It’s distressing to see headlines announcing artistic directors stepping down from major theatres across the country—and even more painful to watch theatres close their doors for lack of funding. Is this a symptom of what our culture chooses to value, or have we simply allowed the cost of creating theatre to rise beyond reach? Broadway tickets are out of range for much of the public, and with material costs climbing everywhere, theatres of all sizes are being forced to raise prices just to...

CHEERS! Years ago when I was first organizing Merely Players Presents, a friend of mine was taking a course in human-technology interaction. She offered to help design a logo —something that would capture not just a look, but the heart of what I envisioned for our theatre. We started with simple, personal questions. “What’s your favorite color?” Anyone who knows me knows the answer: purple. Walk into our theatre and you’ll see it everywhere! In fact, when choosing the interior color for our...

Our recent run of Death of a Salesman sold out, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our talented cast and crew, our loyal audience members, and the new friends we've made along the way. Your support made this success possible. (Photo credit Southern Exposure Media Group ). Now, we’re excited to invite you to join us for a special fundraiser event that celebrates Celtic culture while helping us improve our community space. This fundraiser will feature an evening filled with Irish...