Bringing the arts to our community since 1995.

Readers’ At Noon

Two of the very talented actors from our production of "Glorious!" in the summer of 2024, Nancy Flowers and Stan Starts, are together again in our popular series, "Readers at Noon".

Your choice of two dates are scheduled for this comedy: Tuesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 24. The comedy is dressed in black...where 'loss" meets laughter and even "grief" has a punch line.

A selection of salads will be available with the program for $20 per adult. If you prefer not to have a salad, the program is only $10. (Optional donation for our "Drive for $5.) Food will be available at 11:45 a.m. The play begins about 12:15. You will be out by 12:50 with a special treat as you exit.

Give us your reservation for the date and whether you want the salads or not by calling (918) 786 8950 or by email: groveplaymakers@yahoo.com.

See you at the theatre!

classes begin tHe week of sept 8th

See Playmakers Studio in THE WING in the Sections drop down menu at the top left of the page for more information on scheduled classes, one on one classes, and times available for additional classes!

A class today=Benefits that last a lifetime.

Enroll now!

~ The Benefits of Performing Arts for Children ~

Getting your child involved in the performing arts does more than build stage skills — it nurtures lifelong growth. Classes in theatre, music, and dance help children:

🗸 Build Confidence & Self-Expression: Performing gives children the courage to share their voice, embrace creativity, and shine in front of others.

🗸 Strengthen Communication & Collaboration: Working together on stage fosters teamwork, listening, and empathy.

🗸 Boost Academic & Cognitive Skills: Studies show the arts improve memory, focus, and problem-solving — skills that support learning across all subjects.

🗸 Encourage Emotional Growth: The arts provide a safe outlet to explore feelings, develop resilience, and gain self-awareness.

🗸 Spark Creativity & Imagination: Children learn to think outside the box, a skill that carries into any career path.

🗸 Lay Foundations for the Future: Whether they pursue the arts professionally or not, children take with them confidence, adaptability, and creative thinking — qualities valued in every field.

To enroll call and leave a message at (918) 786-8950 or email the instructor at playmakers.grove@gmail.com.

There is so much more to a Playmaker’s production than what you see as a member of the audience on the stage during a performance. It is through a complex weaving of the talents of a diverse group of individuals that what is seen on the stage is brought to life. Each role is equally as important as the next. Roles such as: The directors who oversee all aspects of the creative process using their artistic interpretation of the script in order to bring about a cohesive and compelling play. The light and sound techs who ensure you can see and hear what’s happening on the stage. The stage managers and their assistants backstage who work together guiding the actors onto the stage, verify props are pre-set or are taken by the actors, and are the primary point of contact between the director, cast, and crew. Seamstresses, makeup artists, hair stylists, painters, set builders, concessions servers, box office clerks, prop makers, lobby and set dressers, choreographers, musicians, wardrobe assistants, publicity and promotional teams, and so, so much more!

These roles are crucial to the success of not only a play, but the theatre as a whole. The Playmakers welcome any and all who wish to be a part of this community theatre. Our first production was “The Music Man” which opened to the public in 1995, and it is due to our volunteers that we have been able to continue bringing quality theatre to our community. If you would like to be a part of Grove’s award winning community theatre, take a moment to fill out our short form indicating the areas in which you are interested. We ask that you include your preferred method of communication- email, phone calls, or text messaging! We will contact you- typically within 24 hours- to discuss options! We look forward to hearing from you!

What this means for us and for our audiences.

WE FACE A DILEMMA! THIS IS A LONG ‘DARK’ PERIOD. 

This is not a favorable phase to be in as we are still recovering financially from the effects of the pandemic. The effects are essentially due to smaller houses than wished for, except for summer comedies; the loss of major volunteers, on-stage and off; and the need to keep offering short plays and fun events to keep the spotlights on. 

THE STEPS WE HAVE TAKEN 

Due to federal & state governmental challenges, approval time-lines have been set forward.  So, we may not know if we have been awarded grants and at what amounts until we are already performing the plays and many costs have been encumbered. Examples are:

Royalty costs and scripts have increased. OAC grant money requires a match. And, grants don’t cover all expenses of a production.

