The New York Times: As Regional Theaters Struggle, Some Defy the Odds

John will oversee all educational programming, including Conservatory productions, classes and camps, in-school residencies, and community engagement initiatives. Gulfshore Playhouse just announced the appointment of John Perine as its new Director of Education, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s commitment to high-impact, professionally guided theatre education. Perine previously served as Manager of The Conservatory and has ... Gulfshore Playhouse Appoints John Perine as Director of Education

Meet Deb Hiett, Playwright, Circle Forward How and when did you start writing plays? I don’t remember a time I wasn’t making up elaborate stories in my head (My poor family!). When I moved to New York City as an actor, I made money writing original monologues for my actor friends’ auditions, and wrote many ... Circle Forward: Q & A with Playwright Deb Hiett

Oscar Wilde’s witty comedy comes to life at Gulfshore Playhouse Gulfshore Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team of The Importance of Being Earnest, helmed by Kristen Coury, CEO & Producing Artistic Director. Performances begin March 1, 2026. Opening night is set for March 5 with the closing on April 4.  “This is the first ... Gulfshore Playhouse Stages Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

By Nancy Stetson How well can we really know someone, who they truly are, their motivations? We know what they tell us, what they want us to see. And for those who are evil or manipulative, the outer appearance can be just an illusion. “You never know what anyone is really like or what they’re ... The Mousetrap’: Snowed In, With A Murderer On The Loose

By Harriet Heithaus The Mousetrap comes to Gulfshore Playhouse with a long and daunting history. To begin with, it is still playing in London more than 74 years — yes, 74 — after it opened Nov. 25, 1952, with only a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. The thriller was actually a commissioned birthday gift. England’s Queen ... The Mousetrap Deftly Takes On Christie Classic