The Players Studio

The Players Studio offers acting classes for all ages, homeschool classes, summer camps, dance classes, musical theatre classes, and private lessons. It also offers Musical Theatre Dance on Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm as a weekly drop-in class with new choreography each week, and classes are held in 8-week sessions with one-time payments per session.

Programs

• Acting Classes — for all ages · Classes for all ages.
• Homeschool Classes — Classes to aid homeschool curriculums.
• Summer Camps — Production camp and week-long camps.
• Dance Classes — Technique and introductory dance classes.
• Musical Theatre Classes — Classes focusing on dance, singing and acting all in one.
• Private Lessons — Arts education private lessons.
• The Sarasota Players Follies — 50+ · Mondays & Thursdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · 50+ free performance group studying improvisation, vocal, dance, and musical theatre.
• A Very Follies Christmas — 50+ · Mondays & Thursdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · 50+ performance group production with two holiday one-act plays, music, and dance breaks.
• Mastering the Stage 1 — 18+ · Fridays, 5:30-7:00pm · $300 · For those new to acting or looking to build a strong foundation in their craft.
• Mastering the Stage 2 — 18+ · Fridays, 7:00-8:30pm · $300 · For more advanced actors; teacher approval required.
• Adult Beginner Tap Dance — 18+ · Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm · $300 · A class for adults of all ages and abilities to gain a foundation in Tap Dance.
• Musical Theatre Dance — Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm · $25 per class · Weekly drop-in class with new choreography each week; all levels welcome.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $25–$300
• General schedule: Classes take place in 8-week sessions.
• Facility hours: Studio Hours Monday through Friday 10am to 7pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm. Theatre Box Office Hours 10am–5pm Monday–Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday; box office is always open an hour before showtime.

About the provider

The Sarasota Players seeks to provide an artistic outlet for locals and visitors alike to experience live theatre and live theatre training. It is a community theatre, with auditions open to the entire community, classes offered for all ages, and the Follies listed as a free performance group. Lead instructors and names mentioned include Logan Junkins, Brian Finnerty, Jill Rodriguez, Amanda Heisey, Alan Gillespie, Eric Van Baars, and Heather Blount-Elliott.

Classes are offered in 8-week sessions with one-time payments per session. The source also says 'No commitment, just come dance' for Musical Theatre Dance, and 'Must have teacher approval' for Mastering The Stage 2.

Last updated September 18, 2026.