Getting UPSTAGED

Current Facility Limitations For Growth

One of our greatest assets is our facility, but we are well aware of its aging infrastructure. For The Naples Players to remain vibrant and viable, the facility’s current needs must be addressed; and done so with the needs of our community’s future in mind.

Our education program cannot provide the space for year-round educational performance opportunities or create dedicated rehearsal space. There is no room to accommodate additional students who will greatly benefit from these programs. Furthermore, students are forced to share common spaces and dressing rooms with adults, sometimes with only 30 minutes to shift between a children’s production and an adult production.

Additionally, the theater’s popularity has resulted in sold-out shows. While this is a great sign of success on the surface, it prevents the theatre from serving a wider population and limits the theater’s ability to realize desperately needed revenues necessary for greater artistic productions and facility maintenance.

The theatre must undergo modernization to address societal expectations, incorporate technological advancements, and reduce environmental impacts. Renovations would expand community gathering space, enhance acoustic quality, and minimize needless electrical use.

Total experience is a significant factor in our community’s understanding of the theatre and the arts. Great shows are one aspect; but comfort, modern bathrooms, concessions, and aesthetic relevance are all key components to appropriately serving and representing our community. We need to stay modern and relevant to maintain not only quality of production, but quality of experience.