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Murder, mystery, danger, intrigue, puzzlement and humor are all words that describe the gamut of emotions experienced while watching the Marco Players Theater current play “The 39 Steps”. The same words can apply to the artwork that greets you as you enter the MPT’s gallery hallway. Setting the tone for the play are Ginny Mueller’s intriguing clay bugs along with the mysterious mix of multi-faceted elements in Clair Keery’s assemblages. Bill Moseley’s three stepped abstract acrylics lend a clue to the mystery to come while bits of torn paper put together in humorous puzzle fashion by artist Joanne Rose will ... Read More »

Two dozen outstanding student-athletes celebrated at awards event  Reflecting its commitment to honoring academic achievement just as much as athletic success, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) last night named Stephen Gibbs of Altamonte Springs and Katherine Stone of Fort Walton Beach as Florida’s Scholar Athletes of the Year. The winners of the state’s most prestigious honor for student-athletes came during a banquet recognizing all 24 members of FHSAA’s Academic All-State Team. Gibbs and Stone maintained outstanding grade point averages while also excelling in multiple sports, representing FHSAA’s highest ideals for student-athletes. “The 24 members of this year’s Academic ... Read More »

A junior version of ‘Annie’ was staged at Marco Island Charter Middle School, in late May at the school gymnasium. The students were directed by Karen Raymond, assisted by Mary Jo O’Regan, and featured the MICMS Allstarz. The students did an outstanding job singing and dancing, and portrayed their roles flawlessly. “One of the best performances ever!” was the constant comment after the show! A boost to the quality level of the production came in the realistic scenery and props. Not only was it a great depiction of New York City in December 1933, but President Roosevelt was in the ... Read More »

“Standing Room Only” (SRO) are three words dear to the heart of a Broadway producer. Why? SRO, in the parlance of Broadway’s theater crowd, signifies a hit of major proportions. A complete sellout! And while St. Mark’s Episcopal parish hall on Marco Island isn’t Broadway, that is exactly the kind of thing that happened recently when The Marco Players (TMP) presented The Troubadours in concert to raise funds for the Chuck Daye Apprentice Program: a SRO house. So many were the raves and cheers for a repeat, that TMP board promptly declared the event to be an annual one. Announcing ... Read More »