 14 February 11 March 11

Lunch Box Series Live performance includes a lunch box and Q&A with the performers.One Performance Only ~ Saturdays at Noon

THE SPOTLIGHT 2016-2017

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Marco Players

42 Years of Live Performance Art

From The President ...

Welcome to The Marco Players Theater 2016-2017 Season! This season we are taking you on a journey and, “What a Ride!” it will be. We have made some changes and additions to your theater experience.

First, for the past six years, our theater has been presenting four main shows for your enjoyment. This season, we are happy and excited to bring you six funny and witty productions in addition to our four Lunch Box shows.

Second, if you have been on the island this summer, you know that our Summer Double Dip comedy shows Square One Improv and J.Robert Florida Fiddler Show appeared on our stage. They will both be back in the winter as part of our Lunch Box Series in addition to Second Lady and Rossiya-Matushka: Mother Russia.

Third, our Gallery Wall will again be filled with local artists’ work this season. Across from the artists’ gallery wall we are planning a new and exciting display where your smiling face can be included. More on that later!

Fourth, our community theater cannot operate without you. If working with a friendly, community theater sounds like fun, we invite you to volunteer with The Marco Players Theater. There are over 20 ways to volunteer, so there is a fit for everyone. Help us keep community theater alive and well…Volunteer. Call or stop by the theater office located in our rehearsal studio next door. Stop by to visit, sign up to volunteer or just to say hello!

Fifth, stay informed through social media. The Marco Players are active on both Facebook and Twitter and our website includes online ticketing and seat selection. After this season, due to the increased cost of postage and printing we will no longer be snail-mailing the Spotlight newsletter. Sign up on line at TheMarcoPlayers.com website to receive our E-Newsletter next year.

And finally, please help your community theater thrive! We survive through ticket sales, and your donation will help us to thrive! Read on to learn more about our “Wish List.” Donations to The Marco Players can be made online as you purchase your ticket or you can mail your check directly to: The Marco Players, Box 2033, Marco Island, Florida 34146.

You will want a good seat for this season – Enjoy the Ride!

See you at the theater!

Beverly DahlstromPresident and Artistic Director

Proud Member of

Theater Partners

Board MembersBeverly DahlstromPresident/Artistic Director

Prabhat (Pat) KaikiniGovernance Chair

Jim SwankerMaster Carpenter

Jan WeissSet Decorator

Ron Moores

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Attend the first week of any production and be automatically entered to win a Sunset Cruise & Delicious Prime Rib Dinner for 2 on the Marco Island Princess. One lucky winner per production. One entry per ticket.

How Does A Community Theater Survive?

As a non-profit community theater, we survive through ticket sales, but we thrive because of two things--the committed work of our volunteers and donations from individuals and businesses.

Ticket sales meet the expenses for a wide range of operations including volunteer recruitment and training, play selection, stage design and construction, marketing and promotions, bookkeeping, fundraising, and administrative costs.

Consider making a donation to The Marco Players’ Wish List for the 2016-2017 season. A few items we are wishing for include a laptop for the tech booth, a new water cooler, and improved lighting for our stage. Your donation of $20, $50 or $100 really adds up and brings us closer to our goal of operating a functional and welcoming community theater.

Call for VolunteersThe Marco Players Theater thrives because of its committed volunteers, and there is always room for more people to join our theater family.

As a community theater volunteer, you will work with others in a positive, creative environment where you’ll find committed leadership and a staff of friendly, talented people!

The Marco Players Theater is currently seeking volunteers to work with our production team:

Stage Manager Backstage Manager

Stagehands Production - Lights/Sound

Set Design Costumes/Props

ActorsActresses

Contact Beverly DahlstromPresident/Artistic Director

Info@TheMarcoPlayers.com (239) 404-5198

Hospitality VolunteersWho is a Volunteer?

A volunteer is a person who gives generously of their time and energy.

They are dedicated, patient, helpful and fun to work with.

The volunteers at TMP have all of these qualities and more. We could not

accomplish what we do here without them.

Interested in joining our Hospitality team?

Call AnnetteHospitality Volunteer Coordinator

(239) 259-0801

ChristmasAnniversary

BirthdayFather’s or Mother’s Day

Thank-You Gift

Give the Gift of Live Theater! Gift Certificates Available

Visit TheMarcoPlayers.com and click on the gift certificates link in

the footer to order.

