Island Players Teen Actors Guild

The Island Players Teen Actors Guild (IPTAG) was originally started in the summer of 1997. Several young teenagers who participated in the Young Peoples Summer Workshop (YPSW) thought it would be fun for the teenagers in the program to get together and prepare special awards for all the participants and to perform at the Award Ceremony. The tradition has continued each summer.

In the fall of 2000 the Board of Directors agreed to sponsor the IPTAG program as a year-round program so teens of the community who are interested in theatre would have an opportunity to learn more about theatre both on stage and behind the scenes. Since starting this program we have had an average of twenty young students actively involved.

IPTAG members participate in Island Player productions both on stage and behind the scenes. They are active in the Production of YPSW serving both on the production crew as apprentices in every capacity and also on stage. The have performed several of their own shows as well. IPTAG members meet at least twice a month; they conduct business as a member-governed board and host guest speakers who teach them about many aspects of theatre.

Teens from 13 to 18 years old who are interested in the program should contact The Island Players at 912-638-0338 and leave a message. One of the adult advisors will return the call.