Celebrating Season 98 and Looking Ahead to Our 99^th Season

On May 28, members of The Dorset Players gathered at The Inn at Manchester for our Annual Meeting & Golden Circle Awards, celebrating another remarkable year at the Dorset Playhouse.

As we close the curtain on Season 98, we're excited to share what's next: an outstanding 99th Season filled with comedy, drama, family favorites, and Broadway-caliber musical theater.

Introducing our 99^th Season

The Dorset Players are thrilled to announce our 99th Season:

From beloved classics and family favorites to sharp contemporary comedy, powerful drama, and Mel Brooks' hit musical The Producers, our 99th Season promises something for everyone as we begin the countdown toward our historic 100th Season.

Stay tuned throughout the summer for audition announcements, volunteer opportunities, subscription information, and ticket sales.

Golden Circle Awards

Many of this year's Golden Circle Award recipients gathered for a photo following the Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration. Several additional winners were unable to attend but are equally recognized and celebrated.

The Golden Circle Awards recognize the performances, productions, technical achievements, and volunteer contributions that helped make Season 98 such a success.

Highlights from this year's awards include:

• Favorite Show: Something Rotten!
• Favorite One Act: The Bargain
• Leading Male in a Play: Chris Restino as Wadsworth in Clue: On Stage
• Leading Female in a Play: Natalie Philpot as Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage
• Favorite Male in a Musical: Josh Bond as Shakespeare in Something Rotten!
• Favorite Female in a Musical: Mary Jo Greco as Nostradamus in Something Rotten!
• Favorite Male Newcomer: Michael Giordano as Nick Bottom in Something Rotten!
• Favorite Female Newcomer: Line Cloffe Hanson as the Minstrel in Something Rotten!

🏆 View the complete list of 2026 Golden Circle Award recipients

Breath & Core Mechanics
for the Performer

Calling All Dorset Players Members — Performers, Singers & Dancers! Join fellow members for a special workshop designed specifically for performers:

Breath & Core Mechanics for the Performer

Presented by Yoga Prana Shakti

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:45 PM – 8:30 PM

From the Ground Up Yoga

339 Danby-Pawlet Road

Pawlet, Vermont

This unique double-session workshop combines:

1. Breath, Posture & Core Mechanics

2. Core Awareness & Abdominal Brace

Whether you're an actor, singer, dancer, public speaker, or simply interested in improving posture, breathing, confidence, and body awareness, this workshop offers valuable tools that can enhance both performance and everyday life.

Breath, posture, and core mechanics are often the hidden foundations of confidence, endurance, stage presence, and overall well-being. Participants will gain practical techniques to improve breath support, develop greater body awareness, reduce stress, and move with greater ease and efficiency.

No previous yoga experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome.

Instructor Lina C. Hanson, RYT E-500, AYMS brings more than 25 years of teaching experience and is herself an experienced actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer.

Special Dorset Players Member Rate: $45

Interested participants are encouraged to register by June 12. Space is limited, and a minimum of eight participants is needed for the workshop to proceed.

For additional information, visit:

www.YogaPranaShakti.com

Breathe better. Move smarter. Feel stronger. Build lasting body awareness.

Thank You for a Wonderful Season

Season 98 may be complete, but preparations for next year are already underway.

Thank you for your continued support of community theater in Dorset. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Playhouse this fall for the opening of our 99th Season.

See you at the Playhouse!

The Dorset Players