The Gift of Good Theatre
The Glynn Academy Players are a sparkling gem in the treasure that is our local theatre community. This public high school theatre company was founded in 1988 and they are proud members of the International Thespian Society and Thespian Troupe #5019. This dynamic group is under the direction of Josh Sinyard for the third year and produces many shows throughout the school year. Their recent production of Bonnie & Clyde placed third overall in state competition.
To maintain excellence in the theatre arts and produce the highest quality theatrical productions in this academic setting, Sinyard knows that funding is essential and must come from sources outside the school and beyond ticket sales for the shows. He’s come up with some terrific ideas to get the community involved and to encourage Glynn Academy alumni to invest in their beloved school in a personal way.
The most ambitious fundraising endeavor is the #filltheseats initiative. You can memorialize special moments, dates, or people by purchasing a custom engraved metal seat plaque in Glynn Memorial Auditorium. There are both seat back plaques and arm rest name plates available for purchase and prices vary based on location in the auditorium. You can personalize the plates to remember loved ones who attended Glynn Academy or lifetime theatre enthusiasts. You can also commemorate special events or class memories to be cherished for years to come with a plaque. Get together with some fellow former classmates and honor a favorite teacher. Celebrate your days with the band. So many different ways to preserve a personal memory in this place that is special to so many!
Consider giving a plaque as a holiday gift. It’s not only something that GA alumni will love, it also has the benefit of being a gift to the school and the drama program. These decorative plaques do not convey any special rights to the purchaser regarding the seats nor do they reserve the seat for any events. The plaques range in price from $150 to $450. See more information, seating chart, and purchase form at gaplayers.com.
Another way to help the Glynn Academy Players while celebrating the season is to attend The Cookie Cabaret, A Christmas Show & Dessert Auction, on either December 13 or 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glynn Academy Auditorium. Tickets are only $5 and are available at the door, but bring some cash so you can take home some sweet treats for the holidays.
Make someone’s Christmas special with a plaque as a present or come out and support the shows, and you’ll be giving the gift of your support for Glynn Academy, the youth in our community, and arts and culture in the Golden Isles. That’s a gift that just keeps giving!
