The IceHouse Players
On September 17, 1948, residents of Mount Dora met to discuss forming a little theater. Enthusiasm was so great that officers were elected that very night. Within days, a former ice plant was located, and although it needed much work, it was acoustically perfect. With a lease in hand, The IceHouse Players were on their way!
The IceHouse Players opened to a full house on February 7, 1949 with "Return Engagement." The troupe continued to produce quality theatrical performances in the converted ice plant for ten years.
In 1957, on land donated by the municipality, the current 270-seat facility was built; it opened in the fall of 1958 with "The Solid Gold Cadillac."
In 2011, a major renovation of the lobby, terrace, box office and landscaping was launched with an extraordinary gift from The Sonnentag Foundation. Through the largesse of Clarence and Chris Kolek and a number of additional donors, the project reached its stunning completion in November, 2011.
ICEHOUSE PLAYERS INC.
1100 N Unser St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
Mount Dora, FL 32756
EIN: 59-6152541
NTEE Code: A65 (Theater)
Darlin Barry
Managing Artistic Director