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Sarasota Players Play On in their new Payne Park space


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 10:37 a.m. February 13, 2026
Savannah Holds and Carl Haan
Savannah Holds and Carl Haan
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What: Play On

Benefiting: The Sarasota Players

When: Feb. 7

Where: Payne Park Auditorium

Melissa Finley, Amy Gorman and Amanda Heisey
Melissa Finley, Amy Gorman and Amanda Heisey
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Co-chairs John Scalzi and Linda Larsen are ready for a lively party.
Co-chairs John Scalzi and Linda Larsen are ready for a lively party.
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Board Chair Katie Weiss addresses the guests at The Sarasota Players Play On held on Feb. 7.
Board Chair Katie Weiss addresses the guests at The Sarasota Players Play On held on Feb. 7.
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Josh Roberson greets guests at The Sarasota Players Play On Annual Fundraiser held on Feb. 7 at the Payne Park Auditorium.
Josh Roberson greets guests at The Sarasota Players Play On Annual Fundraiser held on Feb. 7 at the Payne Park Auditorium.
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Kim Raymond, Jean Lolli, Volunteer Coordinator Laure Maille, Karen Renda and Sheila Dahlberg
Kim Raymond, Jean Lolli, Volunteer Coordinator Laure Maille, Karen Renda and Sheila Dahlberg
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Plans are on view of the revisions The Sarasota Players are making at their newly acquired Payne Park Auditorium space.
Plans are on view of the revisions The Sarasota Players are making at their newly acquired Payne Park Auditorium space.
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Sarah Conway, Polly Pitchford and Lynette Mancuso
Sarah Conway, Polly Pitchford and Lynette Mancuso
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John Scalzi with Carolyn Michel
John Scalzi with Carolyn Michel
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Jose Santana performs during the cocktail hour.
Jose Santana performs during the cocktail hour.
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Auction items help raise funds for The Sarasota Players.
Auction items help raise funds for The Sarasota Players.
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Shane and Lana Williams
Shane and Lana Williams
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Patrick and Megan Finke
Patrick and Megan Finke
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Barry and Rita Mazer
Barry and Rita Mazer
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Don Walker and Jenny Aldrich-Walker
Don Walker and Jenny Aldrich-Walker
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It appears that Sue Rupp, right, received a favorable Tarot card reading from Valerie Rozon.
It appears that Sue Rupp, right, received a favorable Tarot card reading from Valerie Rozon.
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Tiffany Nisbet with Miles Larsen and Linda Larsen
Tiffany Nisbet with Miles Larsen and Linda Larsen
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Alexander Neff and Andrea Meythaler
Alexander Neff and Andrea Meythaler
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Carrie Seidman, Jay Handelman and Chris Caswell
Carrie Seidman, Jay Handelman and Chris Caswell
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Jennifer Baker
Jennifer Baker
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Amy Gorman, Kathy Osterberg and Laurel Corriveau
Amy Gorman, Kathy Osterberg and Laurel Corriveau
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The Sarasota Players cast of
The Sarasota Players cast of "Rent" performs.
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Carl Haan on the keyboard.
Carl Haan on the keyboard.
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The Sarasota Players cast of
The Sarasota Players cast of "Rent" performs.
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The Sarasota Players cast of
The Sarasota Players cast of "Rent" performs.
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Debbi White with Jason and Caitlin Ellis
Debbi White with Jason and Caitlin Ellis
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Quinn Clifton and Averie Burns
Quinn Clifton and Averie Burns
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Hostess Savannah Holds
Hostess Savannah Holds
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Brian Finnerty and Jason Ellis
Brian Finnerty and Jason Ellis
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Scott Keys is a Sarasota Players board member and freelance director.
Scott Keys is a Sarasota Players board member and freelance director.
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Managing Artistic Director Thayer Greenberg
Managing Artistic Director Thayer Greenberg
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The Sarasota Players held their annual Play On event on Feb. 7 for 200 guests.
The Sarasota Players held their annual Play On event on Feb. 7 for 200 guests.
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Donna DeFant and Jeffery Kin
Donna DeFant and Jeffery Kin
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Thayer Greenberg and Quinn Clifton
Thayer Greenberg and Quinn Clifton
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Sam Peterson and Sam Valentin
Sam Peterson and Sam Valentin
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Petra and David Thomas enjoy a toast in the speakeasy.
Petra and David Thomas enjoy a toast in the speakeasy.
Janet Combs
The Sarasota Players held their annual Play On event on Feb. 7 at their new home located at the recently acquired Payne Park Auditorium.
The Sarasota Players held their annual Play On event on Feb. 7 at their new home located at the recently acquired Payne Park Auditorium.
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Laure Maille and her daughter, Thayer Greenberg enjoy an evening out with The Players.
Laure Maille and her daughter, Thayer Greenberg enjoy an evening out with The Players.
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Bri Wilder and Jersey Girl Maddy Rose are part of the cast of
Bri Wilder and Jersey Girl Maddy Rose are part of the cast of "Rent."
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