In 1980, Turtle Lane Players began as a spinoff from a group at the Vokes Theatre in Wayland. These players mounted a production of Godspell so popular that it was first transferred to downtown Boston and then toured suburbia. Rehearsals were held at the home of a cast member who lived on Turtle Lane in Dover.
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Other shows were hatched and a new theater group was born! The group needed a home of its own, so the old Auburndale Club was purchased in 1979 and renovated. The basement bowling alley was replaced by dressing rooms and a workshop for set creation. The stage, auditorium, pub, restrooms, and kitchen remain on the first floor. Upstairs are the administration offices and costume workshops. Air conditioning was added in 1992.
Established in 1980, Turtle Lane Playhouse presents up to 5 fully staged musical productions per year, bringing Broadway to your backyard ! Our unique & popular Stage Door Pub provides refreshments before, during & after the show.
