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Founded in 1965, Sumter Players, Inc. is currently celebrating its 60th year of being Americus' Community Theatre. We are a Georgia Non-Profit Corporation, tax exempt as a public charity under Sec. 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are an all-volunteer membership organization that is open to everyone without regard to age, gender, color, national origin, race, disability, or any other defining characteristic. The mission of Sumter Players is to awaken and encourage creativity and self-expression by providing opportunities for engagement in community theatre. We produce four performances a year as well as host child and teen theater programs every summer. Sumter Players, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors. The membership of Sumter Players consists of all those who purchase a season ticket at any price level. Sumter Players provides opportunities not only for performers and backstage talent, but for almost any skill – carpentry, journalism, photography, painting, costuming, etc. We are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of community members and are committed to self-development as an organization to ensure that we meet our goals.

THE DETAILS

MEMBERSHIP

The members of Sumter Players, Inc., are those persons who have purchased a season subscription to attend the performances of Sumter Players at prices and on conditions established from time to time by the Board of Directors. Memberships exist for a period of one (1) year and are infinitely renewable by purchasing a season subscription. Everyone residing on Earth is eligible to become a member of Sumter Players, Inc. and receive the benefits listed on the Subscription Page. 

OUR BOARD

The Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors of between eleven (11) and eighteen (18) persons elected by the membership to serve staggered terms of three (3) years each. An annual membership meeting is held in May or June for the election of up to six (6) directors. Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors at the first Board meeting after the annual membership meeting.

Mission

The mission of Sumter Players is to awaken and encourage creativity and self-expression by providing opportunities for engagement in community theatre.

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Sumter Players, Inc.
PO Box 154
Americus, Georgia 31709
sumterplayers@gmail.com

 

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