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Welcome to Eight O’Clock Theatre, your destination for exceptional live performances in the heart of Largo, Florida. As a premier performing arts organization, we are proud to offer a diverse selection of musicals that captivate audiences of all ages. Whether you love laugh-out-loud comedies, high-energy blockbusters, or moving contemporary and classic productions, EOT has something for everyone.<\/p>\n
At Eight O’Clock Theatre, our talented performers and dedicated team of technicians and designers work together to deliver an unforgettable entertainment experience. We strive for excellence in every production, ensuring each show resonates with our audience and leaves a lasting impression.<\/p>\n
Explore our current season of shows, and be sure to subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on social media for the latest news, updates, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. We\u2019re excited to have you here and can\u2019t wait to see you at our next show!<\/p>\n
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Eight O’Clock Theatre values diversity and inclusion in all activities. Identity groups include and are not limited to age, appearance, disability, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), nationality, professional level, race, religion, and sexual orientation.<\/p>\n
A Message to Our Community<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Services” module_id=”whatwedo” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ndaughertydesign.com\/eot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-11-at-7.12.50\u202fPM.png” title_text=”EOT Performance” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|50px|50px|50px|50px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”e3280a0d-2270-4258-bb64-ad1b58c65f78″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Incredible Performers” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ image_icon_background_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”bced2f6b-25e7-4104-8867-b549ab729595″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n From seasoned professionals to rising stars, our performers captivate audiences with their dynamic stage presence, powerful vocals, and compelling acting. Their dedication to their craft ensures that each performance is not just a show, but an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Live Orchestra” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_background_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”bced2f6b-25e7-4104-8867-b549ab729595″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With the rare exception, Eight O’Clock Theatre is proud to be one of the few Tampa Bay theatres to offer a live orchestra with each production. In most cases, a full 10-piece orchestra accompanies our performers.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”State-of-the-Art Technology” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_background_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”bced2f6b-25e7-4104-8867-b549ab729595″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CCPAC is not only a stunning venue but a hub for cutting-edge theatre technology. EOT is proud to call this state-of-the-art facility home as the community theatre in residence. With top-tier lighting, sound, and stage technology, our shows are elevated to a whole new level of immersive experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(244,244,244,0.82)” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”whoweare” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”822px” module_alignment=”center” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”2d3110ef-3797-43c0-be36-aed32d9afde9″ header_3_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Eight O’Clock Theatre is a recognized 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. EIN 47-4941783<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font=”Figtree|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Travis Moore<\/strong>, President [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font=”Figtree|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Amy Fee<\/strong>, Production Manager [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_toggle title=”Previous Productions – 1982 to Present” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]2023-2024<\/strong> 2022-2023<\/strong> 2021-2022<\/strong> 2020-2021<\/strong> 2019-2020<\/strong> 2018-2019<\/strong> 2017-2018<\/strong> 2016-2017<\/strong> 2015-2016<\/strong> 2014-2015<\/strong> 2013-2014<\/strong> 2012-2013<\/strong> 2011-2012<\/strong> 2010-2011<\/strong> 2009-2010<\/strong> Forever Plaid 2008-2009<\/strong> 2007-2008<\/strong> 2006-2007<\/strong> 2005-2006<\/strong> 2004-2005<\/strong> 2003-2004<\/strong> 2002-2003<\/strong> 2001-2002<\/strong> 2000-2001<\/strong> 1999-2000<\/strong> 1998-1999<\/strong> 1997-1998<\/strong> 1996-1997<\/strong> 1995-1996<\/strong> 1994-1995<\/strong> 1993-1994<\/strong> 1992-1993<\/strong> 1991-1992<\/strong> 1990-1991<\/strong> 1989-1990<\/strong> 1988-1989<\/strong> 1987-1988<\/strong> 1986-1987<\/strong> 1985-1986<\/strong> 1984-1985<\/strong> 1983-1984<\/strong> 1982-1983<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Join the Team!” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ image_icon_background_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”bced2f6b-25e7-4104-8867-b549ab729595″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At Eight O’Clock Theatre, volunteers are the backbone of our productions, and we welcome anyone with a passion for the arts to join our vibrant team! Whether you’re skilled in set construction, painting, and dressing, or have an eye for costumes and props, there\u2019s a role for you.<\/p>\n If working behind the scenes excites you, consider being part of our stage crew or operating the light board and follow spot to help bring our shows to life. We also have opportunities in fundraising, 50\/50 raffle ticket sales, ad sales, and assisting with special events.<\/p>\n Volunteering at EOT is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support the arts in your community. Come be a part of the magic!<\/p>\n
At all times, including these profound days of frustration, grief, pain and anger, Eight O\u2019Clock Theatre seeks to promote equality and justice for everyone. As a theatre company we seek to inspire our community through promoting diverse stories, artists and ideals. We live by our Diversity and Inclusion Statement in all we do. We rise in grief with the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the untold thousands of others who have perished because of racial injustice. Our mission is to do whatever we can to bring a new and brighter day.<\/p>\nWhat We Do<\/h2>\n
The mission of Eight O’Clock Theatre is to entertain, inform, and educate, thereby enriching the cultural life of the Tampa Bay area. EOT shall provide area residents the opportunity both to attend and to participate in quality presentations of a cross-section of the finest theatrical works available. Eight O’Clock Theatre is dedicated to presenting a diverse and entertaining slate of high-quality, volunteer-driven theatrical experiences that educate, stimulate, and enrich the entire community.<\/h3>\n
EOT Board of Directors<\/h3>\n
Ronnie Farley<\/strong>, Vice President
Judy Hall<\/strong>, Treasurer
Betsy Byrd<\/strong>, Executive Director
Karen Johnston<\/strong>
Michael Sporck<\/strong>
John Toppe<\/strong>
Melanie Toppe<\/strong>
Bridget Yurecka<\/strong>
Aaron Fodiman<\/strong>, Honorary Board Member
Margaret Wood Burnside<\/strong>, Honorary Board Member<\/p>\nEOT Staff<\/h3>\n
James Grenelle<\/strong>, Artistic Coordinator
Domenic Bisesti<\/strong>, Technical Director
Nathan Daugherty<\/strong>, Marketing Director
Katrina Young<\/strong>, Sales\/Development Manager
Jennifer Lauriello<\/strong>, Community Outreach
Debbi Lastinger<\/strong>, Costume Coordinator
Paige Crockett<\/strong>, Props Coordinator
Tony DiGiorgio<\/strong>, Build Supervisor
Julie Johnston<\/strong>, Graphic Designer
Vicki Flores<\/strong>, Volunteer Coordinator
Lona Hensley<\/strong>, Volunteer Coordinator<\/p>\n
\nXanadu
\nEscape to Margaritaville
\nSweeney Todd
\n[title of show]<\/p>\n
\nThe Wedding Singer
\n9 to 5: The Musical
\nOliver!
\nBarnum<\/p>\n
\n‘Til Somebody Cares
\nNunsense A-Men!
\nSweet Charity
\nYou Raise Me Up
\nDirty Rotten Scoundrels
\nRent<\/p>\n
\nInverted Broadway
\nMothers & Sons
\nThe Last 5 Years
\nBrand New Day
\nDisenchanted!
\nJerry\u2019s Girls
\nGodspell
\nOnce: The Musical<\/p>\n
\nCurtain Up!
