Whitney Players Theater Company

The Whitney Players Theater Company is a group of artists dedicated to bringing affordable, quality entertainment to the Hamden community while educating young actors through music, dance, and drama.

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Auditions for all ages
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Casting is almost complete.  Still need:  18+ Male Baseball Player; under 18 youth for ensemble

This is an educational program; cast members under the age of 18 will pay a registration fee. All cast members participate in fundraising efforts. Rehearsals, evenings June and July. Performances August 2-5. For info, 203-281-6007

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We raised more than $28,000!
A Whitney Players record! 
Thank you!

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Thanks to our Actors, parents, Families, audience, friends, techies, the community foundation, the bank of america and our anonymous donor

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LAST CHANCE FOR SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING!

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2023 SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

TWO WEEK PROGRAM
  July 3rd-July 15th (no class on July 4)
  TIME:  9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
AGES:  7 TO 17 (younger siblings welcome)
WHERE:  Hamden Middle School (subject to change)

All aspects of theatre including music, dance, acting, theatre games, costuming, set design and two performances of Seussical Jr on July 15!

FOR MORE INFO, OR TO RECEIVE REGISTRATION FORMS,
CALL 203-281-6007
Limited enrollment. Slots fill fast!  Two week program-$595
Some need-based scholarships available

Sponsored by the Hamden Recreation Department

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Parents

The Whitney Players is equally dedicated to instilling confidence and camaraderie while building acting, dancing and vocal skills. You can feel confident that your child’s unique style and talents will be celebrated and nurtured.

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Actors

The Whitney Players is committed to giving actors a professional theatre experience, even as a community theatre. We are always looking for new talent to be featured as leads or as ensemble, as a performer’s skill and comfort will allow.

News & Updates

Auditions for Damn Yankees – All Ages

Casting is almost complete. Still needed: 18+ Male Baseball Player, under 7-18 youth ensembe.| This is an educational program; cast…

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2023 SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

2023 SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM TWO WEEK PROGRAM  July 3rd-July 15th (no class on July 4)  TIME:  9:00 AM TO…

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat story in the NH Register

Read the New Haven Register article for the story behind the show!

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The Whitney Players gratefully acknowledges support from:

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Office of the Arts
CTH-Cultural-Support-Color-Preferred
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Met Interactive