Studio Players is thrilled to announce our 2025–2026 season!
For over 85 years, Studio Players has been proud to bring high-quality, affordable live theatre to Montclair and the surrounding community. Since 1937, our all-volunteer team has worked passionately to deliver engaging productions that entertain, inspire, and connect.
This upcoming season promises to be no exception. In addition to the exciting lineup of mainstage shows listed below, we’re also planning special events, new features, and more surprises throughout the year.
Stay tuned—our full season brochure will be available later this year, along with online ticket purchasing for your convenience. Whether you’re a long-time patron or new to Studio Players, we welcome you to be a part of our 2025–2026 season.
We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!
Our Town
Our Town is the beloved American classic that recently wowed Broadway audiences! This funny, touching, and surprisingly modern play takes you into the heart of small-town life, where ordinary moments become unforgettable. With themes of love, family, and what truly matters, it’s a story that feels more relevant than ever. Our Town will charm, move,…
A Night at the Theatre
A Night at the Theatre: An Original Immersive Murder Mystery Experience: Step into the world of a 1940s-style comedy—until the leading lady drops dead, and the real show begins! In this immersive world premiere, the audience becomes part of the action, moving through all three floors of the theatre—front of house, backstage, dressing rooms, and…
Reading Series: Hey! I Heard You're Black
By Alicia Whavers Directed By: Emily Miller One Night Only! February 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm. All seats $10 Buy Tickets Today Hey! I Heard You’re Black by New Jersey’s own Alicia Whavers presents a vivid tapestry of stories that capture the nuanced realities of Black life in America. Through an anthology of interconnected monologues…
Burlesque and Bingo
Burlesque & Bingo – A Night of Glamour and Games! Get ready for a night of sizzling entertainment and fabulous fun! Enjoy dazzling burlesque performances that bring the glamour, sass, and tease, all while playing rounds of high-energy bingo with exciting prizes. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the thrills, or the rhinestones, this unforgettable…
Dracula a Comedy of Terrors
Get ready for a fang-tastically funny night at the theater! Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the classic vampire tale. Packed with clever wordplay, quick-change performances, and over-the-top antics, this high-energy spoof brings Dracula and his eccentric cast of characters to life like never before. Whether you love classic horror…
Reading Series: Othello
Othello By William Shakespeare Directed By: Emily Miller One Night Only! April 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm. All seats $10 Buy Tickets Today Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and enduring tragedies—a riveting story of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the devastating cost of misplaced trust. At the height of his triumph, General Othello, a…
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters By Qui Nguyen Directed By: Alec J. Wolf Performance Dates June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00 pm June 7 and 14 at 3:00 pm Description: She Kills Monsters is a heartfelt, emotion-filled, action-packed comedy that takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the world of Dungeon & Dragons! When Agnes…
Christmas Shorts
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Shorts is full of festive feel-good holiday fun for the whole family. You’ll find everything here, from kids writing letters to Santa, to the big guy getting ready for Christmas himself, to a bunch of elves who accidentally rip Santa’s gift bag at the last minute. (Don’t worry, Mrs. Claus can…