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Theatre Association of NYS Lauds The Oswego Players in 2024
December 17, 2024
The Oswego Players production has had numerous successful productions in 2024. The Oswego Players was adjudicated three times this year and each production received several awards. At the final Oswego Players membership meeting of 2024, every winner was celebrated and given their TANYS certificate. These awards are based on three separate designations: Meritorious Achievement, Excellence and Outstanding Achievement. Meritorious Achievement = Some advanced theatrical skill noted. Excellence = Theatrical skill base not routinely noted in non-professional theatre. Outstanding Achievement = Theatrical skill base rarely seen in non-professional theatre.
The Oswego Players Celebrates the Holiday Spirit with “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus”
December 9, 2024
The timeless story about “the eternal light with which childhood fills the world” has returned to the stage this Holiday season as the Oswego Players proudly presents “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” There are still tickets available for the community to see this beautiful, heartwarming story. “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” second weekend is December 13th, 14th 15th onstage at the Frances Marion Brown Theater at Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7:30PM, while curtain time for the remaining Sunday matinee is at 2PM. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for students. They may be reserved online by going to oswegoplayers.org, or by calling the Players’ Box Office at (315) 343-5138. The Oswego Players’ is also a drop off location for Toys For Tots this December. You can bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Players holiday production of “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” Anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy will get a dollar off their ticket at the Box Office. Written by Andrew J. Fernady, the play is inspired by the true, simple, poignant letter written in 1897 by 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun, "Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it's so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?"
The Oswego Players Partners with Toys for Tots this Holiday Season
November 26, 2024
Oswego Players’ is a drop off location for Toys For Tots this December. You can bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Players holiday production of “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” Anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy will get a dollar off their ticket at the Box Office. “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” will run weekends, December 6th to 15th onstage at the Frances Marion Brown Theater at Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7:30PM, while curtain time for the two Sunday matinees is at 2PM. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for students. They may be reserved online by going to oswegoplayers.org, or by calling the Players’ Box Office at (315) 343-5138. Written by Andrew J. Fernady, the play is inspired by the true, simple, poignant letter written in 1897 by 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun, "Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it's so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?"
YES VIRGINIA” FEATURES FAMILES ON STAGE AND OFF
November 14, 2024
Family is at the center of things this season – both on stage and off – at the Oswego Players’ for their Holiday production, “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” The production will run weekends, December 6th to 15th onstage at the Frances Marion Brown Theater at Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7:30PM, while curtain time for the two Sunday matinees is at 2PM. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for students. They may be reserved online by going to oswegoplayers.org, or by calling the Players’ Box Office at (315) 343-5138. Written by Andrew J. Fernady, the play is inspired by the true, simple, poignant letter written in 1897 by 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun, "Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it's so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?"
“YES VIRGINIA” FEATURES FAMILIAR FACES IN NEW ROLES
November 5, 2024
There is a generational feeling at The Oswego Players this Christmas, with familiar faces who have literally grown up onstage at the Frances Marion Brown Theater tackling new roles for “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” The production will run weekends, December 6th to 15th onstage at the Frances Marion Brown Theater at Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7:30PM, while curtain time for the two Sunday matinees is at 2PM. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for students. They may be reserved online by going to oswegoplayers.org, or by calling the Players’ Box Office at (315) 343-5138.

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When the houselights go out, the magic of the theater begins. The Oswego Players have welcomed audiences to performances since 1938, and we invite you to join us for a performance in the Frances Marion Brown Theater in the Oswego Civic Arts Center. Whether it’s a modern Broadway classic, a new play, comedy or drama, musical or children’s production, the Players hope you will take part in the fun, excitement and magic that is the theater. The Frances Marion Brown Theater has been called a “gem” of a theater and has been applauded by directors from across the spectrum of educators in Central New York as well as New York City. With just over 100 seats, the intimate nature of the theater puts the audience up close and personal with the action, making everyone feel that they are part of the performance.