November 2016
Panhandle Players present: An Evening of One Acts
The Panhandle Players will open their 2016/2017 season with “An Evening of One Acts” at their new home, The Chapman Auditorium in Apalachicola. Don’t miss Bad Auditions by Bad Actors, a 14-character comedy, followed by the comedic thriller, Pandora’s Revenge, and then the hilarious farce, The Chiropodist. Tickets are available online at PanhandlePlayers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the day of each performance.
Find out more »April 2017
Crossing Jordan
Chapman Auditorium, Ave. E and 12th St. A stage production of an award- winning children’s novel by Adrian Fogelin. The City’s Project Impact students performed this musical play six years ago; now the author, students team up to bring us once again this “sensitive portrayal of racial conflict in a Tallahassee neighborhood.”
Find out more »February 2019
The Panhandle Players present Murder at the Chapman
The Panhandle Players present “Murder at the Chapman.” A community theatre troupe is rehearsing an up-coming murder-mystery but what they don’t expect is for a real murder to happen. It is up to the remaining members of the cast and crew to figure out how the murder took place and who the killer is all while trying to keep from killing each other in the process. Tickets are available online at PanhandlePlayers.com or at the door and are $15 each. All tickets are…
Find out more »March 2019
Panhandle Players – ‘Dial M for Murder’
In London, 1952, the wealthy Margot Wendice has convinced her professional tennis player husband, Tony, to give up playing to spend more time with her. He now sells sports equipment, and, to Margot, their life together is a happy one. However, he has discovered that while he was on a tennis tour in the United States several years ago, Margot had an affair with an American murder mystery writer named Max Halliday. Because he wants revenge as well as her…
Find out more »June 2019
Pam Nobles Studio: 38th Annual Recital – Life is a Circus
Pam Nobles Studio presents the 38th Annual Recital on June 8th at the Chapman Auditorium. Be sure not to miss one of the three shows.
Find out more »October 2019
The Boarders
The Panhandle Players present their first show of the season, “The Boarders,” written and directed by Apalachicola native, Royce Rolstad, III. Amanda and Sarah are old college friends taking a cross-country trip. When they stop off at a local B&B, strange things begin to happen and it’s a stop they will wish they never made. This 80s inspired thriller is bound to leave you on the edge of your seat. See it one-weekend only October 25-27 at the Chapman Theatre in Apalachicola.…
Find out more »March 2021
Panhandle Players Present The Corruption of Harry Finley by John B. Spohrer
Panhandle Players present the Corruption of Harry Finley by John B. Spohrer. Harry Finley is a roundly admired man in his adopted city of Apalachicola. He is well respected in the business community and supported by their patronage. But when he offers a contrary opinion on a developer’s grand plan to build condos on prime city property, the lovefest begins to frazzle. Then there is violence. Finley’s dedication to the truth is put to the test. “The Corruption of Harry Finley”…
Find out more »October 2021
Panhandle Players Present Live from Apalach: Halloween Edition
The Panhandle Players will present an evening of adult comedy, skits, and more with ‘Live from Apalach: Halloween Edition”. Enjoy an evening at the theatre with some good laughs, beverages, snacks, plus a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. Tickets are available at PanhandlePlayers.com or at the door.
Find out more »December 2021
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. *Please Note: This production will not be broadcast "Live" on the radio
Find out more »February 2022
Panhandle Players Present Accidentally Wealthy
Accidentally Wealthy chronicles the story of Reggie and Grace Worthing, recent newlyweds embarking on their new life together, a new life marred by tragic pasts. Both were widowed under mysterious circumstances. Reggie lost two wives to accidents. His bank account has grown with each loss. His new bride, Grace, lost her husband to suicide, afterwards, her bank account also saw a healthy increase. Accidents? Suicide? Or was it murder? Returning from a month-long honeymoon abroad it appears that someone’s life…
Find out more »April 2022
Forgotten Coast Theatre Presents Greater Tuna
Greater Tuna is a comedy about a small town in Texas named Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town. The wacky inhabitants of this town — men, women, children and animals — are all played by two skillful, transformative actors who must change parts at a rather breakneck speed and use inventive voicework.
Find out more »February 2023
Panhandle Players present: Sister Creatures
Sister Creatures by John B. Spohrer, Jr. (February 17-19) Sisters Addie and Bella run a successful day spa in Apalachicola. They are equal partners, and all is fine in Paradise. Then Bella acquires a new boyfriend who threatens her relationship with Addie. Then, as often happens in Florida, the air conditioning stops working and things start breaking bad. Bats. Snakes. Demons. Shotguns. Coconut crème pies and champagne. Will they remain “sisters forever”?
Find out more »April 2023
Panhandle Players present: Nunsense: The Mega-Musical
Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin (April 21-23) This musical is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina, and mistress of the novices Sister Mary Hubert – stage a talent show in order…
Find out more »July 2023
Panhandle Players: River’s Edge Auditions
We will be holding auditions for our first show of the season, "River's Edge," written by our very own Rob Pierce. Auditions are being held on July 24 and 25th at 6 p.m. at the Chapman Theatre, and the 26th, if needed, at the discretion of the director. Below you will find a synopsis of the production. Additional information will be added in the near future. More info can be found here: Auditions Facebook Page
Find out more »Panhandle Players: River’s Edge Auditions
We will be holding auditions for our first show of the season, "River's Edge," written by our very own Rob Pierce. Auditions are being held on July 24 and 25th at 6 p.m. at the Chapman Theatre, and the 26th, if needed, at the discretion of the director. Below you will find a synopsis of the production. Additional information will be added in the near future. More info can be found here: Auditions Facebook Page
Find out more »September 2023
River’s Edge
“River’s Edge” is a three-act play which tells the stories of Irene and Raymond Simmons, their friends, and those for whom greed and manipulation are simply means to an end. In 1951, Ray and Irene moved to Apalachicola from Tulsa, OK after discovering the opportunity to buy the River’s Edge bar. As with our lives, our characters’ pasts influence their futures. The “River’s Edge” story is told through drama, comedy, music from that era, and live performances of classic and…
Find out more »February 2024
Panhandle Players presents: A Perfect Weekend for Murder
Three couples have a weekend getaway to St. George Island. Secrets, deception, and more are revealed. As things begin to unravel, bodies start piling up. The cast must discover who the killer is during this perfect weekend at the beach. Showing Thursday, Feb. 8th- Sunday, Feb. 11th.
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