Pensacola's vibrant theatre scene is set to shine with the return of Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) from January 24 to February 2, 2025. This year's lineup features a series of one-act plays, including Mushy, penned by local playwright and director KG Uslan.
This December, Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) invites families, friends, and newcomers to step into a world of holiday nostalgia with A Christmas Story, running from December 13-22, 2024. As part of PLT's Treehouse Theatre Series, this production tells the tale of young Ralphie Parker and his singular holiday wish to own a Red Ryder BB gun. Set in 1930s Indiana, Ralphie's journey includes dodging school bullies, managing family antics, and finding humor in the everyday. With laughs and heartfelt moments, A Christmas Story has become an iconic celebration of childhood and family, making it a beloved staple of the holiday season.
In the heart of Pensacola's cultural scene lies an annual extravaganza eagerly awaited by locals and visitors alike: Pensacola Little Theatre's Cabaret. This celebrated fundraiser has become a cornerstone of the city's arts calendar, drawing patrons with its promise of immersive experiences and dazzling performances. To uncover the intricacies of this beloved event, Sid Williams-Heath, the CEO of The Clark Family Cultural Center, gives us a brief history of Pensacola's artiest party.
In the heart of Pensacola's vibrant artistic scene, Cristina Fenger stands as a key orchestrator of creativity at Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT). Her journey, which commenced in 2017 when her son took his first steps onto the Treehouse stage, has blossomed into a kaleidoscope of roles. Cristina is now a Production Coordinator for numerous Treehouse, Mainstage, and Studio 400 productions. Beyond the footlights, Cristina's life is woven with threads of volunteerism, starting at the age of 16 and extending into various roles such as an active-duty United States Air Force wife, PTA President, and now, an essential part of PLT's artistic family.
Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) is gearing up to present an enthralling production of Alabama Story, a play that delves deep into the themes of censorship, tolerance, and the transformative power of literature.
Playwright Kenneth Jones, drawing inspiration from historical events, weaves a narrative that explores the formidable challenges Emily Wheelock Reed, the former state librarian of Alabama, faced when confronted with a demand to purge a children's book from library shelves in 1959. The play's relevance cannot be overstated, as it prompts reflection on contemporary debates surrounding banned books and intellectual freedoms.
This December, Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) invites families, friends, and newcomers to step into a world of holiday nostalgia with A Christmas Story, running from December 13-22, 2024. As part of PLT's Treehouse Theatre Series, this production tells the tale of young Ralphie Parker and his singular holiday wish to own a Red Ryder BB gun. Set in 1930s Indiana, Ralphie's journey includes dodging school bullies, managing family antics, and finding humor in the everyday. With laughs and heartfelt moments, A Christmas Story has become an iconic celebration of childhood and family, making it a beloved staple of the holiday season.
In the heart of Pensacola's cultural scene lies an annual extravaganza eagerly awaited by locals and visitors alike: Pensacola Little Theatre's Cabaret. This celebrated fundraiser has become a cornerstone of the city's arts calendar, drawing patrons with its promise of immersive experiences and dazzling performances. To uncover the intricacies of this beloved event, Sid Williams-Heath, the CEO of The Clark Family Cultural Center, gives us a brief history of Pensacola's artiest party.
In the heart of Pensacola's vibrant artistic scene, Cristina Fenger stands as a key orchestrator of creativity at Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT). Her journey, which commenced in 2017 when her son took his first steps onto the Treehouse stage, has blossomed into a kaleidoscope of roles. Cristina is now a Production Coordinator for numerous Treehouse, Mainstage, and Studio 400 productions. Beyond the footlights, Cristina's life is woven with threads of volunteerism, starting at the age of 16 and extending into various roles such as an active-duty United States Air Force wife, PTA President, and now, an essential part of PLT's artistic family.
Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) is gearing up to present an enthralling production of Alabama Story, a play that delves deep into the themes of censorship, tolerance, and the transformative power of literature.
Playwright Kenneth Jones, drawing inspiration from historical events, weaves a narrative that explores the formidable challenges Emily Wheelock Reed, the former state librarian of Alabama, faced when confronted with a demand to purge a children's book from library shelves in 1959. The play's relevance cannot be overstated, as it prompts reflection on contemporary debates surrounding banned books and intellectual freedoms.
Empowering Voices of the Past: Little Wars Comes to Life at Pensacola Little Theatre.
The world of theatre has long been a platform for exploring untold stories, revisiting history's forgotten moments, and challenging societal norms. Playwright Steven Carl McCasland, known for his focus on extraordinary women throughout history, brings us an intriguing narrative with Little Wars. This critically acclaimed play is a captivating fusion of historical drama, mystery, and the timeless power of companionship. Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) is proud to present this thought-provoking production under the skillful direction of local theatre educator Billy Buff.
The magic of live theater rests not only upon the actors' talents on stage but also on the dedicated volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes. At Pensacola Little Theatre, a few exceptional student volunteers have come together for this summer's production of Little Red Robin Hood.