More Details TheMarcoPlayers.com/Auditions

Schedule Audition (239) 404-5198Auditions

Directed by Anna Segreto

Auditions: Saturday, August 27

Performances: October 26 - November 13

Rehearsals BeginSeptember 12

Directed by Annie Rosemond

Auditions: Saturday, September 24

Performances: November 30 - December 18

Rehearsals BeginOctober 17

Directed by Brett Marston 

Auditions: Saturday, October 22

Performances: January 4 - 22

Rehearsals BeginNovember 21

Directed by Charles Kolmann

Auditions: Saturday, November 19

Performances: February 8 - 26

Rehearsals BeginDecember 26

Directed by Beverly Dahlstrom

Auditions: Cast

Performances: March 15 - April 2

Rehearsals BeginJanuary 23

Directed by Richard Joyce

Auditions: Saturday, December 17

Performances: April 19 - May 7

Rehearsals BeginFebruary 27

For More Details including Cast Requirements and Scripts visit: TheMarcoPlayers.com/Auditions - Call Now to Schedule - (239) 404-5198

Sign Up at TheMarcoPlayers.com to Receive THE SPOTLIGHT E-Newsletter Next Season

Help Your Community Theater Thrive!Advertise - Donate - Sponsor – Volunteer

What happens with your donation?Donations have helped us to make improvements to the theater, both to the physical space and to operations that positively impact service to patrons. Examples include sound, lighting, seating, operating budget, staffing, marketing and on-line ticketing.

Give the gift of live theater and support your community theater by making a donation. Consider a monetary donation (cash, check, credit card), in-kind (costumes, supplies), or your time.

Individual Donor / VolunteerHelp us to achieve our Wish List by making a donation during your ticket purchase experience. Volunteer by visiting the Get Involved tab on The Marco Players website.

Gift Certificates Looking for a Christmas, Anniversary, Birthday, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or Thank-You Gift? Give the gift of live theater! Gift certificates may be purchased online beginning September 8, 2016. Print the gift certificate just as you would print your tickets. The recipient simply calls the box office to redeem the certificate for the show date and choice of seating, based on availability.

Corporate SponsorBecome a theater sponsor and be recognized in the pre-show announcement, playbill and the sidewalk slide show. Includes up to 6 tickets for each opening night of the main productions.

Playbill AdvertiserYour ad will be featured in six playbills, one for each main show of the season (November through April.) Over 8300 patron will see your ad and a generous and profitable way to support non-profit community theater! To request advertising information, email us at info@TheMarcoPlayers.com

Advertising RatesInside Cover (Color) ~ $ 1000

Full Page ~ $ 600

Half Page ~ $ 400

Inside Back Cover (Color) ~ $ 700

Back Cover (Color) ~ $ 800

Give the Gift of Live Theater!

The Marco Players Theater is a non-profit 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization under Section 170 Paragraph B(b) 1(A) (vi) of the

IRS Code. As a result, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent of the law, provided no goods are exchanged.

Subscriber’s AdvantageAdvance ticket sales begin

Thursday, August 25

For our loyal patrons who purchased a season subscription for last season, the “Subscriber’s Advantage” offers several benefits including:

Discounted tickets Preferred Date Guarantee Preferred Seat Selection

Eligible season subscribers will receive an email on August 25 with an Early Bird access code. Use this access code when making your advance ticket purchase for 2016-2017 season packages. You may purchase your season subscription through the website or through the box office.

www.TheMarcoPlayers.com(239) 642-7270

Regular ticket sales open for the general public on Thursday, September 8.

General Ticket Sales Begin September 8Three Ways to Purchase Your Tickets:

1) Order on-line: The quickest and easiest way to order tickets. Visit TheMarcoPlayers.com to purchase and choose your show date and seating. There is no additional processing charge to make your credit card purchase online and your tickets will arrive via email.

2) Order by mail: Please complete your name and address, select your seat number and your first and second choice of show date. Make check or money order payable to: The Marco Players, PO Box 2033, Marco Island, FL 34146

3) Order by phone: Call the Box Office (239) 642-7270

Notes: The Box Office opens 4 hours before each show for at-the-door sales. There are no refunds; however, tickets can be exchanged ($6.50 fee) for other shows if seating is available. B12 & B13 are reserved for wheelchair access and can be reserved by calling the box office at (239) 642-7270. If not reserved, they open for general sales 48 hours before the show.

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Enjoy The Ride!Oldest Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Community Theater on Marco Island

The Marco

Players 42 Years of Live Performance Art

The Marco Players TheaterP.O. 2033Marco Island, FL 34146

Welcome to TMP’s 2016-2017 Season - Enjoy The Ride!

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