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We build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre.

Craig Price, TNP’s Director of Community Enrichment, and
Summer Pliskow, Director of Arts Access, are expanding inclusive
programs for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders
and sensory needs by successfully creating and offering improv
and musical theatre classes at TNP, virtually and with more than
40 local organizations. Their unique skills for fostering human
connection truly are making theatre and the arts more accessible to
our community.
Kit FitzSimons has been performing, teaching, and coaching improv
for 25. With The Naples Players, he teaches improv to all ages at
professional workshops and leads Improv for Communication Skills
and Acting Out theater programs for STARability Trailblazers, the
STARability Music Academy and Child Provider Specialists.
Arts Access: Building Community Through Inclusion
TNP’s mission is to build community through exceptional access to
the power of theatre by reaching beyond our classrooms and stages.
Arts Access brings together the programs, resources and partnerships
that remove barriers and open the door to people of all abilities – and
use theatre to make a positive impact across our communities.
For information, visit: https://naplesplayers.org/learn/arts-access/
Matthew’s Favorites:
Food: Mexican, including burritos and quesadillas. Pizza, too.
Color: Pink. Very pretty, cute color.
Music: Alternative/Punk rock, from the 1990s to current.
Movie or TV Show: I love every movie with Adam Sandler. He’s
very funny!
Subject in School: Math.
Vacation: New York City, including seeing the Statue of Liberty,
New York Pizza and Broadway for brunch and to see The Play That
Goes Wrong.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Sponsored by Naples Airport
Feb. 4 – March 1, 2026
The Naples Players’ Price Theater
Tickets range from $42 to $57, depending on seat type and
performance date.
Purchase tickets at NaplesPlayers.org or by calling 239.263.7990.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism uses
principles of learning and behavior to teach new skills and reduce
harmful behaviors, focusing on positive reinforcement to encourage
desired actions like communication, social skills, and daily living,
while decreasing challenging behaviors, helping individuals with
autism better function and participate in life.

To Get Involved:
Pamela Larkin Caruso plarkincaruso@naplesplayers.org (239) 434-7340, ext. 104
Have questions?
For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit NaplesPlayers.org or call the box office at 239.263.7990
We love getting new volunteers into the mix! If you’re new to the area or just new to volunteering at TNP, don’t hesitate to join the fun.
Test your skills at the next audition, or contact Pamela Larkin Caruso today at 239-434-7340 ext. 104 to find out what other
opportunities there are backstage and front of house.

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