Shop local and support artists this holiday season! In an effort to lift up local theatre artists during this challenging time, Palo Alto Players has created an online holiday bazaar – a virtual market featuring unique services and art from our local theatre community.
Click on the links below for information on the artist and to visit their online store. All purchases are handled directly by the artists – our goal is simply to connect you to them.
Happy shopping!
John Rinaldi
John is an experienced voice teacher and coach, specializing in musical theatre. He teaches students world-wide over ZOOM. John played Drake in Palo Alto Players’ production of ANNIE.
Sharon Peng
Sharon’s art specializes in florals and stationary. She is a costume, hair and makeup designer for theater and film and was Palo Alto Players’ costume designer for CHINGLISH and FLOWER DRUM SONG.
Samantha Schroeter
Samantha is a fiber artist and specializes in stuffed animals and accessories. She is a long time crew member for Palo Alto Players and has worked on many of our shows.
Masami Savage
Masami creates handmade jewelry that can be viewed at her Etsy MelodiousJewelry site. She was last on stage at Players in our production of FLOWER DRUM SONG.
George Mauro
George Mauro has been painting extensively since shelter-in-place began. He specializes in acrylic artwork on canvas. In the theater, he is an actor, singer, set builder and video producer. Email George regarding finished pieces or commissions at mauro.george@gmail.com
Pat Tyler
Pat is creating hand-dyed wool-blend sparkle yarn. She is Palo Alto Players’ costume shop rental manager and has a long Players’ resume, having acted in four shows, done property design on 40+ shows and costume-designed nine shows, including our BRIGHT STAR.
Jenni Chapman
Jenni is a photographer, specializing in family and headshot photos. For Palo Alto Players, she will be performing in the upcoming production of MATILDA and serving as the dialect coach for the show.
Keenan Flagg
Keenan is a “mudslinger”, producing craft-made pottery that includes mugs, teabowls, dishes and planters. He is a longtime Palo Alto Players patron and a local actor. Contact Keenan through his Instagram account to view his work and place orders @kmfpots.
Noelani Neal
Noelani provides premier virtual character visits for children of all ages. She performed in Palo Alto Players’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, and did a princess event for THE LITTLE MERMAID.
Dana Cordelia Morgan
Dana Cordelia is producing crocheted gifts and goodies. For Players, she performed in THE LARAMIE PROJECT and A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY; she was also assistant stage manager for THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE. Email her with questions, requests or commissions at danacordelia@gmail.com
Shawn Bender
Shawn Bender is a Real Estate Agent, intent on exceeding your expectations as you search for your dream home or transition out of your current home. For Palo Alto Players, Shawn has appeared in many productions, including A CHRISTMAS STORY, ROCK OF AGES, PETER PAN, and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
Katie Coleman
Katie is hand-embroidering and tie-dyeing bandanas, and has many colors and styles on offer. She was Players’ Music Director for INTO THE WOODS, CHICAGO, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE.
Palo Alto Players
Players has been providing theatre to the Bay Area for 90 years, through thick and thin. Share your love of theatre with someone special this season by giving them a gift card to Players—you’ll also be helping us stay creative until we can reopen in person! The amount is up to you, and the show is up to your lucky recipient.