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.
Whitney Players Annual Schedule
Mid-December
Auditions for the Winter Show (usually an 18-and-under youth show; full book musical)
March – May
Weekly Workshops followed by a Cabaret performance with dinner (open to the public)
Workshops are usually held on Fridays; classes in scene work, movement and musical theatre; most often for youth but adults do join and learn.
May
Auditions for the Summer Show (Ages 5 to 94+ – age-appropriate casting; full book musical; performances in August)
September – December
Weekly Workshops followed by a Cabaret performance with dinner (open to the public)
Workshops usually held on Fridays; classes in scene work, movement and musical theatre; most often for youth but adults do join and learn.
December
Holiday Cabaret
Your favorite Broadway and holiday tunes by your favorite Whitney Players leads, all with a dinner and plenty of homemade cookies!
Disney's Descendants played August 5 -8 to near capacity audiences!
Want a show momento? See the Descendants Tees and Hoodies here
The shows are great, but what other impact does the Whitney Players have?
Summer Youth show - July 11
News & Updates
Cinderellas in the Arts Paper
See the March 2026 article in the New Haven Arts Paper on the Cinderellas Magic Music Mirth reported!
Mystic Pizza in the Arts Paper
Click here to see the August 2025 New Haven Arts Paper coverage of Mystic Pizza A Delicious Opening Night!
2026 Alumni News
Isiah Bostic joined the Broadway national tour of The Book of Mormon as Mutumbo in February! He’s excited to share…
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