Posts by Jackie Downing
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 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
Read More2023 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 4:00 PMAGES: 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…
Read MoreTrial of the Wicked Witch 2023
Fall Acting Workshop Showcase & Holiday Bazaar
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…
Read MoreHoliday Cabaret
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…
Read MoreJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat story in the NH Register
Read the New Haven Register article for the story behind the show!
Read MoreAbout our shows
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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