\ud83c\udfad NEW! Ft. Myers\/Naples Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n
Directed by Betty Nordstrom and Kelly Jo Madoian, this beloved two-person play will feature a different cast of well-known Southwest Florida performers and media personalities (from Gulf Coast News to WGCU News | PBS & NPR) at every performance, making each evening a one-of-a-kind theatrical event.<\/p>\n
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize,\u00a0LOVE LETTERS\u00a0follows the lifelong relationship of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through decades of correspondence. Funny, heartfelt, poignant, and deeply relatable, the play reveals how a lifetime of friendship, love, missed opportunities, and enduring connection can unfold one letter at a time.<\/p>\n
Unlike a traditional production, Players Circle\u2019s presentation will showcase a rotating lineup of distinguished local figures from the worlds of media, business, arts, and community leadership, offering audiences a fresh interpretation at every performance.<\/p>\n
Performance Schedule:<\/p>\n
Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n
\n\tBetty Nordstrom & Dave Elias
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Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n
Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery cast brings its own chemistry, personality, and perspective to these characters,\u201d said Associate Artistic Director, Ted Wioncek III<\/a>. \u201cAudiences can attend multiple performances and experience a completely different emotional journey each time.\u201d<\/p>\n The production celebrates the power of storytelling while shining a spotlight on familiar faces who have become part of the fabric of the Southwest Florida community. Whether it\u2019s a respected journalist, television personality, performer, or community leader, each participant brings their own unique voice to Gurney\u2019s cherished script.<\/p>\n With only five performances scheduled,\u00a0LOVE LETTERS\u00a0offers theatergoers a rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate and moving theatrical experience while supporting local arts and celebrating some of the region\u2019s most recognizable personalities.<\/p>\n About the Play<\/p>\n LOVE LETTERS\u00a0by A.R. Gurney<\/a> is a charming and deeply moving portrait of a lifelong friendship told entirely through letters, notes, and cards exchanged over nearly fifty years. Through humor, heartbreak, triumph, and regret, Melissa and Andrew discover that some of life\u2019s most important conversations happen on the page.<\/p>\n Performance Information<\/p>\n LOVE LETTERS<\/p>\n By A.R. Gurney<\/a><\/p>\n June 11\u201314, 2026<\/p>\n Players Circle Theater<\/p>\n 13211 McGregor Boulevard<\/p>\n Fort Myers, FL 33919<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Fran Thomas\u00a0co-authored a play when she was in fourth grade primarily so she could have the leading role. She has loved theater ever since. She appeared in several community theater productiions … (read more about this author)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n![\"BroadwayWorld](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/myshowsbanner3-1780562307.gif\")
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