\nThe Music Man
\nAin’t Misbehavin’
\nSunset Boulevard
\nThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/p>\n
\nHunchback of Notre Dame
\nAnything Goes
\nAvenue Q
\nYoung Frankenstein<\/p>\n
\nSister Act
\nAnnie Get Your Gun
\nJekyll & Hyde, the Musical
\nSpring Awakening<\/p>\n
\nHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
\nEvita
\nMonty Python’s Spamalot
\nA Chorus Line<\/p>\n
\nA Grand Night for Singing
\nWest Side Story
\nCookies, Carols, and Cocktails
\nJesus Christ Superstar
\nA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
\n1776<\/p>\n
\nAugust: Osage County
\nShrek the Musical
\nThe Addams Family
\nCompany
\nThe Laramie Project, a stage reading
\nAccent on Broadway<\/p>\n
\nSouth Pacific
\nLa Cage aux Folles
\nThoroughly Modern Millie
\nGrease
\nHair<\/p>\n
\nThe Full Monty
\nLegally Blonde
\nThe Producers
\nForbidden Broadway
\nLost at Sea<\/p>\n
\nCamelot
\nMister Roberts
\nFunny Girl
\nMusic & Dance: Broadway’s Best
\nNunsense II<\/p>\n
\nDeathtrap
\nBig River
\nBye Bye Birdie
\nThe Drowsy Chaperone
\nI Hate Hamlet<\/p>\n
\nSteel Magnolias<\/p>\n
\nSingin’ in the Rain
\nPete \u2019N\u2019 Keely
\nGypsy
\nMoon Over Buffalo
\nThe Taffetas
\nNunsense<\/p>\n
\nProof
\nThe Pajama Game
\nGuys & Dolls
\nSmokey Joe\u2019s Cafe
\nDearly Departed
\nThe Melody Lingers On<\/p>\n
\nGaslight
\nCabaret
\nMame
\nLend Me a Tenor
\nThe Fantasticks<\/p>\n
\nCemetery Club
\nInto the Woods
\nMy Fair Lady
\nUrinetown, the Musical
\nMidsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/p>\n
\nDracula
\nA Chorus Line
\nDisney\u2019s Beauty & the Beast
\nGoodbye Charlie
\nSix Guns & Sasparilla<\/p>\n
\nBarefoot in the Park
\nMy Favorite Year
\nOklahoma!
\nWait Until Dark
\nBest Little Whorehouse in Texas<\/p>\n
\nCalifornia Suite
\nThe Sound of Music
\nA Carol\u2019s Christmas
\nThe Boy Friend
\nMorning’s at Seven
\nYou Can\u2019t Take It with You<\/p>\n
\nState Fair
\nA Streetcar Named Desire
\nChicago
\nPhiladelphia Story
\nFootloose<\/p>\n
\nCarousel
\nThe Women
\nLittle Shop of Horrors
\nHarvey
\nTintypes<\/p>\n
\nSouth Pacific
\nArsenic & Old Lace
\nDamn Yankees
\nSweet Charity<\/p>\n
\nAnything Goes
\nNoises Off
\nPippin
\nThe Odd Couple
\nWest Side Story<\/p>\n
\nKiss Me, Kate
\nThe Goodbye Girl
\nA Lion in Winter
\nFiddler on the Roof
\nBorn Yesterday<\/p>\n
\nSylvia
\nGypsy
\nCamping with Henry & Tom
\nTwo by Two
\nLettice & Lovage<\/p>\n
\nCamelot
\nApplause
\nJake\u2019s Women
\nA Grand Night for Singing
\nThe Sisters Rosensweig<\/p>\n
\nCat on a Hot Tin Roof
\nZorba
\nRomantic Comedy
\nA-My Name is Alice<\/p>\n
\nThe Miracle Worker
\nMan of LaMancha
\nLost in Yonkers
\nI Do! I Do!<\/p>\n
\nI Hate Hamlet
\nCabaret
\nOn Golden Pond
\nNunsense II<\/p>\n
\nRumors
\nThe Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd
\nThe Heiress
\nJerry\u2019s Girls<\/p>\n
\nBroadway Bound
\nNunsense
\nSteel Magnolias
\nThe All Night Strut<\/p>\n
\nSocial Security
\nA Chorus Line
\nThe Belle of Amherst
\nFascinatin\u2019 Rhythms<\/p>\n
\nTen Little Indians
\nA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
\nSquabbles
\nSuddenly Last Summer<\/p>\n
\nBrighton Beach Memoirs
\nThe Second Time Around
\n110 in the Shade<\/p>\n
\nThe Children\u2019s Hour
\nCole
\nLittle Footsteps
\nSomething\u2019s Afoot<\/p>\n
\nAll the Way Home
\nCarousel
\nI Ought to Be in Pictures
\nSide by Side by Sondheim<\/p>\n
\nThe Gingerbread Lady
\nSome Enchanted Evening
\n6 Rms Riv Vu
\nThe Fantasticks<\/p>\n
\nLovers & Other Strangers
\nPlain and Fancy
\nCactus Flower
\nMan of LaMancha<\/p>\n
\nSame Time Next Year
\nTwo by Two
\nTea and Sympathy
\nSing for Your Supper<\/p>\n
\nThe Beauty Part
\nCole
\nThe Dark at the Top of the Stairs
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