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 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 MoreJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat story in the NH Register
Read the New Haven Register article for the story behind the show!
Read More2022 Spring Cabaret
The Whitney Players celebrated its youngest performers in a showcase following the winter workshops in musical theatre movement and music. More than 30 young people performed at the Knights of Columbus in Hamden and wowed the audience of nearly 200 friends and family members. Classes taught by Director Cindy Simell-Devoe, Choreographer Jennifer Buonfiglio and Music…
Read More2021 Alumni Highlights
Scott Redmond was on a national tour with Oklahoma, often appearing as Ali Hakim. Taya Diggs did a national tour as Young Anastasia in Anastasia. Chris D’Amato was on Bluebloods and Justin Scalzo was seen in Law and Order! And the amazing Linedy Genao returned to Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen.
Read MoreThe Great Give
The Great Give is over and with the help of more than 400 generous friends, the Whitney Players earned more than $20,000! A special shout out to our adults, parents and teens who were “peer to peer” fundraisers. Their success helped up boost our total, and we showed our gratitude with a special WP tee…
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