🎭 LET'S GO TO THE PLAYERS – A Private Docent-Led Group Tour!!!

# 🎭 Behind the Doors at The Players – A Private Docent-Led Tour

🗓 Thursday, January 15 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 The Players – 16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
(Please arrive by 10:45 AM for check-in; tour begins promptly at 11:00 AM.)

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## 🏛️ WHAT THIS EVENT IS

Join us for a rare, insider-access visit to The Players, the iconic private social club on Gramercy Park founded in 1888 by legendary Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. This extraordinary landmark — normally open only to members — is a treasure trove of American theater, art, and history.
For 90 minutes, two knowledgeable docents will guide us through the club’s elegant rooms, dramatic interiors, and extraordinary collection of theatrical artifacts. From portraits to playbills, from Victorian details to Gilded Age architecture, this tour offers a fascinating glimpse into one of New York’s most storied cultural institutions.

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## 🎟️ TICKETS & RSVP

$15 per person
✔️ Paid directly through the Meetup site or app via PayPal
✔️ Your spot is confirmed once payment is received
✔️ Limited group size — first come, first served. 20 Members Only.
This fee covers our private docent-led group tour inside the club.

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## ⭐ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

During our visit, we’ll explore:

• The historic Gramercy Park mansion, redesigned in the 19th century with interiors by famed architect Stanford White
• The extensive private theater collection: portraits, memorabilia, artifacts, and rare historical pieces
• Rooms associated with legendary actors, writers, and cultural figures who helped shape American theater
• The unique story of Edwin Booth, why he created The Players, and how he lived within the building
• Hidden corners, restored period rooms, and spaces normally unseen by the public

This club is the oldest New York City membership club in its original home, and stepping inside feels like walking into a living time capsule of theatrical history.

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## ⏰ SCHEDULE

• 10:45 AM – Arrival and check-in
• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Full docent-led tour

Late arrivals may not be permitted to join once the tour begins — please be prompt.

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## 👔 DRESS & VIBE

The Players is a historic private club with a long theatrical and social tradition.
Please wear smart casual attire:

• Polished but comfortable
• No gym wear
• No overly casual clothing

Think: respectful, refined, and appropriate for a 19th-century Gramercy Park mansion.

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## 🚇 GETTING THERE

The Players
16 Gramercy Park South
Between Park Ave South & 3rd Ave
Nearest Subways:

• 4 / 5 / 6 / N / Q / R / W / L to 14 St–Union Sq
• 6 to 23 St

Short walk from either station.

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## ✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EVENT

• Exclusive access to a private historic club
• A deep dive into New York’s theatrical and cultural heritage
• Stunning interiors, preserved history, and unforgettable stories
• A beautifully curated weekday cultural experience

Join us as we explore one of New York City’s most fascinating hidden gems — a perfect event for lovers of theater, history, architecture, and old New York.