![]() ![]() Throughout this Phoenix-like existence, MSP has thrived. MSP has worked diligently to increase its audience base, carefully choosing productions for their overall audience appeal and tackling bold and relevant shows not often performed by a community theatre. In 2022 MSP will welcome it’s patrons to a brand new facility just down the road on Main Street at 6812 in the former Victoria’s Secret store front. In 2017 MSP became a professional theater finally paying it’s actors with the help and generosity of it’s donors and supporters. In 2004, the alternative business name of The Community Theatre of Miami Lakes, d/b/a Main Street Players was adopted and the Main Street Playhouse opened for business. While the Main Street site was prepared, the group produced shows in the auditorium of Miami Lakes Educational Center. The Miami Lakes Town Council approved funds to allow the theater group to renovate the bookstore at 6766 Main Street into a black box theater, subject to the group re-adopting its earlier name, the Community Theatre of Miami Lakes, and returning to perform exclusively in Miami Lakes. The Graham Companies, founders of Miami Lakes, offered the space currently occupied on Main Street. In 2003, the Town of Miami Lakes came to the rescue. During the next three years, the group was “homeless” and put on shows wherever it found a temporary home. In 1999, the Hialeah City Council decided to renovate the Goodlet Theater, so the theatre had to move again. In 1987, the group incorporated as a non-profit Florida corporation, and later received 501(c)3 status as a charity for tax-deductible donations, a status it still maintains. The first show at Goodlet Theater was in November 1980. ![]() But when they heard that a new theater had just been completed at Goodlet Park in Hialeah, the group called it home and the name of The Community Theatre of Hialeah-Miami Lakes was adopted. In 1980, the group changed its name to The Community Theatre of Miami Lakes. Their first home was the “Old Barn” in Miami Lakes and, after the Old Barn was torn down, the Players Guild performed in the Little Theatre of Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School. In 1974, Joe Boyd, a greatly loved drama teacher from Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, founded an amateur drama group and called it The Miami Lakes Players Guild. The brief history below cannot give more than a glimpse of the hundreds of local actors, set builders, directors, and others who have dedicated their time and talents to making our productions possible and keeping our theatre alive. It found a way to do shows wherever it could to sustain the theatre, until it found its present home thanks to the generosity of the Graham Companies. The Community Theatre of Miami Lakes, as it was formerly known, survived despite the challenges of finding a permanent home. Fees added by the box office process your payment, and help preserve the historic Coleman Theatre.After 48 years as the longest running community theatre in Miami-Dade, the Main Street Players (MSP) has gone professional after staging quality productions – plays and musicals – for the community since 1974. Ticket money is used exclusively to fund future productions for the community. Miami Little Theatre is a 100% volunteer non-profit. ▸ Youth on Stage 2023 - Seussical the Musical June 8-10 ▸ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - April 20-23 ▸ The Family Fruitcake - December 1-4, 2022 ▸ The Addams Family Musical - September 22-25, 2022 With a season pass, you will still need to go through the Coleman box office for seating, but no additional fees apply. Include your address during checkout to receive tickets by mail. Excellence in Theatre Distinguished Partner (6 passes) $1000.With a season pass, you get access to all four productions, plus the Season Finale Meet & Greet. Also listed below are donation packages, which include bonus perks such as your name or business mentioned in our beautiful programs. Our all-access season passes are only $50 each, no taxes or fees, mailed to your address free. Purchase a season pass direct from Miami Little Theatre online or from one of our board members. Individual tickets are available online below, or anytime at the Coleman Theatre box office. Youth on Stage tickets are $10 each (includes taxes and Coleman fees). Tickets to MLT shows are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students (includes taxes and Coleman fees). Fees added by the box office cover payment processing, and help preserve the historic Coleman Theatre. ![]() Our large-scale, award-winning productions have become a benchmark of excellence in community theatre. MLT is excited to bring five shows to the Coleman stage this season. ![]()
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