Our audience engagement programs, known as the Synergy Series, offer you the opportunity to engage with the Playhouse in a variety of stimulating ways beyond just seeing a play. From actor and director talkbacks to partnerships with area libraries, to post-show discussions and more, if we have piqued your interest with a production, we are opening new avenues for you to deepen your understanding of our show and the themes surrounding it.
Audience Engagement
The Synergy Series. Dig Deeper.
Curtain Conversations
After the curtain falls, join us for a post-show conversation, moderated by a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse staff, to have a discussion with your fellow audience members about the themes and ideas of the play. Curtain Conversations may feature special guests from the region or the production to further enhance the discussion.
Bedlam’s Saint Joan: October 27, 2019
It’s a Wonderful Life: December 1, 2019
Native Gardens: January 19, 2020
The Lady Demands Satisfaction: March 1, 2020
The Lion in Winter: April 5, 2020
The Niceties: May 10, 2020
Actor & Director Talkback
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor. Actor & Director Talkbacks will take place the second Thursday of each production following the evening performance.
Bedlam’s Saint Joan:October 24, 2019
It’s a Wonderful Life: November 21, 2019
Native Gardens: January 16, 2020
The Lady Demands Satisfaction: February 20, 2020
The Lion in Winter: April 2, 2020
The Niceties: May 7, 2020
Script Club
Learn how theatre artists translate what’s on the page to the stage! Through a unique partnership with the Collier County Public Libraries, Script Club will consist of book club-style discussions surrounding the scripts for Gulfshore Playhouse’s productions, diving into the themes and topics of each text as well as teaching the art of script reading and interpretation. This free program is accessible and open to all in our community!
All events take place at South Regional Library from 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Bedlam’s Saint Joan: TBA
It’s a Wonderful Life: TBA
Native Gardens: TBA
The Lady Demands Satisfaction: TBA
The Lion in Winter: TBA
The Niceties: TBA
Register at https://www.collierlibrary.org/events/
Pre-Show Discussions
Delve into the themes and topics of a performance before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Bedlam’s Saint Joan: October 20th at 2:15 PM, October 23rd at 7:15 PM, October 30th at 7:15 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life: November 17th at 2:15 PM, November 20th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, December 4th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, December 15th at 2:15 PM, December 18th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM
Native Gardens: January 12th at 2:15 PM, January 15th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, January 26th at 2:15 PM, January 29 at 2:15 and 7:15 PM
The Lady Demands Satisfaction: February 16th at 2:15 PM, February 19th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, March 8th at 2:15 PM, March 11th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM
The Lion in Winter: March 29th at 2:15 PM, April 1st at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, April 15th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, April 19th at 2:15 PM
The Niceties: May 3rd at 2:15 PM, May 6th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM, May 13th at 2:15 and 7:15 PM