Pelican Players

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

Last Wednesday, the Pelican Players Community Theater presented two live Reader's Theater performances, “Angel of Death" and “If in Years to Come".

The performers were excellent and really got into their characters! We thank everyone who attended! In case you weren't able to join us this time, here are some photos from the show. Thank you Janet Hammel for the photos!

08/30/2026

***OPEN AUDITIONS***

Director Jeanne Naish will be holding OPEN AUDITIONS for Gang Busters: The Case of the False Rubber Nose on Monday, August 31 starting at 11:00and Tuesday, September 1 starting at 3:00. Both days in the Waterside Room.

If you want to audition but cannot make either of these assigned times, please contact Jeanne at her contact information listed below to make other arrangements.

Gang Busters was a long running old time radio show which ran from 1935 to 1957. It spun off 13 movie serial episodes which ran in 1942. It also spun off a short run tv series which ran from 1952 to 1953.

Jeanne portrayed Mary in the original recording on March 12, 1955. She is recreating that role for this recording.

There are one female and five male roles to be cast. Two of the male cast members will have multiple characters to portray.

Please contact Jeanne at [email protected] or call her on her landline (813) 634-8362 if you have any questions or wish to set up a different audition time.

08/23/2026

Join the Pelican Players on Wednesday, August 26th for a Readers Theater Double Feature! It's FREE and is the perfect opportunity to see more of what your community theater is all about!

The two performances are “Angel of Death" and “If in Years to Come". In the format of old time radio shows, these two performances will be at the Kings Point Veterans Theater. The show starts at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 6:00pm. This is a complimentary performance to thank everyone for their support! BYO drinks and snacks and enjoy an evening of entertainment. All Pelican Players performances are open to the public.

"Angel of Death" is a terrifying ghost story set in World War I. A young man was sent to the war and his family was notified of his death. But his ghost visits his family and terrorizes his cousin Alice who is afraid she is losing her mind. As the story unfolds, there are surprises and twists with an unexpected ending.

In "If in Years to Come", the play unfolds in a mid 20th century world shaped by postwar uncertainty, and shifting social expectations. The tone blends emotional drama, and the intimate storytelling style of classic radio theatre.

08/21/2026

New dates have been released for the next Improv classes. The next one is Monday, August 24 in the Studio Room. September classes will be Monday, September 14 in the Banquet Room and Monday, September 28th in the Modular Room. Join in the fun!

08/14/2026

Update: This month's script reading will be Thursday, August 20th in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. We will meet at 4:30pm to read "Last of the Red Hot Lovers"!

08/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE! WEDNESDAY, AUG 26TH!

PELICAN PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS A READERS THEATER DOUBLE FEATURE - “Angel of Death" and “If in Years to Come". In the format of old time radio shows, these two performances will be at the Kings Point Veterans Theater. The show starts at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 6:00pm. This is a complimentary performance to thank everyone for their support! BYO drinks and snacks and enjoy an evening of entertainment. All Pelican Players performances are open to the public.

"Angel of Death" is a terrifying ghost story set in World War I. A young man was sent to the war and his family was notified of his death. But his ghost visits his family and terrorizes his cousin Alice who is afraid she is losing her mind. As the story unfolds, there are surprises and twists with an unexpected ending.

In "If in Years to Come", the play unfolds in a mid 20th century world shaped by postwar uncertainty, and shifting social expectations. The tone blends emotional drama, and the intimate storytelling style of classic radio theatre.

08/11/2026

Congratulations to everyone who will be performing in our fall show, "Who's in Bed with the Butler?". Mark your calendar now! You won't want to miss this great show!

Cast members include:
Jack Perry as Clifton
Susie Potratz as Agnes
Diane Keyes as Susie Legere
Alesia Bischoff as Connie
Steve Preuss as Vance
Wayne Keyes as William Davis Junior
Carol MacAlister as Renee LaFleur
Lucy Malacos as Josephine Sykes
Michele Horvath as Marjorie Merivale

08/10/2026

UPDATE FOR TOMORROW'S IMPROV CLASS:

The Improv Class for Tuesday, August 11 has been cancelled. Moving forward, Improv will be switching to the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The new dates will be sent out as soon as we have made the room bookings.

08/04/2026

The newest Radio Readers Theater has just been recorded! “If in Years to Come” first aired on CBS on October 13, 1941, as part of The Orson Welles Show (also known as Lady Esther Presents). The play unfolds in a mid 20th century world shaped by postwar uncertainty, and shifting social expectations. The tone blends emotional drama, and the intimate storytelling style of classic radio theatre.

You'll be among the first to see this show, along with "Angel of Death" performed live on Wednesday, Aug 26th. The show will be presented at the Kings Point Veterans Theater at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. This is a complimentary performance, so come out and enjoy the show! All shows are open to the public!

Marianne Palmer directed this performance and cast members include: Joe Kerska, Jeanne Naish, Stan Friedman, Carol Johnsen, Guy Bailey, Sue Bernagozzi, Marquita Ohrt, Ellis Harper, Cliff Kurt, Lucinda (Lucy) Kurt, Cathy Bailey, and Bob Fieberg.

Sound and tech crew include Julie Ramsey, Bob Dealmeida, Keith Postle, George Ross, Bill Palmer, and Rick Swenson.

Photos by Marianne Palmer.