National Players

National Players America's Longest-Running Touring Company A self-contained company, National Players carries its own sets, lights, costumes, and sound.

Now celebrating its 69th season, National Players has earned a distinctive place in American theatre by bringing innovative and accessible productions to audiences across the country. Performed with high-voltage energy, clarity, and wit, National Players introduces audiences to great works of dramatic literature that are rich in exciting stories and characters, and profound in language and themes.

Our productions touch hearts and minds, inspire imagination and wonder, spark curiosity about the self, the world, and the creative process, and celebrate what it means to be human. Olney Theatre Center is proud to be the artistic home of National Players and continue Father Hartke’s vision and commitment to provide young theatre artists with their first professional opportunities. Players’ alumni include actors, directors, and designers working on dozens of stages across America, and in film and television. National Players has performed in the East Wing of the White House, in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for American military, and throughout 40 states. Known for its talent and commitment to excellence, National Players has brought literature to life for more than 2.5 million audience members. National Players offers an exemplary lesson in collaboration and teamwork-in-action: the actors not only play multiple roles onstage, but also serve as managers, teaching artists, and technicians.

08/04/2025
A note from Olney Theatre’s artistic director about the status of National Players and plans for the future.
08/04/2023

A note from Olney Theatre’s artistic director about the status of National Players and plans for the future.

Some news about what's next for National Players. We are doing what we often do with our work on stage—we are reimaginin...
08/04/2023

Some news about what's next for National Players. We are doing what we often do with our work on stage—we are reimagining what a classic can be.

Howdy howdy, everyone!🤠 The Players are now in 📍Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania📍 here at Penn State University and we could...
11/01/2022

Howdy howdy, everyone!🤠 The Players are now in 📍Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania📍 here at Penn State University and we could not be more thrilled to be performing ‘Fences’ tomorrow evening right on campus!!🏫 Check the link in our bio for more information, and don’t forget to spread the word!🗣🤩
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Our experience in Talladega has been nothing short of a dream✨💜 A huge thank you to everyone at the Historic Ritz Theatr...
10/06/2022

Our experience in Talladega has been nothing short of a dream✨💜 A huge thank you to everyone at the Historic Ritz Theatre as well as everyone at Talladega College who showed us so much love and generosity!! Our hearts are extremely full💓💓

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Brothers of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. had the amazing opportunity to help structure the historic, award winning play “Fences” by August Wilson.

The play was in production by the National Players. National Players are America’s longest-running theater touring company. This cast was the first all black touring group. Let’s congratulate these brothers as they continue to hold high the name.

We want to say thank YOU all for being such an AH-mazing bunch of bright and beautiful creatives! Today was an absolute ...
09/27/2022

We want to say thank YOU all for being such an AH-mazing bunch of bright and beautiful creatives! Today was an absolute blast!🚀🤩 Another great workshop for the books🥰
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HUGE thank you to for leading an Acting & Improv Workshop for us this morning!
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Howdy howdy friends🤠 Join us this Saturday (tomorrow🙈) for our next performance of Much Ado About Nothing at Enoch Pratt...
09/23/2022

Howdy howdy friends🤠 Join us this Saturday (tomorrow🙈) for our next performance of Much Ado About Nothing at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore!!📍🤩 Entry is completely free, please come on out and bring the wholeeee family!🥰 Link is in the bio for directions + more info!
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The National Players have finally started doing a few workshops now and we could not be more thrilled about it!! Here ar...
09/21/2022

The National Players have finally started doing a few workshops now and we could not be more thrilled about it!! Here are a few highlights from our movement workshops earlier this week with the amazing teachers and students at Watkins Mill High School🤩🎭 A special thank you to Ms. Faber and all the other teachers that stepped in to allowed us all to have such a unique experience🥰
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Well that is a wrap on our very first venue away from “home”🥹 Arts Barn in Gaithersburg was an incredible experience and...
09/14/2022

Well that is a wrap on our very first venue away from “home”🥹 Arts Barn in Gaithersburg was an incredible experience and we are grateful to those at Arts Barn that were so inviting and welcoming to our little bunch😊
Stay tuned for where we’re goin next with Much Ado About Nothing!💃🏽🤩
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Happy opening night to Fences!!🥳 Here are just a few captivating moments from the show, grab your tickets now to see eve...
09/02/2022

Happy opening night to Fences!!🥳 Here are just a few captivating moments from the show, grab your tickets now to see even more👀🤩 Available now in the link in the bio!🎫🤗

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Director and Tour 42 alum Craig Wallace talks about National Players Tour 73's production of Fences happening this comin...
09/01/2022

Director and Tour 42 alum Craig Wallace talks about National Players Tour 73's production of Fences happening this coming Labor Day weekend at Olney Theatre Center. Get your PWYC tickets here

Troy Maxson was a star in the Negro Baseball League, but he was past his prime by the time Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947. Now in 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy hauls garbage to provide for his family. When his son Cory wants to play football, Troy worries the same barriers he faced will crush...

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