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	Have It Your Way: An Interactive Improv Experience Presented by the Fearless Improv Brigade July 19 at 8:00 pm Get ready for a night of spontaneous comedy where you call the shots! In Have It Your Way, the hilarious performers of the Fearless Improv Brigade are putting the power in your hands. Every scene is driven by your suggestions, your choices, and—if you're feeling bold—your participation. From fast-paced games to a full-blown Choose Your Own Adventure story where the audience decides what happens next, this is improv made to order.	Buy tickets
	Waiting For Hope The 2025 Ropp Award Winner July 25-27, August 1-3 8pm Friday, 2pm Sat & Sun Winner of the 2025 Ropp Playwriting Competition, Waiting for Hope is a suspenseful, character-driven mystery by Florida playwright Karen Poulsen. Set in a small Key Largo library as Hurricane Hope barrels toward the coast, a group of strangers takes shelter—only to discover their lives are more connected than they ever imagined. With power outages, secrets, and a storm raging outside, tensions rise until a decades-old murder resurfaces. Karen Poulsen, a playwright based in New Smyrna Beach, crafts stories rooted in emotional complexity and real-world intrigue. Waiting for Hope marks her Surfside Playhouse debut—and this world premiere promises to keep audiences guessing until the final blackout.	Buy tickets
	Surfrider Movie Movie Night 2025 August 9th, 6 - 9pm Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating surf culture at our Movie Night! with music, 2 great films celebrating east coast surfing and a surfboard not to be missed. “Home Cooked” A high performance surf film showcasing the raw talent and tight-knit surf community of New Smyrna Beach, FL. Starring: Eric Geiselman, Evan Geiselman, Michael Dunphy, Noah Schweizer, Nils Schweizer, Jeremy Johnston, Sawyer Glenn, Gus Hultgren, Anthony Conforti, and others. A film by A film by Sam Scribner & Jason Preskitt, Run time 16 minutes “Swells of Interest I” Swells of Interest features tropical and hurricane swells that occurred between 2008 to 2014. The film has a slight detective twist, offering a unique perspective on these memorable swells. The film begins with Bertha in 2008 and ends with what I call “Spring Break 2014.” Mike Watson, Surfline Atlantic Operations Manager/ Lead Forecaster, provided meteorological narratives on most of the storms featured. Local surfer and retired engineer, Bill McMillen, provided meteorological yearly summaries. Additionally, a handful of surfers featured in the film provide audio recollections of the swells featured. Swells of Interest is an entertaining film that will capture everyone’s interest, whether they are in the film or not. They will be seeing their neighbor, friend, spouse, secret admirer, etc., on the big silver screen. Tropical storms and hurricanes featured include Bertha, Beryl, Earl, Hanna, Bill, Danny, Sandy, Katia Leslie, and many more.... A film by Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, PhD Film run time = 1 hour 9 minutes Surfboard Raffle: we will be raffling off a custom design donated by Ricky Carroll. The board is a replica of a Bill Frierson shape from the early 70’s. Bill Frierson keeps good company these days, after joining the likes of Duke Kahanamoku, Hobie Alter, Gerry Lopez and a number of other notable shapers as a member of the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame. “A lot of heavy cats,” remarked Frierson at the time of his induction in October 2019. “It’s pretty humbling, actually. There’s a lot more to the award than just doing it for so long. The beauty of the whole thing was the journey.” That journey started in 1965 when Frierson was a young surfer coming up in Virginia Beach. He befriended Pete Smith and Bob Holland, who had recently opened the area’s first surf shop. Two years later, Frierson started shaping boards for Bob White at Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV). “I was helping to repair dings back then, and he asked me if I wanted to shape,” he said. “It was pretty much a Cadillac Dream.” Frierson surfed for the Hobie team from 1965 through 1967, won the Men’s division of the East Coast Surfing Championship (ECSC) in 1969, and is a member of the ECSC Legends Hall of Fame. In 1970, he moved to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where he shaped boards for WRV. He wintered in Indialantic, Florida, doing piece work for the newly formed Sunshine Surfboards. Event Schedule: 6:00 pm Doors Open 6:00 – 6:30 Live music by “The Aquanuts” With local surf slide show by Dr. Diana 6:30 – 7:00 “Home Cooked” A film by Sam Scribner & Jason Preskitt 7:00 – 7:30 Live music by “The Aquanuts” With local surf slide show by Dr. Diana 7:30 – 8:30 “Swells of Interest 1” A Film by Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski 8:30 Surfboard raffle drawing	Buy tickets
