The Farmington Players began in 1953 as an off-shoot of the American Association of University Women. From there, a more formal designation as the Farmington Players soon took hold.
The first production, “The Torchbearers,” was performed at a local church. Later in the ‘50s, after performing in various city and educational locations, the Farmington Players moved to their present location on Twelve Mile Road.
Initially, productions were staged downstairs on a dirt floor. Over the years, improvements to the original Barn transformed it into a more finished space, with the theater itself eventually moving upstairs into a traditional and finished setting.
In the 50+ years of existence, the Farmington Players have staged more than 180 different musicals, dramas, mysteries and comedies – all as a community theater comprised with a 100% volunteer membership.
In the 1990s, readers of Michigan Living magazine voted the group, “Best Community Theater in Michigan.” Residents of Farmington, Farmington Hills and beyond have come to recognize the group as a true community resource. Since the completion of the new Barn facility, it has expanded its mission, serving as the site for city-sponsored events such as youth theater camps in the summer, concerts with groups as varied as Blackthorn and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and as a meeting place for various groups.