Players Circle Theater

06/18/2026

✨🌟 SNEAK PEEK ALERT! 🌟✨

The stars of tomorrow are hard at work bringing the magic of Dare to Dream, Jr. to life, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this special behind-the-scenes look with you! 🎭💫

Over the past two weeks, these talented young performers have been learning far more than songs and choreography. They’ve been building confidence, creativity, teamwork, communication skills, and friendships that will last long after the final curtain call.

Now it’s almost time for them to take the stage and share their hard work with our community!

🎟 Dare to Dream, Jr.
📅 June 19–21, 2026
🎭 Only 4 Performances!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for the Entire Family!

Come support these incredible young artists as they celebrate the power of imagination, courage, and believing in yourself. The future of theatre is bright—and it’s taking the stage this weekend at Players Circle! ✨

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06/17/2026

06/15/2026

🌟🎭 GREAT ART IS MEANT TO BE SHARED 🎭🌟

At Players Circle Theater, we believe the next generation of artists, storytellers, dreamers, and theatre lovers deserves the chance to experience the magic of live performance.

That’s why we’re proud to offer Special Student Pricing all summer long—because today’s audience members are tomorrow’s performers, directors, designers, technicians, and creators.

✨ Our Summer 2026 Lineup Includes:

⭐ Dare to Dream Jr.
Featuring the incredible young performers of tomorrow in a magical family-friendly musical adventure.

😂 Say Goodnight, Gracie
The heartwarming and hilarious story of comedy legend George Burns, celebrating a remarkable life, career, and love story.

🌴 South Pacific - In Concert
A beloved Broadway classic filled with unforgettable music and timeless themes.

🌲 Into the Woods
A thrilling journey through your favorite fairy tales, brought to life by our talented student performers.

🎙️ My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Back by popular demand! An unforgettable evening celebrating the music and legacy of Frank Sinatra.

✨ Whether you’re seeing your first show or your fiftieth, there’s nothing quite like the experience of live theatre. Every ticket supports the arts, inspires future performers, and helps keep professional theatre thriving in our community.

🎟️ Special Student Pricing Available
🎭 Professional & Educational Productions
❤️ Memories That Last a Lifetime

Check out our Summer 2026 lineup and secure your seats today. The future of the arts starts with a single seat in the audience. 🎭✨

06/14/2026

✨🌟 THE STARS OF TOMORROW TAKE THE STAGE THIS WEEK! 🌟✨

After just one week of creativity, teamwork, imagination, and hard work, these incredible young performers are ready to share their talents with our community in Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.!

More than just a show, this production is a celebration of confidence, friendship, storytelling, and the power of believing in yourself. Every actor you see here has spent time learning, growing, and discovering what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves.

We believe today’s young dreamers are tomorrow’s performers, leaders, artists, teachers, and changemakers. We invite you to come cheer them on, support arts education, and witness the next generation of stars as they bring the magic of Disney to life on our stage.

🎭 Dare to Dream Jr.
📅 June 19–21
⭐ Only 4 Performances
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for the Entire Family!

Join us as these talented young performers remind us all that dreams really can come true. 💙✨

06/11/2026

🎭 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LOVE LETTERS CAST for SUNDAY, JUNE 14th @ 3:00PM ❤️

💌 LOVE LETTERS is unlike any other theatrical experience. What makes our production especially unique is that every performance features a different pair of well-known local personalities. No two performances are exactly alike, making each evening a one-of-a-kind event. Join us for this intimate journey through the moments that define us and the love we carry. Because every letter tells a story and every performance tells it differently. ❤️✉️

⭐️ JOHN DAVIS ⭐️
John has been a Reporter/Producer for WGCU since 2007. For more than a decade he served as the local host for NPR’s Morning Edition. He currently serves as producer and host of WGCU’s radio talk program Gulf Coast Life Arts Edition with John Davis. Prior to joining WGCU, he worked at WDUQ-FM in Pittsburgh, PA (now WESA) covering local government and general assignments. John studied journalism at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Florida Gulf Coast University. His work has garnered awards from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and a first-place award and “Best in Show” from the Florida Associated Press for his investigative work in 2011. Davis helped lead news team coverage around the clock during Hurricane Irma in 2017, which won a National Edward R. Morrow Award. More recently, his election and political coverage has garnered awards from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists.

⭐️ JENNIFER CRAWFORD ⭐️
Jennifer is an award-winning journalist and current Anchor, Reporter, and Producer for WGCU TV . With more than 20 years in broadcast journalism, she’s anchored and reported for WFTX-TV FOX 4, covered medical news for Lee Memorial, and produced special video projects for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office . Though the stage isn’t her usual platform, and she is not an actress, Jennifer is honored to lend her voice to Love Letters with John Davis .
A longtime Fort Myers resident, Jennifer serves on the board of the Sheriff’s Youth Activity League, volunteers with United Way allocations, and is a supporter of Heroes Unmasked . She delivered Meals on Wheels for over 18 years. She’s a recent First Place recipient from the Public Media Journalists Association and believes deeply in the power of public broadcasting to inform and connect our community. Jennifer thanks the Love Letters cast, crew, and audience for supporting both local theater and WGCU.

