Manatee Players

Construction progress on the new Manatee Players Performing Arts Center

2009-10-21T14:03:00.004-04:00

Construction continues on the new Manatee Players Performing Arts Center. Today, the concrete workers are removing the forms from the office walls on the second floor office complex above the lobby. Inside work continues as the office and prop storage area are built in the scene shop and the exterior hallway to the light and sound booth is constructed.

Manatee Players hold auditions for SUGAR BABIES and CURTAINS

2009-10-20T15:34:00.000-04:00

The Manatee Players will hold auditions for SUGAR BABIES and CURTAINS on Sunday November 1 and Monday November 2. Auditions are at 7 p.m. each evening at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.

SUGAR BABIES will open on January 7 and run through January 24. The musical is being directed and choreographed by Cory Boyas. Cast size is approximately 20.

CURTAINS will open on February 18 and run until March 7. This musical will be directed and choreographed by Rick Kerby with Rick Bogner as musical director. Cast size is approximately 20.

NOTE: There are no children’s roles in these musicals. Teens and older are encouraged to audition. We need male and female singers and dancers of all ages, acrobats and specialty acts. Older men with comedic talents to fill some non-singing vaudeville comedian-type roles are also needed for SUGAR BABIES.

Those auditioning should prepare a song in their key and be ready for the movement portion of the audition that the director may require. Both shows do require men and women who dance.

Those interested in volunteering backstage on the tech crew should call Kristin Ribble at 941-748-0111 or to help build the set, call Bill Booth at 941-748-0111.

Questions about all auditions should be directed to Rick Kerby at 941-748-0111

I Can See Clearly Now!

2009-10-06T16:45:00.004-04:00

The workers continue to make great progress at the new performing arts center! The forms to pour the window frames in the offices are in the process of construction. Also...the lobby for the offices, the hallway to the light & sound areas and the technical director's office are all underway!

For those of you who have taken a Hard Hat Tour...

2009-10-02T14:13:00.002-04:00

of the new performing arts center, you'll remember that Janene told you about how the concrete blocks are reinforced with rebar and back filled with cement. Here's a photo of the workers doing just that on the walls of the offices being built on the mezzanine level. If you haven't taken a Hard Hat Tour yet, give us a call at 749-1111 to be added to the list for the next tour!

HELLO, DOLLY! now through October 11!

2009-09-24T11:37:00.004-04:00

The hit musical HELLO, DOLLY! is now playing at the Manatee Players! Tickets are going fast, so don't wait to get yours. You can call the box office at 748-5875 or buy online at www.manateeplayers.com.

Here's what January Holmes with the Bradenton Herald said in an article about the show: http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/story/1726423.html.

Cast of NUNSENSE announced!

2009-09-15T16:03:00.004-04:00

The Little Sisters of Hoboken have emerged!
The cast of NUNSENSE is:
Mother Superior-Jeanne Larranaga,
Sister Hubert-Cara Herman,
Sister Robert Anne-Stephanie Costello,
Sister Leo-Libby Fleming and
Sister Mary Amnesia-Ellie Pattison!
Congratulations girls! Now tackle that temptation with a time step!
The show is being directed by Bob Trisolini.

If you haven't become a fan on our Facebook page, do that, too!

Office construction begins at the new performing arts center!

2009-08-31T09:28:00.002-04:00

The workers are beginning work on the mezzanine level offices! Here's the link to the Manatee Players' Facebook page where I have uploaded photos!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bradenton-FL/Manatee-Players/131998716872?ref=nf

Getting down at the new Manatee Players Performing Arts Center!

2009-05-19T15:31:00.003-04:00

May 19, 2009

More stairs arrived today! Just this afternoon, the welders were assembling the steps that go from the stage to the orchestra pit. Welders were also high over the stage working on some of the steelwork in the grid and the fly gallery positions. The other change I noticed was that the snack bar/concession area is really taking shape. You can now clearly see the shape of the restrooms and the walls and doors of the light-lock rooms going into both theaters. I'd be happy to give you a hard-hat tour so you can see the progress for yourself. Just give me a call here at the office, 749-1111, and I'll arrange a convenient time with you. If you've not been there at all, you'll be amazed!

Construction progresses on the new Manatee Players Performing Arts Center

2009-05-05T16:34:00.002-04:00

May 5, 2009

As construction continues on the new Manatee Players Performing Arts Center, I though you might like to see some photos of the work! The workers have been building the walls in the lobby, entrances, restroom area, catering kitchen and in the main theater itself. Here's a link to the photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/manatee.players/ConstructionUpdatePhotos#

Thank you, city of Bradenton!

2009-04-22T10:13:00.002-04:00

April 22, 2009
Here's what the new parking lot built by the city of Bradenton looks like from the roof of the new theater! It will handle around 120 cars and is just steps from the new theater. It has direct access to beautiful Rossi Park along the river, too. If you haven't walked along the river lately, the brick-paved walk with lush landscaping is a real treat in downtown Bradenton. There are seating areas, too, so you can just sit and enjoy our beautiful river. Once a month they show movies down near the clock tower, too. There are Segway tours along the river walk, too. What fun those look like. You can find out more info about those at www.manateesegwaytours.com.
Don't be shy about coming downtown for some great fun!