Welcome to the Island Players Website

Welcome, one and all to our 70th season.

Founded in 1949, The Island Players, Inc. is an organization dedicated to providing artistic experiences for the communities of Anna Maria Island and its neighboring cities

through the presentation of stage productions.

The Island Players Theater is located
on Anna Maria Island, Florida
(corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue)

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Celebrating our 70th Year!

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January 10 - January 27, 2019

I HATE HAMLET

by Paul Rudnick

Directed by Preston Boyd

Andrew’s girlfriend wants him to play Hamlet in Central Park. His agent thinks Shakespeare is “algebra on stage” and wants Andrew in L.A. for a TV series. Enter the ghost of John Barrymore - America’s greatest Hamlet - to offer supernatural guidance about art, fame, success and women.

The Cast:

Felica Dantine ..... Carolyn Zaput

Andrew Rally ..... Caleb Allen

Deirde McDavey .....Katherine Dye

Lillian Troy ..... Caroline Cox

John Barrymore ..... James Thaggard

Gary Peter Lefkowitz ..... Brian Dewey

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Reminder: NO FOOD OR BEVERAGE ALLOWED IN THE THEATER

Regular Show Performances are:

Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 PM
Sunday matinees at 2 PM
"DARK" (no performance) on Mondays

Please NOTE: Box Office is open 10 days before opening night,
Monday through Saturday, 9AM-1PM for information and ticket sales
and 1 hour before all performances for "Will Call" only.
All tickets will be held in "Will Call" at the box office for pickup