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Fall Acting Workshops
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…
Read MoreDamn Yankees
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…
Read MoreSEUSSICAL, JR. 2023
Joseph 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.
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