Schoolhouse Theater

The Schoolhouse Theater is located on Sanibel Island in Florida. It is the island's only professional musical theater and offers a variety of live performances to entertain residents of the island, as well as those who visit the area for vacation. The theater hires a selection of professional actors from around the country to ensure a top-notch theater performance for patrons of theater. The shows include comedies and musicals. There are at least three dozen different shows each year. The theater is open year-round and is a very family-friendly destination. Large groups are welcome and arrangements should be made in advance to ensure proper seating and any additional benefits that might be available to a larger group. Student discounts to shows are also available. Guests can enjoy dining before or after the show in the beverage service area. There is also a picnic area outside for those bringing food from home or taking a snack from the concession stand. The theater is an important part of the Sanibel performing arts scene, as well as BIG Arts, the organized art community in Southern Florida. Many residents and visitors to the area consider themselves patrons of the visual and performing arts, which is a big part of the reason why the Schoolhouse Theater has been so successful.