ANNA MARIA – The Island Players conclude their historic 75th season with “The Woman in Black,” directed by Kelly Wynn Woodland and stage managed by Kristin Mazzitelli.
According to Woodland, this play is a bit different from the comedies that Island Players’ audiences are accustomed to. The play begins with a lighthearted story that soon turns dark, and even scary, as this ghost story progresses. The plot centers around Arthur Kipps, who feels the only way he can find peace is to air the horror that has haunted him for decades. Not being a great storyteller, Kipps hires an actor to tell the story from his point of view, while Kipps plays several other characters.
“The Woman in Black” features only three actors: Tom Horton (Arthur Kipps), Mark Lennox (Actor) and Tahlia Chinault (The Woman).
“The Woman in Black” runs May 2-12 at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There are no shows on Mondays. Both online and box office ticket sales are available for the entire run. Visit www.theislandplayers.org or call 941-778-5755. Box office hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and one hour before curtain on Sundays for will call tickets only.
