Help Us Light the Stage Again

The curtains may be closed for now, but our story is far from over — and with your help, the next act begins.

GOAL: $250,000

Total Raised: $35,102.20

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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Your Gift Directly Supports:

Immediate Recovery & Operations

Maintaining day-to-day operations while we’re displaced
Cleaning and restoring our fire- and water-damaged facility
Replacing destroyed furniture, equipment, costumes, and production essentials
Securing safe, functional spaces for rehearsals and performances

The Future of Players by the Sea

Uplifting the voices and talents at the heart of our mission
Preserving the 60-year legacy of community theatre in Jacksonville Beach
Ensuring the show goes on for audiences who need art now more than ever
Laying the foundation for a return home — stronger, safer, and more resilient

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Matching Gift Tracker

Thanks to the generosity of First Horizon Bank, every dollar raised up to $10,000 will be matched 1:1!

Total Raised: $35,102.20

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Updates

[5/31/25] — The second phase of power restoration begins in the front half of the building.
[5/29/25] — The first phase of power restoration begins in the Mainstage, Shop, Dressing Rooms, and Costume/Prop Shops!
[5/22/25] — The First Horizon Bank challenge match opportunity is met!
[5/22/25] — Remediation begins in the administrative offices.
[5/19/25] — More than $8,000 is raised during Waitress‘s performance weekend!
[5/17/25] — The Jacksonville Beaches Women’s Club hosts an Upcycle Fashion Show, with all proceeds donated to PBTS! ($3,500+ raised)
[5/16/25] — First Horizon Bank offers a $10,000 challenge match opportunity! All donations will be matched 1:1 up to $10,000.

News

A Community that Cares: First Horizon Bank Matches Donations to Recovery Efforts

May 30, 2025|

Fashion with a Purpose: Jacksonville Beaches Woman’s Club presents an Upcycling Fashion Show raising funds to support PBTS!

May 30, 2025|

Players by the Sea Needs You: A Letter from Our Managing Director

May 22, 2025|

Join These Supporters

Simone Aden
Mike and Denise Akers
Michael Smalline & Linda Allen
Erik & Nicole Anderson
Elise & Murray Beard
Mary Ann Bennis
Matthew and Julia Bernanke
Charles & Michelle Bowen
Jacksonville Beaches Women’s Club and New Age Hippy
Rochelle Creighton-Tompa
Rochelle Creighton-Tompa
Steve and Pat Day
Audrey Dearborn
Barbara Deckman
Eva DenBesten
Dr. Grady Johnson & Sandra Dunnavant
The Brooks Family
The Miranda Family
The Berry Family
Hagist Family
Blakewell Family
Stam Family
Gail Greenfield
sheila grimm
Lina Ingraham
Cheryl Kenny
Janine & Jim Liakos
Les and Peg Mower
Brittany Norris
Kate Norton
Bob & Cheryl O’Reilly
Beth Oberlander
Kellie Olsen
Mike P.
Wendy Parkulo
John Pass
Kristin Pidcock
Mad respect for Simone Aden Reed
Allyson Reese
Cyd Reider
Sina Rezaei
Linda Roberts
Susan Roche
David and Sherrie Rosenzweig
Susan Schaad
Laurie Simon
Martha Skipper
Marianne Snowden
Jan Sorensen
Ann Stone
Trish Strain
Liz Tenorio
Neal Thorburn
Marilyn Thornton
Ann Tiefenthaler
Adele Vespa
Catherine Vincent
Betty Lou Washington
Barbara Wilcox
In Honor of Tina Wilson
Jane Woods

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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.