The Players Centre Presents the 2022 Players New Play Festival

June 28, 2022 – Sarasota

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is excited to announce the finalists for this year’s New Play Fest July 5 through 8, 2022. Four plays written, directed and performed in readers-style theatre by Sarasota locals will take the stage at The Players Studio, 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236. Be the first to experience a never-before-seen play and support local arts and those creating it!  

These playwrights have earned the opportunity to have their work read and critiqued by area professionals. Each reading will conclude with a question-and-answer session for the audience to participate in to help the playwright improve their work. Listed below are the four competing shows. Congratulations to following playwrights. 

OF THE LAKE
Tuesday July 5 at 7:30pm
Written by Connie Schindewolf
Directed by Jalex Scott
In this drama a man and wife grieve the loss of their daughter who drowned when she was only three.  It’s been 20 years, but they still wait for her every night at 6. 

GIN RICKEY
Wednesday July 6 at 7:30pm
Written By Derek Brookins
Directed by Elliott Raines
A 1940’s psychological drama following detective Jimmy Harding, who returns to the police force after failing to solve the mystery of his missing wife. On his first day back he discovers clues to crack the case, but do they add up? Fantasy and reality intertwine in this seedy noir thriller! 

LATERAL MOVES
Thursday July 7 at 7:30pm
Written by CeCe Dwyer
Directed by Blake Walton
A seductive romantic comedy where artful gamesmanship comes into play as an engaged millennial couple find their respective unattached boomer parents have the upper hand. 

WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES
Friday July 8 at 7:30pm
Written by Laurie Stoner
Directed by India Marie PaulA magical realism drama about a suicidal artist blinded by a lightning strike, whose fraught relationship with the fallen angel who becomes her eyes and hands so she can paint again, regains her will to live a meaningful life. 

Tickets are $10 per show, $24 for three shows and $28 for a four-pack. Seating is first come first served.  

Purchase tickets here: https://tickets.theplayers.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=924 

Learn more about The Players New Play Fest and other upcoming Players Centre events by visiting us at www.theplayers.org.To access our discounted prices, patrons must call the box office at 941.365.2494.