The Naples Players Presents Beau Jest

The Naples Players (TNP) is excited to welcome audiences for a warm and witty start to the new year with Beau Jest, running January 14 to February 15, 2026, in the Kizzie Theater. Written by James Sherman and directed by Kate Bowman, a visiting director and actor based in Los Angeles, this uplifting comedy brings family, laughter, and unexpected tenderness to the stage.

Beau Jest follows Sarah, a young woman trying to keep her traditional parents happy. She hires an actor to portray the perfect boyfriend during a family dinner. What begins as a simple plan quickly unravels into a charming mix of misunderstandings and heartfelt moments. The comedy invites audiences to enjoy the humor in family expectations and the beauty of choosing honesty over perfection.

The production features a talented local cast that includes both long-time TNP veterans and performers making their TNP debut: Charlie Blum, Patti Caroli, Pamela Dollak, Jody Cameron, and Kit Fitzsimons.

“Beau Jest is a genuinely fun way to start the year,” said Executive Artistic Director Bryce Alexander. “It is lighthearted, full of clever surprises, and a wonderful chance for audiences to relax and laugh together.”

Accessibility and Ticket Discounts

As part of TNP’s continued effort to remove barriers to the magic of theatre, the organization offers several accessible ticketing options. These include:

• Educator and student pricing

• First responder discounts

• Veterans discounts

• Pay What You Can program

All discounts and accessible ticket options can be reserved by calling the TNP Box Office at 239.263.7990.

Venue and Sponsor

Beau Jest is sponsored locally by Gallerie Indigo and presented in the Kizzie Theater, TNP’s premier 450-seat performance venue featuring comfortable sightlines, expanded wheelchair accessible seating, and the Patti Hepburn Sensory Friendly Viewing Room, the only space of its kind in the United States.

Tickets

Tickets range from $42 to $57, depending on seat type and performance date.

Patrons may purchase tickets at NaplesPlayers.org or by calling 239.263.7990.