Hello from the Studio Players DEI Committee! We have sadly had a very difficult few months this spring as we lost our beloved, visionary leader, Elizabeth Quiñones, to breast cancer in April. It was Elizabeth that truly jump started our DEI efforts when she founded the Studio Players Diversity & Inclusion Committee as a response […]
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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.
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After first joining Studio Players as a costume manager for our 2016 production of Stage Kiss, Elizabeth Sanchez Quiñones quickly blossomed into one of our finest actors and most dedicated leaders– gracing our stage in numerous productions including Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike; Jake’s Women; A Seusified Christmas Carol; and Almost Maine. However it was
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A Night at the Theatre An Original Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Original Concept and Written By Allyssa Hynes and E. Dale Smith-Gallo Directed by E. Dale Smith-Gallo & Allyssa Hynes Performance Dates Audition Dates Description: As the cast, crew, and audience assemble to watch Studio Players’ production of “The Mysterious Case of the Chestnut and
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In this fast-paced theatrical romp through the enchanted forest, a teen/adult-centric retelling of Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and more ensues. Twists and turns will make you laugh until you cry as classic tales are turned on their heads. Cast
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It’s been 25 years since the groundbreaking production of The Laramie Project debuted off-Broadway. How have we progressed in the fight for equal rights and human decency for the LGBTQ+ community? How have we not? Join us for this seminal piece of American theatre. “The Sunday performance will be followed by a free virtual talkback
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Despite recent challenges to DEI efforts at the federal level, Studio Players remains unwavering in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Since embarking on this journey in 2020, we have experienced unprecedented growth, welcoming artists from all backgrounds onto our stage, behind the scenes, and within our leadership. We have witnessed firsthand the transformative
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Overview The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon is a spoof on several of the Brothers Grimm Fairy tales. In this fast-paced, rollicking ride, two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories, from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like Faithful Johannes and The Girl Without Hands. A
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Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” At the turn of the 20th century, Sarah Bernhardt tackles her most ambitious role yet: the tragic Prince of Denmark. But is society ready for a female Hamlet? Faced with almost insurmountable
