What a World-Class Theater Really Means for Collier County

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

The cast and creative team has been announced for the World Premiere of Circle Forward, a new play by Deb Hiett, directed by Neel Keller. Featured in Gulfshore Playhouse’s 2023 New Works Festival, this comedic, surprising, and uplifting new work takes audiences on a twist-filled journey where grief, hope, and the unexpected collide. 

Gulfshore Playhouse, has unveiled the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s classic thriller, The Mousetrap. Directed by Laura Kepley, the play begins previews on January 11, 2026, with an official opening on January 15, 2026, at the Baker Theatre and Education Center’s Moran Mainstage. The production will run through February ... Gulfshore Playhouse Unveils Cast of AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP

As Regional Theaters Struggle, Some Defy the Odds Naples, Fla., and Milwaukee are quite different, but have one thing in common: They are home to regional theaters that are thriving. By Michael Paulson Reporting from Milwaukee and Naples, Fla. Originally published in The New York Times Dec. 15, 2025 America’s regional theaters are facing difficult ... The New York Times: As Regional Theaters Struggle, Some Defy the Odds