A Spectacle of a Show: Polk State Theatre to Perform Original, Challenging Version of “Romeo & Juliet”
Just two years ago, Polk State Theatre staged its first-ever production of Shakespeare — by far the most advanced, challenging material it had ever attempted. That first show was a success, the program has performed…
Polk Receives Statewide Innovation Award for The Fantasticks
Polk State Theatre’s recent production of The Fantasticks has received two awards from the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA). Polk State Theatre staged The Fantasticks in November, as the second show of its love-themed 2013-14…
Polk State Actors Gain Cultural Awareness, Empathy Through “Brighton Beach Memoirs”
Weeks ago, what Alainna Whatley knew of Jewish culture and tradition had mostly come from the The Nanny, the 1990s sitcom starring Fran Drescher, who rattled one-liners in a thick, nasally New York accent. Then…
Polk State Theatre Gives Special Performance of “The Fantasticks” for 400 Area Students
Polk State Theatre performed its current production, The Fantasticks, for nearly 400 area public-school students on Wednesday, giving many their first experience with a professionally staged play, and inspiring others to pursue careers in the…
Polk State Theatre Presents The Fantasticks Beginning Nov. 13
Polk State Theatre will continue its love-themed season with The Fantasticks, an off-Broadway smash that’s been performed for nearly 50 years. The show’s run at the College begins with a free preview Nov. 13 at…
Polk State Theatre Kicks Off Love-Filled Season with “Pride & Prejudice”
Polk State Theatre will kick off its love-themed season with the Jane Austen classic Pride & Prejudice. The show will run Oct. 2-5 and 9-12 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999…
This Season, Polk State Theatre’s Posters are True Works of Art
If you’ve noticed the posters and fliers around campus previewing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming season, then you’ve also noticed there’s a lot more to them than just dates and times. To promote its 2013-14 season,…
Polk State Theater Seeks Performers: No Experience? No Problem
This fall, Polk State Theater will stage a classic British romantic comedy, a favorite off-Broadway musical, and a Shakespearian tragedy. But first it needs performers — no experience necessary, just a willingness to work hard. And…
Polk State Theatre Helps Land Actor in Competitive New York Program
Just a few months ago, Austin Thomas was on stage at Polk State College, acting, singing, dancing — and dreaming of one day making it to the big city. Now, the “big city” — New York,…
Polk State Lakeland to Host First Full-Length Play
Polk State Lakeland’s burgeoning theatre presence will mark a new milestone on June 20, with Almost Maine, the first full-length play to be staged at Polk’s largest campus. Almost, Maine is a series of nine vignettes, each of…