Overview
The Village Players contributes to the culture of the community by offering opportunities for adults and youth to participate in all aspects of the theatre arts; producing high quality, diverse plays and musicals; providing experience in theatre production and management; supporting the writing of original plays; promoting theatrical education for youth; and encouraging an overall interest in and enthusiasm for community theatre. The Village Players typically presents 5 major productions annually (a mix between musicals and straight shows). Each production…
History
The Village Players was founded in 1923 as a nonprofit theatre club and was later reorganized as a community theatre and a 501 (c) (3) organization. It is the third oldest community theatre in Michigan and ranks among the 50 oldest theatre groups in the United States. Historical Highlights: 1922 – Proposed as a Community Dramatic Group by high school student John W. Gafill. 1923 Organized into the Village Players of Birmingham (16 charter members). Performed “The Maker of Dreams”…
FAQ
How can I get involved with Village Players? How can I Become a Member? We’d love to have you join us on stage or off. You can audition as an actor or become involved as a part of a production team. Actors cast in a show are required to either become a member or pay a rehearsal fee. To become involved on a production, you will need to become a member. See the Become a Member information under the About…
Become a Member
Village Players is a member-run organization and we welcome everyone to join us in the creation of our productions and events. No matter your talent or inclination, we have a spot for you. Committees include box office, costumes, props, makeup, set construction, sound, lights, stage manager, ushers, marketing and more. Each show involves a different production team (directors, producers, choreographers, stage managers, etc.) and each team is looking for experienced volunteers as well as the inexperienced who are interested in…
Contact Us
The Village Players of Birmingham 34660 Woodward Ave. Phone: 248-644-2075 Email: ten.l1329947495abolg1329947495cbs@m1329947495ahgni1329947495mribf1329947495opv1329947495 Box Office Hours – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