Unless the National Endowment for the Arts is funded in the US Senate budget, funding for such grants may not be available in the future. 

Furthermore, we have recruited a volunteer to help raise partners for each production.

We have applied for another grant to cover costs of scripts and personnel for the new Youth Readers’ Theatre project.

 

Please consider setting up a recurring monthly donation no matter how small. It will provide consistent revenue that makes budgeting and resource allocation much easier and would help greatly during this and other “dark” periods. Or if you wish to make a one time per year donation, please let us know the month in which you pledge this gift.

Who We Are

  • History

    The Grove Community Playmakers, Inc. was founded by Suzanne and Jim Boles in 1995. The success of the first production convinced the participants that there was a place for theatre in the Grand Lake area. A Board of Directors was organized and a 501(c) (3) tax status was obtained.

    A Policy Governing Board of Directors, comprised of five community leaders, guide the organization and help The Playmakers’ Management Team create more demand for the quality theatre provided by this award-winning community theatre. A committed group of long-term volunteers continues to operate as volunteer staff members on a Management Team, supplying and managing all Playmaker programs. One of the founders acts as Artistic Executive, supervising all Playmaker programs and the Management Team. Seven community leaders with specific expertise act as Advisors to The Playmakers.

  • The Program of The Playmakers Include

    1. An annual Season usually consists of three or four productions for the public, many of them intergenerational productions with youth, young adults and older adults. One hundred thirty-two plays in our 27 years have given our area wide community a balance of comedy, drama, mystery, musicals, and youth plays.

    2. A Readers’ Theatre, mostly short comedies, but sometimes one-acts, give actors of all ages the fun of performing without having to memorize or having too many rehearsals. Over 100 performances of plays in this format have been presented at local restaurants, for organizations and some are staged, though actors still carry scripts, at the Playmakers’ theatre.

    3. Quality Dance classes began in 2021 using a multi-disciplinary curriculum for girls and boys. Theatre classes are also available and gives students the opportunity to perform in regular season productions, youth productions, and readers’ theatre plays and events. See Playmakers The Studio in THE WING in menu at top left of this page for more information.

    4. “Off Broadway Cabaret” events are scheduled at various time throughout a season based on different themes and entertainment. These are small fund-raising programs.

    5. The Playmakers Legacy Awards are held every two years. This elegant event recognizes the gifts of talent, skill, passion and perseverance from a few among us. They have created legacies for us to enjoy and from which we can learn. They value the arts, especially theatre, and with them we can move forward by creating other gifts, through which The Playmakers can nurture, grow and lead others to a quality of life that we value for our community.

  • Awards given to The Playmakers by The Oklahoma Community Theatre Association:

    2006 Theatre of the Year, honoring a community theatre that has made the biggest impact upon their community through continuous productions each year.

    2009 OCTA Vision Award, given for the planning and implementation of a substantial long-term project, the Comprehensive Youth Theatre Program.

    Bravo Award, which honors a theatre’s exemplary volunteer, to Judy Bradley, Marge Chowning, Linda DuBois, Linda Fracek, Vicki King,Sandy McCabe, Judy Moritz, Karon Wheat, and Tonna Zuech.

    2011 OCTA Hall of Honor to Suzanne Boles of the Grove Community Playmakers. It is the highest honor and most distinguished award that OCTA presents. It recognizes the outstanding contribution to the development of community theatre in Oklahoma and her heart-felt desire for the progress and success of OCTA.

    2015 JEANNE ADAMS WRAY SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD to Tom Sanders, business supporter of the Playmakers since 1995. The award is given to those selected people who are not working directly with community theatre in Oklahoma, but have or are making contributions to its progress.

About Grove Playmakers Theatre

The VISION of The Playmakers is a community comprising people who choose a Playmaker production as their first choice for a night out; a community with audiences and participants that recognize, demand, and support theatre of high quality.

This assumes the importance of theatre, access to it, and the desire to experience it. It further assumes that the theatre experience is of high quality, worth the money, and enjoyable.

Ticket prices for most shows are $8 for students and $15 for adults.

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