The Sarasota Players Invite the Community to Play On with a Magical Evening Celebrating 96 Years of Theatre and a New Chapter at Payne Park

Arts & Culture

The Sarasota Players invite the community to step into a night of enchantment, artistry, and transformation at Play On: A Celebration of Theatre, Community, and Our New Home in Payne Park, taking place February 7 at 6 p.m. at the Payne Park Auditorium (2100 Laurel St, Sarasota) . For tickets and more information, visit https://theplayers.org/play-on/. 

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