The Fort Findlay Playhouse (FFP)

06/04/2026

What’s that? Another weekend of First Date?! Three more opportunities to see this modern musical comedy - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at FFP!💕 Get tickets now at fortfindlayplayhouse.org

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

We’re partnering with Swan House Tea Room for a specialty drink menu for First Date! 💕

On performance days, (May 29-31 & June 5-7), Swan House will be serving three specialty drinks inspired by the characters from First Date AND a portion of every featured drink sold will be donated in support of FFP!

👔 The Aaron - Classic Vanilla Latte
Shy, a little awkward, sweet, and wholesome!

🎨 The Casey - Rainbow Iced Dirty Chai
Artistic, adventurous, and a little edgy!

🌃 The Big Apple - Iced Apple Tea
Iconic, classic, and delicious!

Support local business and local arts right here in Findlay!

05/28/2026

at FFP’s First Date 💕

Running May 29-31 & June 5-7 at Fort Findlay Playhouse! Get tickets now at https://fortfindlayplayhouse.thundertix.com/events/262758

📸 : Kay Arico

05/28/2026

Fort Findlay Playhouse celebrated an incredible season at our Annual Banquet, where actors, directors, producers, production staff, and tech crew were honored with Golden Gizmo Awards! Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. ⭐️

2025-2026 Golden Gizmo Awards:

Something Rotten!:
2025-2026 Show of the Year
Matthew Frost - Merit in Sound Design
Megan Meyer - Merit in Musical Theatre Performance
Jeff Lee - Merit in Musical Theatre Performance
George Rustemeyer - Merit in Musical Theatre Performance
Seth Camiscione - Merit in Musical Theatre Performance
Deb Searls - Excellence in Costumes
Seth Camiscione - Excellence in Props
Marcus Schatzer - Excellence in Set Construction
Mariah Clawson - Excellence in Set Dressing
Tim Frost - Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
Jordan Gottschalk - Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
Noelle Abbott - Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
Samantha Henry - Outstanding in Direction
Kai Roberts - Outstanding in Music Direction
Nolan Tiech - Outstanding in Choreography
Stephanie Kreh - Outstanding in Lighting Design
Mattie Vermilya - Outstanding in Stage Management
Adam Willford - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Ben Christiansen - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Mariah Clawson - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance

Cahoots:
David Wright - Merit in Direction
Caroline Guy - Merit in Costumes
Tim Frost - Merit in Lighting Design
Shaun Ebanks - Merit in Theatre Performance
Nikki Needles - Merit in Theatre Performance
Stephanie Kreh - Merit in Stage Management
Julie Lane - Excellence in Props
David Walker - Outstanding in Set Construction
Brit Rutledge - Outstanding in Set Dressing

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon:
Georgia Durain - Merit in Lighting Design
Matt Fix - Merit in Set Construction
Vickie Garner - Merit in Set Dressing
Kerry Trautman - Merit in Theatre Performance
Seth Camiscione - Merit in Theatre Performance
Wes Taylor - Merit in Theatre Performance
Patrick Davis - Excellence in Direction
Samantha Henry - Excellence in Costumes
Georgia Durain - Excellence in Stage Management
Samantha Henry - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Tatiana Burkett - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Nikki Needles - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Andrea Adams-Miller - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Aeryn Williams - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Matthew Frost - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Olin Fix - Excellence in Theatre Trio
Meraya Willford - Excellence in Theatre Trio
Cameron Levi - Excellence in Theatre Trio
Jordan Gottschalk - Outstanding in Theatre Performance
Tim Frost - Outstanding in Theatre Performance
Mariah Clawson - Outstanding in Theatre Duo
Shirley Nebergall - Outstanding in Theatre Duo

Steel Magnolias:
Caitlin Sandage - Merit in Stage Management
Teresa White - Merit in Theatre Performance
Tim Frost - Excellence in Direction
Matthew Frost - Excellence in Sound Design
Jeff Lee - Excellence in Props
Rob Stauffer - Excellence in Props
George Rustemeyer - Excellence in Set Construction
Jayme Dillon - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Denise Anders - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Linda Wilkinson - Excellence in Theatre Performance
Samantha Henry - Outstanding in Costumes
Donnita Krauss - Outstanding in Hair Design
Me-Me Bullock - Outstanding in Set Dressing
Julie Crawford - Outstanding in Theatre Performance
Daphne Bower - Outstanding in Theatre Performance

Disaster!:
Ryan Neal - Merit in Music Direction
Brad Bickhart - Merit in Musical Theatre Performance
Jason Livingston-Wingate - Merit in Musical Theatre Performance
Caroline Guy - Excellence in Choreography
Matthew Frost - Excellence in Sound Design
Matt Fix - Excellence in Set Construction
Mariah Clawson - Excellence in Set Dressing
Mariah Clawson - Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
Nikki Needles - Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
Patrick Davis - Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
Jordan Gottschalk - Outstanding in Direciton
Casey Wurm - Outstanding in Light Design
Stephanie Kreh - Outstanding in Props
Matt Fix - Outstanding in Stage Management
Ryan Parker - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Mandy Bour - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Samantha Henry - Outstanding in Costumes
Samantha Henry - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Noelle Abbott - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Dominic Merrill - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance
Bronx Swiecicki - Outstanding in Musical Theatre Performance

George Rustemeyer - Fort Findlay Playhouse Recognition Award

05/26/2026

First Date is a FFP Second Stage production! 🎟️ Get tickets now at https://fortfindlayplayhouse.thundertix.com/events/262758

Second Stage productions at Fort Findlay Playhouse give us the chance to think outside the box! These special productions, outside of our traditional five-show season, allow our actors, directors, and tech crews to explore fresh ideas, original local works, and bold, unconventional shows. Second Stage is where creativity thrives, challenging us artistically while bringing audiences unique theatrical experiences! Second Stage shows are at Fort Findlay Playhouse!

First Date -- A Second Stage Production at Fort Findlay Playhouse on Fri - May 29, 2026 - 8:00pm...Sun - Jun 7, 2026 - 3:00pm.

05/23/2026

FFP in the newspaper! 📰

Fort Findlay Playhouse presents "First Date” 💕

This romantic musical comedy reveals the horrors, humiliations and occasional happy surprises of blind dates. It tells the story of blind date newbie Aaron as he meets serial dater Casey, and how their first date turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. Running May 29-31 & June 5-7!

Read more about the show in The Courier: https://thecourier.com/news/993829/the-fort-findlay-playhouse-presents-first-date/

05/20/2026

AUDITIONS: Into The Woods

📕 AUDITION DETAILS 📕
Audition Dates: June 1 and 2
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Fort Findlay Playhouse, 300 W Sandusky St., Findlay, OH

Auditions open for adults 18+
Provide a 30 to 45 second cut of a music theatre song with sheet music. Please refrain from using songs from the show.
Auditioners without sheet music will sing a simple song selected by the production staff.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for dance portion of the audition!
Audition questions can be sent to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Performance Dates: July 30-August 2, 6-9, 13-16, 2026

05/19/2026

Tickets are on sale now for FFP's Second Stage production of First Date 💕

🎟️ Grab your seats now: https://fortfindlayplayhouse.thundertix.com/events/262758

05/07/2026

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