Season 34 – SUMMER THEATRE (BOGO TICKETS)

All 3 shows theatre tickets are $36 and are offered as buy-one-get-one-free (net $18 per ticket)

Off-Broadway Palm Theatre

Almost, Maine by John Cariani (June 12 – 28)

$36 BOGO TICKETS ONLY $18

$15 preview June 11

Featuring Danica Murray, TJ Albertson, Kiana-Raine Cintron and Aseem Upadhyay

A winter night in a small town. People fall in and out of love in ways that are funny, awkward, and completely unexpected.

In Almost, Maine, ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary moments. A woman carries around her broken heart. A man who can’t feel pain. Old love shows up when it’s least convenient.

It is funny, heartfelt, and just a really enjoyable night at the theatre. You will laugh, you will smile, and you are going to love this play.

Dancing Lessons by Mark St. Germain (July 17 – Aug. 2)

$36 BOGO TICKETS ONLY $18

$15 preview July 16

Featuring Steven Coe and Chloe Chan

A socially awkward professor needs to learn how to dance. A Broadway dancer recovering from an injury needs the work. What could possibly go wrong?

Dancing Lessons is a smart, funny play about two people who could not be more different, trying to meet somewhere in the middle. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something neither of them expected.

It is funny, heartfelt, and full of moments that will have you laughing one minute and completely caught up in their story the next. A genuinely enjoyable night at the theatre.

What Springs Forth by Carey Crim (Aug 14 – 30)

$36 BOGO TICKETS ONLY $18

$15 preview Aug. 13

Featuring Shelley Sanders, Lucy Sundby, Tiffany Campbell, and Anne Reed

Three longtime friends head out for what they think will be a relaxing, high-end spa weekend. Instead, they find themselves in the middle of a wilderness survival retreat they definitely did not sign up for.

What follows is a weekend that quickly spins out of control as plans fall apart, tempers flare, and long-held assumptions get put to the test.

It is funny, fast-paced, and full of moments anyone who has ever taken a “simple” trip with friends will recognize. A great night out and a perfect way to close the summer season.

SUMMER CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS

The Acoustic Music Society and Theatre Conspiracy are conspiring to bring amazing music to you this summer!

Swinging Bridge (June 14 at 3:00 pm)

Tickets are $18 for AMS members, $20 general admission.

Since 1997, this Venice-based bluegrass group has grown to become one of Florida’s most popular bands. Original members Alan Colpitts (bass), Chris Bryson (guitar & vocals), and Bobby Martin (banjo & vocals) are joined by Doug Rowe (lead guitar & vocals) and, most recently, JR Davis (mandolin & vocals). Their performances feature fine musicianship with compelling harmonies and soulful lead vocals. The band’s unique song arrangements are rooted in the traditions of Bluegrass music and are infused with material from other genres such as classic country, rock, gospel and pop music.

The ACMA and Theatre Conspiracy are conspiring again to bring amazing music to you this summer!

Andy Wahlberg and Bill Metts presented with ACMA (July 10 at 7:00 pm)

Tickets are $18 for ACMA members, $20 general admission.

Two of Southwest Florida’s most storied acoustic musicians, Andy Wahlberg and Bill Metts will be onstage at the Off-Broadway Palm July 10, at 7:00 pm. Known for transforming the listening room experience into something deeply personal and technically astounding, these two artists embody the ACMA’s mission of fostering original, independent music. This season promises a masterclass in storytelling, spanning the humorous, the heartfelt, and the instrumental virtuosic.

Andy Wahlberg, widely celebrated as “The Harp Guitar Guy,” brings more than 45 years of professional performance to the stage. A true entertainer in the vaudevillian tradition, Wahlberg’s act is a unique blend of chameleonic vocals, sharp humor, and jaw-dropping skill on the 18-string harp guitar. Whether he is performing a complex arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody” or original scores from his extensive film and television work, Wahlberg’s ability to weave together diverse musical styles ensures a performance that is as unpredictable as it is captivating.

Complementing Wahlberg’s grand style is the soulful, finger-style artistry of Bill Metts. A longtime ACMA board member and host of the local Songwriters Circle, Metts draws from a deep well of American Folk and Country Blues. His work is defined by its intimacy and social purpose; notably, his involvement with “Hope by Song” has seen him help individuals navigate trauma through songwriting. Together, Wahlberg and Metts offer a dual perspective on the Americana genre, merging technical brilliance with the raw, restorative power of the written song for an unforgettable season of live music.

Band on Demand: A Fully Improvised Live Music Experience (July 11 at 7:30 pm)

Tickets are $25 general admission

Get ready for a concert like no other. Band on Demand is St. Pete’s newest Improv Comedy/Music show, where a full live band creates an entire setlist of songs from scratch right before your eyes.

This is the perfect mashup of live music and improv comedy. Whether you’re a fan of concerts or comedy, you’ll love watching this band invent their identity and their discography on the fly.

Passerine presented with ACMA (August 7 at 7 PM)

Tickets are $18 for ACMA members, $20 general admission.

AMERI-KINDA-GRASS= Passerine. These 4 create a sound that is familiar and unique, whether it be a sweet ballad, a foot stompin’ bluegrass tune, or a rockin’ original. So happy to have them back on our ACMA stage!

Formed in 2009, Passerine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies, the crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voices of the fiddle and dobro (resonator slide guitar), and the resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With inventive vocal harmonies and songwriting, supported by the sounds of acoustic strings, this dynamic group offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana.

Passerine is singer/songwriter/guitarist Carmela Pedicini, David Brain on dobro, Sara Stovall on violin and vocals, and Doug Conroy on bass guitar and vocals.

Julian Sundby & Friends (August 8 at 7:30)

Tickets are $40

Join us for an intimate and powerful journey through the musical styles of Julian Sundby. Featuring nationally renowned guest musicians, this will be an engaging evening of original music and stories.

Julian is a Josie Music Award-winning producer, songwriter, pianist and a member of The Recording Academy who has been a professional musician since the age of ten. This concert offers a rare glimpse into over four decades of original music spanning all genres.

Marvilla Marzán: Timeless (August 9 @ 2 pm & 7 pm)

Tickets are $55

Share the experience of Mississippi Music Awards 2023 Female Vocalist of the Year, Marvilla Marzán, live in Timeless, her latest concert built around the signature style and power of dynamic songs and classics.

Blended with Latin-inspired rhythm and warmth, Marvilla brings her signature style to music made famous by legendary voices, alongside her original songs that honor an era dedicated to enduring love. Timeless moves from intimate moments to full-scale vocal power.

Ticket prices for concerts and special events vary.

Tickets for all performances are on sale now and available by calling the box office at 239.208.1003 or visiting www.theatreconspiracyfl.com.

All dates and programming are subject to change.

ABOUT THEATRE CONSPIRACY

Theatre Conspiracy is dedicated to producing a wide range of theatrical work, from classic plays to new and contemporary pieces, serving Southwest Florida audiences for more than three decades.