SURFSIDE PLAYERS INC
COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA

Surfside Players, Inc. is a distinguished 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to productions, presentations, education, and outreach within the realm of theater arts. Sponsored by Brevard Business News, The Margaret Heins Foundation, and Commissioners through the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Surfside Players has been a vital cultural contributor since its incorporation on September 22, 1961, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Known for fostering theatrical talent across various levels, Surfside Players offers educational programs including workshops in stagecraft, costuming, playwriting, audition techniques, and performance skills. The organization proudly supports local theater productions at junior and senior high schools while nurturing new and established playwrights through a troupe dedicated to script development with live audience feedback. With three main-stage productions per season, Surfside Players also offers its facilities for diverse events such as movie screenings, weddings, seminars, receptions, meetings, recitals, and more. The theater extends special access deals for seniors, military personnel, students, cast members, and leading actors. Moreover, the facility requires reservation at least two months in advance for optimal production planning. In addition to theatrical endeavors, Surfside Players proudly provides a specialized 11-week dance training program called Gotta Dance! led by Paulette Bethel, an experienced choreographer with expertise garnered over 35 years. Paulette's classes are well-regarded, and she has made significant contributions to the theater community through her extensive volunteer work. The leadership of Surfside Players includes officers such as Steve Mogell (TD) and Nancy Matican-Bock (Vice President), among others, guiding the organization with a commitment to supporting both aspiring and seasoned performers in the theatrical arts. Further information can be found on their official website at surfsideplayers.com.