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Fran Thomas

Fran Thomas

Fran Thomas co-authored a play when she was in fourth grade primarily so she could have the leading role. She has loved theater ever since. She appeared in several community theater productiions in Pittsburgh including South Pacific, Pajama Game, and Li'l Abner. With two insurance company co-workers, she created and performed "Around the World in Broadway" on the Three Rivers Arts Festival Fringe Stage.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Fran now makes her home in Southwest Florida.






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Review: SIX TEEN EDITION at Melody Lane Theatre
Review: SIX TEEN EDITION at Melody Lane Theatre
December 4, 2024

What did our critic think of SIX TEEN EDITION at Melody Lane Theater?

Review: GREETINGS at Players Circle Theater
Review: GREETINGS at Players Circle Theater
December 1, 2024

What did our critic think of GREETINGS at Players Circle Theater?

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm
November 23, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm?

Previews: GREETINGS at Players Circle Theater
Previews: GREETINGS at Players Circle Theater
November 18, 2024

Players Circle Theater is getting in the Christmas spirit with Tom Dudzick’s heartwarming holiday comedy, GREETINGS, running November 25th – December 22nd, 2024. 

Review: BEDROOM FARCE at Players Circle Theater
Review: BEDROOM FARCE at Players Circle Theater
October 26, 2024

What did our critic think of BEDROOM FARCE at Players Circle Theater?

Previews: BEDROOM FARCE at Players Circle Theater
Previews: BEDROOM FARCE at Players Circle Theater
October 6, 2024

What did our critic think of BEDROOM FARCE at Players Circle Theater?

Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm
September 28, 2024

What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm?

Review: FOREVER PLAID at Florida Rep
Review: FOREVER PLAID at Florida Rep
September 25, 2024

A struggling quartet, The Plaids, is on their way to their big break when their car is hit by a bus and all four are killed instantly. By some cosmic mystery, however, they’re allowed to come back to earth to do that show just one time.

AUDITIONS FOR 2024-25 SEASON at Players Circle Theater
AUDITIONS FOR 2024-25 SEASON at Players Circle Theater
September 11, 2024

Players Circle Theater, a professional regional theater located in Fort Myers, FL is holding an OPEN CALL for actors with local housing. 

Feature: FIFTH SEASON ANNOUNCED at Players Circle Theater
Feature: FIFTH SEASON ANNOUNCED at Players Circle Theater
September 4, 2024

Players Circle’s season kicks off in October with a hilarious farce that will set the tone for the entire season, BEDROOM FARCE (October 22, 2024 – November 17, 2024) written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Robert Cacioppo. This wickedly funny play about marriage takes place in three bedrooms. On one endless night, Trevor & Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, including Trevor’s parents.

Previews: September Performances at Players Circle Theater
Previews: September Performances at Players Circle Theater
September 1, 2024

Players Circle Theater has announced that comedian RC Smith and jazz musician Danny Sinoff are back by popular demand!

Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater
Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater
August 31, 2024

What did our critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater?

Feature: 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater
Feature: 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater
August 21, 2024

Players Circle Theater is proud to announce the launch of Players Circle Studio, a year-round theatrical institute dedicated to arts education for all ages and levels of experience, including customizable master classes and live full-scale performance opportunities for working professionals, pre-professionals, and aspiring stars of tomorrow.

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Broadway Palm
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Broadway Palm
August 17, 2024

Having seen Victor Legarreta act in a number of shows at Broadway Palm, I was not surprised at anything I saw in The Mousetrap which he directed. Everything and everybody are bigger than life.

Review: MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA at Players Circle Theater
Review: MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA at Players Circle Theater
August 11, 2024

What did our critic think of MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA at Players Circle Theater?

Review: MARY POPPINS at Broadway Palm
Review: MARY POPPINS at Broadway Palm
June 29, 2024

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Broadway Palm?

Review: LATE NITE CATECHISM at Florida Repertory Theatre
Review: LATE NITE CATECHISM at Florida Repertory Theatre
June 22, 2024

What did our critic think of LATE NITE CATECHISM at Florida Repertory Theatre?

2024 Summer Season Announced For Players Circle Theater
2024 Summer Season Announced For Players Circle Theater
June 18, 2024

Players Circle Theater presents an enticing lineup of highly acclaimed live entertainment throughout the summer season, ranging from sidesplitting stand-up comedy to sizzling hot musical revues. 

Review: THE CHASE: A LIGHTBRINGER STORY at Off Broadway Palm
Review: THE CHASE: A LIGHTBRINGER STORY at Off Broadway Palm
June 1, 2024

What did our critic think of THE CHASE: A LIGHTBRINGER STORY at Off Broadway Palm?

Review: RUNAWAY PRINCESS: A HOPEFUL TALE OF HEROIN, HOOKING, AND HAPPINESS at Off Broadway Palm
Review: RUNAWAY PRINCESS: A HOPEFUL TALE OF HEROIN, HOOKING, AND HAPPINESS at Off Broadway Palm
June 1, 2024

What did our critic think of RUNAWAY PRINCESS: A HOPEFUL TALE OF HEROIN, HOOKING, AND HAPPINESS at Off Broadway Palm?






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