High quality entertainment. Never a bad performance, ever! Small intimate theatre at affordable price for any budget. Love this theatre

Just saw Annie, and what a thrill. Anny DePolis is an amazing Annie! Culver Casson is a captivating Miss Hannigan. Christy Adam's performed brilliantly. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon that made me feel like I was in New York. As a matter of fact, the whole cast is amazingly talented. Production, players, all of you, bravo! See you again soon read more

One of the best community theaters I've ever been to. I've had the absolute pleasure of discovering Carrollwood players while watching the wedding singer and I was so amazed by the hard work of the actors I decided to become one myself! The facility is small on the outside but mighty on the inside. Carrollwood players is local community theater at its finest. With its wide array of shows and different takes on the classics, how could you not love it. I was able to get fully immersed into the wonderful theater while playing in the odd couple Dash the female version. The experience was memorable to say the least. I can't wait to see what Carrollwood does next! read more

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My husband and I had the pleasure of going to see the Wedding Singer here. It was our first time ever at the theater and each and every person that we encountered there was very friendly and kind. The show itself was nothing short of awesome! Performed by a great group of actors who really seem to love what they do. After the show was over we were able to speak with a few of them and congratulate them prior to leaving the bldg. I will definitely keep an eye out for more plays that I would be interested in seeing there and I highly recommend this theater. I hope that the community will continue to support them! I know we will! I just wish we had known about this place MUCH sooner! read more

We went to see Annie on Saturday evening and the performance was amazing! We love supporting this gem of a local community theatre. They offer different types of performances throughout the year but their musicals are my favorite. It's located in a strip mall off Gunn Hwy and has the eclectic feel you would expect from a small community theatre. They serve concessions including beer and wine (and for VERY reasonable prices) for each performance. If you are looking for a fun date night or even to expose your children to more of the arts, visiting CWP is worth checking out. (sorry no photos as they aren't allowed of the performances per their licensing agreements). read more

This is "small theater" at its finest! They do a nice variety of shows throughout the year, many of which I have seen. The actors and production people work their hearts out on every performance. The seating is intimate and the ticket prices very reasonable. Check them out! read more

This was awesome. The Carrollwood Players held a yard sale and I found out about it. I love costumes and I wanted to check out what I might find... What I found was pretty amazing. I got a tuxedo for my husband, it was the perfect fit, I got a cutaway tuxedo jacket for me, because when I do my Ring Master work, I need this. I got several eccumenical robes, some wigs and some Ren Faire garb, and the best part of this.. I paid $2.00 for all of it. Yep a whole sum of $2.00 read more

Community theatre at its best. Love to see real people performing their hearts out. At the last show (Clybourne Park) I laughed and I cried. And I marveled at the quality of the volunteer actors. This is a true jewel I our community. read more

Beautiful place to see a show as well as a wonderful place to act in one . Gorgeous spacious dressing rooms , beautiful green room . Monitors all over and a great production staff , makes Carrolwood players a place I will return to again and again As both an actor and a patron . read more

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I was surfing the Yelp events section when I came across the Carrollwood Players theater and their last night of Little Shop of Horrors. My husband always talks about this musical so I figured he would be game to go see it. Truthfully, I was a bit nervous about the theater. I hadn't heard about it before but I was willing to give it a try. The waiting area was rather large for a small venue. There's a lot of seating available, a bit mismatched and thrown together. However, it all actually went together quite well. It felt like old Hollywood. At the box office near the end of the room, we were helped by a very friendly staff. You could tell that everyone knew each other well. I kinda felt like they knew we were strangers but they were nice enough to make us feel welcomed. We also got a military discount, which was nice. The show itself was fantastic. They have some real talent at Carrollwood Players. We had front row seats and I was very glad for that. We had prime seating to hear the singing and see the stage. It's not a large space but it was great, beyond what I had expected. This theater definitely has a personal community touch to it. I would definitely make another visit, only this time with no hesitation at all! read more

The wife and I volunteer here all the time. Production is always incredible.Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted. Coffee, Soda, and Cupcakes(Awesome) available for purchase. read more

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Want to see a great show, for a very off-off-Broadway price? Look no further than Carollwood Playhouse, conveniently located off of Gunn Highway. The actors are very dedicated to their roles, and each season brings a great variety of comedies, murder mysteries, old standards and rare gems. I've seen times when the reserved seating process gets a tad disorderly and confusing when there's a full house, but to be honest, that's the only negative experience I've ever had there. The interior ambiance is much improved since the place expanded several years ago. A foyer provides a comfortable place to relax with sodas, wine or beer prior to the show. And after the show ends, the actors line up for a short meet-and-greet. You owe it to yourself to appreciate all the undiscovered talent in our own backyard! read more

