EP is celebrating 72 years! This is a milestone that very few non-profits meet, especially community theaters. We are so excited to continue The Evergreen Player's amazing legacy with freshness and continuity. We have joyously moved to a new, larger space, expanding our youth and adult programing.
Evergreen Players' Studio Children's classes:
"COVID has created such isolation for my son. Thank you for providing a safe place for him to meet with friends and do what he loves: Acting!" Parent, Fall 2020
"My daughter was just at her first camp there. It was 100% the best! Everything was amazing from communication, to drop-off and pickup, the day to day camp, the performance, the directors/instructors....everything. I could not be happier. Most importantly, my daughter LOVED it!! Thank you!!" - Parent, Drama Camp 2020
"My daughter has always felt unsure of herself around older kids and this experience of doing a show with all ages has changed her life. Her confidence and comfort with herself and others has been such a great gift to watch. Thank you for embracing her and creating a space where she can bloom." - Parent, Fall 2019
"Improv! Who knew this is what my shy kiddo needed. Give him a line in a play and he goes silent. Give him a chance to "play" with others in a creative way and he is someone new. I had no idea that was in there. Thank you for bringing out so much." - Parent Fall 2019
"I'm amazed that my daughter could stand up on stage, let alone remember all those lines. This has been a life altering experience for a dyslexic, non-motivated kiddo. Thank you for giving her so much love." - Parent, Fall 2019
Production Reviews
"Evergreen Players' delightful production, which runs through Nov. 10 and is directed by the talented Katie Mangett, is a thespian's love letter written to the rhythm of a slapstick." Patrick Dorn, Laughing Stock Reviewer Fall 2019
"There are laugh-out-loud moments! Seriously funny!" - Patron, Fall 2019
The Evergreen Players creates professional quality theater to inspire, engage, and entertain. Evergreen Players' Drama Camp and EP Studio provides aspiring theater artists the opportunity to develop their skills and talents under the guidance of professionals from within a professional theatre environment.
The Evergreen Players is in its 72nd Season! It's a milestone that very few non-profits meet, especially community theaters. In this 7th decade we are growing our community outreach and continuing to bring not only amazing theater to the community, but simultaneously celebrating the unmeasured support this community brings to the Evergreen Players.
Evergreen Players (EP) began in 1950 as a group of friends gathering in each others' homes to read plays aloud. The group had a passion for live theater, which was then inaccessible in the mountain communities. By 1953, EP performed four plays a year in various venues throughout Evergreen. The group was committed to producing live theater in Evergreen. In 1968, they founded The Little Log Theater. As theater needs expanded, EP established a performing home at CenterStage in Evergreen, a theater they now share with Ovation West and the Evergreen Children's Chorale. A volunteer board of directors governs the organization. Part-time contract staff includes house and volunteer managers, a production manager, public relations/marketing manager, general manager, education director and a drama camp director.
Every year, EP works with skilled amateur actors and directors, and a cadre of volunteers from all ages and walks of life. For all participants there are few other opportunities that offer such a concentrated blend of learning and performing in a single setting.
Each summer our drama camp provides the opportunity for 130 youth, ages 5-18, to attend workshops, help create and perform original plays, and participate in improvisational theater shows. Since 2000, over 2,000 children have attended, gaining confidence while learning leadership and teamwork skills. Evergreen Players has added new audiences through productions such as Evergreen Players' Improvisational Comedy (EPiC), a world premiere of "Psalm of Purgation" by Colorado Playwright Scott Gibson, Monty Python's "Spamalot," "Broadway Our Way," "Growing Up Broadway," and special preview performances for community organizations such as the Evergreen Chamber and Evergreen Rotary.
Evergreen Players has garnered a number of awards, including the following: • In March 2019, John Davis was elected as a Fellow to the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). This is quite an honor, with only a handful of theater professionals chosen every other year. "AACT Fellow" is bestowed for life upon members of AACT who, over a period of years, have made significant contributions to the idea and ideal of community theater. • In March 2018, Kathleen Davis, a long-time board member, received an outstanding volunteer award from the American Association of Community Theatre celebrating her 51 years of committed service to Evergreen Players. • Evergreen Players was nominated for 2015 Nonprofit of the Year by the Evergreen Chamber. • The cast of our 2015 summer production of "Forbidden Broadway" was nominated for Best Small Ensemble by BroadwayWorld.com. • "Apartment 3A" (March 2014) was selected to move on to the Colorado Theater Festival's regional competition.
Organization name
Evergreen Players
other names
EP
1982
Tax id (EIN)
84-0734594
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Address
27886B Meadow DriveMailing
P.O. Box 1271, Evergreen, Colorado 80437-1271Jefferson County, CO, US