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In 2016, the vision for the Gulfshore Playhouse was initiated when philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker offered a $10 million matching gift challenge that was met in 2019. In April 2021, they initiated a second $10 million matching gift challenge that was achieved in less than two months. Over the past six years, the fundraising ... The Most Anticipated New Developments in Southwest Florida

Gulfshore Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury read a comment about an upcoming play, and it confirmed her schedule for the upcoming season. “‘That’s too heavy. I’m not in the mood for that with the war,'” she recalled of the message. She understands, she said: “We’re coming out of a pandemic, and who thought there’d be a ... Gulfshore Playhouse’s feel-good year: ‘Barefoot in the Park,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples’ premier professional theater and nationally recognized LORT theater member, will present the suspenseful and provocative political thriller, “The Invisible Hand.” Written by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and directed by Kristen Coury, this show will run March 26 through April 16, 2022 with previews on March 24 and 25. “The Invisible Hand” follows an American ... Cast and Crew Announced For THE INVISIBLE HAND At Gulfshore Playhouse

On March 7, 2022 Gulfshore Playhouse hosted its most successful fundraising event to date, raising $2.5 million. However, this record-breaking achievement did not come from any traditional fundraiser, but from producing a world-class theatrical performance as those produced in their home theatre. “This year, we decided to produce more of a show than a fundraiser ... Gulfshore Playhouse Raises Record Number Via Immersive Theatrical Experience

One of Kristen Coury’s chief goals when founding the Gulfshore Playhouse in 2004 was to build a Tony Award-winning, regional theater that provided dedicated space for something near and dear to her heart, theatrical education. Today, she is filled with anticipation awaiting the fall 2023 completion of the professional theater group’s new home, the Baker ... Theater education is expanding with the new home for Gulfshore Playhouse