	Noises Off! September 12–28, 2025 Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm *Special Evening Performance* September 27 at 8 pm When the backstage drama is even juicier than the show. Step behind the curtain for a riotous night of slamming doors, flying sardines, and backstage chaos in Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s world-famous farce. Follow an unlucky cast and crew as they scramble to keep their disastrous play from falling apart — while everything goes spectacularly wrong. The ultimate comedy of errors, Noises Off is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud tribute to the glorious madness of live theatre. Grab your playbill, duck the sardines, and get ready for the funniest show within a show you’ll ever see. Directed by Garry Lee Posey, Founder of Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga. Garry has helmed over 130 productions — from Shakespearean comedies to campy new works and brilliant farces. Renowned for sharp timing and fearless staging, Garry turns Noises Off! into a perfectly orchestrated backstage train wreck, where the bigger the disaster, the bigger the laughs. By Michael Frayn Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.	Buy tickets
	The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee November 7–23, 2025 Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm Special Evening Performance November 22nd at 8 pm Six spellers. One bee. A million laughs (and maybe a few tears). This hit Broadway musical is a wildly funny, unexpectedly moving look at the inner lives of quirky kids under pressure—with a twist: audience members are invited to join the competition on stage! As these lovable misfits battle nerves, hormones, and the dictionary, their stories unfold through unforgettable songs and hilarious moments that will have you laughing one minute and clutching your heart the next. Whether you were the overachiever or the underdog, Spelling Bee will take you back—and lift you up. Directed by Nancy Matican-Bock, known for championing original works and fresh voices, this Bee will buzz with unexpected humor and big ensemble charm. Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Licensed by MTI.	Buy tickets
	Our Town January 9–25, 2026 Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm Special Evening Performance January 24th at 8 pm *The most ordinary days... are often the most extraordinary.* Thornton Wilder’s timeless American classic returns to the stage in a powerful, moving production that invites you to slow down and savor life’s simplest moments. Set in the small town of Grover’s Corners, Our Town follows the lives of two families as they navigate childhood, love, marriage, and loss—reminding us that life is fleeting, and beauty is found in the everyday. Directed by Chris Ikner, a master of heartfelt, polished storytelling, this production promises an Our Town that’s honest, moving, and deeply human. Written by Thornton Wilder Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.	Buy tickets
	Oliver! March 6–22, 2026 Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm Special Evening Performance March 21st at 8 pm Please sir… we want some more! Charles Dickens' unforgettable characters come to life in this classic musical bursting with heart, humor, and soaring melodies. From the stirring “Food, Glorious Food” to the haunting “As Long As He Needs Me,” Oliver! is a journey through the grit and glory of 19th-century London—from orphanages and pickpockets to the hope of found family. It’s a big-hearted story of survival, courage, and the kindness that can change a life. Come for the songs, stay for the story, and leave humming all the way home. Directed by Andrew Villain — known for pushing the familiar into daring new territory — this Oliver! will surprise you with fresh twists while keeping all the heart you love. Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart Licensed by MTI.	Buy tickets
	Prelude to a Kiss May 1–17, 2026 Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm *Special Evening Performance* May 16th at 8pm What if the person you love... suddenly wasn’t in their own body? When Peter and Rita fall in love, it’s fast, funny, and deeply romantic. But on their wedding day, a mysterious stranger’s kiss changes everything—sending Rita’s soul into the stranger’s body and testing the very meaning of love, commitment, and identity. Part fairy tale, part philosophical journey, this emotionally rich play is a modern classic about loving someone for who they truly are. Prelude to a Kiss is tender, funny, and unexpectedly profound. It’s perfect for anyone who’s ever asked: Would you still love me if everything changed? Directed by Eb Madson, whose honest, human-centered storytelling invites you to lean in close, this production promises warmth, wonder, and a touch of magic. By Craig Lucas Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.	Buy tickets
	Snow White Fractured: A Bad Apple Never Tasted So Good! June 12–28, 2026 Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm *Special Evening Performance* June 27th at 8pm The mirror’s cracked. The apple bites back. And Snow What? She’s not here to be saved. It’s Surfside’s signature season sendoff—a Bryan Bergeron fractured fairy tale with twisted humor, campy characters, and original music! In this wild reimagining of Snow White, nothing is sacred and everything is up for parody. Expect smug mirrors, musical mischief, and villains with way too much personality. Written and directed by Bryan Bergeron with music by Kim Dickman, this Surfside Original is a community favorite for a reason. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and you’ll leave wondering what on earth you just watched—in the best way possible. Bring your crew and end the season with the kind of joyful chaos you can only find on the Surfside stage.	Buy tickets