On the evening of April 9, a fire broke out inside our beloved theatre. What the flames didn’t consume, the floodwaters that followed tried to erase. But what we didn’t lose was our will to carry on.
For 60 seasons, Players by the Sea has been a home for artists and audiences alike — a place where stories spark connection, where creativity is nurtured, and where community takes center stage.
Now, we’re facing a long and uncertain recovery. We’re displaced from our home. We’re rebuilding. And we can’t do it without you.
This Emergency Relief Fund is our lifeline. Every dollar you give helps us clean up, rebuild, and return to the stage — not just for this season, but for the many seasons still to come.
Because this stage belongs to all of us.
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Thank You!
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
Your support during this time means more than words can express. Every gift to the Emergency Relief Fund helps us move one step closer to recovery, renewal, and reopening our doors. But more than that, it reminds us that Players by the Sea has never been just a building — it’s a community.
Because of you, the stories will continue. The lights will rise. And our stage will be filled once again with the voices, laughter, and connection that make this place so special.
We can’t wait to welcome you home.
