The University of Scranton Players

The University of Scranton Players The University of Scranton Players are the co-curricular theatre group at The University of Scranton The Joseph M.

McDade Center for the Literary & Performing Arts at The University of Scranton is the home of The University of Scranton Players. Since our inception, we have made a lasting contribution to the cultural landscape of the campus and Northeastern Pennsylvania. In collaboration with The University of Scranton Theatre Program, the Players draw from a wide range of personnel to produce their annual prod

uction season. All university students are welcome to participate: theatre majors and minors as well as students from a variety of disciplines regularly staff the productions both on and off stage. Additionally, theatre professionals are regularly infused into the mix as guest artists, serving as directors, designers and performers, to enhance the educational opportunities within the program.

Get to know your University of Scranton players ahead of auditions at our open meeting!! Students will meet the current ...
09/02/2026

Get to know your University of Scranton players ahead of auditions at our open meeting!! Students will meet the current members of the Players, have some pizza and even tours of the department make sure to stop by!!

Despite our frigid Spring weather, there was yet another bumper crop of brick flats from Intro to Tech Theatre Farms.So ...
05/19/2026

Despite our frigid Spring weather, there was yet another bumper crop of brick flats from Intro to Tech Theatre Farms.

So calling all Farmers from past “harvests” - dm us a photo of your brick flats! We’d love to post them (and you!) on our social media!!!

Congratulations to our directors for a successful Directors Workshop! 1. Dawson Chisholm: At the Finish by Nick Gandiell...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to our directors for a successful Directors Workshop!

1. Dawson Chisholm: At the Finish by Nick Gandiello
2-3. Marcus Smith: Loyalties by Murphy Guyer 
4. Cassidy Pfeiffer: Fourteen by Alice Gerstenberg

Not Pictured: Enzo Angeloni: Lonely by Ann Marie Healy

A senior University of Scranton Player, Gabriella Palmer, will be holding a reading of her play “Wayward” tonight from 7...
05/14/2026

A senior University of Scranton Player, Gabriella Palmer, will be holding a reading of her play “Wayward” tonight from 7PM - 9PM in the Studio Theater in the McDade Center. This reading was written as part of a fellowship for a course at the University, Art and Religion. Come out tonight and support Gabriella and all her hard work!

05/04/2026

Yesterday we closed out the Players 2025-2026 season with the final show for “The Apiary.” To celebrate, the girls (plus Alek), all brought their stuffed animals to hang out and watch the show!

Tonight’s the night!!!! It’s opening night for The Apiary in the Studio Theater in the McDade Center. The show tonight s...
04/29/2026

Tonight’s the night!!!! It’s opening night for The Apiary in the Studio Theater in the McDade Center. The show tonight starts at 8pm. Bee 🐝 sure to stick around after the show for some snacks at the reception in the lobby!

It’s SHOW TIME!!! Opening night is TOMORROW!! Performances for The Apiary will be in the Studio Theater of the McDade Ce...
04/28/2026

It’s SHOW TIME!!! Opening night is TOMORROW!! Performances for The Apiary will be in the Studio Theater of the McDade Center this Wednesday, 4/29 - Sunday, 5/3. The Wednesday through Saturday shows are at 8pm and the Sunday show is at 2pm! We hope you will BEE there 🐝

PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT!! 💜Gabriella Palmer, senior English, Philalophy and Theater major AND U of S Players member gave a spe...
04/23/2026

PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT!! 💜

Gabriella Palmer, senior English, Philalophy and Theater major AND U of S Players member gave a speech at the Weinberg Memorial Library’s Annual Environmental Art show on Tuesday. She was one of the two keynote speakers for the event. The talk entitled “Waymarks Toward Reunion: Making Beauty As a Return to the Earth” was given with Scranton Professor Dr. Patrick Beldio. talked about the way nature and the environment are present in theatrical creation in both the ways it can be sustainably created and how it can be disused both directly and indirectly in the text of a play.

Palmer discussed her latest play, “Prodigal,” which is a retelling of the biblical story of the prodigal son aimed at addressing modern issues in the Catholic Church that also incorporates the theme of harmony with nature. Aided by fellow U of S Players members Marcus Smith () and Dawson Chisholm (), Palmer read an excerpt from the play before participating in a Q and A with the audience! Congrats Gabriella!

YOU ARE INVITED! 💜✨The University of Scranton Players is hosting our annual “FREDS” celebration on May 16th at 6PM! Come...
04/22/2026

YOU ARE INVITED! 💜✨

The University of Scranton Players is hosting our annual “FREDS” celebration on May 16th at 6PM! Come celebrate cast, crew, and the UofS Players organization dressed as a Player from the past!!! There will be food, games, and karaoke! Join us as we say goodbye to our seniors and welcome in the new Players Council for the 2026-2027 academic year. See you there! 🎭

Our next show is “The Apiary!” Opening night is only a week and a half away!! The show will run from April 29-May 3 with...
04/19/2026

Our next show is “The Apiary!” Opening night is only a week and a half away!! The show will run from April 29-May 3 with all shows at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Address

Royal Theater, University Of Scranton
Scranton, PA
18510

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(570) 941-4353

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