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A place to begin
First-time performers and seasoned theater people make the show side by side.
About the Players
Theater made by neighbors, for the whole community.
We are a volunteer community-theater nonprofit putting Ann Arbor on stage—and turning every production into more opportunities for arts education in our public schools.
- A neighborhood tradition
- Since 1984
- Supporting local arts
- $300,000+
- Volunteer powered
- One show a year
Our story
What began as a school fundraiser became a winter tradition.
Burns Park Players began in 1984, when a group of parents staged a show to help send Burns Park Elementary sixth-graders to camp. The idea caught on—and the Players grew into an active community theater company.
Each winter, adults from the Burns Park school community produce a full musical alongside elementary-school children in grades 1–5. Membership is open to adults who live in the Burns Park Elementary community, parents of children who attend the school, or school employees. No experience is required, on stage or off.
Burns Park Players has been a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997. Every production is a fundraiser, with proceeds supporting music and arts programs across Ann Arbor Public Schools.
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A full-company effort
Cast, crew, pit, costumes, sets, props, families, and volunteers all share the spotlight.
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A purpose beyond the stage
Ticket sales and community support help keep arts education thriving in local schools.
Board of directors
Meet the volunteers behind the curtain.
Our board keeps the organization moving between productions—and, as these photos make clear, you may also spot them under the stage lights.
Jeffrey Post
President
Elizabeth Stern
Secretary
Patrick Ford
Treasurer
Michelle Ding
Board Member
Lindsay Snider
Board Member
Dan Hamalainen
Board Member
Prima Dailey
Board Member
Gina Katz
Board Member
Open by design
Documents
As a nonprofit, we keep our governance documents public. Open or download them below, or email us with any questions.
Nonprofit information
The official details
- Status
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997
- EIN / Charity ID
- 38-3380901
- Mailing address
- 2980 Provincial Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Come make something with us