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Main Street Players Announces Its 2027 Season Lineup
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Miami, FL — May 17, 2026— Main Street Players is thrilled to announce the closing of its 2026
season and its exciting 2027 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of productions that celebrate
storytelling, artistry, and community. This season invites audiences to experience an
unforgettable mix of comedy, drama, musicals, classics, and new works.
From beloved favorites to bold contemporary voices, the upcoming season reflects Main Street
Players commitment to producing engaging theatre that inspires, entertains, and connects
audiences of all ages.
About Main Street Players
Main Street Players has been creating theater for over 50 years with its mission to cultivate
cultural enrichment and entertainment in Miami Lakes and the broader South Florida Theater
community. We strive to create a safe and inclusive space for adults and child
Completion of Season 2026
MAINSTREET COMEDY CARNIVAL
Dates: September 24-27, 2026
Description:An unforgettable weekend celebration of improv, creativity, and connection! Join performers,
students, and comedy lovers for an immersive experience featuring high-energy
performances, interactive workshops, and masterclasses led by world-class improvisation
teachers and industry professionals.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, the
Mainstreet Comedy Carnival offers something for everyone. Throughout the weekend,
participants will sharpen their comedic instincts, build confidence, and discover the joy of
saying “yes, and!” Come experience a vibrant atmosphere where imagination runs wild,
laughter takes center stage, and every moment is completely unscripted!
MAIN STREET PLAYERS ¿Sabes Spanglish?
Dates: October 9-11, 2026
Description:
¿Sabes Spanglish? is a vibrant celebration of bilingual storytelling, showcasing new plays
that weave together English and Spanish to reflect the richness, humor, heart, and
complexity of multicultural experiences. From heartfelt family dramas to bold comedies, the
festival highlights voices that live between languages, cultures, and traditions. Through
staged readings, performances, and community conversations, ¿Sabes Spanglish? creates
a space where stories transcend borders and language becomes a bridge for connection.
Call for Playwrights
Main Street Players is now accepting submissions for their ¿Sabes Spanglish? from
playwrights creating bilingual or multilingual works featuring both English and Spanish. We
are seeking original plays that celebrate Latine voices, cultural identity, intergenerational
experiences, community, and the beauty of code-switching in everyday life. Works of all
genres and styles are encouraged. Whether your script is fully bilingual or incorporates both
languages in unique and meaningful ways, we invite storytellers from all backgrounds to
share their voices on our stage.
2027 Professional Season Lineup
A Message from Leadership
“This season is about exploring the masks we all wear. Whether it's a smile in the face of
depression, the brave face we bare for loved ones, or the face we hide form society's standards.
We look forward to showcasing this exciting season featuring beloved classics and new bilingual
works from New York.”
— Sara Jarrell, Artistic Director
NUNSENSE by Dan Goggin
Dates: February 27 – March 14, 2027
Description:
Nunsense is habit-forming! This riotous show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of
Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia
(Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand
new song, this madcap musical was recorded for television starring Rue McClanahan as the
Mother Superior.
BETRAYAL by Harold Pinter
Dates: April 17 – May 2, 2027
Description:Jerry is a literary agent; Emma runs an art gallery; Robert is a publisher. Emma and Robert are
married and Jerry is Robert’s best friend, but Emma and Jerry have had a seven-year affair. The
play opens with Emma and Jerry meeting for lunch in 1977, two years after the affair has
finished and, by a brilliant device, the relationship of the three is traced backwards nine years to
the evening when it all began.
GOOD CUBAN GIRLS by Iraisa Anne Reilly
Dates: July 24-August 8, 2027
Description:
Marisol is home from college for the summer-with a big secret. How will she break this news to
the matriarchs of her family without inducing her grandmother's instantaneous death? Good
Cuban Girls is a coming of age story that navigates the first generation American struggle for
cultural preservation in the face of exile. This bilingual play is an examination of faith, family and
culture through three generations of Good Cuban Girls.
the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) by Matt Barbot
Dates: September 18 – October 3, 2027
Description:
In 1950, two would-be assassins board a train from New York to Washington, DC and discuss
their plan to strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. Well, they would be discussing it,
that is, if it weren't for interruption after interruption, each time by figures out of art and history,
reflections of what their country means to them and has meant to the United States. As the
borders of their reality begin to shift and their train chugs along, the two must finalize their plan,
interpret what messages these strange visitors have for them, and decide how they want their
sacrifice to be remembered.
Educational Season Lineup
2026 Fall Kids Camp
CLUE by Sandy Rustin Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Dates: Class starts August 18, 2026 with performances October 16 – October 25, 2026
Description:
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very
unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons,
and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum,
White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before
the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a
madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Class Information:
Ages 12-18; Classes start August 18th 2026 and will be held on Monday and Wednesday from
4:30-6pm leading up to the show.
Cost: $300 for the session
FROZEN JR by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Dates: Class starts August 19, 2026 with performances December 4-6, 2026
Description:
The enchanting modern classic from Disney! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway
musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. A story of
true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship
and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their
hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and
songs this show is loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to
thaw even the coldest heart!
Class Information:
Ages 4-11; Classes start August 19th 2026 and will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 4:30-6pm
leading up to the show.
Cost: $300 for the session
2027 Spring Kids Camp
PLAYWRIGHTING Workshop
Dates: Class starts January 19, 2027 with performances May 7-9, 2027
Description:
Does your child have a big imagination or love telling stories? Our Playwrighting Workshop
introduces students to the art of writing for the stage. During this creative class, students will
explore how ideas become plays through writing exercises, collaboration, and script readings.
Campers will create their own original scenes and short plays while learning how playwrights
develop characters, dialogue, and dramatic action.Students will explore: Story development and
plot structure, writing dialogue and creating characters, turning ideas into scenes for the stage,
and sharing and presenting their work with fellow campers
Class Information:
Ages 6-11; Classes start January 19, 2027 and will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 4:30-5:30pm
leading up to the show.
Ages 12-18; Classes Start January 20, 2027 and will be held weekly on Wednesdays at
4:30-5:30pm leading up to the show
Cost: $250 for the sessionSeason Passes On Sale Now
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