Arts Center Theatre Debuts Readers Theatre Program in August

The Arts Center Theatre has announced the Readers Theatre program, kicking off the inaugural season for the new theatre venture at Marco Town Center, under the umbrella of the Marco Island Center for the Arts. 

Readers Theatre, sometimes referred to as “Playwrights Theatre,” offers an opportunity for local writers to workshop their original work in front of a live audience. These plays are presented without sets, props or costumes, allowing the writers words and the interpretations of the actors to tell the story. Most importantly the audience is encouraged to offer feedback. 

The three different programs, free to the public, will begin on August 7, when audiences will be treated to “Paradise and Mr. Prince”, written by local playwright Mitch Eli. This play is a love letter to Marco Island and features some of the same characters from the writer’s first production on the island in 2020. On August 14, theater lovers will enjoy a trio of short one-act plays written by playwrights Alice Costello, Leslie Sanderson and MaryAnn Clavin. 

Closing out the Readers Theatre program on August 21 writer Kristyn Estes will present “The Swingset”, a lighthearted comedy guaranteed to have you laughing aloud on your Sunday afternoon.

All plays for the Readers Theater program will have a start time of 3:00 PM at the Arts Center Theatre. RSVP for your free tickets at https://www.marcoislandart.org/events-calendar/ or by calling 239-394-4221.