Our Mission: "To represent, enrich and stimulate people through the art of live theatre by providing entertainment, education and an artistic outlet. The Manatee Players and its performance venue serve as a significant cultural, educational and economic resource for the Florida Gulf Coast region."

Impact Summary from the Nonprofit Top five accomplishments for the 2011-2012Box office record of 2967 season subscribers/members.Created and implemented a business transition & board development plan which included the hiring of an Executive Director.Awarded theTwink Lynch Awardby AACT (American Association of Community Theatres) The Twink Lynch Award Recognizes AACT member theatres for successfully completing major steps in new directions, expanding services to their community, or moving to the next level of organizational development.Awarded 42 full/partial summer youth program scholarships to at-risk youth.Awarded a $1.1 million capital capping grant from the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton Foundation for the Manatee Performing Arts Center second floor build-out. Top five goals for the 2012-2013Move The Manatee Players, Inc. into their new home... "Manatee Performing Arts Center"Reach 3,000 in members/season subscribers.The newly established Safety Committee will author and implement a safety plan with the aid of USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Services.Increase the number of donor participants during the Giving Challenge over the previous year.To accommodate all youth on the waiting list desiring to attend youth programs.