Memories

Memories


In honor of our 75th Anniversary,

we're asking our patrons to share their memories of our theater, our Island and more...


Do you have any memories you would like to share with us?

If so, we'd LOVE to hear from you! 

Share Your Memories!


Your Messages to Us

"Moved to the island in 1961, went to AMI, Roser church and Roser youth group. My friend Heidi Stebbings was involved in the Players. 2 others I remembered being involved are Helen Peterson? and Jim Zerby? Does anyone else remember them? We used to ride the Island Bus to the players which was a privately run bus that ran from the north end of the island to the south end and then in to town via cortez returning via Manatee Av. which was run by my mother Pat Bull and sister Babe Bull. Now go there when friends come in to town for the winter. Love the venue and the nostalgia.

- Micki Poston


"I’ve been coming to the Island Player’s for a very long time. My parents moved here in the early sixties and would always get tickets for us when we came here. Now I’m live here full time and am a volunteer. I thoroughly enjoy my volunteer work and I have season tickets for myself and 4 girlfriends. It’s our girls day out!"

- Connie Camboni


"Your (Grey Matter Studios) video was superb and we are absolutely delighted that you shared it with all of us who visit the island temporarily each year. Catching every possible production and now meeting a few of you makes “us” feel a part of you and we applaud you for being a part of our island experience. We love you for that & forever cheer you on! Bravo ! Kudos ! Always well done and very much appreciated and enjoyed!


Thank You ! Thank You ! Thank You ! We love your theatre and look forward to whatever production you present when we are there. AND … We thank you for sharing your video with all of us!!! 


This from a snowbird fan who loves each of you … and now we feel we “know” you … and you’ll, of course, recognize us when we come to see you!"

- JoAnn Williams


"We love attending the plays. It is just a wonderful Theatre with actors and volunteers. A blessing for us. Thank you all so much." ❤️

- Barbara Mascia


Marcy (L) with Helene Quinn (R)

"We have many memories of Anna Maria, but one special note about the Island Players: One of the best ways to make a new friend is to attend the Island Players events. The theatre draws hearts across age groups & walks of life. It bonds us all to a level of fun that has no boundaries. Several year back I attended my first show at the Island Players & sat next to a lovely woman. We quickly discovered at break time that we had so many things in common, even though there is a 30-year difference in age. Since then, each year, Marcy & I sit next to each other & enjoy each show & have expanded our friendship even outside the theatre. Great things happen at Anna Maria!"

- Helene Quinn

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