![]() That’s about it.Īctors, directors, producers, stage hands, costume, makeup, lighting, everything that’s needed is self-contained (although the play scripts, and there are plenty available, are rented, and royalties are paid).Īs St. Ĭommunity members join together to put on plays. ![]() Petersburg Little Theatre, and although the name and the players – and the plays – have changed over the years, it’s essentially the same organization as Margaret Beazley’s Sunshine City Players. Nearly a century later, Betty Gresh’s words are still at the heart of St. “A real enthusiasm for the drama and a willingness to work and give one’s best, are the only requirements for membership in the Sunshine City Players.” ![]() “We offer our services to any organizing desiring dramatic entertainment,” Beazley’s publicity director, Betty Gresh, wrote in a St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, former stage actress Margaret Beazley established the Sunshine City Players in 1925. Many others, those that grew out of ladies’ clubs, reading societies and amateur groups, became significant cultural forces in their communities. These morphed into well-known incubators. Some of the earliest little theatres were founded by, and staffed with, theater professionals. Organized by playwrights, academics and ardent fans of the current European model (experimental plays, news works by new writers, stories that pushed societal boundaries), the “Little Theatre Movement” arrived just as motion pictures were stealing away audiences, to be followed in subsequent decades by radio and television. To read more about the many projects we run or financially support visit our About Us page.After the turn of the 20 th century, small theatre companies began to sprout in communities across America, dedicated to putting plays on the stage that defied what was then the norm: Oversized melodramas and rote comedies, surefire-hit touring shows financed by out-of-town producers with eyes set squarely on profits, and the baggy-pants follies of vaudeville. Make sure to sign up to our newsletters and follow us on social so you can be the first to know about the latest openings, tickets and competitions, plus get the inside scoop on all our events and campaigns including West End Live, the Olivier Awards, Kids Week and Show Time sale. You can book ahead or you can be spontaneous and purchase tickets on the day as our world-famous TKTS booth is now online. We have a fantastic range of tickets for musicals, plays, comedies, opera and dance at a price to suit every budget. We work directly with the shows to bring you the latest news, information and offers so you can get the most out of your theatre visit. So, as a theatre fan, when you buy from us – you can enjoy theatre AND feel great about giving back! You can read more about the projects we run and fund here. This is because any profits we make are reinvested into our work engaging children who have never been to the theatre, inspiring young people to consider a career in theatre and making theatre more accessible for D/deaf and Disabled people. When you choose to buy your theatre tickets with us, you help make theatre more accessible to all. ![]() Society Of London Theatre, or ‘SOLT’ as it’s known in the industry, is a not-for-profit making organisation representing theatres and producers and has been championing theatres since 1908 with a team dedicated to making theatre as welcoming as possible for everyone. We’re unique, not only are we the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about London theatre, but we’re the ONLY ticket buying platform run by the Society Of London Theatre.
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