These young individuals, Beatrice Bunnell, Natalie Johnson, Davis Bare, and Marissa Jade Rodriguez, contribute to the production's success while gaining invaluable knowledge.
Pensacola Little Theatre thrives on the dedication and passion of its volunteers, who play a vital role in bringing captivating theatrical experiences to the community. Among these exceptional individuals, Katelin Geri stands out as a powerhouse of talent and commitment.
Geri has become an invaluable asset to PLT with her impressive directing, acting, choreographing, and stage-managing repertoire. Currently, she is taking on the challenging role of stage manager for our production of Puffs, further showcasing her unwavering dedication to the theater.
Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) has always been a vibrant creativity and community engagement hub. At the heart of our theatre lies Choh Man Teng, an exceptional volunteer whose passion for the arts and dedication to the craft has made her an integral part of PLT's productions, and she is bringing her talents to the lighting design of The Nebula of Georgia.
The Feast follows the story of a couple living together who encounter something odd in their apartment. Matt and Anna’s relationship is going swimmingly until the sewers under their home open up and begin to speak. The plumber is angry, Matt’s paintings are getting stranger, and a storm is gathering. The Feast is an eerie comedy about what is real, what is not, and who knows.
Pensacola Little Theatre is proud to present The Lieutenant of Inishmore, a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh. This Mainstage production follows the story of Mad Padraic, the unhinged leader of the Irish National Liberation Army, as he embarks on a quest to avenge his beloved pet cat, Wee Thomas. Directed by Barbara Jacobs, this production contains adult material and graphic violence.
Taking Stock, a drama by Paul Logsdon and Milan Smith, opens October 15th at Pensacola Little Theatre as part of our Studio 400 season. The play follows the O’ Gara siblings Gwen, Michael, Kat, and Bobby as they meet the day after their mother’s funeral to discuss what to do with the family home. As they sift through boxes filled with childhood memories, they unearth more than they bargained for. Can they resolve their issues and come out of this as a family?
In slow moving Cypress Texas, the devil lurks where you would least expect him: a church basement puppet show. His name is Tyrone, and he may look like an innocent sock puppet, but when he infiltrates the angst-ridden church youth group and takes possession of the unsuspecting Jason’s arm, all Hell breaks loose.
Michael Daw as Jason/Tyrone
Spectacularly foul-mouthed and wickedly scandalous, Tyrone the possessed sock puppet shocks the congregation with his outrageous insinuations, exposing their deepest secrets—and teaching us all about what it means to be human. A smashing success on Broadway and in London, this fast-paced irreverent comedy is darkly described by The New Yorker as “Sesame Street meets The Exorcist.”
Local actor Michael Daw takes on the dual roles of Jason, a Christian teen struggling with the current route his life is taking, and Tyrone, the demonic puppet.The challenge of working with puppets and using them to tell this particular story is what drew Daw to the show. “I wanted to audition because I thought it was a good story. It's dark, and it's really blue, but I think that crass humor is being used to critique a part of southern evangelical culture that I'm a little too familiar with.”
Leslee Young as Jason’s mother Margery and Michael Daw as Jason/Tyrone have a colorful argument.
Having grown up around church puppets, Daw finds working with “Tyrone” to be a new challenge he is ready to tackle. “It's fun and challenging working with a puppet. When I was a home-schooled kid in Mississippi, I actually did puppet shows with my church group. Those were super basic, so this is my first time with a rod and arm puppet.”
Rod and arm style puppets are best known as Muppet style puppets where the mouth is controlled by the puppeteer's one hand while the other hand controls rods that move the puppets arms. This style of puppetry also played a key role in grabbing Daw’s attention, “I'm also a big fan of all things Jim Henson, so I saw this as a great opportunity to try puppeteering as an adult and challenge myself.”
Michael Daw as Jason/Tyrone and Martta Maki-Petaja as Jessica rehearse a love scene.
The rest of the talented cast is rounded out by Leslee Young, Kyle Golden, Marta Maki-Petaja, and Jason Lewing. Hand to God is a Studio 400 productions and it meant for mature audiences only and contains adult language and themes
Tickets are available online at PensacolaLittleTheatre.com and through the Box Office at 850-432-2042 on weekdays from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Masks are required at this event until seated, and the audience will be socially distant in the auditorium.
Pensacola Little Theatre presents its first Mainstage musical since COVID hit with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation and all the malfunctions we adults try to forget from our own spelling bee days, Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius suitable for M-A-T-U-R-E audiences. PLT’s Education Director, Jay Bixler, directs this laugh-a-minute parody with music directed by Tina Buran.
While Lysander’s famous line is mostly true, the cast of our production of A Midsummer Night’s dream is making sure their show is nothing but smooth. This cast of students ranging in ages from 16-22 have been working hard to bring Shakespeare’s classic comedy to life on our Mainstage.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is the dreamy comedy written by William Shakespeare sometime around 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus the duke of Athens and Hippolyta the Queen of the Amazon.
