Theatre Zone facts for kids
TheatreZone is a special theater company in Naples, Florida. It's a professional group, meaning the actors are part of the Actors' Equity Association, which is like a union for actors. They perform at the G&L Theatre, located on the campus of The Community School of Naples.
TheatreZone is known for bringing "The Lost Treasures Of Broadway" to life. This means they perform musicals and plays that are not often seen anymore but are still wonderful and deserve to be enjoyed by new audiences.
About TheatreZone
TheatreZone is a professional theater company. This means they hire experienced actors. These actors are members of the Actors' Equity Association. This organization helps make sure actors are treated fairly.
The company performs at the G&L Theatre. It is located in Naples, Florida. TheatreZone focuses on showing plays and musicals. These are often older shows. They are called "Lost Treasures Of Broadway." This helps people see great stories.
History of TheatreZone
TheatreZone was started in 2005. It was founded by Mark and Karen Danni. They created it as a non-profit organization. This means any money the theater earns goes back into the company. It helps them put on more shows.
First Performances
TheatreZone's very first show was a musical. It was called Mack and Mabel. This show opened on March 16, 2006. A famous actor named Gary Sandy starred in it. He was well-known from a TV show in the 1970s.
The musical needed some updates. TheatreZone worked with the composer, Jerry Herman. He gave his approval for the changes. This helped make the show fresh for the audience.
Important Productions
Their second season featured a play. It was called "Miracle in Rwanda." This play told the story of a woman. She survived a very difficult time in Rwanda. The play first opened at TheatreZone. This was on February 9, 2007.
After its first run, the play traveled. It went to New York City for a month. Then, it opened in Edinburgh, Scotland. This happened in August 2007. The play shared an important message of hope.
