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!
Reading Series: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick. This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical, small-cast escapade, oddball female roommates Sherlock (yes, it’s also a girl’s name—wait, is it a girl’s name? Is it even…
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…
Reading Series: Hey! I Heard You're Black
By Alicia Whavers Directed By: Emily Miller One Night Only! March 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…
She Kills Monsters
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 Evans stumbles on her late sister Tilly’s D&D notebook, she discovers a side to her that she never knew filled with epic battles, fierce warriors, and hilarious, geeky fun. Packed with…
Much Ado About Nothing: At Van Vleck House and Gardens
Get ready for a Shakespearean takeover! The Montclair Foundation and Studio Players are delighted to present William Shakespeare’s classic comedy of romance and intrigue, “Much Ado About Nothing,” opening July 10 at the Van Vleck House & Gardens. Dates: July 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:00pm This is no ordinary stage production, it’s an immersive…
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…