‼️‼️‼️ ONLY 5 PERFORMANCES! ‼️‼️‼️

💌 LOVE LETTERS
✍️ by A.R. Gurney
📅 June 11 – June 14

🎟️ Reserve your seats today!
📞 239-800-3292
🌐 Players Circle Theater

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06/10/2026

🎭 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LOVE LETTERS CAST for SATURDAY, JUNE 13th @ 7:30PM ❤️

💌 LOVE LETTERS is unlike any other theatrical experience. What makes our production especially unique is that every performance features a different pair of well-known local personalities. No two performances are exactly alike, making each evening a one-of-a-kind event. Join us for this intimate journey through the moments that define us and the love we carry. Because every letter tells a story and every performance tells it differently. ❤️✉️

⭐️ JASON DREW ⭐️
Jason is a dynamic performer and seasoned broadcast personality with over 25 years in radio, both locally and nationally. He proudly attended AMDA, where he built the theatrical foundation that continues to shape his work onstage and on air. His personality shines every morning on GulfCoast News, bringing warmth, wit, and connection to Southwest Florida audiences. Jason’s national credits include SIRIUS Radio’s Hits 1, Broadway’s Best, and New York’s 95‑5 WPLJ, along with extensive red‑carpet and celebrity interview work for AP‑RED.com. He also holds a degree from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and completed a prestigious internship with The CBS Evening News. Jason is thrilled to return to theatrical storytelling with this production.

⭐️ LEXI RAE SMITH ⭐️
Lexi is a Chicago native & thrilled to be returning to Players Circle! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. Some SWFL credits include Girl in Once (TheatreZone), Beth March in Little Women, Luisa in The Fantasticks, Laurey in Oklahoma! In Concert (Players Circle Theater), Jovie in Elf the Musical, Julie in Perfect Wedding (Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre), & Jerry’s Girls (Gulf Coast Symphony). She would like to thank Kelly Jo, Betty, and our wonderful cast & crew. www.lexiraesmith.com

‼️‼️‼️ ONLY 5 PERFORMANCES! ‼️‼️‼️

💌 LOVE LETTERS
✍️ by A.R. Gurney
📅 June 11 – June 14

🎟️ Reserve your seats today!
📞 239-800-3292
🌐 Players Circle Theater

❤️📬✨🎭 💌✨🎭❤️

06/10/2026

📺 We had a wonderful time visiting Gulf Coast News to talk about LOVE LETTERS!

Thank you to the team at Gulf Coast News for inviting us into the studio to share a little about this special event coming to Players Circle Theater.

Players Circle’s Associate Artistic Director Ted Wioncek III was joined by LOVE LETTERS co-directors Kelly Jo Madoian and Betty Nordstrom to discuss this unique theatrical event and the incredible lineup of local personalities bringing the show to life.

👀 WATCH NOW 👉 https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/players-circle-theater-love-letters-fort-myers-play/71533708

LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney is a funny, heartfelt, and deeply moving journey through decades of friendship, love, and life’s unexpected turns—all told through the letters exchanged between two unforgettable people.

What makes our production especially exciting is that every performance features a different cast, making each evening a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

💌 LOVE LETTERS
📅 June 11–14
🎭 Only 5 Performances

Watch the segment below to learn more about the show, then join us for this limited engagement event.

🎟️ PlayersCircleTheater.org
📞 239-800-3292

Players Circle Theater will present A.R. Gurney's Pulitzer Prize-finalist play "Love Letters" in Fort Myers from June 11–14, 2026, with a unique rotating cast of Southwest Florida personalities.

06/09/2026

🎭✨ The adventure has begun! ✨🎭

Yesterday was the very first day of rehearsals for DARE TO DREAM, JR., and our theatre was buzzing with excitement, imagination, laughter, and enough energy to light up the entire building!

From the moment our young performers walked through the doors, they brought enthusiasm, creativity, and big dreams with them. New friendships were formed, songs were sung, scenes were explored, and the journey toward opening night officially began.

Theatre is about so much more than putting on a show. It builds confidence, encourages creativity, teaches teamwork, strengthens communication skills, and helps young people discover their unique voice. The lessons learned on stage often become lessons for life.

Over the coming weeks, these talented students will work together to create something truly special, and we can’t wait to watch them grow along the way.

🌟 DARE TO DREAM, JR. 🌟
📅 June 19–21
🎟️ 4 Performances Only!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for the Entire Family!

Join us as these young performers celebrate courage, friendship, imagination, and the power of believing in yourself.

The countdown to Opening Night starts now! ❤️