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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

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

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

On Stage – where actors play

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

5 & Dime’s “NEVER THE SINNER” Well-Acted in a Uniquely Dramatic Setting

November 15, 2016

Downtown·Dual Critics·Feature·Neighborhoods·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

5 & DIME THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM Jacksonville’s opened “Never the Sinner” on November 11, 2016 at ; it will remain on stage through November 19. The museum is in Springfield at the corner of First and Laura streets. For tickets,

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All the Emotions! “The Human Condition” Portraits by Jami Childers

November 4, 2016

Art Exhibitions·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·Local Artists·Local Galleries·The Beaches·Visual Art

A fundamental part of the human condition is the ability to see the world through the lens of our experiences. Those experiences are carved out in smile lines, a furrowed brow or a pensive gaze. It’s the job of a portrait artist to navigate the map of human expression and

Players by the Sea, Hand to God, EU Jacksonville, photo by Bradley Akers, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Sock It To Me! Hilarious Dark Comedy “Hand To God” from PBTS

November 4, 2016

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

It’s an irreverent puppet comedy about a possessed Christian-ministry puppet. In the hilarious dark comedy , a foul-mouthed sock puppet named Tyrone teaches those around him that the urges that can drive a person to give in to their darkest desires fit like a glove. The good children of

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: Celebrating 51 Years PBTS Opens “INTO THE WOODS”

September 21, 2016

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 AND LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Jacksonville Beach’s opened its 50th season with the musical “.” After opening on Broadway in 1987, the play won Tony Awards for Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. And it probably would

At The Heart of the Art-Bradley Akers named PBTS Artistic Director

September 5, 2016

Feature·On Stage·Performing Arts Venues·Spoken Word·Theatre

With the 50th season underway, has recently named as new artistic director. Akers says he hopes to strengthen community relations and extend the reach of the theatre’s educational programming to incorporate theatre for the young. Players by the Sea will also unveil an artistic statement that connects patrons, artists, and

PLAYERS BY THE SEA PELICAN AWARDS 2016

August 24, 2016

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

BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net held its annual on Sunday, August 20, 2016 at its theatre at 106 North Sixth Street, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The name for the awards was chosen many years ago, back when the theatre was located just one block from the ocean, where

Memphis, Players By The Sea, Photos by Chance Usina & Ramona Ramadeen

Where Music Found A Common Chord “MEMPHIS” – Players by the Sea Theatre Review

July 25, 2016

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 dualcritics@comcast.net Our friends at and the present “,” the dynamic 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Musical; the production opened July 22, 2016 and will remain on stage through August 13 at 106 6th

Sounds & Soul of Memphis at Players by the Sea

July 5, 2016

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

In parts of Africa, the word Sankofa translates to proverb “it is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.” It also refers to the Adrinka symbol represented by a mythical bird with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back in the stylized

“Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (as told by himself)”

June 5, 2016

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

SHIPWRECKED! PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net opened a three-weekend run of “” in their Studio Theatre on June 3, which will remain on stage through June 18, 2016. Performances are at 106 6th Street North, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Call 904-249-0289 or visit

Players by The Sea’s 2016 – 2017 Season

April 26, 2016

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

is announcing its 2016-2017 Season! This line up was chosen as a reflection of the community and culture, presenting a diverse range of exciting and thoroughly entertaining shows. Featuring Tony award winning productions, including Into The Woods, City of Angels, as well as two World Premieres from Local Playwrights, this