The Oswego Players, a local theatrical organization, will be honored this weekend with an official City Declaration of “Oswego Players Day.” The ceremony for this new local holiday will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday April 27th, and is open to the public. The proclamation will be immediately followed by a family-friendly double-feature of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Arkansaw Bear.”
“Oswego Players has been an institution since the late 1930s, and they’ve been presenting great shows by local casts ever since.” says Mayor Robert Corradino. “The idea to create an Oswego Players Day came easily, as they’ve been standard bearers of culture in our community for almost a century and are certain to continue uniting our residents through the arts for another hundred years.”
The Mayor’s Office made the decision to recognize the organization for its longevity and its impact on the community. The Oswego Players are known to be one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the state, having been organized in 1938 by Frances Marion Brown and fellow colleagues. In addition to their mission of advancing cultural activities of the community through theatrical productions, the organization also awards scholarships, sponsors theatrical education, and periodically presents productions by and for children.
“The city’s decision to celebrate its own community theater reinforces Oswego’s dedication to the arts and entertainments,” says Oswego Players President Tammy Thompson. “Without which, we have no culture, no identity. This speaks of the greatness of Oswego, and we are incredibly honored to be considered for an annual holiday! I for one am looking forward to celebrating Oswego Player’s Day, and I hope anyone reading this comes this Sunday to join us on in the festivities! This is as much about you as it is us!”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Arkansaw Bear” will be presented together at Marion Brown Theater at 7:30 p.m. on April 25th, May 2nd, and 2:00 p.m. matinees on April 26th, 27th, May 3rd and 4th. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for students. Patrons are highly encouraged to order tickets now at oswegoplayers.org/productions or by calling the theatre’s box office at (315) 343-5138.
“The Arkansaw Bear” is presented by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
This project is made possible through the CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Cultural Engagement regrant program thanks to a New York State Senate Initiative supported by the NYS Legislature, the Office of the Governor and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.
For more information on the production that will be following the ceremony, visit https://oswegoplayers.org/ or for phone reservations please call the Box Office at 315-343-5138.
Titania (Sarah Izzo) and Nick Bottom (Perci Mehling) are enjoying the sights of the forest as they are attended by Fern (Mallory Gordon) and Peaseblossom (Averyanna Wilson). Tickets for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Arkansaw Bear” are available for purchase at oswegoplayers.org/productions. Tickets can also be purchased by clicking the ticket button on oswegoplayers.org or by calling the theatre’s box office at (315) 343-5138.