Our Mission
Batavia Players is a nonprofit community theatre organization dedicated to making affordable, high-quality live theatre accessible to Batavia, New York, and the surrounding region.
The mission of Batavia Players Inc. is to bring affordable theater to the community
by making theater accessible to everyone with a variety of quality productions,
to enhance artistic growth of participants and encourage audiences to think,
feel and develop an appreciation for theater.
Founded in 1932, the organization has been bringing quality productions to Batavia and the surrounding counties.
Batavia Players, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The mission of Batavia Players Inc. is to bring affordable theater to the community
by making theater accessible to everyone with a variety of quality productions,
to enhance artistic growth of participants and encourage audiences to think,
feel and develop an appreciation for theater.
Founded in 1932, the organization has been bringing quality productions to Batavia and the surrounding counties.
Batavia Players, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Have a question about an upcoming production, tickets, auditions, volunteering, membership, or Main St. 56 Theater? Contact the Batavia Players team, and we will direct your message to the appropriate person.
Who We Are
Batavia Players is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and a team of theatre artists, educators, administrators, technicians, and community members. Together, they guide the organization, support its productions and programs, and help live theatre thrive in Batavia and across the GLOW region.
Board of DirectorsJim Chamberlain
Tom Clark Heather Ferris Colin Fleming-Stumpf Dorothy Gerhart Sophie Houseman Trish Miller William Moon Deacon Smith Kathy White Heather Zerillo Sophie Crandall - Student Representative Lilah Mordell - Student Representative Lily Kaspryzk - Student Representative Executive CommitteePatrick Burk
President, Executive & Artistic Director Jo Coburn Vice President & Box Office Manager Norm Argulski Secretary & House, Costume & Props Manager Heather Ferris Treasurer Education & TrainingElijah VanEpps
Stage Combat Samantha Balbi Dance Mollie Wadhams Dance Batavia Players’ educational programming helps participants develop practical performance skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.
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A community without theater is a hollow existence and is not fulfilled. It is the one endeavor that is a total outlet and very influential in meeting others. Bill Moon, Board of Directors
Production photography by Sean Ballachino, featuring Batavia Players’ production of Laugh Tracks.
We offer the opportunity for people of all ages to participate at no cost to them and do not discriminate in our casting based upon age, race, ethnicity, religious affiliations, sexual orientation, or marital status. Michele Stamp, Former Board Member
Production photography by Howard Owens, featuring Batavia Players’ Summer Youth Theatre production of Be More Chill.
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Batavia Players is powered by its members and volunteers. Their time, talent, and support make our productions, educational opportunities, and community events possible.
Become a Batavia Players member for the 2026 season and help keep live theatre thriving in Batavia. Membership provides benefits such as priority ticket access, advance audition information, selected merchandise opportunities, flexible ticket exchanges, and other benefits based on membership level.
Student, individual, family, supporter, and business membership options are available.
Become a Batavia Players member for the 2026 season and help keep live theatre thriving in Batavia. Membership provides benefits such as priority ticket access, advance audition information, selected merchandise opportunities, flexible ticket exchanges, and other benefits based on membership level.
Student, individual, family, supporter, and business membership options are available.
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