Dear Friends and Supporters of Players by the Sea,
We are saddened to share that an isolated fire occurred inside the Studio Theatre while we were away, damaging part of the Studio. The building’s sprinkler system was activated, successfully suppressing the fire. As a result, there is widespread water damage throughout the entire facility.
The impact is substantial and thankfully, no one was hurt or present during the fire. The safety and well-being of our staff, artists, volunteers, and patrons remain our top priority. Because of the extent of the damage, all operations and programming at Players by the Sea are suspended until further notice.
We are currently assessing the full scope of the damage. At this time, we have made no modifications to our performance schedule for Waitress. As we learn more about this incident and how we can best use our facility, we will provide timely updates.
Please continue to check back here on our website or our social media channels for updates, resources, and important messages.
Thank you for your continued support, love, and belief in the power of community theatre.
With gratitude and hope,
Players by the Sea Staff & Board of Directors
Our phone lines are currently down. To get in touch with us, please email info@playersbythesea.org and a member of our team will be back with you within 24-48 hours.
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