Experience the Magic of Community Theater on Washington Island!

Island players Is A Non-Profit Community Theater Group Whose Mission Is To Bring Quality Theater Experiences To The Washington Island Community.

Photo from the production, Evening of LaughterPhoto from Island Players production of On Golden PondPhoto from Island Players production of PygmalionPhoto from Island Players production of Painting Churches

Upcoming Events

Dear Rhoda Benefit
June 27, 2026
Dear Rhoda Benefit
Island Players will be hosting the Shakespeare Project of Chicago to perform scenes for the new adaptation of the “Dear Rhoda” play by Donna Russell and Dave Ranney.
7:00 pm
Trueblood PAC
2026 Children's Acting Camp
July 6, 2026
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July 10, 2026
2026 Children's Acting Camp
Island Players will again offer Acting Camp this summer. There will be one session for 9-13 year old children. There is a limit of 15 children. So, sign up as soon as you can.
9:30 am
Red Barn

Behind The Scenes

Dear Rhoda Returns to Washington Island

On June 27 seven members of the professional theatre ensemble The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, will perform a theatrical reading of scenes from the play Dear Rhoda written by Washington Island residents Donna Russell and David Ranney at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center on Washington Island. Russell and Ranney’s play has been adapted and will be directed by the ensemble’s artistic director, Peter Garino.
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IP Presents on Washington Island Radio

IP has a weekly radio show on the Washington Island Community Radio Station. Tune in to 98.7 FM WISL on Thursdays at 6 PM and Sundays at noon.
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A Preview of 2026

Island Players (IP) is excited to give you a preview of our upcoming events. We invite you to join us.
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