Fall Acting Workshops

By Jackie Downing | August 15, 2023 |

Fridays, Sept. 15 – Dec. 1 (no class 10/27) | Pick one, two or all three. All classes will culminate with a showcase on December 1. | All Ages Welcome! | Scriptwork I (5:30-7:00pm) The fundamentals of a good actor! Learn at all levels through scene work, character development, memorization. Enrollment max: 20 | Musical…

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Damn Yankees

By Jackie Downing | May 13, 2023 |

Hamden Audiences Delighted by Damn Yankees! More than 1,000 people watched the 20th anniversary production of The Whitney Players, Damn Yankees at Hamden High School. This was the show that started it all in 2003, and two cast members came back to join the cast again this time! The cast ranged in age from 6…

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Fall Acting Workshop Showcase & Holiday Bazaar

By Jackie Downing | November 11, 2022 |

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!! Friday, December 2nd 5:30 to 9:30 PMAt Thornton Wilder Auditorium in HamdenEnjoy two entertaining one-act musical plays andmusical numbers featuring our young, up and comingperformersPLUSA great opportunity to do some last minute holiday shopping andpick up some distinctive gifts, including baked goods, jewelry,gourmet apples and more, for the special…

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Holiday Cabaret

By Jackie Downing | November 1, 2022 |

Sunday, December 18 Dinner at 4:00pm, Show at 5:00pm See your favorite Whitney Player performers singing Broadway fare and holiday favorites.  Please join us for an evening of pasta, meatballs, salad, eggplant, dessert, coffee and fabulous entertainment! $35 per person (dinner and show) $250 sponsors (dinner and preferred show seating for two, a take home…

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About our shows

By Jackie Downing | August 14, 2022 |

Each summer, the Whitney Players produces a musical with adults and youth as its mainstage production. In the fall, following acting workshops primarily for youth, there is a showcase and holiday bazaar in the first week of December. The annual Holiday Cabaret in mid-December features performers from previous leading roles singing Broadway favorites and holiday…

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