114 Years of Theater in the Heart of Rittenhouse Square!

Plays and Players Theatre is a membership collective of theatre artists and enthusiasts dedicated to producing innovative theatre, engaging diverse audiences, nurturing local talent, and preserving our historic landmark home for future generations.

Upcoming Plays & Players Events

8/4 & 8/18 -Caked-Up Comedy at 8pm in Quig’s Pub

8/16 -Your Sunday Best! 8PM: Variety Open Mic in Quig’s Pub

8/19 - Members Happy Hour: Season Kick-Off 5pm - 7pm

8/19 - P&P Peeks: Fringe Preview at 7PM Skinner Studio

8/26 - Craft Night at Quig’s 8PM: Friendship Bracelets & Fringe Calendars

 8/31 - Norman David & the Eleventet: Monday Night Jazz

Informal Bar Readings & Going Acoustic @ Quig’s Return in September!

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ARTISTIC MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

PERFORMANCE: “Drums Drums Drums”

Aug 15 - 2:00pm to 11:00pm

Aug 16 - 18 - SOLD OUT - NO DOOR SALES

Produced by Artistic Member Harrison Merkt!

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PERFORMANCE: “Girl Mic: I Love Philadelphia”

August 14 - 7:30pm

Produced by Sketchfest!

Featuring several P&P Members!

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P&P Peeks Artists:

Your Best Odd Girl Out - Adrian Collins

BoyGirl Gymnastics - Mime Baby

Trauma Queen - The Lemonade Stand

Notice Me, Gwyneth - Matthew Reid

Folk Dance Fun! - Nee Danse/Theatre

Ideas of Grandeur - Imani Lee Williams

Artists will present 7 minute previews from their upcoming Fringe Shows! This event will be in the Skinner Studio and is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s in the Gallery?

The Photo Leaguereturns as our Gallery Curator this year. The Fall Show features work by Rose Drew. Members should come to our exclusive preview night (August 26 at 7pm) to meet Rose and hear more about her process. The official Opening Reception is August 29th at 2:00pm.

Visiting Companies

8/5 - Sketchfest: Tandem Jump & Warm Things*

8/14 - Sketchfest: Girl Mic - I Love Philadelphia*

8/15 - Drums Drums Drums*

8/20 - OMEGA X TOUR

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Regular Visitor Fever Dream Repertory is having auditions this month! More info here

* produced by Members of Plays & Players

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FRINGE @ P&P!

We’re so excited to announce LEMONADE STAND will be hosting a Fringe Festival Hub right here at Plays & Players!!

We will also have several shows on our Mainstage!

We hope to have all the shows listed here soon!

Learn more about the Philly Fringe Festival!

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Not my best display case but at least it's done enough for now! 8/14 - Sketchfest Girl Mic 8/15 - Drums Drums Drums 8/18 - Caked Up Comedy 8/19 - P&P Peaks + Happy Hour 8/20 - KPop 8/26 - Gallery Preview/Artist Talk (Members Only) 7p 8/29 - Gal
P&P Peeks is back! Come out to our showcase of Fringe shows happening at Plays & Players and pieces our Members are taking to other venues! It will also be our first Members' Happy Hour of the season - So members are welcome to join us at
It's no secret - the Melissa Lynch Memorial Library has been feeling a little over stuffed lately... Come volunteer at Plays & Players today 7/23 & tomorrow 7/24 from 2pm to 8pm and help us reign in the chaos! #theatre #historicaltheatre #b
Very sorry to announce today's volunteer paint day is cancelled because @ravenb215 is not feeling well. We will move forward with our other scheduled volunteer dates: 7/23 & 7/24 - Library cleanup 7/26 - Paint Day 7/27 - Studio Cleanup 7/28 -
We did it!!! Across platforms we've raised $242 putting us beyond our $800 oven goal! Thank you to everyone who helped us cross the finish line! The fundraiser will be live through the end of July - our next little project is replacing the dryer!!
Summer Time is restore time at Plays & Players Theatre and we're seeking YOU - our members, patrons, and supporters to come out and volunteer this summer! Love to organize? Curious about what plays we have in the Melissa Lynch Memorial Library?
@reverend_keith has an early morning tomorrow so bar is closing early - be sure to swing through Saturday and give @colleenmcorcoran some love before we close for summer vacation #membersonly #quigspub
@reverend_keith is working on a super secret project so he can't open the bar until 10pm It'll be a quiet night at the theater - no @franklins.key or studio shows. So if you've been longing for a quiet Quig's night - tonight is the night! #memberso
Tonight!! It's the General Membership Meeting!! Members in good standing are invited to come to the Skinner Studio to hear from our staff and board about this year's achievements and setbacks followed by our goals for the upcoming season! Members w
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