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By Nancy Stetson Memories have many faces. There are fond memories, distant memories, comforting memories and disturbing ones. In Deb Hiett’s Circle Forward, enjoying its world premiere in Naples at Gulfshore Playhouse, Evan (Anthony Zambito) is dealing with some rather unusual memories: those of a past life. Though just a teen, he possesses remembrances of being ... Mysteries of Memory: Gulfshore’s Premiere of Deb Hiett’s ‘Circle Forward’

Season will include THE WORLD GOES ’ROUND, HEIST, FUNDRAISER: A PLAY, JOB, and TARTUFFE. Kristen Coury, Founder, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse, has announced the company’s complete 2026–2027 season. Performances begin October 20, 2026, at the Baker Theatre and Education Center.

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