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PBTS Co-Directors Suzanne Hudson Smith and Lee Hamby Meet in the Middle with ‘The Bridges of Madison County’

January 24, 2019

When Suzanne Hudson Smith first stepped into her new role as executive director of Players by the Sea, she was adamant that despite her theatre background, she had no plans to direct a show unless it was the right piece. When a last-minute calendar change added The Bridges of Madison County to the season schedule, she knew it was the

Dual Critics·From the Archives·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

FROM THE ARCHIVES: QUILTERS AT PLAYERS BY THE SEA IN 2002

Reviewed by Dick Kerekes and originally published in EU JACKSONVILLE in 2002 As theatres are closed throughout the world because of the current pandemic crisis, the Dual Critics along with many others, are revisiting and republishing some of their previous work. The musical “Quilters,” was staged at Players By the

On Stage – where actors play

We here at EU have the solemn (and often fun) duty of

The Hottest Play In America – “VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE”

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW Do you want to see the

Hope McMath, Yellow House, Art, Activism, Jacksonville, Florida

Yellow House: An Intersection of Art, Community, and Social Justice

October 21, 2017

Art Exhibitions·Attraction·Community·Feature·King Street District·Local Galleries·Performing Arts Venues·Riverside·Visual Art

Hope McMath, a leader in the Jacksonville arts community, has moved on from her post as director at the , to run a new endeavor–Yellow House. Inside Yellow House, just across from the , at first glance, it looks like a gallery, albeit one with storage issues–besides art, the first

Rock On! “AMERICAN IDIOT” at PBTS

August 1, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea and The Lazzarra Family Foundation presented the final show of the 2016 – 2017 season with the punk rock musical “American Idiot.” The production will remain on stage through August 12, 2017. Call 249-0289 or visit playersbythesea.org for

Photo by Cathy Jones, American Idiot, Players By The Sea, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Green Day’s Rock Opera “AMERICAN IDIOT” at Players By The Sea

July 20, 2017

Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre

The tragedies that occurred on 9/11 shook the world to its core and the fallout inspired the need for change on a global scale. Punk rock pioneers Green Day channeled the uncertainties of the post-9/11 era into the bold, daring rock opera American Idiot that proved there is still nothing

“SENTENCES” with characters who attack, spar, confess, regret, and reflect. Don’t miss it.

June 14, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Players by the Sea in presented the world premier of Drew L Brown’s “Sentences” on June 9, 2017. The play was commissioned by Players under the theatre’s recently initiated program. Drew Brow graduated from in 2014. Of note, he is a Student Academy Award winning writer/director. An early theatrical experience in North

New Voices launches with “Madame Bonaparte”

May 29, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom Jacksonville Beach’s opened the world premiere of the captivating “” on May 26, which will run through June 3, 2017. Call 249-0289 or visit playersbythesea.org for additional information and reservations. This work launches Player’s

Your Summer Stage Is Set! Theatre Camps

May 9, 2017

Business·Family·On Stage·Theatre

Summer is setting the stage for kids of all ages to experience exciting and creative performing arts camps throughout Jacksonville. From the Beaches and beyond, community theaters are opening the doors to young, aspiring thespians, stage hands and playwrights with a diverse offering of opportunities. Stage Door Summer Camp Stage

A Genuine Classic “THREE TALL WOMEN”

May 3, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM Jacksonville Beach’s , with support from sponsors Scott and Nancy McLucas, has opened a revival of “,” the 1994 Pulitzer Prize winning play by the late Edward Albee (1928 – 2016). The opening was

“CITY OF ANGELS” real-life and reel-life stories

February 15, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM in Jacksonville Beach Florida opened its first show of 2017 with “,” a musical which will be on their main stage through February 25th. Call (904) 249-0289 or visit playersbythesea.org for reservations. “City of

A Dual Critics Review: PBTS Opens 2017 with Eurydice

January 10, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM Jacksonville Beach’s opened its first play of 2017 with Sarah Ruhl’s “.” It will run through January 21 in the Grace Darling Studio Theatre at 106 6th Street North. For reservations call (904)

MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE

December 8, 2016

Comedy·Dual Critics·Feature·Holidays·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea wants you to have not just a merry Christmas, but a merry wacky Christmas. So this theatre group, known for its diverse programming, is presenting a holiday farce