Kristen Coury News

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theatre, will begin its 2019-20 season in a big way by presenting Bedlam's 'Saint Joan.' The lauded production from the critically acclaimed New York-based theatre company will run Oct. 19 through Nov. 3.

A mysterious island. Young love. Dark magic. Those are some of the elements that enthralled the entire 11th grade of Collier County when they attended last week's production of a?oeShipwrecked,a?? a new adaptation of Shakespeare's a?oeThe Tempesta?? performed by Gulfshore Playhouse and the Naples Philharmonic at Artisa?"Naples.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theatre has reached another milestone in its Next Stage Capital Campaign with the announcement of its first corporate gift. Bank of America has awarded Gulfshore Playhouse with a $250,000 grant that will support the construction of the new Gulfshore Playhouse Theatre and Education Center at the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and First Avenue South.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, has its eye on the future as it works toward the creation of a cultural landmark facility in downtown Naples.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, has announced the finalists for its Seventh Annual New Works Festival, which brings together playwrights, actors and directors from across the country for a weeklong workshop culminating in a series of staged readings.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, will shine a spotlight on talented teens during the Teen Conservatory production of a?oeLes Misérables.a?? Tickets are available for performances taking place on Aug. 1-3 and 6-10 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2, 4, and 9 at 2 p.m.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premiere professional theatre reached a pivotal milestone in its Next Stage Capital Campaign with the announcement it has met the $10 million challenge set out by philanthropists and Broadway producers Patty and Jay Baker in 2016. Initial gifts and pledges have now reached $20 million to support the construction of the new Gulfshore Playhouse Theatre and Education Center at the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and First Avenue South.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, welcomes six new members to its board of directors: May Adrales, associate artistic director, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee, WI; John Fontillas, planner, architect, partner, H3, New York, NY; Angela Gieras, executive director, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Kansas City, MO; Mara Isaacs, founder and executivecreative producer, Octopus Theatricals, New York, NY; Anthony Rodriguez, producing artistic director and co-founder, Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville, GA; and Hana S. Sharif, artistic director, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. 

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, will shine a spotlight on talented teens during the Teen Conservatory production of "Les Miserables." Tickets are available for performances taking place on Aug. 1-4 and 6-10 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2, 4, and 9 at 2 p.m.

With deep appreciation for his years of leadership, Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, announced today that longtime Board Chairman Bob Harden will be transitioning to a role as Board Member Emeritus. He will continue to serve in a voluntary capacity on both the development committee and the Capital Campaign Committee for the Playhouse. The board of directors has elected current board member and former president of Fidelity Personal Investments, Steve Akin, to serve as chairman.

Two River Theater continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the celebrated American classic 'The Belle of Amherst,' a biographical drama starring Maureen Silliman as poet Emily Dickinson. It is written by William Luce, and directed by the theater's founder and Executive Producer Robert Rechnitz. Broadwayworld.com has the pleasure of interviewing Maureen Silliman about her career and the show at TRT.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, recently celebrated its 9th annual gala "Bubbles, Baubles and Broadway" with a record-breaking $1 million raised for the Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, recently celebrated its 9th annual gala 'Bubbles, Baubles and Broadway' with a record-breaking $1 million raised for the Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, was recently awarded a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County to support education programs throughout the 2019-20 season.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, has named Tony Panzica as chair of the building committee for its Next Stage Capital Campaign. Currently on the board of Gulfshore Playhouse, Panzica boasts an extensive background in arts-related construction projects and board service.

Gulfshore Playhouse is celebrating its 15th Season with legendary heroes, quarreling lovers, award-winning timeless classics and fresh new productions. The 2019-20 Season has just been announced and includes:

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premiere professional regional theatre, recently hosted 50 local veterans for a free showing of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' and 'The Revolutionists,' currently running through Feb. 3 The donated tickets are valued at $3,451

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premiere professional regional theatre, recently raised a record-breaking $12,412.12 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Gulfshore Playhouse Education Fund through the national "Bucket Brigade" challenge.

For its third production of the 2018-19 season, Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples premiere professional regional theatre, explores timely topics of equality and freedomthrough a historic and comedic lens with The Revolutionists. Written by Americas most-popular playwright, Lauren Gunderson, and set during the French Revolutions Reign of Terror, The Revolutionists tells the story of an unlikely alliance between four historical, iconic women. Directed by Gulfshore Playhouse Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury, the French fantasy takes the stage Jan. 12 to Feb. 3.

For its third production of the 2018-19 season, Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples premiere professional regional theatre, explores timely topics of equality and freedomthrough a historic and comedic lens with The Revolutionists. Written by Americas most-popular playwright, Lauren Gunderson, and set during the French Revolutions Reign of Terror, The Revolutionists tells the story of an unlikely alliance between four historical, iconic women. Directed by Gulfshore Playhouse Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury, the French fantasy takes the stage Jan. 12 to Feb. 3.