KidzAct, started in June 2002, has grown from summer camp classes to successful year-round program. We anticipate directly serving over 1,000 children (20% of ethnic background described as African-American, Hispani, or Other) during our 2018-19 season. KidzAct opportunities include five full scale productions, seven different multi-week class sessions, classes for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Plus, we offer workshops on directing, writing, acting, stage combat, costuming, lighting, and scenery throughout the year that culminates in their own original works being performed with professional lighting and sound support at Sugden Theater. Our outreach program continues to provide hundreds of at-risk students the opportunity to participate in KidzAct productions, workshops, and classes with financial assistance provided by KidzAct Youth Scholarships. It is our goal to never turn away a student because of financial constraints. Theatrical education helps bridge the "achievement gap" between students of varying abilities, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and other factors that may directly or indirectly affect a student's academic success. For example, a study published in Champions of Change (1999) cites theatre arts, including performance, classes, and participation in a drama club, as a source for "gains in reading proficiency, gains in self-concept and motivation, and higher levels of empathy and tolerance towards others" among youth of low socio-economic status. Also, students involved in drama performance coursework or experience outscore non-arts students on the SAT by an average of 65 points in the verbal component and 34 points in the math component.

The Naples Players Volunteer/Membership program strives to involve people of all ages as actors, singers and dancers; builders and painters , costumers; stage hands, light board operators and sound technicians;  on committees and Board functions, and ushers.   All volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer/Membership application,  a background check and liability release before their first assignment. Actors are cast by the specific show's director, but all other volunteers are assigned by the Director of Volunteers. We provide on-the-job training from qualified staff and volunteers. 

Volunteers are publicly recognized with their names in playbills, local publications, social media, and at our Annual Meeting/Volunteer Recognition Event.  The Unsung Member and Life Member Awards are the most prestigious recognitions, awarded annually.

The Naples Players offers an environment where people feel respected and appreciated for their creative skills.

The Naples Players Adult Education Program provides opportunities for older teens and adults to improve their performance skills (acting, dance, voice) as well as their technical theatre skills.  A variety of up to 25 different classes and workshops are offered throughout the year. Instructors have the education and professional experiences to provide a high level of expertise. The program is self-sufficient with the lowest rate of fees benefiting working members.  As part of our mission, theatre education has always been offered, but since 2000, TNP's Adult Education has been growing in numbers of classes, numbers enrolled, and in the variety of classes offered. Our most recent season saw over 400 adult students participating in more than 80 different classes.

Blackburn Hall: 3 plays and 3 musicals are produced by The Naples Players in the main stage, 316 seat auditorium, Blackburn Hall, annually.  With volunteers  and a staff of fewer than twenty full time employees, the productions are sold to the local community as a subscription package or by individual tickets. Tobye Studio: 3 plays are produced annually by The Naples Players in the 99 seat black box theatre. Using volunteers from the community and a staff of fewer than twenty employees, the productions are sold to the local community as a subscription package or by individual tickets.

It is the goal of The Naples Players to provide a professional theatre workplace experience for each intern to give them an introduction to the intricate workings of a real-world theatre. Interns have first hand interaction with producing and creating a show from concept to close in a variety of departments including, but not limited to, youth education, scenic, costumes, lights, sound, and stage management.

This was The Naples Players' third summer working with college students in a contractual Internship Program. Each intern was paid a $100/week stipend and provided housing.  Future Internship Programs can be expected to see an increased budget.