Cumberland Players began as the Little Theatre of Vineland in February 1946. In its inaugural season, the group presented a season of three one-act plays. The works were so well received by audiences that by October, The Little Theatre of Vineland was chartered with a dedicated membership of fourteen people. These founding members built our organization from the ground up, spending countless hours converting an old church house into the building (c. November 1953) that we have all come to know and love. Our mission has remained the same since our inception: to encourage the public’s appreciation of theatre and to make accessible the study of its various aspects. Cumberland Players takes great pride in making theatre accessible to all members of the community they serve by having a successful Kids at CP program, currently operating in its 23rd season, and by always keeping ticket prices accessible for the Everyman. As an organization of volunteers, we pride ourselves on the ability to give back to those who give so graciously to us through scholarship opportunities for high school seniors in our area. As we embark on our 2024 season, Cumberland Players is eager to continue our mission by bringing diverse, thought-provoking, and engaging community theatre to Vineland and beyond.