Players by the Sea is a non-profit theater located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. It was founded in 1966 and has been providing live theater performances to the local community for over five decades. The John McManus Mainstage Theatre has a seating capacity of 150 and the Grace Darling Studio Theatre seats 80.
Players by the Sea produces a variety of plays and musicals, ranging from contemporary works to classics. The theater also offers classes and workshops for adults and children, providing opportunities for individuals to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills.
In addition to its main stage productions, Players by the Sea also has a children’s theater program, which offers classes and productions specifically for young performers. The theater also hosts special events throughout the year, such as holiday shows, benefit concerts, and community outreach programs.
Year | Show | Venue |
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2023 | Choir Boy | Grace Darling Studio Theatre |
2022 | Ruthless! | |
2022 | Kinky Boots | |
2020 | Two Trains Running | |
2020 | Romeo & Juliet | John McManus Mainstage Theatre |
2020 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | John McManus Mainstage Theatre |
2018 | Noises Off | |
2012 | Bug | Grace Darling Studio Theatre |
2011 | The Creationists | Grace Darling Studio Theatre |
2010 | Parade | |
2008 | Doubt | |
2007 | Bat Boy | |
2000 | The Grapes of Wrath | |
1995 | Six Degrees of Separation | |
1994 | The Curious Savage | |
1994 | Bad Habits | |
1993 | Is There Life After High School? | |
1993 | I Never Sang for My Father | |
1992 | The Owl and the Pussycat | |
1991 | Talk Radio | |
1991 | Godspell | |
1990 | Wait Until Dark | |
1990 | The Subject Was Roses | |
1990 | Baby | |
1989 | The Fantasticks | |
1989 | Children of a Lesser God | |
1988 | The Dining Room | |
1988 | Snoopy | |
1987 | Round and Round the Garden | |
1987 | Once Upon a Mattress | |
1987 | Mass Appeal | |
1987 | Happy Birthday, Wanda June | |
1986 | You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown | |
1986 | The Rainmaker | |
1985 | Deathtrap |