King Avenue Players

06/08/2026

We want to thank everyone who came to see ✨Perfect Arrangement✨ by Topher Payne this weekend • With loud laughter and a few tears, we hope that this timely story of love, sacrifice and being true to who you are, made an impact on all who attended. We wish you all a very Happy Pride Month and hope to see everyone for “Once Upon a Mattress” this fall!
📸 .by.jerrishafer

“Perfect Arrangement” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

06/07/2026

As we wrap up our final show of ✨Perfect Arrangement✨ we’d like to highlight the couples that make up the “Perfect Arrangement”
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06/06/2026

Don’t have Saturday night plans? You have two more chances to see ✨Perfect Arrangement✨ this weekend • Admission is FREE • Donations Welcomed • Don’t miss your chance to see this beautiful story in the beautiful King Avenue UMC

06/04/2026

It’s OPENING NIGHT for ✨Perfect Arrangement✨ by Topher Payne • Meet our beautiful cast • June 4-6 at 7:30, house opens at 7:00 & June 7 at 3:00, house opens at 2:30 • Admission is free, donations are welcomed • ONE WEEKEND ONLY at the beautiful King Avenue UMC • 299 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 - Fellowship Hall
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06/03/2026

Final rehearsals of ✨Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne✨ are going strong and we’re just ONE DAY AWAY from opening night •ONE WEEKEND ONLY June 4-6 at 7:30 and June 7 at 3:00 • Don’t miss this beautiful show about love, sacrifice, and courage • Admission is free, but donations are welcomed


📸 Jerri Shafer

“Perfect Arrangement” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

06/02/2026

This is no time to be "Shy"... or maybe it is!
The audition signup is now open for our Fall production of "Once Upon A Mattress" directed by Jim Keller October 22-25, 2026 at King Avenue UMC, 299 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201.

Auditions are August 30 & 31, 2026, from 6:30-9:00 pm. They are open to everyone ages 16-Adult. Please follow this link to reserve your audition spot today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DA4AD28A2FE3-64393358-auditions

06/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈In honor of Pride month🏳️‍🌈 Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne honors the tribulations of the LGBTQ community effected by the Lavender Scare in the mid 20th Century • June 4-6 at 7:30pm and June 7 at 3:00pm • Admission is Free, Donations Welcomed
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“Perfect Arrangement” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

02/08/2026

Auditions link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DA4AD28A2FE3-62247697-auditions

King Avenue Players proudly announces auditions for "Perfect Arrangement" by Topher Payne on 04.19.26 and 04.20.26, directed by Scott Clay, at King Avenue UMC, 299 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. Performances are 06.04.26-06.07.26 at King Ave UMC. PERFECT ARRANGEMENT presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Not only does this play open our 2026 season, it also opens the Pride Month Activities and Celebrations at King Aveune UMC! According to the Concord Theatricals website: "Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, Perfect Arrangement merges madcap sitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity – in 1950s America." PERFECT ARRANGEMENT presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Auditions are open to Adults (age 18+). Auditionees will be asked to read from the script individually and with the other auditionees in attendance. Scripts will be provided for your use during auditions. Please plan to stay for the whole audition timeslot (6:30-8:30 pm) on your selected day.

If callbacks are needed, they are 04.21.26 at 6:30 pm at King Avenue UMC.

The first rehearsal/table read is 04.22.26 at 6:30 pm at King Avenue UMC. Weekly rehearsals are Sundays-Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 pm.

Questions? Please email us at: [email protected]

11/14/2025

Tonight's the night! Let's send out the call!
Come one and all at 7:30 tonight to Fellowship Hall!
We'll do our best to lift your spirits and spread some cheer
By singing and playing and speaking loud for all to hear!
Just $10 for the audience, the performers get in FREE!
All donations graciously accepted - cash, check, or by CC!
If you want to perform, you can sign up tonight!
Please arrive early for a sound check on the mic!

See you soon!!!

TONIGHT! Open Mic Night is at 7:30pm tonight, Friday, November 14. This is a benefit for King Avenue Players.

Help support our ongoing mission of providing free quality theatrical and musical productions for all. Don’t throw away your shot! Step up to the Mic! Sing, dance, tell jokes, recite poetry, tell a story, rock out with your band, do magic tricks, juggle, create art, play an instrument – whatever your talent is, your 5 minutes of fame is here... but this time, our theme is "Holiday Style!" Any holiday is fair game! Choose your favorite holiday and use your 5 minutes of fame to celebrate it! We’ll provide the place, the mics, the pianist, the sound technician, and refreshments at intermission. Bring your friends and family to cheer you on, as well as everything you need to perform, including a printed copy of your music if you need our pianist to accompany you. The show begins at 7:30. General Admission is $10/person, but Performers are FREE!