Come join us for another year of live performances, local art, and social gatherings! Ticket links will be shared as they become available.

Skinner Studio Productions & Readings

The Artistic Committee Presents Effective Voices – Change begins when the unheard are heard. This year Plays & Players examines the power of perspective through three thought-provoking shows highlighting marginalized voices.

Thurgood by George R. Stevens April 9 to 20

Thurgood depicts the true life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice, and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case in this one-man production. Performances at 7:30pm Wednesday to Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday.

P&P Presents – Staged Reading Series

November 7 – 9 (7:30pm) Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson This two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women in urban America as they search for love, clothes, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1, an English literature professor, and SBF 2, a corporate lawyer, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection, hopes for romance, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating, the lure of recreational shopping, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

January 16 – 18 (7:30pm) In the Continuum by Danai Gurira & Nikkole Salter This play puts a human face on the devastating impact of AIDS in Africa and America through the lives of two unforgettably courageous women. Living worlds apart, one in South Central LA and the other in Zimbabwe, each experience a kaleidoscopic weekend of life-changing revelations in this story of parallel denials and self-discoveries.

ANNOUNCING NEW PLAY PLAYERS! Work created by and featuring our members!

CANCELLED – Joseph Bravaco’s “The One Good Thing or Are Ya’ Patrick Swayze” RSVP’s are not necessary, just pop in for our sharing of new work! Unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel this event. We hope to bring it to our stage in the new year

Want to submit for Januarys’ New Play Players? Email artistic@playandplayers.org

Social Events – 3rd Fridays are Member Happy Hour 5pm – 7pm

The Social Committee has been busy planning a full year of events for our members and their guests! All social events are free for members and $10 for non-members. The Hooley is our only all-ages social event at this time.

2nd Annual Spookeasy October 31, 8:00pm – 11:00pm The return of our very popular Halloween gathering! Featuring a costume contest where you could win a $25 bar tab at Quig’s Pub and our spooky one-night-only cocktail “Blood in the Water” – a play on a New York Sour with a redwine float over a magic pool of vegan foam.

1st Annual Repeal of Prohibition Party December 5, 8:00pm – 11:00pm We gather to celebrate the history of speakeasies! We’re still working out the details but there will be classic cocktails, appetizers and entertainment!

3rd Annual Burns Night January 25, 7:00pm – 10:00pm Our bagpiper returns, and we’ll have the usual suspects of Soup, Haggis, and Scotch. Other scran will include neeps, tatties, and shortbread. The address to the haggis will begin promptly at 7:30p with a complimentary wee dram of Scotch. This laid-back, casual Burns Night celebration is hosted by Plays & Players members with Scottish roots – so if you’re looking for highbrow pomp we suggest you seek elsewhere.

5th Annual Hooley March 16, 3:00pm – 7:00pm Skip the green beer and beads and join us for our celebration of Irish tradition! We have traditional Irish foods such as Corned Beef and Cabbage, Beef Stew, Colcannon and soda bread – All lovingly cooked by our P&P Members! We’ll have live Irish folk music, a limerick-off, and a DIY Mr. Potato Contest!

JUNE 22, 2025 – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 3:00pm – 6:00pm This event is private for members in good standing to hear our board and committee chairs report on the previous year and present goals for the upcoming season. At 5:00 pm, we will have a light reception sponsored by the social committee to celebrate another year at Plays and Players!

LIVE! At Quig’s Pub

Caked Up Comedy! 8:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month. This $5.00 comedy showcase features local up-and-coming comedians and is FREE for members! This event is curated by Brendann Burrogh

Your Sunday Best! 8:00pm Monthly on the following Sundays: 10/20, 11/17, 12/15, 1/19, 2/16, 3/23, 4/13, 5/18 This is our long-time Open Mic featuring comedians of all levels! Give us that Tight 5 you’ve been reciting in the mirror or laugh your booty off with Philly’s Warmest Crowd. Sign-ups will be posted here as they become available. This is a free event so be sure to toss some cash in the tip basket to show our host some love! This event is curated by Kalif Troy

Going Acoustic at Quig’s Pub 7:00pm Quarterly on September 30, December 16, March 17 and June 23 We’re so excited to be in our third year of showcasing musicians of all levels and disciplines. Come out and find your new favorite indie artist, or dust off that guitar. Sign-ups will be posted here as they become available. This is a free event so be sure to toss some cash in the tip basket to show our hosts some love! This event is curated by James Haro, Kat Rivers, Emily Schuman.

The Gallery at Plays & Players

Curated by Gigi Lovond, our gallery is located in the lower lobby. We feature visual artists of several mediums of various skill levels. You can pop-down before or after an event to check things out or schedule an appointment with Gigi by emailing Gallery@playsandplayers.org. Opening Receptions will be held on September 7, November 9, and March 2 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.

Current Artists on View this Fall

Daryl Hannah II – Andromeda Cooks – Aiden Moyer – Steve Peura

Looking for someone else?

Please contact the company hosting the production for tickets. Here are some of the recurring companies that regularly call us home.

Check the home page & for other information and companies.

Thurgood is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC www.broadwayplaypublishing.com

“Single Black Female” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

“In the Continuum” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com