Arena Players, Inc.

Arena Players, Inc. Arena Players is the oldest continuously operating African-American community theater in the U.S. **Proudly founded in Baltimore**

Arena Players believes:

•That the theater arts have a unique capability to regenerate the human spirit and that no other art form so totally embraces the whole being or so enriches one’s self awareness and relationship to others.

•That Arena Players is a community theater founded and dependent upon the interactions of people who combine their knowledge, interest, and pursuit of effort to perpe

tuate the organization. Herein is an opportunity for the development and display of the talents, technical skills, and crafts of all who would pursue the theater arts as a career, a vocation, or audience.

•That involvement in Arena Players has a reciprocal value in that experiences are self rewarding.

•That the membership is comprised of dues-paying volunteers who form a pool of people interested in all phases of theater and play production.

•That it is the responsibility of the individual members to strive to develop their talents as a ready source for the good of the organization and that the corporation has the responsibility of facilitating the development of the talents of its members.

•That purpose and integrity demands that efforts be to and through those who are affiliated with corporation by membership, and that dispensations be granted to others only when all resources of the membership have been reviewed and the corporation is found wanting.

•That Arena Players is a service organization to the good of the community, its cultural growth, and well being.

•That Arena Players should provide the community with a physical facility wherein all who are interested may avail themselves of the opportunity to participate in the theater arts.

Join us for the Arena Players, Inc. Gala  Saturday, June 27th  3 PM to 7PM PRESTON HALL25 W Preston St, Baltimore MD 212...
06/10/2026

Join us for the Arena Players, Inc. Gala
Saturday, June 27th
3 PM to 7PM
PRESTON HALL
25 W Preston St,
Baltimore MD 21201
Tickets: $100.00 Per Person.

This year’s Youtheatre honorees: George Holmes, Desadra Ford, Challedon Saltor, Charmaine McPhee, Joshua Dixon and Sandra Meekins. This is going to be something amazing.

Live music provided by Tevin Brown and band.

Call the theatre for tickets 410-728-6500 (Ask for Mrs. Orange).Get your tickets.

Space is limited.. sign up today!  Call 410-728-6500
05/06/2026

Space is limited.. sign up today! Call 410-728-6500

Consider making a donation to Arena Players Incorporated today...the future looks soooo bright!
04/29/2026

Consider making a donation to Arena Players Incorporated today...the future looks soooo bright!

Renovations Dear Sponsors, Subscribers, Patrons we are still moving forward as we wait for the renovation process to be finalized. We have spent many hours making sure that all things are in place for a start date in August of 2026. Baltimore's Arena Players Inc. is the oldest continually operati...

04/28/2026
Make sure you guys book your tickets now for your “Flight to Heaven"!!Visit our website www.arenaplayersinc.com or by ph...
04/09/2026

Make sure you guys book your tickets now for your “Flight to Heaven"!!

Visit our website www.arenaplayersinc.com
or by phone 410-725-6500

04/01/2026

Hi Arena Family!

Check it out! Ms. Catherine Orange’s decades of service to the Baltimore Arts Community recognized by the State of Maryland!! Bravo Ms. Orange! Good, Better, Best… Never let it Rest, until your Good is your Better and your Better is your Best!! ❤️

With deep regret and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Arena Players' veteran resident playwright and master of ...
03/03/2026

With deep regret and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Arena Players' veteran resident playwright and master of the stage, Randolph (Uncle Randy) Smith. Randy was an essential element of the Playhouse, having written many of our most beloved plays, such as Luther, Nina, Flowers for Phyllis, Celebrations, and many more. We are deeply saddened by this loss. Additional information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.

02/19/2026

Arena Players in Baltimore, the nation's oldest continuously operating African American community theatre, is preparing for a $7.5 million renovation.

Address

801 McCulloh Street
Baltimore, MD
21201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+14107286500

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