This gem is Carrollwood's best kept secret! You get the same quality performances of the Straz without the price tag. The actors, directors, producers, etc. are all volunteers who eat, sleep and breathe theatre. The lighting and set design combination of Frank Stinehour and James Cass is magic. If you want affordable and excellent entertainment, this is an exceptional venue for mystery, comedy, drama, music, improv comedy, and other variety talent. read more

Carrollwood Players - Performing Arts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Since the switch to online ticket sales using Ticketleap, the lines at check-in are no longer an issue, and paying with a credit card is a snap. Call-in reservations and reserved seats are limited to Season Ticket Holders and Groups over 10 only, everyone else is general admission, which is fine because the theatre is so small, there are only a handful of lesser seats. If you want a "good" one and to be seated with your friends, it's best to arrive early. I saw a party of 8 show up at one minute before curtain of a sold out performance thinking they could all sit together. Lobby has been re-done and a small black box theatre added for special and more off-beat productions. Lots of positive changes! read more

THis is a great show with a terific cast. THis little community theatre really rocks it! They have been here for 35 years!!! read more

I was a little leery about attending a performance by a community theater group, but my first experience was Lost in Yonkers and I quickly became a fan. Since then, I have attended several performances. I am impressed by this bunch of local talents who can really act, sing and dance. It's a fairly small, intimate venue. The prices are reasonable. Refreshments are all a $1.00 donation. I believe you can order advance tickets online by using a credit card. I always pay in cash so that the group does not lose any money to the credit card company. After all, these aren't the $125 seats at the Straz center. Yes, they could use more than one person selling tickets when you arrive. It does sometimes create a back-up in the lobby. Maybe one person selling tickets at the door and someone else taking care of the advance sales. All in all, an enjoyable evening (or afternoon) of entertainment. Looking forward to the Agatha Christie play next month. read more

We (hubby and I) went to this small local theater to see "A Christmas Carol" this past weekend. It was a nice play, and the theater was small, more of an intimate setting. Although we did love the fact that there is a local theater to enjoy plays, we think it could improve on some aspects such as sound and acoustics. The actors did not have microphones, and it seemed like some had to raise their voices a lot to make sure people could hear. Some of the sound "effects" too would benefit from better accoustics. All in all, it was a nice experience and a good value, we would recommend. read more

BEWARE THE MASK GESTAPO!!! Recently watched a performance and I must say the cast performed their hearts out. The only problem was the theater staff. Hillsborough County no longer enforces mask mandates and there was no sign requiring them. We wore masks entering the theater and were chased down to have our temperature taken ( temperature checks is considered a vital sign and a measure of one's physical state therefore covered by HIPPA laws). Wanted to refuse but in the interest of trying to enjoy our evening just allowed it ( yes, my bad, should have refused). They did sell drinks and snacks so after taking our seats we removed our masks to drink. It should also be noted that all the seats were six feet apart unless you are with family. That's when an employee/power hungry social justice warrior told us we had to put our masks on. Not during an intermission but while the performers were giving us their all. Then during the intermission and after the show we were mean mugged by this same guy outside while he smoked (obviously very concerned about his respiratory health). So if the masks work why do we have to be six feet apart. If they don't then why wear them. Oh, and if you don't wear it you're contagious, unless you are eating. Just sick of this whole thing and looked forward to a night out only to be ruined by Mr. power hungry. We did comply with all ridiculous orders but if you want people to come maybe just be a little nicer and act like you are glad people are coming out to your theater. Will never go back and encourage everyone to look into other local community theaters that love their audience and are thrilled to see them. read more

Love this place! Excellent productions, 100% Of the time. They have great shows with fabulous talent. The team of talent and leadership has proven to be such great mentors to my children! read more

What a great little playhouse. Fantastic plays to be seen. Price is so reasonable and what fun!!! The fact that volunteers run it, is awesome. We will definitely go again. read more

I am a big fan of this local theater. Carrollwood players is centrally located in the Tampa Bay area. The theater has comfortable seating and they sell seats on a first come first serve basis. The season offers a variety of live shows and new shows in the newly created black box. For being a small locally run theater it's done very well here. The prices are reasonable and the shows are very entertaining. I hope that Carrollwood players continues to put on shows so that I can continue to come here with my husband and enjoy your date night at a reasonable price. Knowing that this organization is nonprofit makes me feel like I'm helping support the community while enjoying myself. I recently saw the Adams family and although this wasn't my favorite show I've seen here it was very entertaining. My favorite so far has been a little shopping for the casting director did an amazing job. I look forward to see what future seasons have to offer me here. read more

We recently attended a play at The Carrollwood Players with several co-workers and had a fabulous time! The play was funny, the actors were very good, and the theater was small, personal, and close to home. We plan to go again for the next play! read more