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Join us for the Story behind the Story
The Player's Studio High School Troupe is proud to present Before Oz by Lauren Grove. This is is the story of L. Frank Baum, the man who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Frank was a man who felt his responsibilities so deeply that he nearly missed his destiny trying to do what was expected of him. Told to us from the perspective of his elderly widow and greatest champion, Maud Baum, we meet the people and see the places that inspired Oz. The beloved characters that would come to be iconic in pop culture all came from the real life the Baum family lived. From New York to the Dakotas to the Chicago World's Fair, Baum drew his stories from everywhere. Before movies and musicals, there was a book. Before the story there was a life filled with love. Before Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, or the Cowardly Lion there were real life people with real life experiences. All of it was...
Before Oz
Audition Call
Join The Player's Studio as we produce our annual spring Dinner Theatre show, this year featuring the Queen of Mystery herself; Agatha Christie. This Production will rehearse and perform in the spring of 2026. Auditions will be held in person on Wednesday December 10 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Creative Arts Studio in San Juan and on Friday December 12 at 3113 Toucan Avenue. Actors may also submit taped auditions to [email protected] no later than December 12 at midnight. Resumes and head shots are welcome and may be sent to the same email.
Actors/Crew are asked to complete a Google form by December 7, 2025 to indicate your interest in auditioning. Crew should expect to participate in a brief interview. Actors should prepare any monologue of their choosing. Please bring a copy of your monologue to the audition. You do not have to memorize your piece. You may apply to both act and assist with crew or tech. We thank you in advance for your interest in our show.
Season 9 Sponsors Wanted
Season 9 Sponsor packages are now available. At The Player's Studio we believe that Community Theatre should be for the whole community and BY the community. That means we delight in partnering with people all across the RGV. As we prepare for Season 9 one important way that the community can be involved is through Sponsorships. The money raised through these incredible business partners helps us pay for construction materials, costumes, and class supplies all while keeping the cost of the program affordable for families. Join the team and be part of helping TPS bring stories to life on the stage.
You can also help by checking out our Amazon Wishlist or making a donation to our program via our PayPal link!
Announcing TPS Season 9
The Greatest Show in Illyria
Thank you to everyone who attended our summer production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The Community Players performed two wonderful shows, one at the historic Old Church Winery and the second at the McAllen public Library. Audiences were treated to one of Shakespeare's most well loved comedies set in the world of a vintage circus. Mischief and laughs were bountiful. See what audience members had to say:
"It was hilarious! Loved the creative costumes as well."
- audience member from the June 27 show at the Old Church Winery
PRODUCTIONS
Our Season 8 School Productions
Every Season our homeschool classes present a variety of productions for the public. These programs represent the original foundation of The Player's Studio. Over the course of the past eight seasons we have done dozens of shows. Head to our Productions page here on the website to get an overview of all the wonderful shows we have done through the years. You'll also have a chance to see The Community Players productions and our collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association. You can even see some of our programs, too.
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' beloved classic comes to the stage with Dickens himself as part of the story. Ebeneezer Scrooge is synonymous with greed and misery. He has allowed his heart to become cold and bitter and the people of London fear him. But from beyond the grave his deceased friend Jacob Marley offers Scrooge a second chance. Three ghosts take the old man on a journey that will change Scrooge forever. The High School Players and the Junior Players combined to bring this story of redemption to life for the RGV in December of 2024.
Peter Rabbit Tales
Founder and director Karen Culbertson crafted this stage Production especially for the Young Players. Combining three of Beatrix Potter's rabbit Tales we follow Peter and his cousin Benjamin Bunny as they jump from one troublesome adventure to another. Along the way audiences meet many of the favorites characters that populate Potter's world. Peter's sisters seek out their own adventure, Thomasina Mouse saves the day, Squirrel Nutkin strives to keep the peace and even the Puddle Ducks get a mention. This was an adorable show enjoyed by all performed in the fall of 2024.
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Sherlock Holmes is the world's most famous detective. But we would be mistaken to think he does it all without help. We're not talking about Watson; we mean The Baker Street Irregulars. From his first famous mystery Holmes has employed the help of some of London's street children to gather information. Now these youngsters are crime solvers in their own right. They are about to solve their most important mystery of all - who killed Sherlock Holmes. The Junior Players were thrilled to bring this show to audiences in the Spring of 2025.
Peter Pan: Saving Neverland
The classic Children's tale by JM Barrie gets a little twist in this new adaptation by The Players. Peter Pan once again whisks Wendy and her brothers off to Neverland for high adventure and big fun. However, not all is well in the land where children never grow up. Tiger Lily is done with Peter's games, Peter's reckless behavior is causing trouble for the children and Captain Hook has decided to take Neverland for the pirates. Peter will have to do the unthinkable, mature! At least enough to understand that everyone needs help once in a while, that friends come from unexpected places, and that strength in numbers is far better than going it alone. Can he do it in time to save Neverland? The high school class produced this magical tale in the Spring of 2025, closing out the official productions of Season 8.
ADULT CLASSES
The Community Players
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Why let the kids have all the fun?
Community is essential to performing arts, and at The Player's Studio it is our goal to promote community. Cue The Community Players. Are you a former theatre kid looking to jump back into the drama scene? Maybe you want to try acting or technical theatre for the first time. If so, this program is for you. We are looking for any local community member with a passion for creativity and the desire to be part of something unique and new. Click the registration link below to be added to our email list and join us to make Community theatre happen.
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The Player’s Studio is a non-profit drama club and performing group based in North McAllen, Texas. We exist to serve the greater McAllen area with particular focus on youth and youth/community involvement through access to the performing arts and education.
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